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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1974-06-18 - CC~~.. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 1974 The City Council of the pity of Lynwoou met ~:. are adjourned regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at 7:00 pom. Mayor Liewer in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe answered the roll call. Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager Wright. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to executive session for matters of litigation and personnel. Following the executive session, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting be adjournede i~~ ity Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED JULY 2, 1974 M yor o i y of Lynwood ~~ REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 1974 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bu11is 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 Attorney Murphy and City Manager Wright . It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of June 5, 1974, regular .neetirg of June 5, 1974, and adJ our:led regular meeting of June 10, 1974, be approved as written. Statement re Councilman Rowe read a statement concerning the payment for payment for unused sick leave to a former City Manager unused sick leave upon his resignation in 1971. The statement provided a history of the matter, commencing with the enactment of Resolution No. 69-6$ which provides for payment of one-half of unused sick leave under specified circumstances, the number of days for which payment was made and the amount, and the unsuccessful attempt of the former city attorney to obtain the desired information upon which to complete an investigation into the matter as directed by the City Council. Upon completing the statement, Councilman Rowe moved that the status report on James W. Riley, dated September 21, 1971, be declared wrongfully drawn and approved, and therefore null and void. The Mayor called for a second to the motion. As there was no response, he declared the motion dead for lack of a second. Councilman Rowe moved to inform Mr. Riley, by letter as follows: (a) the correct number of unused sick leave days allowable for his 19 months 9 days service is 9-1/2; (b) the correct sum due him for 9-1/2 days, at city manager's daily rate then in effect is $934.04; (c) the difference between that sum a.nd $8,062.24 paid him September 30, 1971, $7,128.20, shall be returned to the city, plus 6~ interest compounded through this date, June 18, 1974° As there was no response to the Mayor's call for a second to the motion, he declared that the motion had died for lack of a second. In commenting on the matter, Councilman Morris referred to information from Mr. Murphy regarding it and said he believed there should be a report from Mr. Murphy as to the legality or illegality of the things about which Mr. Rowe spoke. Council to be It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- supplied with man Byork, that ~.n the future the Council be supplied employees' with employees' Personnel Status Reports indicating sick leave and the number of days sick leave and accrued vacation. accrued vacation Ro 11 C a 11: information Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Noneo Absent: Noneo ""' ~. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Mayor announced that the tfrr~e had arrived i'or public Hearing - zone hearing on the proposed change of zone of Lots 5, 6, 7, change, 3841 Irr~ 8 and 11, Block A, Tract 12197, commonly known as 3841 Imperial Highway, from Zones C-2 and R-1 to R-2, and asked For information concerning the hearing. ,,,.. The City Manager presented a report which reviewed the 4 Planning Commission actions and recommendation that the proposed change of zone be approved. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the proposed change of zone. Mr. Jerry Strealy, 3955 Platt Avenue, representing the South-Lyn Church of Christ, spoke in favor of the zone change. The Mayor inquired if' anyone present wished. to speak in opposition to the change of zone. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ord. first read COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. Zone change to 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELCASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN R-2 3841 Imp. PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SAID ORDINANCE," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for Hearing - public hearing on the proposed goals of the City adoption of Gene: of Lynwood General Plan, and declared the hearing open. Plan goals Mr. Mel Rice, Assistant Planning Director, presented a review of the goals formulated by the Citizens Reconnaissance Conference and the goals as revised by the Planning Commission and contained in Planning Commission Resolution No. 554 which was adopted by the Planning Commission following a public hearing. In discussing the various goals, the problem of boarded-up houses was discussed, and Councilman Green inquired if the city could demand that the purchasers of homes be financially sound, and the City Attorney stated that the City could encourage education and counseling but could not impose legal requirements for the purchase of real property. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor of the goals. There was no responsed The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak against the goals. Mr. K. F. Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, stated that he was not opposing the goals but referred to Goal No. 13 which refers only to housing, and requested 6~ that the restrictions outlined. in that gaol be applied to all property, commercial ar~cl. indtzsLrial, as welts, as residential. The Mayor again inquired if and=onc wished to spew in opposition to the goals There was rao rPSponsc and the Mayor declared the hear~.ng c;losedn It was moved by Councilman Mcrr:~., seconded by Councilman Green, that the (;oun~;i ~. adopt the General Plan Goals to be inclui~~c~ as part of the General Plan of the City of Lynwood. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Lf,ewer, Morris, Ro~~€~~ Noes: None. Absent: None. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPOF~P1'~> L.A. Co. Fire It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Coun~:,~ 3-- Consolidation man Byork, and carried, than tYae Counc7~ 1 accept the proposal Los Angeles County Fire Cc~n,.cal~c:~t,.r~n Proposal. for study. Proposed uncle- The City Manager presented a, report on the proposed ground utility Underground Utility District No ~ 4 and recommended district 4 that the Council direct the Ad~t~nistrative Committee to meet and consider preparation of a factual report regarding the establishment of said District No. 4. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Caunca_1- man Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager' recommendations. Councilmen Rowe asked that Yoe be excused from the remainder of the meeting in carder l;hat he might attend the dinner honoring retiring Police Captain Mervil Miller and Police Lieutenant Edward Brc:esel~ It was moved by Councilman ~3yo>"`k, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that Councilman. Rowe be excused and that Yke express the Council's congratulations to the two officers and their regrets that they cannot be presento Mayor Liewer introduced Mra ~dohn MOnninger, retiring Area Manager for the Southern California Edison. Company. Mr. Monninger introcl~.aced the new Area. Manager, Mr. Thomas T. Lacy. Res. 74-~' - The Manager reported on Lynwood Street Lighting L°vying assessment District No. 2 for the 197-75 fiscal year and for St. Light. #2 presented RESOLUTION N0. 74-48 entitled: "A far 74-75 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF' `I"HE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING REPORT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENT IN THE MATTER OF LYNWOOD'S STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT N0. 2," and recommended its adopti.ona It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded Y=;~~ Council man Morris, that Resolution No. 74-4$ be adopted, Roll CAll: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morriso Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Rowe. 6~. A report on the installation of a stop sign for north and south bound traffic at the intersection of Lavinia Avenue and Wright Road was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the installation be authorized by adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 74-49 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 67-9 DESIGNATING CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS AS 'STOP' ,..,, INTERSECTIONS." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 74-49 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Rowe. FINANCE REPOR'!' RESOLUTION N0. 74-50 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that REsolution No. 74-50 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Rowe. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Res. 74-49 Stop sign at LavirLia and WrigY Rd. Rev. t4-50 Demands Maintenance of HUD houses was discussed and the Manager Department ~""' commented on the copy of a letter received from Senator Reports Tunney which indicated that the Senator believes the City is desirous of starting a homestead program. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the Manager communicate with Senator Tunney regarding the City's position on the homestead plan. Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, suggested investigating the homestead plan presently in use in the city of Baltimore as it appears to be successful. In discussing the Council's goal relative to HUD houses, it was the consensus of the Council that the houses be available for purchase by individuals. Councilmen Green inquired about the status of the Police Reserves and asked Lt. Ralston if the Police Department could use fifty reserves rather than the twenty-five authorized. Lt. Ralston. indicates he could not make that determination without study and discussion. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that Information Bulletin 74-12 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that Citizens Service Request Log 74-12 be accepted and filed. 7U It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Coun.cil~ man Green, and carried, that the report of Planning Commission Actions of June 11, 1974, be accepted and filed. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Claim for darr~a,ge It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by denied - S. Floyd Councilman Green, and carried, that the claim for "~", damages filed on behalf of Benjamin Floyd be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Councilman Morris commented on the insurance claim loss experience tabulation which had been furnished to the Council and asked that a similar report be furnished on a monthly basis. COUNCIL AGENDA The Mayor commented on the vacancies occurring on the various commissions, and informed the Council that Mr. Joe Goldsworthy does not wish to be reappointed to the Planning Commission at the expiration of his current term. Mrs. John Kanka Councilman Green nominated Mrs . John Kanka for Charles Storms appointment to the Planning Commission. Mayor Liewer Richard McAlpine nominated Mr. Charles Storms for reappointment to appt. to P.C. the Planning Commission. Councilmen Byork nominated Richard McAlpine for reappointment to the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, that nominations be closed. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Rowe. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the City Clerk be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Mrs. Kanka, Mr. Storms, and Mr. McAlpine for appointment to the Planning Commission. Mr. K. F. Thompson addressed the Council to express objection to the manner in which commission appoint- ments are made and expressed the belief that members of the audience should be permitted to nominate candidates for appointment. Mr. Thompson also objected to re~.eated terms of office of Planning Commissioners, and asked that the Council terminate the offices held by Mr. Storms and Mr. Herbold and new appointments be made. Mr. Thompson was advived that the correct procedure would be to direct a communication to the City Council requesting that the appointments be reconsidered. The Mayor announced that the appointments to the Recreation Commission would be held over to July 2. Rec. & Parks Can. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- to add two youth man Green, that the Parks and Recreation Commission members be increased in number by appointment of two youths in an advisory, non-voting capacity. After being 7~~ informed by the City Attorney that the action would first require an ordinance, the motion was withdrawn and the Mayor asked the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, that all hiring be stopped, other than police officers, until the budget is resolved. r--~ Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer. Noes: Councilman Morris. Absent: Councilman Rowe. Councilman Byork asked that telegram to "Miss Lynwood" State contest in San Jose. the City Manager send a who is competing in the PUBLIC BUSINESS Mrs. Elizabeth Fishgrabe, 11406 Birch Street, expressed approval of the blue police car. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, complained about a dog pack in his neighborhood. and about the Police Department's lack of authority to act in the matter of persons trespassing on private property. Mr. Waranius also asked the Council to consider adoption of a program similar to the Los Angeles Police Departments basic car plan. The City Attorney informed the Council that he would check and provide the Council with a report on laws relating to trespass. Councilman Green asked Lt. Ralston what the status of the POST study of the City:is, and was informed that the POST program relates to the department, not the City. Mr. K. F. Thompson inquired about the completion of the realignment of Santa Fe Avenue and was informed by the Public Works Director that plans are nearly complete by the Los Angeles County Road Department, Mr. Thompson also called attention to the need for a sidewalk on the west side of Santa Fe Avenue at Norton Avenue, as well as all night parking of trucks on Los Flores between Santa Fe and Bellinger. Mr. Thompson commented on the change of location of the RTD bus stop to a point near the Alpha Beta market on Century Boulevard, two blocks from the transfer point. Mr. George Wilkes, 11666 Pope Avenue,. asked if oral presentations to the Council could not be limited to two or three minutes on a single subject. Mr. Mel Rice, Assistant Planning Director, spoke to thank the citizens who participated in the general plan goals conference, and to thank the City officials and staff, chamber of Commerce, Edison All hiring, to be stopped until budget adopted Discussions re Dogs, trespassers; POST survey, Sang Fe Avenue 72 Company and members of the press who assisted in various waysa It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to Friday, June 21, 1974, at 7:00 pmmo ~, ~~Cit Clerk, City of LYnwood APPROVED JULY 2, 1974 Mayor e C ty of L nwood