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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1973-05-01 - CC2~2; ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MAY 1, 1973 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 7000 p.m. Mayor Byork in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens answered ~... the roll call. Items appearing on the agenda for the regular meeting of May 1, 1973, were discussed. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the Council adjourn to execi~.f,ive session for discussion of personnel matters. Following the executive session, the meeting was called to order, and it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. ~ ~ / ~ /~ity Clerk, City of L nwood APPROVED MAY 15, 1973 J ~. ~..~ ~ , ayor of the City of Lynwood GUJ REGULAR MEETING MAY 1, 1973_ 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 Byork in the chair. """' Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Morris, and .carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of April 17, 1973, regular meeting of April 17, 1973, adjourned regular meeting of April 24, 1973, be approved as written. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Jack Ballard, 3191 Sanborn Avenue, addressed the Council to commend the Council for action directed toward redevelopment of the Central Business area. Mrs. Ida Williams, Chairman, Committee of Unity for Lynwood, spoke in rebuttal to an article which appeared in the Herald American newspaper concerning the Century Freeway. PROCLAMATIONS ^-~ The Mayor read a proclamation designating the month of May, 1973, as Correct Posture Month. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. The Mayor read a proclamation designating the week of May 1-7, 1973, as respect for law week. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. The Mayor read a proclam as National Fire Service man Stevens, seconded by that the proclamation be from the Fire Department proclamation. May 1-7, Respe for Law Week ~.tion designating May 12, 1973, Day. It was moved by Council- Councilman Liewer, and carried, authorized. William Schultz was present to accept the The Mayor presented a proclamation urging observance of the week of May 13-20, 1973, as Medical Assistants Week. The Mayor read a proclamation designating the week of May 6-12, 1873, as Hospital Week in Lynwood. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. Mr. Schure was present to accept the proclamation. Correct Poetur~ month - May. May 12, 1973, Fire Service Day May 13-2Q, Med Assistants Wee May 6-12, Hospital. Week The Mayor presented a proclamation designating the week of HirE a Vet W~ May 6-12, 1973, as Hire a Veteran Week. May 6-12~ 1.~7~ The Mayor read a proclamation designating the week of May 6-13, as Goodwill Week. The Mayor read a statement of support for the National Guard and Reserve. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the statement be authorized. May 6-13, Good will Week Natal Guard & reserve-state- ment of Suppox LV~ MANAGEMENT STUDIES AT1D REPORTS ~O1i'~d6 MS111t. The annual Library grounds maintenance agreement with the a~EQ. YOr County of Los Angeles was presented by the City Manager llbl'8ry with the recommendation that the Council authorize the eppi~oved Mayor to execute Grounds Maintenance agreement No. 14220• for the 1973-74 fiscal year. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilmaq Morris, that execution of Grounds Maintenance Agreement No. 14220-5 be authorized. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Or1 A report on proposed amendment to the City's contract dl~ocretionary with the Public Employees Retirement System to provide l~lremetzt a 5% increase to employees who retired prior to Janu&ry allowatzce 1, 1971, was presented. 3t'~Cre8ee After discussing the proposal, it was moved by Councilms~ Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the matter be tabled for further study. Aib3iC employee A report on formal recognition of the Public Employees Q'11OR Union, division of Teamsters Local No. 986, as bargaiA3tl~ i~OOgt7lzed ~'or agents for the Lynwood Fire Fighters' Association was !'l~lfighters presented by the City Manager with the recommendation Aiati. that the Council concur in the Municipal Employee Relations Officer's formal recognition of the Public Employees Union as bargaining ages for the Lynwood Fire Fighters Association. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councildl4n Morris, and carried, that the Council concur in recogniti0lt of the public Employees Union. Acs. 73-36 As requested by residents in the area of Harris and 3t4p Signs at Olanda and after investigation by the traffic authority, HetZS'18 & Olanda the Manager recommended that Resolution No. 73-36 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 67-9, DESIGNATINQ CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS AS STOP INTERSECTIONS," be adopted authorizing installation of stop signs at the north and south approaches to Olanda on Harris Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Couneilma2'i Liewer, that Resolution No. 73-36 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, StevEris. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Qrd. Pirst read An Ordinance entitles: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL ~ AIDeridl~ng Uc~de THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 25-A OF THE CODE QF •... !'Q Teel estSte THE. CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO CERTAIN REAL ESTATE activities ACTIVITIES," was presented for first reading. It was mOV~a " by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, th8t the Ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. 205 It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. *^- RESOLUTION N0. 73-37 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT A BILL REQUIRING THE MANDATORY IMPOSITION OF CAPITAL PUNISHMENT UPON ANYONE CONVICTED OF THE FIRST DEGREE MURDER OF A PEACE OFFICER ENGAGED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES," was presented. It was moved by Co~~ncilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 73-37 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councy.li~ien Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. FINANCE REPORT Res. 73-7 Concerning Capital Punishment RESOLUTION NO. 73-38 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 73-38 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING ~ THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOF_," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris. In response to ~.nquiries concerning certain purchase orders, the Manager said he would review them and report to the City Council. '~~ Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPOR'T'S At the request of the Mayor, the City Manager elaborated Department on the report on telephone system modifications contained reports in Information Bulletin No. 73-9• In discussing appraisal of the property at the southwest corner of Imperia3. Highway and Long Beach Boulevard, the Mayor asked the Manager to provide information concerning the matter for the next Council meeting. Councilman Morris congratulated Councilman Liewer upon his appointment as Secretary to the Independent Cities of Los Angeles County, It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 73-9 be received and. filed. •-- It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and ca~raried, that Public Works Street Summary be received and filed. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Claim for dams, Liewer, and ca~i/°ried, that the claim of Mrs. Sharon Nixon denied. S. Nix be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. (~ Closing out saleIt was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman approved- Stevens, and carried, that the application of Alan Rosenblatt, Bunny's Young- dba Bunny's Yaungland, 3819-A Century Boulevard for a land, 3819-A special permit to conduct a closing out sale be approved. Century It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Secondhand sale Liewer, and carried, that the special permit application permit granted of Russell Dean Dvorak to conduct the business of type- R. Dvorak, writer repair and sale ot° used typewriters at 12428 Long 12428 L.B. Blvd Beach Boulevard be approved. C. Barlia It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman flower sales Rowe, and carried, that the application of Charles Barlia 5/11 to 13 & for a special permit to conduct flower sales at 10721 Memorial Day Atlantic Avenue, on May 11 to 13 and Memorial day be approved. Fireworks stand It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman approved C. Liewer, and carried, that the application of Charles Barlia, 10721 Barlia for a special permit to conduct a fireworks stand Atlantic at 10721 Atlantic Avenue be approved. Fireworks stand Applications from the following organizations for exemption permits - from the business license fees for special permits to non-profit conduct fireworks stands were presented: organizations a. CoB. Trai:_Blazers, 11355 Atlantic b. Southwest Indian Scouts, NE corner Atlantic and Beechwood c. VFW Post 3902, Montgomery Ward d. Boy Scout Troop #84, 4050 Imperial Highway e. Warren Chapter DeMolay, 3645 Imperial f. DAV, Lynwood Chapter 86, 11330 Bullis Road g. Job's Daughters Bethel #58, SW corner Atlantic & Olanda h. Lynwood Diplomats Drum & Bugle Corps, NE cor Cherokee and Long Beach Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- man Morris, that the foregoing applications be approved. Limiting of exempt permits to local organizations was discussed. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Stevens, Byork. Noes: Councilmen Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Absent: Nonea It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the application of C.B. TrailBla2ers be approved. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the application of the Southwest Indian Scouts be approved. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the application of the VFW be approved contingent upon compliance with the fireworks regulations It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the application of Boy Scout Troop #84 be approved. ZU7 It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the application of Warren Chapter DeMolay be denied. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Councilmen Byork, Stevens. ,~.... Absent : None . It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman '~ Stevens, and carried, that the application of the DAV be approved. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that the application of the Diplomats Drum and Bugle Corps be denied. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the application of Job's Daughters Bethel Noo 58 be approved contingent upon compliance with the fireworks regulations. COUNCIL AGENDA Mayor Byork made the following appointments: 1. League of California Cities, Mayor Byork, Delegate; Councilman Liewer, Alternate. 2. Independent Cities of Los Angeles County, Councilman Liewer, Delegate. !"^ 3. County Library Advisory Board, Councilman Morris, Delegate. 4. Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, Councilman Rowe, representative. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that Mr. Larry Lillard be reappointed to the Parking Commission. Mayor Byork commented on his endorsement of a candidate for assemblyman in the 38th Assembly District. He also spoke of a recent decision banning nude entertainment and suggested adoption of an ordinance stopping any form of nudity. The City Attorney said he would obtain a copy of the decision. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- man Liewer, that the City Manager cause an ordnance to be drawn banning nude entertainment. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ~*- It was moved by Councilman STevens, seconded by Council- Morris, that a resolution be prepared for consideration at the next meeting recommending the death penalty for persons convicted of first degree murder. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Delegates appointed to various Council organizations Larry Lillard reappt. to Parking Com. Ord. banning nude entertaj to be studiec Res. re deatl penalty for 5/15/73 meet: L ~ O Members of the City Council congratulated Chief Darton on his election to the Board of Education. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Oral Mr. ARchie Legg questioned the applicability of the ~ommunica- resolution concerning imposition of capital punishment tions upon anyone convicted of first degree murder of a peace officer to those engaged in private patrol activitieso Mr. Mike Heffernan, of the Herald American newspaper asked about purchasing procedures questioned earlier in th.e meeting and was told that staff will review the matter and report at the next meeting. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, described conditions he considers unsafe at a vacant house at 3700 Cedar Avenue, and summary abatement action was discussed with the City Attorney. Councilman Stevens suggested that the owner be contacted immediately relative to correcting any unsafe conditions. Adjourn to It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman 5/8/73 at Stevens, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to 7:30 p.m. May 8, 1973, at 730 p.m. ~ ~ ~ /, ~~~~ City Clerk, City of L nwood APPROVED MAY 15, 1973 r ayor of th City of Lynwood