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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1974-05-21 - CC42 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MAY 21, 1974 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned regular session in the City Ha11, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Liewer in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Wright and City Attorney Murphy. Items appearing on the agenda for the regular meeting of May 21, 1974, were discussed. Complaints about the condition of the property at 10781 Colyer Avenue, corrected by City forces two years ago, were discussed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. ,: '!H ~/ ~, ~k".. .> ~ -jf' ~ ~.e~~ ity Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED JUNE 5, 1974 yor o ity of~ Lynwood `; REGULAR MEETING MAY 21, 1974 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 Liewer in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Wright and City Attorney Murphy. COMMENDATIONS Service awards for neighborhood community improvement projects carried out by Gina Latour and Marlene Riate were presented by Mayor Liewer. A certificate of recognition was presented by Mayor Liewer to Gary Iaacson for saving a life at the Lynwood Natatorium on April 7, 1974. Anita LeVaux recipient of a similar certificate of recognition, was unable to be present. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS A report on maintenance of vacant HUD houses in the City was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the Council authorize the staff to proceed with nuisance notifications to the Washington office of the department of Housing and Urban Development. The report was accompanied by a draft of a letter to the Washington office from the Chief Building Official. In discussing the recommendation, it was suggested that a registered letter be sent by the Council rather than the Building Official, that the final paragraph list what the City wants done and that letters be directed to the west coast HUD office and also that letters be directed to the City's Congressman and Senator asking them to appear at the next Council. meeting to discuss the City's problems with HUD houses. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the letters, over the Mayor's signature, be sent as recommended with the minor changes suggested. A report on discussion among City Managers and Fire Chiefs of the cities of Lynwood, South Gate and Downey relative to cooperative fire services was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the Council authorize the staff to proceed with further study and preparation of automatic aid alternatives as outlined in the report. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations. A report on acquisition. of portions of Lots 134, 135, and 136, Tract 2551, for Phase I of the Long Beach Boulevard widening was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the Council provide for ~~ Commendations G. Latour M. Riate G. Iaacson A. LeVaux Vacant Housing maintenance Proposed Fire Dept. alterna- tives ~~ Res. 74-38 the acquisition of said property by the adoption of Acquisition of RESOLUTION N0. 74-38 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE L.B. Blvd. pors. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING of Lts. 134, 135, PURCHASE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING 136, Tr, 2551 AND IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD. " It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- -- man Byork, that Resolution No. 74-38 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Local Tx~ansporta- The Manager reported on funds available through the tion Fund Southern California Association of Governments, the Allocation agency for administering allocations of SB 821 funds for pedestrian and bicycle facilities within cities and counties. and recommended~that:the Council auth©rze the City to file an SB 821 claim with SCAG for bicycle facilities funding and certify the use of these funds for an adopted bike-way system plan. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. The advantages of the City of Lynwood joining the Southern California Association of Governments was discussed briefly by the City Council and City' Attorney. Res. 74T39 Councilman Morris commented on the Lynwood Unified Supporting Prop. School District override tax measure appearing on rrpn School Tax the June 4 , 19 7 4 , ballot and read RESOLUTION N0 . override 74-39 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI'~Y OF LYNWOOD IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 'P' ON THE JUNE 4, 1974, BALLOT," and asked the Council to consider action on the proposed resolution It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 74-39 be adopted. Mrs. Lena Birkmaier, 5140 Century $ouievard, addressed the Council to state that she and others had toured the schools and saw things of which they disapproved and did not go along with support of the override at this time. When asked whom she represented, Mr. Birkmaier:sp?ak.,a~ From ~~ae ~audi~t~:~ ce . s~.~ d shat i~rs : ~t3irkmaer"~pc9kc f r,>> 'C,k~~ .csanco~°r.e i;iti~.er_M1 .of Lyn-.,'~:,~~ 6 Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council to express the belief that the needs of the schools are great but that the ,..,, proposed proposition "P" is an inadequate program to meet those needs. Philip Birkmaier introduced Miss Carol Vaught, 4212~Shirley Avenue, a student at the high school, who spoke to the Council of the needs of the schools in the areas of increased personnel, upgrading of present structural facilities and additional facilities to relieve overcrowding. ~~.: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION N0. 74-40 entitled: "A 'RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 74-40 - appt. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ' City Attorney APPOINTING THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY," was ppresented. It a moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that 1~esolution No. 7~'-~t0 be adopted. Councilman Rowe expressed opposition to employment of Rutan & Tucker, in addition to his original reasons of proximity and expense, on the grounds that he believed negotiations for their retention carried out by three city officials was improper and not in the public interest, and he did not want Rutan & Tucker to serve as City Attorney. Mayor Liewer reviewed the events surrounding employment of city attorneys since 1971 and explained that he has never favored having a local firm as City Attorney and he felt that with the complicated problems facing cities today specialists in municipal law are needed. r, :`'"~~~~ ~ Councilman Morris stated that he opposed the method in ,,~.~ which the firm was retained. He recalled that opposition has been expressed to secret meetings and he hesitated to accept matters being handled in th~.t ~'"" manner as not being in the public interest. He said he had had favorable response concerning Cayer and Johnson in talking to various department heads and~that the~Mayor had done the same and had subsequently informed him that he saw no reason to change attorneys and he, therefore, felt that the change was a matter. of personalities. Councilmen Rowe reiterated his opposition to the manner in which negotiations were carried out and the holding of a meeting in Santa Ana without the knowledge of himself and Councilman Morris. Councilman Green asked about a meeting that took , place in a local restaurant regarding the writing of the attorney's analysis of Proposition No. 1 which resulted in the analysis being changed. In answer to a query .from Councilman Morris, the City Manager informed the Council that he had provided information to the City Attorney in order for them to prepare their opinion of the proposition. Roll Ca Ayes ~, Noes Absent: - FINANCE 11: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Councilmen Morris, Rowe. None. REPORTS RESOLUTION N0. 74-41 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 74-41 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE Demands DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 74-~41 be adopted. ~~ Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Department In discussing items appearing on Information Bulletin reports No. 74-10, attention was called to the fact that Mayor Liewer is President-elect of the Independent Cities organization. Councilman Morris commented on the letter accompanying the information bulletin regarding diversion of funds from the I-105 freeway for miss transit and expressed the view that the voters should be made aware of such propositions. In commenting on the personnel status report Councilman Morris noted that a vacancy exists in the Engineering Department in the position of Engineering-Draftsman and the City Manager suggested some alternatives be considered prior to filling the position. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 74-10 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council= man Morris, and carried, that the Citizen Service ,• Request Log No. 74-10 be accepted and filed. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Claim #'or damage It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by C~ouncil- denied~ E. Willis man Byork, and carried, that the claim for damages filed by Mrs. Edna Willis be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. D. Thomson It was moved by ,Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- security guard man Liewer+, and carried, that the application of lic. approved Douglas MacKenzie Thomson for a special permit to conduct a security guard service be granted. COUNCIL AGENDA Atty & Mgr. to it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Cou3~ci1- be included in man Byork, that except as otherwise. expressed by the executive session Council, the policy of the Council, shall be that in all future executive sessions of the Council, the City Attorney and the City Manager shall be present except where the executive session relates to either of the foresail officers. ~ oll Call: .Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Discussion re Councilman Green stated that it has been brought to city ecxrmiissioner his attention that some city commissioners are badges carrying badges and some ire not and he requested an explanation at the next meeting.gf why some ,, commissioners are allowed to carry badges and some are not. Councilman Byork: noted that the June 8 Jaycees installation date conflicts with the annual City Employees dinner. ~~. Mayor Liewer commented on the fact that a Police Department retirement dinner also conflicts with a Council meeting on June 18. The possibility of initiating a master calendar for various events was discussed briefly. The Mayor suggested that possibly the City Clerk or City Manager might have some suggestions for a clearing house, and Councilman Byork suggested that the Chamber of Commerce might become involved in such a project. Mayor Liewer informed the Council that a vacancy exists on the Local Agency Formation Committee Board of Directors and said he would like to suggest Councilman Green's appointment to the unexpired term of the late Oscar Yeager. Hearing no objection Mayor Liewer suggested that a letter be sent to the cities involved and to the City Selection Committee recommending Mr. Green's appointment for the unexpired term. Discussion re community calends REcomrr~endation fc vacancy on Local Agency Formation Com. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- J. Ritchey & K. man Rowe, and carried, that Mr. J. C. Ritchey and McJimsey reappt. Mr. Ken McJimsey be reappointed to the Personnel to Personnel Bd. Board for four year terms . PUBLIC BUSINESS Lt. Colonel Brian Dechter, of the U. S. Army Reserve., addressed the Council to request the City's assistance in understanding and supporting the Army Reserve program. He described the training program.. which emphasizes training in vocational skills, and expressed the willingness of the Reserve to take part and assist in community projects. In discussing the pfiogram with~the Council, it was suggested .that the School District be contacted in order to apprise young people of the opportunities available through the Army Reserve. Diane Merrill, 3543 Sanborn, addressed the Council to urge that the use of fire works be banned in residential areas. Mrs. Merrill also complained of the parking problems on Sanborn Avenue. Mr. Bill Greenawalt, of the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, informed the Council that arrangements have been completed with the Mobilease Company and Pacific Outdoor Advertising Company for a sign adjacent to the freeway. Mr. Greenawalt presented a drawing of the proposed sign for the Council's consideration. It was moved by Councilman .Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe,. and carried, that the Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Greenawalt be given a vote of thanks and that he be authorized to proceed with the sign. Lt. Colonel B. Dechter re Army Reserves Discussion re parking on Sanbor Lynwood sign on Mobilease prop. Mr. Philip Birkmai.er, 5140 Century Boulevard, addressed Discussion re the Council to complain of the poor condition of the schools alleys, poor condition of the schools anc~ the loss of residents because of the schools, and speeding cars along Century Boulevard east of Atlantic Avenue. 48 After discussing M~r~. B:~~^ker~:~ie~r^'s pr~ob lem s with him, the Mayor^ asked Lt. Ral7ton to check the speeding on Cent7ar~y Bnulev,~.rd. Discussion re Mx}~y . Lee War^ani u , 1 L 4101 Long Beach Boulevard, security in City complal.ned about f;he f'x°ont entrance of the City Hall :call during being kept locked during Community Stabilization neetings Commission and Real F:;Mate Practices Cormission meeti.ngs~ Miss Cassi.ngham E~xpla.n~d that; :she kept the nor°th end of the building 1 c;cked f.'c~rw ;ecurity .reasons on tha::,e nt ghts . Counc.i.lman Row~~~ ;;tae::~ta.r7nc~d whet,hc•r~ the d.oora; :should be looked while the x.~ta.blic^. a:~ yin the t~uald ng, and the Mayors said that i f ~ t t ~~ d~tt~:rmrzed that the doors must remain open, then it, will be necessary to have someone pre>>ent at- thf~: north end of the building; ot~herwi.:se a ~i gn d 1 r°er~t,ing the pu.bl l,c to the sc,uth entr°anc-P should be placed at the front door. Mr:7. Waranira~> agreed that a sign might be the answer to t;he pr~r.blem. Discussion re Mr. Bi1.1. C'~r°eenawalt, x^epr~rtErd on then progr^ess being shopping cart ord. made in eliminating the nuis~~nce of abandoned shappin~s carts. Enfarcem.ent o'f the existing shopping cart ordinance was di.scu;~sed and the City Attorney offered to discuss with Mr. Greenawalt possible changes which. might be helpful in solving the shopping cart problem. executive Session It was moved by Councilman. Mor~r.s, seconded by Counc~ll- man Byork, arad carried, ghat the meeting ad,~~~rn to executive ses:,icm for pEx sonnet matters . Mayan Li ewer excused the C:it;y Cler.~k f'r~om the remainder of the meeting and appointed Councilman Moo^ris City Clerk pro tempUr~e . adjourn i.n Follwing the executive „es~~lon, it; wa,s moved by nemory of Captain Councilman Green, ,~ec;.onded by Councllrnan Rowe, and Hobert E. Rutter carried, that tY~e mee* ? ng ad~~ Dorn to Friday, May 24, 1974, at; 4:30 p.m., in memoir°y of Captain Robert Rutter. ~^ ,;Cit Clerk, City~of ~riwo~cl_ APPROVED ~TCTNE y , 1 ~ 74 Mayor ~ ~~~C~t,v c?f' I,C ~~}"~__