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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1971-11-16 - CC.G,V ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 1971 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Liewer in the chair. , Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, and Stevens answered the roll call. The following item on the November 16, 1971, ,regular Abandoned meeting agenda was discussed: Vehicle Accelerated Abandoned Vehicle Removal Program. Program It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. / %~' City C1 k, City of Lynwood APPROVED DECEMBER 7, 1971 c,~~w , Mayor of e ity of Lynwoo ~~~ REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 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.m. Mayor Liewer in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, and Stevens answered the roll call. Boy Scout Troop 437 led the Pledge of Allegiance. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of November 2, 1971., be approved as written. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 2, 1971, be approved as written. PUBLIC HEARING Public The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the Hearing time fixed for hearing the arguments for and against the Uniform adoption of the Uniform Building Code 1970 Edition. Building Code The Mayor inquired if there was anyone present wishing to speak for or against the matter. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Ord. 2nd. An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF read- LYNWOOD PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, Uniform LIFE AND SAFETY THROUGH ADOPTION BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM Bldg. Code BUILDING CODE (1970 ED.) VOLUMES I AND 'STANDARDS', ESTABLISHING THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AS THE CONTROLLING AUTHORITY, ADDING AN APPEAL PROCEDURE, EXEMPTING CERTAIN MINOR WORK, AMENDING SECTIONS 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, AND 8.6 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE, AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH," 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 Councilman Byork, that said ordinance by accepted as read for the second time and passed to the third meeting. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS Abandoned The Manager presented for the Council's review a report Vehicle on a proposed accelerated abandoned vehicle program for Program. the removal of approximately 500 abandoned inoperative, and wrecked vehicles. An agreement to provide tow service was presented. It is proposed that the agreement be a non- exclusive agreement and that the Council execute the agreement with Winn's Tow Service and the Lynwood Garage. The Manager also presented pictures of some residences in the City where there are several abandoned vehicles at each location. The manager recommended that the Council authorize the Mayor 6.r V J to execute the agreement with Winn's Tow Service and the Lynwood Garage for removal of abandoned vehicles on private property and direct the City Manager to implement the accelerated abandoned vehicle program. Gene Miller, 3540 Virginia, addressed the Council to state that he has several vehicles stored on his prop- erty, all except two are licensed and operating, and in his opinion were not abandoned vehicles. Irwin Lovelace, 10816 Capistrano, addressed the Council concerning an unlicensed car which he is storing for his teenage son. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the Council approve the agreement for the removal of abandoned vehicles on private property. Councilman Green stated he felt the contract should specify that the tow truck operators must store the vehicles in fenced yards. Councilman Byork asked if there was a time limit for removal by the tow truck operators of the vehicles from the City limits, and was informed the contract provides for disposal by means of compressing and baling or metal fragmentizing recycling process and all vehicles disposed of shall be removed from the city limits with- in 60 days. Gene Miller, 3540 Virginia, again addressed the Council to ask the definition of an abandoned vehicle. The City Attorney informed him an abandoned vehicle is a wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicle or parts thereof. A4r. Lovelace, 10816 Capistrano, again addressed the Council Council to ask if his vehicle that hasn't been licensed approves or operated for 2z years would be considered abandoned. Abandoned The City Attorney informed him he would have to study Vehicle the situation before giving an opinion. Agreement Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager presented for the Council's review a purchasing manual developed to fulfill the requirements of the Purchasing State statutes and the Municipal Code and to provide Manual department heads with one set of guidelines regarding Presented purchasing procedures of the City. A Progress report on the Emergency Employment Act was presented by the City Manager for the Council's review. At the regular meeting of the Personnel Board held Novmeber 11, 1971 the Board recommended the addition of a new section to the Personnel System Rules and Regulations to provide that the Emergency Employment Act employees be retained in a temporary employment status rather than in classified service status. It was recommended that the following section be added: "Employment under Emergency Employment Act of 1971: Notwithstanding provisions hereof to the contrary, personnel employed by the City of Lynwood under the Emergency Employment Emergency Employment Act 290 Emergency Act of 1971 may be continued in the status Employment of temporary, non-classified employees Act for the duration of the funding of such employment under such Act." The Public Works and Park Departments hired ten personnel under the E.E.A. program during the week of November 8, and it is anticipated the clerical personnel will be .,.,, hired during the week of November 15. Res. A Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL No. 2843 OF THE CITY OF LYNGlOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2843 First P.EGARDING THE PEP.SON1`dEL SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS OF Reading THE CITY OF LYNWOOD," was presented for first reading. Personnel It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman System Rules Byork, that said resolution be accepted as read for the first time and passed to second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager presented for the Council's review a proposal U.S.A.,Inc. to install twenty modern design trash receptacles in the "Minit Man" business districts of the City. The City now maintains Trash nine receptacles along Long Beach Boulevard, Bullis Road, Receptacles Century Boulevard, and Imperial Highway. However, the receptacles are in constant need of repairs and mainten- ance which is an added cost to the operation of refuse collection. The Public Works Department has been approached by Unlimited Services of America, Inc. for the purpose of allowing them to place litter receptacles primarily in the City's business districts. U.S.A., Inc. is proposing to place twenty "Minit Man" litter receptacles on the sidewalk adjacent to the business areas with exact locations to be agreed upon by U.S.A., Inc. and the City. Their corporation would clean and maintain the receptacles at regular intervals, provide adequate liability insurance, pay for all installation costs, and remove them within a reasonable period of time if the City is dissatisfied with their service. U.S.A., Inc. would solicit advertising to be displayed on the panels of the receptacles from the businesses in the City. The colors to be used would be similar to the colors of the City Seal. The Manager recommended that the Council approve the installation of twenty (20) "Minit Plan" litter receptacles by the U.S.A., Inc. and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council approve the agreement with Unlimited Services of America, Inc. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Report on A report on the transfer of storm drain improvement and transfer of operation and maintenance of certain storm drains within storm drains the City to the County of Los Angeles Flood Control 2 9~' District was presented by the City Manager. The three storm drain pipe lines to be transferred are as follows: 1. Approximately 1260 feet of 27" to 48" reinforced concrete pipe in Industry Way and in easements installed as a result of the Watts Imdustrial Park development. 2. Approximately 1300 feet of 18" to 24" R.C.P, in Harris Avenue and in easements installed as a result of Zodys and Foods Co. development along Imperial Highway. 3. Approximately 1800 feet of 18" to 30" R.C.P. in Imperial Highway from Linden Stree~ to Sampson Avenue installed in order to introduce all of the drainage generating from the northeasterly area above Imperial Highway underground. RESOLUTION NO. 71-77 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID DISTRICT A TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM KNOWN AS (STORM DRAIN IN THE OMRI J. BULLIS TRACT) MISCELL- ANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN NO. 253, IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION NO. 71-78 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, REQUEST- ING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID DISTRICT A TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM KNOWN AS (STORM DRAIN IN A PORTION OF LUGO HOME TRACT) MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN NO. 226, IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF.," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION NO. 71-79 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, REQUEST- ING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID DISTRICT A TRANSFER AND CONVEY- ANCE OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM KNOWN AS (STORM DRAIN IN TRACT NO. 6312 AND 5103) MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN N0. 87, IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR FUTURE OPERATION,..., MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF." It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution be Res. 71-77 Transfer of Storm Drain 253 Res. 71-78 Transfer of Storm Drain 226 Res. 71-79 transfer of Storm Drain 87 1) (~~ t adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTIONS Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Res. No. 71-80 RESOLUTION NO. 71-80 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Water ResourcesCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING THE STATE Postponement WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD TO POSTPONE ACTION ON THE Request IMPLEMENTATION OF STRICTER REQUIREMENTS ON DISCHARGE OF MUNICIPAL AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE WATERS TO THE OCEAN UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATER RESEARCH PROJECT STUDIES." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Morris, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. FINANCE REPORT Res. 71-81 RESOLUTION NO. 71-81 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE Demands CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS P RESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Info. The following departmental reports were presented: Infor- Bulletin mation Bulletin 71-4, Citizen's Service Request Log 71-3, No. 71-4 and Report on Planning Commission Actions. Service Log 71-3 CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Lynwood A request from Lynwood Head Start for permission to Head Start conduct a Turkey Raffle from present date to November Turkey 23, 1971, was presented. Raffle Mayor Liewer asked the City Attorney if the Council could grant permission to an organization to conduct a raffle, and was informed the Council could not grant such permission. The City Attorney asked that the matter be held over in order that he and the Chief of Police could meet with the representative from the organization to discuss the wording on the tickets to be sold. The Mayor declared a five minute recess. Following the recess the Mayor called the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported that he and the Chief of Police had advised the organization's representative as to the type of wording that could legally be used on the tickets and recommended that the Council approve the request. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried that the request be granted pursuant X93 to the recommendation of the City Attorney. A request from Lynwood Head Start for permission to Lynwood conduct a bake sale on November 20, 1971, in front Head Start of Lucky t~iarket ~nTas_ presented. It was moved by Bake Sale Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Morris, 11-20-71 and carried, that the request be granted. A request from the Lynwood Jaycees to operate Lynwood ~"~ concessions at the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Jaycees Parade on November 26, 1971, was presented. The Food Con- members of the Jaycees will be selling food, pea- cessions nuts, popcorn, candied apples, and cotton candy. 11-26-71 It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried., that the request be granted. A request from Operation L.I.N.D.A. for permission LINDA to conduct a "LINDA CAN WALK" on Saturday, December Can Walk 4, 1971 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. was presented. 12-4-71 The solicitation will be door-to-door by students from the Lynwood High School and members of the service clubs, PTAs and other interested people. All participants will be furnished identification cards. Councilman Stevens asked the City Attorney if it would be permissible to ask for a donation in a certain amount. He was informed there were no regu- lations regarding this. It was moved by Councilman Hyork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the request be granted. Roll CAll: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Councilman Stevens. A letter from William J. Miller regarding door-to-door Letter from realtor solicitation was presented. Mayor Liewer Wm. J. commented that the City Attorney is preparing an ord- Miller re. finance to license out of town realtors. door-to- door rltrs. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed. A request from the March of Dimes for permission to March of conduct annual fund solicitation. during the month of Dimes January, 1972, specifically, a "Mile-of-Dimes" campaign January,197 by a Lynwood service organization, coin collectors placed in stores and a Mothers March, January 25, 1972, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the request be granted. Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, R. Waranius addressed the Council to state that he had contacted info. on Senators Walsh and Kennick concerning the realtors door-to- that go door-to-door soliciting business and pres- door rltrs. ented the Council with the material furnished by the Senators. A request for permission to conduct a Christmas Tree Christmas sales lot at 12307 Atlantic Avenue from Janie P. Tree lot Abbott PTA was presented. It was moved by Councilman JP Abbott PTA 2:94 Stevens, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the request be granted. Claim for A claim for damages filed by Carlene Warren was Damage denied presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, Warren seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's insurance carrier. COUNCIL AGENDA (NEW BUSINESS) Councilman Stevens thanked the Council for approving the request from L.I.N.D.A. Councilman Byork commented that he would still like to see the freeway placed on pillars from State Street to Long Beach Boulevard. He said he felt the land under the freeway could be used for a regional parking lot since a bus route has been proposed on the freeway. Mayor Liewer commented that the Division of Highways stated this portion of the freeway could be placed on pillars if the City could put together a proposal for the use of the land that the State would accept. Councilman Green stated the Council had worked to get the most attractively built freeway and stated he felt the freeway would look best on land fill with land- scaping. Councilman Green thanked Mel Rice and Evelyn Suprenard for arranging the dinner honoring former City Attorney Howard Hemenway and former City Manager James Riley. He also expressed appreciation for the Citizen's Service Request Log. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR P. Wright Price Wright, 4037 Josephine, addressed the Council addressed concerning the installing of new water meters. He Council re: asked why a meter is installed when there is a prop- install. of erty owner change rather than sectioning the City and water mtrs. completing a section before installing meters in another section. he added that he felt this procedure would cost less. The matter was referred to the Public Works Director for study. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to executive session. The Mayor excused the City Clerk and appointed Council- man Byork City Clerk pro tem. Following the executive session, the Mayor called the meeting to order. R. Bowen The Mayor announced that nominations were open. to fill elected to the vacancy on the Planning Commission, resulting from Planning the resignation of Mr. Hank Becker, and nominated Mr. Comm. Richard Bowen. It was moved by Mayor Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that nominations be closed and that the City Clerk be authorized to cast a unanimous ballot for Mr. Richard Bowen to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Hank Becker as a member of the Planning Commission. The Mayor announced that nominations were open to fill the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Comm•° fission, and nominated Mr. Dallas N. Smithson. It was moved by Mayor Liewer, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that nominations be closed and that the City Clerk be authorized to cast a unanimous ballot for Mr. Dallas N. Smithson to fill the unex- pired term of Mr. C. Cecil Abernathy as a member of the Recreation Commission. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman. Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to December 7, 1971, at 7:00 p.m. ,-1 City C rk, City of Lynwood APPROVED DECEMBER 7, 1971 ., ~ Mayor of Ci y of Lynwood D. Smithson elected to Recreation Comm.