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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1972-08-01 - CC6U ADJOLTRl`~ED REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 1, 1972 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Morris in the chair. ..~ Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe answered the roll call. Councilman Stevens was absent. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Rowe, and carried, that Councilman Stevens' absence be excused. The Mayor inquired about the Memorandum of Understanding or Resolution on settlement of the impasse with the Firefighters' Association, and the Assistant City Manager informed him that one is being prepared. After discussion of various items appearing on the agenda for the regular meeting of August 1, 1972, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. ~ '~ 4 ity er ity of L wood ~«w APPROVED AUGUST 15, 1972 ayor of the City of Lynwood ~1 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 1, 1972 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 Morris in the chair. I Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe answered the roll call. Councilman Stevens was absent. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman LIewer, and carried, that Councilman Stevens' absence be excused. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of July 18, 1972, regular meeting of July 18, 1972, special meeting of July 25, 1972, and special meeting of July 26, 1972, be approved as written. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Richard H. Castle, Jr., business representative Oral of the Public Employees' Union,, Division of communications Teamsters Local No. 986, 1616 W. 9th Street, Los Angeles, speaking as the designated representative for the Lynwood Firefighters' Association, addressed the Council concerning the recent negotiations of Firefighters' Association and the City's representative, and the intention of the ,..,,, Firefighters' Association to conduct an aggressive labor-management program in the coming year. He also informed the Council that the Teamsters will be submitting to the Council a request that the City recognize the affilation between the Firefighters' Association and the Teamsters organization. Mr. Bill Schultz of the Lynwood Fire Department also addressed the Council about the general attitude towards the Firefighters' Association, and urged that consideration be given to comparison of the Fire Department with Fire departments of other cities in future negotiations. Mr. Cass Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council to read excerpts from the United State Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, and to discuss regulations of real estate activities in the city and appointment of a real estate practices commission. Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, spoke to inform the Council of a community group that is being organized to be known as "The Concerned ~-~- Citizens of Lynwood" with the slogan "better living through better local government." He described the ~ purpose and goals of the organization and outlined the areas in which it would become involved. At the request of the Mayor, Mr. Waranius agreed to furnish members of the Council with a copy of the statement he had read. h2 Mr. Richard Bowen, 3875 Cortland Avenue, spoke concerning the progress of Assembly Bill 1717 which has passed the Assembly and has gone to the Senate. He called attention to the efforts of Mrs. Inez Marks, Virginia Seals, Judy Gonzales, Vi Northrup who recently travelled to Sacramento and appeared before the Transportation Committee concerning the bill. He also informed the Council that members of ~.. the Transportation Committee are expected to be in Lynwood soon to view some of the existing problems. MANAGEMENTS STUDIES AND REPORTS General Plan The City Manager presented a report on revision of the Initiation City's General Plan and recommended that the Council report authorize the Planning Commission to proceed with a review of qualified consultants to up-date the City's General Plan and provide the Council with a recommendation of the top three candidates for final Council review, and approval of a Planning Consultant for the project. The possibility of City staff doing the work was discussed. Mr. Richard Bowen, speaking on behalf of the Planning Commission, stated that making the recommendation, the Commission contemplated the complete revision and up-dating of the General Plan, and they did not feel they had the capability of that type of planning. However, he believed that specific things required by State law could possibly be done by the City staff. After discussing the problems of doing work by City staff as opposed to employing consultants, it was suggested that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for further consideration and report to the Council. Commissioner Bowen also spoke of the possibility of the Planning Commission meeting every other week rather than once a month in order to accomplish more actual planning. As to the revision of the General Plan, he said it would be a matter of how much time the Commission could devote to it and how much of the work can be done by City staff. Mr. K. F. Thompson addressed the Council concerning recommendations contained in the various planning studies made since the adoption of the current General Plan in 1962, specifically, that ERA and Lampman studies. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Rowe, and carried, that the matter of the General Plan initiation be referred back to the Planning Commission with the Council's recommendation that they study it with the idea of doing as much of it as possible in house and report back to the Council. Because of illnes in his family, the City Manager was excused from the remainder of the meeting. V •7 A report and recommendation that the Council Fall Festival approve an agreement entitled Supplemental Agreement agreement between the City of Lynwood and Lynwood Chamber of approved Commerce for the Promotion and execution of an Autumn Festival in the Lynwood City Park. was presented. Provision of Police protection during the Fall Festival was discussed and the Council was informed that the Chamber of Commerce Secretary was away at this time, but a full report could be provided upon his return. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the agreement be approved. Upon recommendation of the Assistant City Manager, Mobilease it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by agreement held Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the matter of over the Mobilease Agreement be continued to the next regular meeting. A report parking restrictions on Imperial Highway from Century Boulevard to Birch Street was presented. together with RESOLUTION N0. 72-81 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION N0. 67-9 DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS WHEREIN PARKING IS PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES." It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Resolution No. 72-81 be adopted. Res. 72-81 Parking Restr. on Imp. bet. Cent. & Birch It was moved by Councilman Byork , seconded by Request for Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the request waiver of Park of Congressman Anderson regarding of policy for use received & use of the Lynwood City Park be received and filed. filed A report and recommendation that the Council approve an agreement with Forst Systems Plus for vending machine concessions in the Community Center and the Natatorium was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the concession agreement be approved. Vending Mach agreement - Com. Center & Nat. approved Forst Systems Plus A report was presented on the Personnel Board recommendations regarding approval of job classifica- tions for Police Woman, Cadet Policeman (Non-Sworn), Parking Enforcement Officer, Assistant Civil Engineer, Associate Civil Engineer, and Assistant Planning Director. The Board also reviewed and recommended that the Police Detective not be given civil service status, and that additional compensation remain as "special assignment compensation." Proposed job classifications approved It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the Personnel Board. 64 Lien reduction A report was presented for the Council's consideration request denied on the request of Dr. Stuber for a reduction of the lien '4032 Virginia on the property at 4032 Virginia Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the request for reduction of the subject lien be denied. Sale of equip. The Manager's recommendation that the Council approved authorize the sale of the following items of obsolete equipment was presented: 1. Alemite Manual Tire Changer, 2. Damaged Ford one-half ton pickup bed, 3• Sun-scope oscilliscope ignition analyzer Model #550, 4. Flat-bed two-wheeled trailer formerly used in the park department for transportation of lawn mowers. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council approve the sale of said items. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ord. 914 - ORDINANCE N0. 914 entitled: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF Urgency Ord. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTION re real estate 20.73 A TO THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY CF LYNWOOD TO licenses, Sec. ESTABLISH LICENSE FEES FOR PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE REAL 20.73A of Code ESTATE PROFESSION," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that said ordinance be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. Ord. first An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY read - real COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTION 20.73A estate license TO THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO ESTABLISH fees, Sec. LICENSE FEES FOR PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE REAL ESTATE 20.73A of Code PROFESSION," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that said ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Liewer, that said ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. Res. 72-82 RESOLUTION N0. 72-82 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Changing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. Personnel Bd. 2843 CONCERNING MEETING OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD," was meetings. presented for second reading. It was moved by Council- man Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Resolution No. 72-82 be adopted. FINANCE REPORT Res. 72-83 RESOLUTION N0. 72-83 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. V~; It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Liewer, that Resolution No. 72-83 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Rowe, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 72-13 be received and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that Citizens' Service Request Log No. 72-13 be received and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that Public Works Department EEA Work Summary be received and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that the report on Planning Commission actions be received and filed. Departmental reports CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- Claim for man Byork, and carried, that the claim for damages damages filed by Johnny Ward he denied and referred to the denied-Ward city's insurance carrier. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Drum & Bugle Councilman Byork, and carried, that the request of Corps Lynwood Drum and Bugle Corps for permission to rummage sale conduct a rummage sale be approved. COUNCIL AGENDA Councilman Liewer inquired about the status of the Council police building remodeling. He was informed that agenda there will be information submitted at the next meeting. Councilman Liewer requested a staff report on the possibility of placing a picture of the President of the United States in the City Hall, possibly in the Council Chambers, as is done in many other public buildings. The Council was informed of the recent promotions of Officers William Bean and Harold Grant to Sergeant. Councilman Rowe inquired about operation of the 4/10 plan for police personnel and the Police Chief informed the Council that officers have not yet been released from inside duty because of the failure of Clerk- Dispatcher applicants to pass the test. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Richard Bowen addressed the Council to offer a Oral gift of a picture of the President of the United communicatic States to be placed in the City Hall. 66 Oral Mr. Frank Campbell of Lyngate Printing Company on Communications Abbott Road, addressed the Council to complain of the nuisance of dust and debris resulting from the construction taking place along Abbott Road. The City Engineer was asked to investigate and remind the contractor of his responsibilities. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, asked that the possibility of placing four-way stop signs at Bradfield and Carlin Avenues be investigated. Methods of enforcing the real estate sign ordinance over the week-ends were discussed and the Council was informed it could be done by some personnel schedule changes. Mayor Morris asked Chief Darton to study and report on the matter of stop signs at Bradfield and Carlin Avenues. Executive The meeting was adjourned to executive session. session Following the executive session, the Mayor asked for nominations for Real Estate Practices Commission appointees. Real Estate Councilman Liewer nominated Mr. Jerry Rokos. Council- Practices Com. man Byork nominated Mr. Charles W. Wise, 3887 Fernwood appointed Avenue. Councilman Liewer nominated Mr. Wes Saling. Councilman Rowe nominated Mrs. Marie Thatcher, and Councilman Byork nominated Mr. Larry Pope. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast for the five persons nominated. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. Adjourn to It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- 8/9/72 at 4:30 man Byork, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to Wednesday, August 9, 1972, at 4:30 p.m. ~`1 ityyClerk, City of ynwood APPROVED AUGUST 15, 1972 ay r of the City of Lynwood