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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1973-08-21 - CC27J ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 21, 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, Rowe, Stevens answered the roll call. Councilman Morris was absent. Also present were City Manager Stephen Wright and Assistant City Attorney John Murphy. After discussing items appearing on the agenda for the regular meeting of August 21, 1973, it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens,. and carried, that the meeting adjourn to executive session for discussion of personnel and litigation matters. Following the executive session, it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. -~, , '`"City Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED SEPTEMBER 4, 1973 / Q M o of the C y of Lynwood 2~() REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 21. 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, Rowe, Stevens answered the roll call. Councilman Morris was absent. Also present were City Manager Wright and Assistant City Attorney Murphy. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of August 7, 1973, regular meeting of August 7, 1973, and adjourned regular meeting of August 10, 1973, be approved as written. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that Council- man Morris' absence be excused. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR maT Communications Mr. Richard Alarcon, 3128 Century Boulevard, addressed the Council concerning the red curb in front of his place of business. He was informed that the red curb adjacent to the pedestrian crosswalk at that location was installed in the interest of pedestrian safety. Mr. Alarcon also inquired about the procedure to have a traffic light installed at that location. Mrs. Ida Williams, 3964 Louise Street, addressed the Council in opposition to a proposed tax increase and to question the recent change in City Attorneys. Mr. Gus Paul, 5146 Century Boulevard, addressed the Council concerning a proposed tax increase and was informed that the matter was on the agenda and he would be permitted to speak later in the meeting. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council to inquire about a report on inequities in water rates. He was informed that a report is contained in the information bulletin. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council concerning the recent change in City Attorneys and requested that the change be reconsidered. Mr. Hugh Cortland Avenue, Council to the proposed vehicles on his property Avenue. addressed the removal of on Wilson Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed the Council to call attention to a newspaper article concerning comments attributed to him relating to security at an annual Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival. He informed the Council there were no Mosley, 5521 in opposition he has stored °,~ c )~~ security problems of a serious nature and he took issue with the article. PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor read a proclamation designating the week of Union Label Week September 3 to 9, 1973, as Union Label Week, It was 9/3 to 9/9 moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman !"'"' Stevens, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. The Mayor read a proclamation designating the Weight Watchers month of September, 1973, as Weight Watchers Month. Month-Sept. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. The Mayor read a proclamation designating the period Christmas Seal of November 1 to December 31, 1973, as Christmas Season - 11/1 to Seal Season. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, 12/31 seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for Hearing - Zone public hearing on the application of the Bank of Change R-3 to America for a change of zone from R-3 to P-1 on the P-1 Por. Lt. 68, west 50 feet of Lot 68, Tract 2551 (3532 Los Flores Tr. 2551 Boulevard) . The City Manager reviewed the action (Bank of America; of the Planning Commission in recommending approval of the zone change request and recommended Council consideration and approval for the proposed change. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak for or against the proposed change of zone. Mr. Gerald Sorenson, 1052 West Sixth Street, Los Angeles, Architect for the Bank of America project, spoke in favor of the zone change and informed the Council that the primary purpose for the zone change request is to provide additional off- street parking as the C2 property does not provide a sufficient number of spaces and that no ingress or egress will be provided on Los Flores Boulevard. Mr. K. F. Thompson, 2652 East lOgth Street, addressed the Council in opposition to the proposed change of zone for the reasons that it is spot zoning and encroachment on an R zone, and urged that the application be rejected. The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing to be heard. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the change of zone be approved. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SAID ORDINANCE," was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- Ord, first read changing zone of por. Lt. 68 Tr. 2551-R-3 to P-1 (B of A) ~l7` man Rowe, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, STevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. AWARD OF BID Asphalt paving Upon recommendation of the City Manager, it was material bid awarded to moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- 'Sully-Miller man Liewer, that the Council award the bid for supplying asphaltic concrete materials, Project No. 3-182-732(B9) to Sully-Miller Contracting Company for the bid price of $5.8~ per ton, including tax. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS `Report on 1973-74 The City Manager presented his report on the Municipal Tax Rate proposed municipal tax rate for fiscal year 1973-74 in which he stated that a tax rate increase is not needed for general purposes but that a 10~ increase will be necessary to provide funds for the city's contribution to employees' retirement. As to the proposal to grant a 5% increase to those employees retired prior to December 31, 1970, he provided several alternatives for providing funds for that discretionary increase. Mr. Gus Paul, 5146 Century Boulevard, addressed the Council regarding lack of publicity about a tax increase and in opposition to the proposed 5% increase. Mr. Philip Birkmaier addressed the Council to inquire the percentage of tax increase and to propose that the matter be postponed. Mr. Eugene Green, 11253 Elm Street, addressed the Council about the use of other funds for retirement purposes and to recommend lowering the general purpose tax rate 10~ if it is necessary to increase the retirement rate. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council concerning use of other funds for retire- ment purposes and proposed that other expenditures be cut back. He also inquired what effect the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency will have on general city revenue. Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council to suggest that contract services be used to reduce the payroll. c~ 2 ~. ~- Mrs. Ida Williams addressed the Council concerning the Downey City Council serving without pay. In discussing the need for a tax rate increase, the City Attorney was asked to investigate the use of funds from other sources for retirement purposes, and it was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the matter be tabled ^~ to Tuesday, August 28, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Liewer, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: Councilman Byork. Absent: Councilman Morris. The Mayor declared a five minute recess. Following the recess, the meeting was called to order. The Manager reported on a meeting with representatives of various newspapers, as directed at the previous regular meeting, and presented for second reading ORDINANCE N0. 95o entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTION 28-6 TO THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE PROHIBITING CERTAIN OBSTRUCTIONS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY." It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Rowe, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens. , Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. Ord. 950 Amending Code re obstruction in public right of way A report on the sale of surplus city property Sale of excess '~ was presented by the City Manager who informed property - the Council that an offer of $10, 000 has been (cor. Bullis received for property located east of Bullis Road & Carlin) on Carlin Avenue. He recommended that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute the escrow documents in order to complete the sale. ~t was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- man Liewer, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. A report on municipal costs incurred on goverment Report on owned property was presented by the City Manager, municipal costs and it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by incurred on Councilman Rowe, that the City bill State and government Federal agencies for cost of services to these owned prop. properties. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. A report on service station development standards Res. 73-72 recommended by the Planning Commission was presented Policy state- by the City Manager with the recommendation that the ment for Council consider the service station policy statement ~ service station and RESOLUTION N0. 73-72 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF development THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING A POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING THE GRANTING OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION USERS." ~~~ It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the Council concur in the Planning Commission's recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 73-72. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. Bid Call - Street Upon recommendation of the City Manager, it was light improvement moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- Tmp. Hwy. between man Rowe, and carried, that the Council approve Peach & L.B. Blvd. plans and specifications for the street lighting q/20/73 at 10 a.m. improvement of Imperial Highway between Peach Street and Long Beach Boulevard, Gas Tax Project No. 190, and authorize a call for bids at 10 a.m., September 20, 1973• Water meter specs. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by tabled Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the matter of water meter specifications be tabled. Ord. first read - The City Manager presented his report on controls of Above ground pools above ground swimming pools, and recommended adoption of an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SUBSECTION (e) TO SECTION 8-57 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DEFINING 'SWIMMING POOL'." It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. Res. 73-73 A report on possible participation in the State 1873 Gasoline purchase of California Cooperative Purchasing Program for from State of Calif. purchase of gasoline supplies was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that RESOLUTION N0. 73-73 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO PURCHASE CERTAIN ITEMS," be adopted. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that Resolution No. 73-73 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. and City Clerk's P D It was recommended by the City Manager that the . . filing system approved Council authorize purchase of filing systems for the Police Department and City Clerk's office, as provided in the 1873-7~+ budget. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Stevens, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. ~t~J~ Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. Upon recommendation of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the Council approve the request of C. L. Clarkson, Police Dispatcher, for a 30-day leave of absence, commencing August 5, 1973• The City Manager reported that in connection with the installation of a water line on the west side of Long Beach Boulevard, it will be necessary to enter private property. He recommended that the Council approve an Entry Permit between the City of Lynwood and Jackson Law, owner of the property, and Union Oil Company, lessee, for installation of the water line. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. ORDINANCES ORDINANCE N0. 948 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 TO ADD SECTION 14.15 REQUIRING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS," was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the Ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that Ordinance No. 94"8 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. ORDINANCE N0. 949 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING CHAPTER 15-A TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY STABILIZATION COMMISSION," was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that Ordinance No. 949 be adopted. C. L. Clarkson 30-day leave approved Entry Permit- Union Oil approv for waterline installation Ord. 948 Amending Ord. 57 re automobile service stations Ord. 949 Amending Code Ccerrrnanity Stabilization 2~h 2~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 28, 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 4:30 p.m. Mayor Byork in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Liewer, and Rowe answered the roll call. Councilmen Morris and Stevens were absent. Also present was City Manager Stephen Wright. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded and carried, that Councilman Morris' absence be excused. `Res. 73-75 The Manager reported that negotiations have been completed Purchase of for acquisition of portions of Lots 172 to 176, inclusive, Lts. 172-176 Tract No. 2551, for widening of Long Beach Boulevard, and 'Tr. 2551 recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 73-75 entitled: ;(L.B. Blvd. "A 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." Councilman Morris arrived. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 73-75 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. `'C.V. Disposal A report on negotiations with C. V. Disposal Service, '`:contract Inc. for adjustments in fees for collection and disposal a, amendment of garbage and rubbish was presented by the City Manager. Based upon information contained in the report, the Manager recommended that Council consider an ordinance amending Section 13.36 of the City code relating to fees for collecting and disposing of garbage and rubbish, authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City and C. V. Disposal Service, Inc. for refuse collection services, and adoption of a resolution establishing fees for said services. Ord. first After discussion of the fees proposed, an ordinance read - Amend. entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Code re OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 13-36 OF THE CODE OF THE rubbish CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO FEES FOR COLLECTING AND collection DISPOSING OF GARBAGE AND RUBBISH," was presented. fees It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Morris, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. 2~J It'was~mo~ed by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Mayor be authorized to execute an agreement between the City and C. V. Disposal Service, Inc., for refuse collection services. ~- Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. RESOLUTION N0. 73-77 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF Res. 73-77 THE CITY COUNCIL OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING FEES Rubbish FOR COLLECTING AND DISPOSING OF GARBAGE AND RUBBISH," collection fees was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 73-77 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to executive session for personnel matters. Following the executive session, the meeting was called to order. RESOLUTION N0. 73-78 entitled: "A RESOLUTION - Res. 73-78 r ^y OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD Demands ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND. ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR,"-was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that Resolution No. 73-78 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Adjourn to Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the meeting 8/28/73 at be adjourned to 7:30 p.m., August 28, 1973. 7:30 p.m. ~~~ _ ~. ity"Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED SEPTEMBER 4, 1973 i y r of the Cit o Lynwood