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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1972-12-19 - CC1~5 =ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19, 1972 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned regular session in the Ci~y.Hall, 11330 Bu111s Road, on above date at 7 p.m. Mayor Morris in the Chair. Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe and Stevens answered the roll call. Matters appearing on the agenda for the regular meeting of December 19, 1972, were discussed. Mr. Smith, reporter for the Los Angeles Times, suggested that the problem of the surplus tires stored on the Desser pr©perty be discussed with Voight Rubber Company, as he has ].earned that they do have a use for old tires. Tt was.moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that-.the meeting be adjourned. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. ~; ~.~, -- ty 7erk, City of Lyn ood APPROVED JANUARY 2, 1973 ..- or o t e City o Lynwood. .... a _ 1~6 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19, 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. Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe and Stevens answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of December 5, 1972 and the regular meeting of December 5, 1872, be approved as written. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Carson Dr. Mr. Daniel Fineguerra, 11185 Carson Drive, addressed the parking Council concerning a petition he had presented earlier asking limitation that parking limitations be established on Carson Drive request between Century Boulevard and LeSage Street. He was informed that the request would be referred to the traffic division of therCity for study and report at the`next Council meeting. Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long`Beach Boulevard, commended the Council for causing the area at the rear of the Alpha Beta market to be cleaned up. Bicycle Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed the Council safety regarding a bicycle safety program. Various ways of educating discussed the public about bicycle safety were discussed. The Police Chief informed the Council that the Police Department bicycle safety program will commence on January 4 at the Will Rogers School. PROCLAMATION The Mayor read a holiday safety proclamation, and it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. AWARD OF BIDS Mobile A report on the bids received :for furnishing a mobile office office bid unit for use by the Fire Department was presented with the award to recommendation that the Council award the bid to Angelus Angelus Mobileasing Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in the Mobilease amount of $6,641.90. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded Co. by Councilman Stevens, that the bid of Angelus Mobileasing Company be accepted in the amount of $6,641.90. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Police A report on bids received for .remodeling of the police facility Bldg. was presented with the recommendation that the Council award remodel the bid to Cantu Constructors, Inc, as the lowest and best bidder bid to for a total project cost of $288,300.00. It was moved by Cantu Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the Constr.Inc.Council concur in the recommendation of the Acting City Manager and accept the bid of Cantu Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $288,300.00. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: .None. -.~ 1~7 MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS A report and recommendation that the Council approve specifications for demolition of the structures on the west side of Long Beach Boulevard between Imperial Highway and Sanborn Avenue, and authorize a call for bids for demolition to be received on January 25, 1973, was presented by the Acting City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the Council approve the specifications and authorize the call for bids. L.B.Blvd structure demolition bid call approved Escrow papers for the sale of surplus City :property a~ 11263 Wright Road were presented with the recommendation that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute said documents. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that .the Mayor be authorized to execute the necessary escrow'~'papers. A report on the existing traffic problems in the area. of Spruce Street and Platt Avenue adJacent to the Hosler school was presented, with the recommendation that the Council. adopt a resolution designating Spruce Street as a one-way street from the. Hosler School ,y parking lot ; to :Walnut ;avenue. - Mr.- Archie-Legg addressed.-the Council to request clarification of the proposed action, stating that the proposal will not solve the problem of congestion about which he is concerned. Mr. Salvatore DeLuca also spoke concerning the hazard of southbound traffic failing to atop before entering Spruce Street, and also complained of vehicles traveling at excessive speeds and endangering those attempting to exit their driveways on the east side of Spruce Street . RESOLUTION N0. 72-115 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION N0. 67-9 DESIGNATING A CERTAIN STREET AS A ONE-WAY THOROUGHFARE." was presented, It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that Resolution No. 72-115 be adopted. Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None.. The Acting City Manager presented a report on speci- fications for a street sweeper and backhoe, and recommended approval ,of the specifications and authorization for a call for bids to be received at 10 a.m. on January 24, 1973. It was moved by Council- man Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the Council concur in the recommendation as to the street sweeper. Roll Call: Ayes:. Councilmen ,Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. 11263 Wright Rd sale of property authorized Spruce & Platt traffic RES. N0. 72-11~ designating por. of Spruce St. a one-way street. Street Sweeper bid call authorized It-was moved by Councilman. Liewer, seconded by Backhoe bid Councilman Rowe, that a call for bids for a backhoe be call authorizec authorized, bids to be received no later than 10 a.m. on January 24, 1973. Roll call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.. Noes: None. Absent: None. . r t~ Hearing The Acting City Manager recommended that the City set on "M" Council set a public hearing for January 16, 1973, at zone 7:30 p.m. to consider amendments to the zoning ordinance amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the Council set the date of January 16, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. for public hearing on the proposed amendment of zoning ordinance No. 570 pertaining to manufacturing zones. FINANCE REPORT R~s.72-116 ~tESOLUTION N0. 72-116 entitled: "'RESOLUTION ~JF THE CITY Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND A~PROVTNG THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR.rr was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that Resolution No. 72-116 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS It was moved by Councilman Byor~C, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that Information Bulletin 72-23 be received 'and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the report of Planning Commission actions be received and filed. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Deseret It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Industries Rowe, ~.nd carried, th~.t the request of Deseret Industries exemption for renewal of their exempt license for salvage collection approved be approved. St.Vincent It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman de Pahl Stevens, and carried, that the request of St. Vincent de exemption P$ul Society for renewal of their exempt license for salvage approved collection be approved. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilma~l Rowe, and carried, that the application of Skills, Training and Employment Project, Inc. (STEP), for permission to conduct fund raising activities from November 1, 1972 to February 28, 1973, be deni~;d. Executive It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Session Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to executive session for discussion of personnel matters. Following the executive session, the meeting was called to order. Police It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman "4-10"Plan Byork, that the City continue to operation on the."4-10" to be con- plan in the Police Department. tinued. In discussing continuation of the plan and at the request of Councilman Rowe, the Police Chief provided crime statistics for the period of time the 4-10 plan has been in operation. All members of the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the mot~.on carried. 4 LJJ In discussing employment of additional police officers and the means of providing funds therefor, it was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that employment of six additional sworn personnel be authorized and that tie Acting City Manager be directed to provide a report on funding, with particular reference to use of water revenue and added business license revenue by licensing of lessors of commercial buildings and imposition of an occupancy inspection fee. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Stevens, that Stephen L. Wright be appointed City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. COUNCIL AGENDA (NEW BUSINESS) Add'l sworn sworn police personnel authorized Stephen Wright appointed City'... Manager Councilman Stevens inquired what can be done about the problem of stray dogs in the 3100 block on Louise Street, which is a continuing problem. Councilman Rowe suggested investigating the possibility of amending the,license:ordinance to permit issuance of temporary business licenses pending final occupancy approval. Mayor Morris proposed that a program of better street surfacing and maintenance be commenced. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR '~` Mr. Richard Bowen, 3875 Cortland, addressed the Council to suggest- that a study be made of licensing businesses +~ on a gross receipts basis. He also suggested the creation of the position of finance officer and formation of a central purchasing department. Mr. Bowen also called attention to the continuing problem of use of State-owned houses being occupied by transients. The Mayor requested the City Manager to contact the State concerning a solution to the problem. Mr. George Higgens, 5300 Cortland, spoke about the same matter, specifically the house at 11823 Alice Avenue. Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, requested that a trash can be made available in the area of Long Beach Boulevard and Palm Avenue. He also called attention to a dilapidated house at 353 Palm Avenue and to one on Carlin Avenue. The City Manager was asked to investigate. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, sec©nded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to January 2, 1973, at 7 p.m., in memory of the late Assembly- man Carley Porter, and that a moment of silence be observed. ~ ~= ;~ ~,~ ~.~~. City Clerk, City o L wood APPR ED ARY 2, 1973 J Ma f e City of Lynwood