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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1973-11-07 - CC)~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 7,__1973 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an ad,~ourned 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, Malchow, Morris, Rowe answered the roll call. City Attorney Cayer and City Manager Wright were also present. The meeting to be held on November 9, 1973, to which Mayor Bradley of Los Angeles has invited Mayors of the cities along the freeway corridor was discussed. After discussing matters appearing on the agenda for the regular meeting of November 7, 1973, the mayor declared the meeting adjourned to executive session for discussion of matters of litigation. Following the executive session, it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. r ...._ ~ ~ tic'u -~Cit Clerk, ity f Lynwood APPROVED NOVEMBER 20, 1973 ~~i M y of the Cit of Lynwood r ~~ REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 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, Malchow, Morris, Rowe answered the roll call. City Attorney Coyer and City Manager Wright were also present. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of October 16, 1873, regular meeting of October 16, 1973, and adjourned regular meeting of October 30, 1973, be approved as written. ~rimiunity Stabilize- The Mayor asked for nominations for the Community on members sworn Stabilization Commission. Councilman Liewer nominated Mr. Barney Herrera. Councilman Morris nominated Mrs. Betty Espeseth. Councilman Rowe nominated Mr. Richard Waranius. It was moved by Councilman Malchow, seconded by Councilman Morris, that nominations be closed. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris. Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared Mr. Herrera, Mrs. Espeseth, and Mr. Waranius appointed to the Community Stabilization Commission. The City Clerk administered the oath of office to the following members of the Community Stabilization Commission: Mrs. Mary Virginia Bryan, Mr. Kenneth DeAllen, Mr. Edward J. Miller, Mr. Daniel Peppard, Mr. Barney Herrera, Betty Espeseth and Mr. Richard Waranius. PROCLAMATIONS Guth Appreciation The Mayor read a proclamation designating the week ;ek - 11/12 to 11/18 of November 12 to 18, 1973, as Youth Appreciation Week. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. xblic Awareness The Mayor read a proclamation designating the week Lek - 11/17 to of November 11 to 17, 1973, as Public Awareness L/17 on Mental Retardation Week. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. ~2~J AWARD OF BID The Manager presented a report on the result of bids for cha.nnelization and signal modifications at CentuxTy Boulevard, Abbott Road and California Avenue (Gas Tax Project No. 168), with the recommendation that the bid be awarded to the low bidder C. T. 8~ F., inc. for the bid price of $72,474. CT&.c , Ir~c . -Inter- section modif~.c:ati~ bid (GT 168) It was moved by Councilman Malchow, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the bid for channelization and signal modifications at Century Boulevard, Abbott Read anc~ California Avenue, Gas Tax Project No. 168, be awarded to C. T. & F., Inc. for the bid price of $72,474. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS A report on proposed business license modifications was presented by the City Manager together with an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 17 AND ADDING PORTIONS TO CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES." It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Malchow, and carried, that the proposed ordinance be tabled for study and action at the November 20, 1973, City Council meeting. The Manager reported that the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company has offered the City 600 acre feet of water at $45 per acre foot, and recommended that the Council approve the water right transaction between the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and the City of Lynwood and authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary agreement. Business license modifications tabled Water rights - Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the City purchase the water offered, by Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager reported that Century Pattern and Manufacturing Company has offered to buy a parcel of surplus City property located at the southwest corner of Century Boulevard and Santa Fe Avenue.( Lot 2, Block 2, Tract 5418) and recommended that the Council accept the offer of Century Pattern and Manufacturing Company for the total price of $2,500. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the offer of Century Pattern and Manufacturing Company for the purchase of Lot 2, Block 2, Tract 5418, for $2,500 be accepted. Sale of prop. - L 2, B1. 2, Tr. 541 Century & Santa F Roll Ca11: ~ Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. t~ ~J U `nc°ans~'wr.~ c>f s`~or~n A r~eporL orr the transfer of storm d~°ain _zi~,pz~<~~~.y~rie~r~t:~ ~xrr~i.n :impravcmF~nta to the Los An~;e~~es County Flood Control District was ':r; {y~rl.~rtt;~ r'7ood Dist, pr~°w:sc,ntcd by tY~e City Manager. The Manager rec;c~rnmenc~erl t;J;rtt:~ the Cauncl.l approve the release of easements in t;h<-. vicinity of Industry Way, body's and Sever~tr,-Day Adventist property and Imperial Highway, and I~i.nci.en Street to Sampson Avenue and authorize the Mayor to execute Quitclaim Deeds to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. 7:t was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilmani Morkris, that the Council approve the x°elEase of easements for storm drain purposes. i~ol7. Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. I,~ibrary pa.rkin~; lot A report on installation of additional lights in liphtU the parking tat at the rear of the public library, tc: be funded ,~oint].y by the City and County of Los Angeles, was presented. The Manager recommended that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City and the County far the installation of parking lot lights and mairitc'na.nce services in the Lynwood library par~kir~p; lot . It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the Council concur in the Mana.~;er's recommendation. Roll Gall: .Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. NCeC: None. Absent; : None . A report an installation of stop signs at the north and south approaches to the intersection of Peach and Banning Avenue was presented to the City 1~2anager with the recommendation that the ~~~::::~. 'r `3-`~'' Couri~il adopt RESOLUTION N0. 73-g2 entitled: ti` hp ;,;t}fit;;; ~Zt P~~~ach "A R~~SOI~tJTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Or :~r•? i:~r~r,~:~r~~; LYNIJQcJ[~ ADMENDING RESOLt1T1ON N0. 67-9 ANI7 DESIGNATI'NCr ~'E;.E~'.i'A I:N INTL:RSECTIONS AS ' STOP' INTERSECTIONS . " 1't wa moved by Counc;i.lma.n Liewer, seconded. by Count::ilmr~.n Malchow, that Resolution no. 7:3-92 be' ~,uoptpd, Rc~l~. Call: A~Tes: c,a~xncilmen Byork, Liewer, ,"~iuich~~w, Mar"'°~_s, i~owe. Noes : iQorae . 11b.;~rit; : N~~r~e . Report on Atl4ari~:'.c- A rrpc:rt on the Atlantic-Richfield f"ranchi.se ord3.ns.nc~w~ Richfie~.d frat~rt,isc wrr. X~rercnted . The City Manager recommended r.ans~.dnr?atian of reintrod,ucin~; the ordinance to pr~~vide for an extended period of time for the proposed franchise (10 years rather than one year. term). The Council discussed a possible .change of rates for the franchise as well as term of the franchise. Mr. Henry Smalich, representing Atlantic-Richfield Company, addressed the Council to request that the term of the franchise be for ten years and ~ ~) J ~~ pr~c7posed to change the rate to provide for ~~, m:~riimtxm payment of $80 per year. 1:~; was moved by Councilman Malchow, secondc> ~ by Caurc::ilman Morris, and carried, that the ord~~nar~ce be chdt,gPd to indicate a term of ten years and a minimuu annual. rate of $80, Thy City Attorney made the appropriate changes in Sections 9 and 10 of the ordinance and the title of the ordinance was read as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD GRANTING A P'KANCHISE TO ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY TO INSTALL, OPERATE, REPLACE, MAINTAIN, CHANGE THE SIZE OF, ABANDON IN PLArE AND/OR REMOVE, A PIPELINE SYSTEM FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF OIL, GAS, GASOLINE, PETROLEUM, WET GAS, HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, WATER, WASTE WATER, MUD, STEAM AND OTHER LIQUID SUBSTANCES, AND 'I'0 MAINTAIN A TELEPHONE LINE AND/OR TELEGRAPH LINES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH UNDER, UPON, AND ACROSS CERTAIN PUBLIC HIGHWAYS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD; SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING A GRANT OF FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR AMOUNT AND METHOD OF PAYMENT BY GRANTEE FOR THE PRIVILEGE GRANTED, AND PROVIDING FOR THE TERM THEREOF." It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. seconded by No. 957 be It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Morris, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to executive session for discussion of matters of litigation. Following the executive session, the meeting was again called to order. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE N0. g57 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD 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 second reading. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Ordinance No. 957 be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, Councilman Malchow, that Ordinance adopted. Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Noes: None. Absent: None. Ord. first read - Atlantic Richfielc franchise Ord, 957 Talbert Zone chary Malchow, Morris, Rowe. 3 ~ `~ 3~~ Discussion re Councilman Malchow commented on the problem of vandalism in park ~~andalism in the city park and the feasibility of having a park patrol. The Mayor asked the City Manager to investigate and report on the extent of the vandalism and possible solutions. Councilman Malchow also asked whether or not it would be feasible to provide an automatic sprinkler system for the park, and the City Manager informed the Council that a report on costs and planning necessary could be provided. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Discussion re Reverend Don Talbert addressed the Council concerning establishment of establishment of a drug abuse rehabilitation center drug rehabilitation at 10821 Long Beach Boulevard. It was moved by center at 10821 Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, L. B. Blvd. and carried, that the request be referred to the staff and Planning Commission for investigation and report. J. Rokos discussion Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the re various matters Council to inquire about the method of licensing real. estate brokers not having a place of business within the city, to question regulations concerning solicitation licensees, the possibility of additions]. license fees for those businesses open longer than usual business hours, and the possible billing of Qovernor Reagan for the cost of the November 6 special election holiday. He also inquired about the possibility of public meeting schedules being publicized to better inform the citizens of the community of the dates and times of the various meetings. Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council to complain about the abandoned building at 12211 Long Beach Boulevard, Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, commented on the improvement in the sound amplification in the Council Chambers. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to November 20, 1973, at 7:00 p.m, ,''Y~ ~ ~ /CL'1~~ ity lark, City of Lynwood APPROVED NOVEMBER 20, 1973 ~~ ~ ~ ~ c1~ yor of the City of Lynwood