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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1973-10-02 - CC~~~~~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 2? 1873 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in ~~n adjourned regular session in the City Hall, 113~;Q Bullis Road, on above date a.t 7:00 p.m. Mayor Byork in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe answered the roll call. Also present were the City Attorney ~.nd Ci1,;,p Manager. Items appearing on the agenda for the r°egular° meeting of October 2, 1973, were discussed. Councilman Morris asked that staff investigate the cost of the City having its own Health Department. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to executive session. Follovring the executive session, it was moved by Cou.ncil.mar7 Malchow, secortde:d by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. f 1 ity erk, City of Lf -, APPROVEll OCTOBER 16, 1973 ~..%QL! ~ ~ .~... • ar of t e ,City of Lynwood ~. ~. REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 2, 1973 -~-, The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11330 B~,llis Road, on above date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Byark in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. answered the roll call.. City Attorney Cayer and City Manager Wright were also present. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Malchow, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of September 18, 1973, regular meeting of September 18, 1973, and adjourned regular meeting of September 25, 1973, be approved as written. PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor read a proclamation designating the month PTA Membership of October, 1973, as "PTA Membershl.p Month." It month was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Rowe, and carried, that the proclamation. be authorized. Mrs. Richard Armstrong, representing the PTA, was present to receive the proclamation. A resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARZNG OCTOBER 7-13 AS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK," was read. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. Oct . 7-13 - Fj Prevention Wee The Mayor read a proclamation designating October Oct. 12-13 - ~ 12 and 13, 1973, as "Annual White Cane Days," it Cane Days was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Malchow, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. Mr. Bill Walker, Chairman of the Lions Club White Cane Days, was present to receive the proclamation. The Mayor asked for nominations for the Community Stabilization Commission. Councilman Liewer nominated Mary Virginia Brian. Councilman Morris nominated Edward Miller. There being no further nominations, it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the nominations be closed and the Clerk be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Mary Virginia Brian and Edward Miller as members of the Community Stabilization Commission. Mayor Byork introduced Mrs. Edith Mitchell the ' new member of the Real Estate Practices Commission. Mazy Virginia Hrian & Edwar~ Miller appt. ' Corrm-unity Sta Com~n3.ssion 3~2 AWARD OF BIDS Concrete crass Upon recommendation of the City Manager, it was gutter bid awarded moved by Councilman Malchow, seconded by Council- ta Atlas Engr. man Liewer, that the Council award the bid for the concrete crass gutter construction, gas tax project No. 189, to Atlas Engineering and Construction Inc., the low bidder, for a bid price of $54,867.50. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchaw, Morris, Rage. Noes: None. Absent: None, Street Light. bid The Manager reported on bids received for street on L, B. Blvd. lighting improvements on Imperial Highway and awarded to CT&F recommended that the bid be awarded to C T & F, Inc . for the bid price of $8,600. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council award the bid far street lighting improvement on Imperial Highway, Peach Street to Long Beach Boulevard, Gas Tax Project No, 190, to C T & F, Inc. for the bid price of $8,600. Ro11 Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe, Noes: None. Absent: None. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS EEA Agreement The Manager reported on extension of the contract extended to 6/30/74 with the County of Los Angeles under the Emergency Employment Act through June 30, 1974, and recommended that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute the subagreement with Los Angeles County for phase down and termination of the Emergency Employment Act, 1971-Section 69, providing program funding through June 30, 1974. It was moved b,y Gouncilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Housing inspection A report on the proposed hausin~; inspection ordinance ord. tabled which has been studied by the Planning Commission and the Real Estate Practices Commission was presented by the City Manager. He informed the Council that the Real Estate Practices Commission has recommended that action on the ordinance be deferred until it has been submitted to the City Attorney for proposed revisions, and the Real Estate Board has been apprised of the conditions of the ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Counci.l.- man Malchow, that the ardinarice be tabled far further study. In discussion of the ordinance among members of the Council and the City Attorney, Councilman Morris suggested that the ordinance be in the form of a consumer protection ordinance. He also suggested that before adoption of the ordinance that there be a staff recommendation relative to effective enforcement of ~1 the ordinance and personnel to carry out enforcement. All members voting aye, the Mayor decla.~ed the motion carried. A report ~n the expansion of the Lynwood Redevelop- Res. 73-87 ~^^ ment wgency survey area was presented by the City Expanding Manager. °t°ne report was accompanied by a map of LRA survey the survey area 2 and RESOLUTION N0. 73-$7 entitled area "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DESIGNATING REDEVELOPMENT SURVEY AREA N0. 2 FOR STUDY PURPOSES." It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman MOrris, that Resolution No. 73-87 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe, Noes: None. ~ Absent; None. FINANCE REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 73-8$ entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 73-88 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND Demands APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. i The Manager requested that warrants Nos. 5943 and 5944 be deleted. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Rowe, that Resolution No. 73-88 be adopted. ~ '-""' Roll Call: i Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. ' ~ Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Items appearing on Information Bulletin No. 73-19 were Department discussed, particularly the financial analysis relative reports to proposed Fire Department hirings to replace men who have left the department or are off duty due to health reasons. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- j man Rowe, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 73-19 { be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Rowe, and carried, that Citizen Service Request Log No. 73-9 be accepted and. filed. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- ~ man Rowe, and carried, that Public Works Department Street Work summary be accepted and filed. k °.,-- It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that report of Planning Commission actions be accepted and filed. t CITY CLERK'S AGENDA March of Dunes drivelt was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- 1/1/74 to 1/31/74 man Morris, and carried, that the request from March of Dimes for fund drive permit from January 1, 1874, to January 31, 1974, be granted. Muscular Dystrophy It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- drive month of Dec. man Liewer, and carried, that the request from the Muscular Dystrophy Association for a fund drive permit for the month of December, 1973, be approved. White Elephant Sale-It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Exchange Club Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council grant 10/7/73 the request from the Lynwood Exchange Club for permission to hold a "White Elephant" sale on the lot west of the bowling alley on Century Boulevard on October 7, 1973. R. Johnson claim It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by for damage denied Councilman Malchow, and carried, that the claim for damages filed on behalf of Rbbert Johnson be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. COUNCIL AGENDA Discussions re Councilman Liewer reminded tY~ose present of the annual Clean up program, clean up program which will take place on October 13 Bond issue for and 14. He also suggested that stricter enforcement cea~renuni.ty center of the all night parking ordinance be carried out . bldg., excess trash Councilman Liewer also asked that the abatement of on Magnolia derelict houses be stepped up . Councilman Liewer asked that the staff provide information about the procedure for placing a bond issue proposition on the April 1974 ballot for the purpose of funding a new community center building. Councilman Malchow commented on the problems of trash resulting from high school students who patronize the eating establishment at the corner of Long Beach Boulevard and Magnolia and travel to the high school along Magnolia Avenue, dropping food wrappers and containers along the way. He asked that the staff investigate the feasibility of placing trash cans on Magnolia Avenue and suggested that the school officials announce that the cans are there. Councilman Morris suggested that the staff arrange a point City Council-School Board meeting. PUBLLC BUSINESS Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, commented on the hiring of firemen and suggested that comparisons with other cities be made of the percentage of the total budget that is allocated to the fire department. He also inquired about the status of the Desser Tire storage problem. Mrs. Eva Mesta, of Magnolia Aven~~e, asked that the property in front of residence be posted for no parking as has been done on the west side of Bullis Road between Magnolia and Cedar. j~_J Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, commented on parking problems resulting from automobiles parked by those attending the adult classes during the evening hours. He also inquired about the possibility of setting up a fire district for those businesses which cause high fire insurance rates and require the use of equipment such as the snorkel. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Adjournment Councilman Malchow, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to October 16, 1973, at 7:00 p.m. f ~ 9 Ci Clerk, City of ynwood APPROVED OCTOBER 16, 1973 ~ ~: ~ M of the Ci of Lynwood