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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1973-06-05 - CC~2(~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JUNE 5, 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 7:00 p.m. Mayor Byork in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens answered the roll call. After discussing items appearing on the agenda for the June 5 regular meeting, it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to executive session for personnel matters. Following the executive session, it was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. .~~ City Cle it f Lynwood APPROVED JUNE 19, 1973 a or of the C ty of Lynwood ~` REGULAR MEETING JUNE 5, 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 7030 p.m. Mayor Byork in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens answered the roll call. Eagle Scouts Allen, Paul, Bruce and Dennis Mikolayc~,. were present to present the colors and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, se~^~~~ied by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the minut~°s of the adjourned regular meeting of May 15, lg'~3, regular meeting of May 15, 1973, adjourned regular meeting of May 22, 1973, and adjourned regular meeting of May 29, 1973, be approved as written. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Pastor Elmer Bluette, 4244 Lugo Avenue, addressed the Council concerning rental of the State owned American. Legion building on State Street south of Fernwood Avenue for use as a youth center. After discussing whether or not the City's agreement with the State Division of Highways relative to re-rental of structures applies to other than .-..: residences, the City Attorney said it would be necessary to review the agreement before giving an opinion on re-rental of such a building, and he could have a report to the Council at the next regular meeting. Mrs. Hart, 11031 Pope Avenue, representing the Lynwood Headstart, addressed the Council concerning Council and community support of the headstart program. She explained that the program has a new grantee, the Charles R. Drew Medical Clinic, and if the Council or community members wish to support the program, letters concerning the need should be directed to Henry S. William, M.D., 4070 Buckingham Road, Los Angeles. At the request of the Mayor a list of the names and addresses of the Board of Directors was left with the City Clerk for duplication and distribution to the City Council. Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council concerning the vacant and boarded up apartment buildings on E1 Segundo Avenue. Use of nuisance abatement procedures for the structures was discussed, and the Mayor asked the City Manager to '""" investigate and report to the Council on the apartments in question. AWARD OF BIDS Request for re-rental of State owned p~Pe~Y Request far support of Headstart program Discussion re vacant apt. bidg~. on El Segundo The Manager reported on bids received for demolition of Demo. of bldgs structures at 11187, 11195, and 11235 Long Beach Boulevard on T,,, B. Blvd (Project No. 6-150-169), and recommended that the award bid awarded to be made to Roger Roy Engineering Contractor, Inc. at Roger-Roy Eng. a total bid price of $3,900. It was moved by Councilman Cont., Inc. G G Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS In connection with acquisition of property in Phase T of the Long Beach Boulevard widening project, the Manager reported on acquisition of a 4 x 50 foot strip of land on the east side of Long Beach Boulevard ~• 73-45 - between Beechwood Avenue and Sanborn Avenue ( westerly purchase of por. of 4 feet of Lots 221 and 222, Tract 2551), and recommended Lts. 221, 222, Tr. adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 73-45 entitled: "A 2551, L. B. Blvd. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD widening AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD." It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Stevens, that Resolution No. 73-45 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Agreement with An agreement between the City and State Division State for inter- of Highways for Federal Aid Urban System Project section remodel - was presented by the City Manager with recommendation Century & Abbott that the Council authorize its execution by the Gas Tax Proj . 168 Mayor. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. 1973-74 Gas proposalThe Manager reported on a proposal from Shell Oil from Shell 031 Company for furnishing gasoline to the City for accepted successive 30 day periods at the rate of 30.4 per .gallon for Super Shell and 28.4 for Super Regular, and recommended that the Council authorize the Manager to execute the proposal. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- ..... man Stevens, that the City Manager be authorized to execute the Shell Oil Company proposal for furnishing gasoline. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Water Metering Pursuant to requirements of the Lynwood City Code a progress report water metering progress report was presented for the Council's consideration. The report included the staff recommendation that the meter installation proceed beginning July 1, 1973, with the installation of water meters on a designated area basis as indicated on a map attached as well as to continue meter installation where changes of property ownership have occurred. The Manager recommended that the Council direct the staff to proceed with the meter installation `~,~ 2~~~. program in the area .designated "A" until conversion is completed. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Stevens, that the _Council concur in staff recommenda- tions in continuing the water metering program. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council to question the cost figures contained in the report and he was informed that the increase per service is an average figure and not to be appl~Ad to a specific usero He also spoke of trir2e water users who have a lower rate than other users within the City and asked that the water charges to those three users be investigated and compared with the cost if they were located in ad,~oining cities. The Mayor asked the City i~i~ager to investigate and report to-.the City Council on the three water usGy's. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Stevens. Noes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe. Absent: Noneo A report on regulation of coin operated newspaper dispensers was presented with the recommendation that th~FCouncil consider an ordinance which would regulate and-set-standards for the use of such dispensers. In discussing the problem of sidewalk obstruction and other problems relating to the placement of such news- racks,,it was the consensus of the Council that the newspapers should be contacted in an effort to gain their cooperation in placing the racks in some manner that they would not be an obstruction or be a hazard and that insurance certificates of liability insurance be provided to protect the City. The Manager indicated this. would be done and a report would be provided to the Councilo It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the matter be taken under advisement. Report on ~^egu].ation coin-aperat wsp~,per 4~iSj~t'~S2Y'S The Manager presented for the Council's consideration Report rye a proposed. Human Relations Commission. ordinance Hwnan Bela' prepared by the City Attorney to comply with Government Cc~ranissior~ Code requirements concerning a Human Relations Comrr~i ssion ox~dina}~ce and in conformance with other commissionsof the City. ~~" After discussing vaith the City Attorney the legal aspects of forming such a commission, it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the proposed ordinance be tabled for further study. Pastor Ernest Angell, 11218 Pope Avenue, addressed the Council to ask if the-City Attorney could arrange to attend a meeting with the members of the Human Relations Committee to go-over the various points contained in the committee's original proposal for formal organization and those in the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 1.2217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council to question certain changes made in the proposed ordinance and to suggest that the City Attorney be allowed to meet ,. ~_ ~~~~ with the Human Relations Committee and report to the Council on the committee's suggestions together with the City Attorney's recommendation. It was agreed that Pastor Angell would confer with the City Attorney as to whether or not he would be available to attend the next committee meeting on June 25, 1973• All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Res. 73-46 A report on completion of the weed abatement project Levying weed was made by the City Manager with the recommendation assessment for that RESOLUTION N0. 73-46 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF 1872-73 THE 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 1972-73 FISCAL YEAR," be adopted. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 73-46 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Private Patrol The City Manager reported on regulation of private Service apps. patrol services and submitted the City Attorney's approved report on recent State legislation concerning such ABMI Security, services o He recommended Council consideration of Cerritos Security, approval of the three applications for permits which ...~ Wells Fargo Security have been held over pending receipt of the City Attorney's report. (Jack Lyman Wittin dba ABMI Security Services, Omal Lavelle Lowery dba Cerritos Security, Richard Ray Smith dba Wells Fargo Security Guard Services). Definitions of street patrol and private patrol were discussed with Mr. Archie Legg in an effort to clarify the terminology. In discussing the new legislation, the Attorney-was asked if the applications were approved, would permission be granted for an activity over which the City has no control, and the Council was informed that the City can regulate street patrol service which is not defined in the State law, but regulation of private patrol guard and watchmen types of service is limited. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the applications be denied. The City Attorney requested a brief executive session as the matter pending could g3,ve rise to litigation, and it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to executive session. Following the executive session, the meeting was called to order. As there was no objection, the motion was withdrawn, and it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the three applications for special permits be granted. Underground Utility Tn order to commence proceedings for an underground Committee meeting utility district on Long Beach Boulevard, it was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Underground Utility Committee meet and prepare the required report to the City Council. .. ~ ,:;. ._~..._s,.~_._~,._,,..,.,,_ . ,. ~ ~ ~~,._ .~,.~ ORDINANCES ORDINANCE N0. 941 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ord. 941 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RESEALING SECTIONS 17-57 Amending Code (30) AND AMENDING SECTIONS 17-31, 17-57(44) and 17-57 re Vendln~ (45) OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO THE mach. 11~a~ LICENSING OF CERTAIN VENDING MACHINES," was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, ,,,_, seconded by Councilman St wens, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: -- Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, STevens. Noes: None. - Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Stevens, ghat Ordinance No.-941 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. FINANCE REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 73-47 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res, 73-~7 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND Demand4 APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. Councilman Rowe questioned payment of certain invoices. to TSM Company which appear to be for service which should be covered under the maintenance contract. Terms of the contract with TSM Company, particularly -- as to cancellation and service to be provided, were discussed, as 'well as~the alternative of having signal maintenance work carried out by city forces. The City Manager stated that the contract will be reviewed and the various questions clarified in a report to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Stevens, that Resolution No. 73-47 be adopted with the exception of RSM Company invoices numbers 17312, . 17151, 17150,. I712`6, 17040, 17036, 17035, 17033, 17219 and 17305• Ro11 Call: Ayes: .Councilmen By©rk, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENT REPORTS It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- pepar~ment man Stevens, and carried, that Information Bulletin Repmr~~ No. 73-11 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Rowe, and carried, that citizens' Service Request "'"' Log No. 73-1 be accepted and filed. ~-, It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Rowe, and carried, that Public Works Street Depart- ment Summary be accepted and filed. r ~~ ~: CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Claims for damage It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- denied - Vasquez man Liewer, and carried, that the claim for damages & Walstine filed on behalf of Patricia Walstine be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that the claim for damage filed on behalf of Jesse Vasquez, Jr., be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Chamk~lee app. for It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- trasY: hauler man Stevens, and carried, that the application of appro~~ed Clifford R. Chamblee for a special permit to conduct the business of trash disposal be approved. COUNCIL AGENDA Report on fire At the request of the Mayor, Fire Chief McDaniel prevention program described the recent fire prevention program carried out with third grade students of the local school district. Discussion re new Councilman Liewer asked about the status of the proposed library, dogs in new library building and Councilman Morris said no new park & freeway information has been provided by the Library Advisory sjgnn Board. Councilman Liewer also commented on the problem of dogs running at large in the City parks. Mr. Don Snavely informed the Council that the problem is an agenda item for the next meeting of the Recreation and Parks Commission. Councilman Liewer said he has been informed that there is a sign missing on freeway off-ramp near Abbott Road and asked that it be investigated. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR "Block Watch" Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, progress report addressed the Council to give a progress report on the "Block Watch" program, and asked for the Council's assistance in developing the program. Mr. Richard C. Bowen, 387 Cortland Avenue, addressed the Council to urge that c~~f~~^ a decision is made concerning use of the forn.::,_ ; ~~ ~- rican Legion building, Discussion re that the matter be referrer ` u f he Planning Commission. Human Relations Mr. Bowen also commented on . ~~~e proposed Human Committee Relations Commission ordinance and questioned autonomy of the Commission and possible usurption of Council responsibility if the Commission is formed under the existing Human Relations Committee recommendations contained in the Committee's proposed resolution. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to executive session for personnel matters. The Mayor excused the City Clerk from the remainder of the meeting and appointed Councilman Liewer City Clerk pro tempore. ~, ~ ~r ..~ I'ollowin~x the executive session, it was moved by Council- man Rowe, seconded by Councilman StevenJunen6,c1973edat that the meeting adjourn to Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. ,*--~ ~ ~, City Cle P o tempore APPROVED JUNE 19, 1973 a or of the ty of Lynwood "'"` i i 23~ Add ourq t o 6/6/7 at 8:0o p.m.