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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1974-08-20 - CCllb ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, :1,974 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an ..~. ad~iourned regular session in the City Hall., 11330 Bulbs 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 Attorney Murphy and City Manager Wright. Items appearing on the agenda for the regular meeting; of August 20, 1974, were discussed. $250,000 check The Mayor announced that Supervisor Hahn would be from Hahn present at the City Hall on August 21 at 10:30 a.m. to present a check f°or $250,000 in connecta.on with the widening of Long Beach Boulevard. At the request of Councilman Morris, the City Attorney agreed to investigate prohibiting of parking of large trucks on city streets. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to executive session for personnel matters. Following the executive session, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. .~ ty er City of L nwood APPROVED SEPTEMBER 3, 1974 ayor f e Ci y of L nwood 11.7 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 1874 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 1133a Bullis Road, on above date at 7:30 p.m. ~ Mayor Liewer in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe r' answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Wright and City Attorney Murphy. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of August 6, 1974, regular meeting of August 6, 1874, and adjourned regular meeting of August g, 1974, be approved as written. OATH OF OFFICE The oath of office was administered to Mr. James Schwable, recently appointed as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission. COMMENDATIONS The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING HERBERT A. LEVENDUSKY FOR HIS CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. Mr. Herbert Levendusky was present to accept the resolution. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS A report on proposed combined fire protection services among the cities of South Gate, Downey and Lynwood was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the Council adopt RESOLUTION N0. 74-74 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD EXPRESSING ITS INTENTION TO PARTICIPATE IN A STUDY OF JOINT FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 74-74 be adopted. A report on the meeting of the representatives of the three cities was presented by Councilman Morris. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork,. Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. James Schwable oath of office - Parks & Rec. Com Res. of Commenda tion - Herbert A Levendusky Res. 74-74 Joint study of t: city fire protec~ It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, ~.nd carried, that Assistant Chief Keith Johnson act as the City's representative in further discussions of the tri-city fire protection services. The Manager presented a report on the sub-agreement contract with the County of Los Angeles under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973, lI~ ;ETA subagreement and re~,omm.rr.~ded that the Council authorize the Mayo~^ ~r.>pz~;~ved to execrate f:he agreement providing for the Ca.ty's participation as a sub-gent of the County of Los t:~~~. 74-75 -- Angeles and adopt R.ESOLUTI:ON N0. 74-75 entitled: ~~1dr~g Park "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY O~ ~:;~-cur~it~y guard to LYNWOOD AMENDING THE PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION ~:°1.assified service PLAN BY ADDING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PARK SECURITY GUARD." .t was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement with the County of Los Angeles for participation in the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council. adopt Resolution No. 74-75. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. F~±~s. 74-76 The Manager reported that negotiations have been k~'~~op. Acquisition completed for acquisition of the westerly four L. B. widening - feet of Lot 302, Tract 2551 (Parcel No. 4-34) for F'or. Lt o 302, Tr. the widening of Long Beach Boulevard, and ?551 recommended that the Council authorize the purchase by adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 74-76 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD." If:~ was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Cota.ncilman Morris, that Resolution No. 74-76 be adopted Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer Morris, Roweo Noes: None. Absent: None. Selec!~,ion of PublicThe Manager presented a report on recognition .=~ctoY Provisi.o~nal of the Southeastern Regional Community Action Agency ~3d. meir~ber to SE by the Federal office of Economic Opportunity Regional Community and. recommended that the Council consider appointment Action Agency anal of the City's Public Sector Provisional Board Member of the Joint Powers Southeastern Regional Community Action Agency. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that Councilman Morris be appointed as the City's member. Mrs. Kathy Green, 3958 Louise Street, addressed the Council to express her concern about the appointment. Councilman Morris reviewed the activities of the secretariat leading to the recognition of the Community Action Agency and recommended that the Council propose that the Secretariat be continued. All members of the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. 1l~ R~~~t:`irT.)`I°TON N0. 74-77 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF 'I'fl tea ~:: TTY COUNCIL OF THE Ci:TY Off' LYNWOOD REQUES`~'INCx ~!'IiE ~ OUT~EiEASTERN REG.J:ONAL COMMiJNI.TY ACTION AGENCY `I'{7 K~rEP ITS SECRETARIAT ACTIVE AND INVOLVED IN THE yCx]!a~ut;Y"S AG~TIVITIES." It was moved by Councilman Morr:~s, seconded by Councilman. Byork, and carried, ghat Resolution No. 74-77 be adopted. An ana7_ysis of Workmen's Compensation insurance was I~resented by the City Manager with the rec°c~lnmet~dation treat the Council authorize the staff to authorize for bids to provide Workmen's c'c~rnper~.sation insurance coverage through self- ~?surance Tr, was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- rnan. Morris, and carried, that the Council authorize the ca7.l for bidsa ~~RD:INANCES ORDINANCE N0. 970 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE GT`I'Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING S~'C`I'1ON 4 0 00 OF ORDINANCE N0. 570 TO ALLOW CHURCHES ANI7 iJSES INC I~DENTAL THERETO UPON APPROVAL OF A GONI):I:TIONAL 1.JSE PERMIT," was presented for second rAeadng~, It was moved by Councilman Green, se~.onded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It wa moved by Councilman Green, seconded by ~^- Councilman Morris, that Ordinance No. 970 be adoptedo f' ROII Call: I', Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCE N0. 971 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE t""ITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 1415 OF CITY ORDINANCE N0. 570 (ZONING ORDINANCE) REQUIRING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AUTOMOBILE SERI~ICE STATTONS," was presented for second reading. it; was moved. by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Ordinance No. 971 be adopted, RoII GaII: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Abs€~nt : None o ORDINANCE N0. 972 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE C;.ITY GOt1NCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR A SURPLLIS PROPERTY AUTHORITY TO I""' FUIVCTICN IN SAID CITY," was presented for second } readingo It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only, It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded. by Council- ~nar~ Mc~rr%s, that Ordinance Noo 972 be adopted Res ~ 74--~,'" Request >E }~~~~~;~ Correra. arlFir)n Agenc.~~ ~ c] keep Secretoara.at Ac~tw and involved Bi.d Call - Work men's Comp. ins Ord, 970 Amending Ord. re churches Ord. 971 Amend~.,~ag Ord.. 5' re Service stet: Ord.. 972 Surplus Prop Commission Mrs. Peggy Meyers, 5164 Century Boulevard, addressed the Cct~.c~c-? to request an explanation of the ordinance. 1~0 Mrs . C~ey~:r~s wa,s informed.. that the enactment of t:he ordinance merely provides a method by which the Counc:,..:1. ca.r7 deal with ~~UD for resale of HUD homes; that further Council action will. be needed before any agreement can be entered into concerning the home:;. Mr. George Wilks, 11666 Pope Avenue, and Mr~, Richa.rd C. Waranius, .12410 Long Beach. Boulevard, bath addressed the Council .in favor of the ordinance. Mrs. Kathy Green inquired if the Council, would considFr an open forum cor~cernirig the HUD homes . Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rawe~ Noes: Noneo Absent: None. Ord. amending Code re water rates tabled 4 wks. An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SUB-SECTION f°or (b) OF SECTION 32-49 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO GENERAL METER RATES FOR WATER SERVED THROUGH METERS," was presented for second readingo It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the ordinance bP adopted. Councilman Morris questioned whether or not the rate increase had been discussed with the three major water users and it was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be tabled for four weeks. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmer~ Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Noes: Councilman Green. Absent: Noneo Ord.., 973 Ameradirrg Code Sewer service fees ORDINANCE N0. 973 entt.l.ed: "AN ORDTNANCE OF THE r°e CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SUB- SECTION (b) OF SECTION 13-38 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO FEES FOR PROVIDING SEWER SERVICE," wa.s presented for second reading. Lt was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Ordinance No. 973 be adoptedo Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe„ Noes: None. Absent: None Ord.. re .filling An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Council. vacancies COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTION 2-7 tabled TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PERTAINING TO THE FILLING OF VACANCIES ON THE CITY COUNCIL," wa.s presented for first reading. It was moved by Courxci:l-- man Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be read by title only. X21 Roll. Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Byork that the ordinance be rejected. The motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Rowe that the ordinance be introduced and the time changed from six to nine months. The motion died for lack of a second. After discussing special time limits, it was moved by Councilman Rowe, that further study. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Noes: NOne. Absent: None. election costs and alternative by Councilman Morris, seconded the ordinance be tabled for Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. The City Attorney presented a report on the payment of Repgrt by City Al vacation and sick leave compensation to former City on sick leave 8~ Manager James Riley in which he stated that the payment vacation payment was a legal payment, and that he would deliver a to J. Riley detailed written analysis to the City Manager by the end of the week. FINANCE REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 74-78 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 74-78 R~-- CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, Demands ;'I ALLOWING AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that Resolution No. 74-78 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared a six-minute recess at 8:59 p.m. the meeting was reconvened at 9:05 p.m. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Councilman Morris and Assistant City Manager Cassingham presented a progress report on the status of the Southeastern Regional Community Action Agency (SERCAA). Various bills pending in the State legislature were Department report discussed, and it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the City Manager send a telegram over the Mayor's signature expressing opposition to pending state legislation regarding agency shops and binding arbitration, and in support of a bill limiting work injury claims to five years from the last date actually worked. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 74-16 be accepted and filed... ~~~ Res. 74-79 RESOLUTION N0. 74-79 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF T.K~~ Opposing State CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING MEM~3ERS 1.e~islators OF THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE TO REPEAL AND .AMEND retirement benefit THOSE SECTIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE FERTAINI:NG TO etc. THE STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM b'OR STATE LEGISLATORS WHO ARE NO LONGER SERVING DUE Z'0 THE LOSS OF AN ELECTION OR APPORTIONMENT," was presented ••- by Councilman Green. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Resolution No. 74-79 be adopted. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council..-- man Liewer, and carried, that Citizen's Service Request Log No. 74-16 be accepted and filed. At the request of Councilman Morris the staff was requested to contact the State concerning removal of the house presently on blocks on Louise Street appearing as item 277 on the Citizen Service Request Log. Discussion re In discussing the report of Planning Commission Planning Commssion actions, the Mayor asked Planning Director Mel Rice action on the the reason for the delay in returning to the Council Atlantic Avenue the proposed Atlantic Avenue signal modification signal modificationproj ect . zero j ect Mr. Rice explained the reasons for setting the project over and informed the Council that it will be considered at the September 10 Planning Commission meeting. The need for Planning Commission consideration of the project was discussed with the City Attorney, and the increased cost of the project resulting from the delay was discussed with the Public Works Director. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council authorize the staff to advertise for bids for the project. After further discussion of the matter, the Planning Director was asked to place the matter on the Planning Commission agenda for an adjourned meeting scheduled. for August 27, 1974, and the motion was withdrawn. There being no objection, the Mayor declared the report accepted and filed. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA United Crusade It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- fund drive 10/15- man Green, and carried, that the request from United 11/15 Crusade (United Way and Red Cross) for permission to conduct their annual fund drive from October 15 to November 15, 1974, be granted. Claims for damage It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council.- denied - State man Morris, and carried, that the subrogation claim Farm, Rose Sanders for damages filed by State Farm Insurance Coznpany be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Co~a.z~c:a.l,-~ man Green, and carried, that the claim for damages ~"~~.a.~-d by Rose Sanders be denied a.nd referred to the Git.y's insurance carrier. ~~~ COUNCIL AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the City Manager be instructed to invite representatives of the County Fire District to meet with the City Council to go over the report on County Fire Service. Councilman Green asked that the badges of Commissioners who have resigned recently be prepared for formal presentation to them. It was rrioved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris,and carried, that the Public Works Director and City Manager contact the State Division of Highways concerning removal of structures at the following addresses: 4359 Fernwood, 5613 Lavinia, 11716 Atlantic, 11822 Alice, 3822 Fernwood, and 4018 Louise Street. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that each Councilman be supplied with a list of employees and the number of weeks of accrued vacation they have up to December 31, 1973. Mee~~a~~,g r~~ Co~~.~~~,y Fare Service 5~~; .,:f to be con±:a~ted re removal of various structures Council to be furnished list of employee accrued vacate The Mayor asked for nominations for appointment to Appointments 1 the Traffic Parking Commission. The City Attorney Parking and suggested that because of the newely created commission, Traffic Comm, the appointment of the remaining members of the former parking commission be reaffirmed. Councilman Morris nominated Mr. Robert Archambault. Councilman Byork nominated Mr. Mike Barrow. Council- man Green nominated Mr. Jerry Arseneau. Mayor Llewer nominated Mr. Archie Legg. Councilman Rowe nominated Mr. Larry Lillard. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that nominations be closed and that the City Clerk be directed to cast a unanimous ballot for those nominated as members of the Traffic and Parking Commission. Appointment of a Personnel Board member was held over. Police Chief Darton addressed the Council to request clarification of Councilman Green's remarks of the August 6, 1974, meeting concerning involvement of the Police and Fire Chiefs in the forth coming special election on improved benefits for safety members. Councilman Green declined to answer. Chief Darton also took in the Herald American ,,.... the canine patrol and budget request for the p recruitment of reserve length. exception to remarks quoted newspaper regarding use of urged reconsideration of the dog. Use of a dog and officers was discussed a.t Councilman Morris suggested that a copy of the City Attorney's opinion regarding political, activities on the part of department heads be furnished to Police Chief Darton and Fire Chief McDaniel. Chief Darton questions remarks of Councilman Gre re imp. retire benefits elect Chief Darton takes exceptic to Councilman Green's remark re police dog x.24 PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR J. Buttrey re Mr. Jack Buttrey, Lynwood Police Reserve Commander, Police Reserve addressed the Council in objection to a news article officers and in the August 15, 1974, edition of the Herald police dog American Newspaper and expressed concern about the remarks attributed to Councilman Green relating to the use of a police dog. Mr. Buttrey commented on the service to the City performed by the members of the Police Reserve and the efforts being made to recruit additional men. He also commented on the inadequate facilities for the reserves, and took exception to Councilman Green's remarks about management of the Police Department. Mr. George Wilkes, 11166 Pope Avenue, addressed the Council in objection to the remarks made about the Police Chief. and to speak in favor of the canine patrol, if it would be helpful to the Department. Discussion re Mrs . Peggy Meyers, Secretary of the Lynwood Concerned councilmanic Citizens, 5164 Century Boulevard, addressed the districts Council to request Councilman Rowe to investigate the possibility of the City being divided into districts for the purpose of councilmanic elections. The City Attorney offered to furnish the Council and Mrs. Meyers a copy of the legislation enabling districts to be formed. Discussion re Mrs. Meyers also asked that the Council reconsider the "'""" police dog and removal of funds for the canine patrol from the employee sick budget. She also asked that lavalier microphones leave and vacation be installed, and requested that legislation be benefits enacted to require city employees to use sick leave and vacation leave each year or lose it. She was informed that provisions relating to sick leave and vacation leave cannot be changed unilaterally by the Council as they are matters for meeting and conferring with city personnel. Discussion re Mr. Philip Birkmairer, 5140 Century Boulevard, deficit in retire- representing Lynwood Concerned Citizens, inquired went fund about the petition filed on August 6, 1974, relating to salary increase, and to comment on the deficit in the Retirement Fund. Discussion re Mr. John Franklin, 10242 Warrington, South Gate, Police Reserves a member of the Lynwood Police Reserve, described the conditions under which the Reserve is working, and spoke of the benefits of a canine patrol, and the need for upgraded equipment and facilities, in many instances. Mr. Richard C, Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, read a statement concerning the crime. rate and its affect on the community, and possible solutions to the problems. He asked that the Council consider the community and the people as well as considering the men who are assigned to solve the problems. Mrs. Diane Maril, 3543 Sanborn Avenue, addressed the Council to comment on Councilman Green's remarks concerning the Police Chief and to question a~~ ~ y~, , ~~~~ reduction of the Police Department budget and granting and $8,000 salary increase to one individual. At the conclusion of Mrs. Maril's remarks, the Mayor informed her that there would be a budget session later in the week. ±""` Mrs. Peggy Meyers questioned the Council about the use of tube-type police car radios and defective automobiles. She expressed no objection to funds for public safety equipment but protested salary increases in excess of 12-1/2%. Mr. Richard C. Waranius presented a copy of the Lakewood citizens information bulletin to the Mayor. Mrs. Thelma Higgins, 5300 Cortland Avenue, addressed the Council to comment that when the meeting is held Thursday night there will still be a three to two vote. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to Thursday, August 22, 1974, at 7:30 p.m., in memory of Jack C. Cleland. ` ~~ ~"' y Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED SEPTEMBER 3, 197+ Mayor t City of Lynwood ~~_ Adjourn to 8/22/ in memory of Jack C. Cleland