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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1973-12-04 - CCv ~ J =~ J ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 4, 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, Malchow, Morris and Rowe answered the roll call. City Manager Wright and City Attorney Cayer were also present. Items appearing on the agenda for the regular meeting of December 4, 1973, were discussed. Mayor Byork informed the Council that he has received the resignation of Mr. Charles Wise, member of the Real Estate Practices Commission. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to executive session for discussion of personnel matters. Following the executive session, it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. 1 G ~ _ ity lerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED DECEMBER 18, 1973 r' ~`~~' y of the ty of Lynwood 34h REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 4, 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 a~ Rowe answered the roll call. City Manager Wright and City Attorney Cayea° were also present. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Malchow, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of November 20, 1973, regular meeting of November 20, 1973, and adjourned regular meeting of November 27, 1973, be approved as written. Jath of Office - The City Clerk administered the oath of office Kenneth McJimsey to Mr. Kenneth McJimsey as a member of the Personnel Board Personnel Board. ill of Rights Week The Mayor read a proclamation designating the December 9-15 week of December 9 to 15 as Bill of Rights Week. econded by It was moved by Councilman Liewer, s Councilman Malchow, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. Councilman Morris, Council representative to the County Library Advisory Board, commented on the appointment of Miss Carol E. Moss as County Librarian. BID RESULTS Telemetering bids A report on the bids received for the Water (Project 2-209-731) was presented t rejected em Telemetering sys by the City Manager with the recommendation that all bids be rejected. It was moved by Counc~ :owe, seconded by that all bids for ed ~ , . Councilman Liewer, an the Water Telemeterir, ~ ~:n be rejected. PUBLIC HEARINGS Hearing - Southeast The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for Mosquito Abatement hearing arguments for and against making application iDistrict for the annexation of the City to the Southeast Mosquito Abatement District. A report on the proposed annexation was presented by the City M' ~.ger. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to t heard. As there was no response, the Mayor dec ~..,~.°¢- ~.~ the hearing clo; ~~ It w^G :~d by Cc;._zr~.ci]_man Morris, second Coun . ~ -: ~a:i Rowe, a~.~~ carried, that the Ci °; the Southeast Mosquito Abatement District. Res. 73-9$ - RESOLUTION N0. 73-9$ entitled: "A RESO ,F Making application THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOL ,±,0 to Southeast APPLICATION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF SAID Mosquito Abatement THE SOUTHEAST MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRIC': ~+~~" Dist, presented. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, =~- 1 seconded by Councilman Liewer, that Resolution ~Io. 73--g$ be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. ..- MANAGEMENT STUIIIES"AND REPORTS A report on municipal energy conservation measures was presented by the City Manager. The Mayor read a proclamation urging all citizens to take part in the national effort to eliminate excessive use of fuel and energy by complying with City, State and Federal requests to undertake energy conservation measures. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. A report on the offer of the Bonded Cattle Company of Norwalk to lease 7$4.05 acre feet of water for $45.00 per acre foot was presented by the City Manager. with the recommendation that the Council approve the water right transaction between Bonded Cattle Company and the City of Lynwood and authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary agreement. Proclamation energy conservatic Water Rights lease Bonded Cattle Co. ~*'^ It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Malchow, that the agreement be approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report on illuminated street identification signs and traffic signal improvement (Gas Tax Project No. 1$1) was presented by the City Manager. He recommended that Council approve the plans and specifications and authorize a call for bids at 10;00 a.m. on December 27, 1873. After discussing the use of Gas Tax funds for upgrading of streets and the advisability of adding electrical signs at this time because of the energy crisis, it was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Malchow, that the matter be taken under advisement. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer. Absent: None. I1lumina,ted Str°eet signs spec . tabled ~ A report on renewal of the City's agreement with Animal Contract the Southern California Humane Society for enforcement renewed of the City's animal control regulations was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the Council authorize the Mayar to execute the agreement extending the existing contract for an additional year. Tt was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Malchow, that execution of the agreement be authorized. ~4 Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTIONS Res. 73-99 RESOLUTION N0. 73-99 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Requesting Co. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING THE Registrar° to perform BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES certa~.n services for TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY electia~. 3/5/74 TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO $E HELD IN SAID CITY ON MARCH 5, 1974," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that Resolution No. 73-99 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. FINANCE REPORT Res. 73-100 RESOLUTION NO. 73-100 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF ~~!Demands THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Morris, that Resolution No. 73-100 be adopted. Funds collected in excess of the cost of payment "~'" to the City's rubbish contractor were discussed, and the City Manager was requested to report on the total of delinquent accounts. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow,. Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS ~7epar't>rx:ent The Manager informed the Council that it has been reports found necessary to reschedule the Lynwood Redevelop- ment Agency hearing set for December 6, 1973, and recommended that the Council set a point Council- Agency hearing on amendment of Redevelopatn7:30 p.m. Project Area "A" for December 27, 1973, It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that a point Council- Redevelopment Agency hearing be set for December 27, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. After discussing various items apitawasgmoved by .... Information Bulletin No. 73-23, Councilman Liewet~thecbulletin beuacceptedMandifiled. and carried, tha It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Malchow, and Carried, that Citizen Service Request Log No. 73-13 be accepted and filed. ~~ r- It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Public Works Street Work Summary be accepted and Filed. CITX C,LERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morr3.s, and carried, that the request of the Lynwood DeMolay Chapter for permission to conduct a Christmas Tree sales lot on the south side of Imperial Highway between Stockwell and Alley Streets tye granted. Tt was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the application of Paul Vega for a special permit to conduct a Chxbistmas Tree sales lot at 10001 Long Beach Boulevard be approved. The Council was informed tY~at Mr. Les Parker does not wish to conduct the Christmas Tree sales lot at 10605 Long Beach Boulevard for which approval has been granted, and that Mr, Jason Edwards has applied for a special permit for the lot at that location. It was moved by Council- man Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that Mr. Edwards' application be approved. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by ,~-,- Councilman Ma.lchow, and carried, that the request Salton far permission to collect toys for retarded children be approved with the stipulation that he obtain an id.entl.fication card from the Police Department prior to.~commencing solicitation far toys. COUNCIL AGENDA The question of waiver of fees by the Parks and Recreation Commission for use of Recreation facilities was raised by Councilman Rowe whose motion to direct the City Manager to bill the Chamber of Commerce for past use of the facilities and that they be billed hereafter failed for lack of a second. Waiver of fees was discussed at length among the Council, Recreation and Parks Director and City Attorney with particular reference to Council action taken in 1967 in regard to waiver of fees. Mx~. Kenneth McJimsey, 111.78 Linden, commented on the close association of the Chamber of Commerce. ~""' with the City Council and the propriety of waiver of fees for the organization. No action was tokens M. Bolton to solicit toys piscussion re waiver of fees by Parks & Rec. Com. Councilman Liewer asked if something could not be Discussion re done to alleviate the nuisance of excessive use of ambulance siren~~' ambulance sirens and asked the Chief of Po11ce to investigate the problem. . DeMo].ay Christmas tree lot on south side of Irr,~ . Hwy . between Stockwell & Alley Sts. P. Vega Christmas tree ]got at 10001 L, B. Blvd. J. Edwards Christ- mas tree ],ot at x.0605 bong Beach of Mike ~-~~SU ~~~ The City Manager reported on previous talks with County officials concerning excessive use of ambulance sirens. scussion re In response to Councilman Morris' inquiry about . irking space parking space requirements under the Environmental ~quirements Protection Act the City Manager informed the Council that a complete report can be provided. Lscussion re Councilman Malchow inquired about enforcement of ~ws rack ord. the City's newsrack ordinance. The City Attorney. informed the Council that the ordinance could be discussed in executive session as it may involve litigation. The Mayor suggested that the ordinance be part of the agenda of the next meeting, and if necess8ry, it will be discussed in executive session. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, urged that enforcement of the ordinance be discussed if there is no litigation pending. Discussion re per Mr. Richard Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, ''apita income of addressed the Council to inquire what kind of esidents program or studies have been undertaken by the Council to improve the per capita income i in the City by attracting middle income people. The Mayor declared the meeting adJourned to executive session for the purpose of discussing matters of personnel and litigation. 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 adjourn to December 18, 1873, at 7:00 p.m. /~^ i ~~ ~~Cit Clerk, ity o Lynwood APPROVED DECEMBER 18, 1973 ;' r ayor of the City of Lynwood