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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1974-09-03 - CC~. ~ ~_ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 3, 1974 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned 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 Manager Wright and Deputy City Attorney James Erickson. After discussing items appearing on the agenda for the September 3, 1974, regular meeting, 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 Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting adjourn. ity Clerk, City of ynwoo APPROVED SEPTEMBER 17, 1974 Mayor of Ci y of Lynw od 132 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 3, 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 Llewer in the chair. Councilmen 8york, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe '"' answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Wright and Deputy City Attorney James Erickson. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman 8york, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of August 20, 1974, regular meeting of August 20, 1974, adjourned regular meeting of August 22, 1974, and adjourned regular meeting of August 27, 1974, be approved. PROCLAMATION ''Constitution The Mayor read a proclamation designating September Week 9/17 to 23 17 to 23, 1974, as Constitution Week in the City of Lynwood. It was moved by Councilman 8york, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. COMMENDATIONS Res. of Comrond. The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION ':,Lloyd 8u11och OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING LLOYD A. BULLOCH, MEMBER OF THE LYNWOOD PERSONNEL F~OARD FOR HIS CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICE." It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Resolution be adopted. Mr. Bulloch was present to accept the resolution. Rsa. of Cc~rer~nd. The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION !Thou Bancroft OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING THOMAS R. SANCROFT, MEMBER OF THE LYNWOOD RECREATION AND PARKS~COMMISSION FOPt HIS CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICE." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the ,..resolution be adopted. Res. of Commend. The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION Robert Hmutz OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING R08ERT E. HOUTZ, MEMBER OF THE LYNWOOD RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION FOR HIS CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICE." It was m®ved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman 8york, anc~ carried, that the resolution be adopted. -^ PUBLIC HEARINGS Hearing - Nuisance The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for ~a-batement 10781 public hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is Colyer Ave being maintained on Lot 27, Tract 16333, commonly known as 10781 Colyer Avenue, the Mayor opened the hearing and requested staff report. The City Manager presented a report on the condition Res. 74-84 of the subject property, and recommended adoption of Directing abate- RESOLUTION N0. 74-84 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE ment of nuisancE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THAT 107$1 Colyer A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." '~ The Mayor inquired if any one wished to speak for or against the abatement. of the nuisance at 10781 Colyer Avenue. As there was no response, the Mayor closed the hearing. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 74-84 be adopted. Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public hearing on the extension of the term of Ordinance No. 954 relating to the issuance of building permits and construction of structures on and within the I-105 Freeway corridor. A report on the proposed extension of the ordinance was presented by the City Manager. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor of the proposed extension. There was no response. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the proposed extension of the ordinance. There was no response. The Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE N0. 974 entitled: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF Ord. 974 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD EXTENDING THE Extending Ord. TERM OF ORDINANCE N0. 954 FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF 954 re bldgs. ONE YEAR," was presented. It was moved by Councilman in freeway Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the corridor ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Morris, that Ordinance No. 974 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer,- Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mr. Edmond R. Archambault, Mr. G. E. Arseneau and Oath of office - Mr. Lawrence R. Lillard, appointees' to 'the new Traffic E. Archambault and Parking Commission were present and were G. Arseneau administered the oath of office by the City Clerk. L. Lillard The Mayor announced a change in procedure in that no Oral commur~:ca- discussion from the audience will be allowed after a tions limited to motion is made and those addressing the Council under five min. per the public business from the floor portion of the agenda person will be limited to five minutes. 13~ AWARD OF BIDS Taylor Wrecking The Manager presented a report on bids received for awarded bid for demolition of structures on 11431 California Avenue demo of 1.1431 and recommended that the Council award the low bid Calif. Ave. of $325 to Taylor's Wrecking Co. ••, It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS Amendment of The Manager reported on the amendment of recreation Recreation rental rental fee schedules and recommended Council consider- fee schedules ation of the following changes recommended by the Lynwood Parks and Recreation Commission: 1. Increase overtime charges to non-Lynwood groups from $5 to $10 per year, 2, Increase Bateman Hall auditorium rental. for private .outside groups from $60 to $85 for meetings and banquets and from $100 to $125 for dances. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Morris, that the Council concur in the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Bid Call - The Manager presented a report on signal modifications :Signal mod. & and safety lighting, Atlantic Avenue, Gas Tax Project .safety lighting No. 6-150-180 and recommended that the Council approve Atlantic Ave plans and specifications and authorize a call for 9/25/74 bids at 2:00 p.m. on September 25, 1974. In discussing the matter, Councilman Morris suggested that the intersection of Sanborn and Atlantic Avenue be studied for inclusion in the project and Council- man Byork suggested that signal modification at Duncan Avenue and Imperial Highway be studied. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Purchase of gas A report on acquisition of a gasoline tank and pump :tank & pump from on the city owned property being vacated by the ~~Shell Oil Co. Mobilease Corporation was presented by the City Manager. who recommended the the Council authorize staff to purchase the $10,000 gasoline tank and gasoline pump from She11 Oil Company for the lump sum price of $1,738.40. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, that the Council authorize the purchase as recommended by the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. 1~~i5 FINANCE REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 74-85 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. The Manager requested that a warrant payable to Shell Oil Company in the amount of $1,738.40 be added to the warrant register. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, that Resolution No. 74-85 be adopted with the addition of a warrant to Shell Oil Co. in the amount of $1,738.40. Councilman Morris asked that a copy of the detail of the Rutan & Tucker bill be furnished to each Council- man. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS In discussing the Information Bulletin items, Council- man Morris commented on the suit being initiated by the City of Los Angeles relating to HUD houses, and the City Attorney said he would review the matter and report to the Council at the next meeting. Councilman Morris also called attention to the appointment of Mayor Liewer and Mr. George Higgins to Congressman Wilson's Committee for Review of Military. Academy Candidates. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 74-17 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that Citizen Service Request Log No. 74-17 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that the report of Planning Commission actions be accepted and filed. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the claim for damages filed on behalf of Michael Perez be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the claim for damage filed on behalf of John Henry West be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the claim for damage filed by Norvel R. Hayner be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Res. 74-85 Demands Department reports Claims for damag denied - M. Perez J. West N. Hayner 136 It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the request of Mrs. Ethel Wainwright for re-rental of State property be denied. COUNCIL AGENDA Jo Evelyn Te~re~l The Mayor opened nominations for appointment ~~° appt to Per~bnnel Personnel Commissioner, and Councilman Byork nominated Bd. Mrs. Jo Evelyn Terrell to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Lloyd Bulloch. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast for Mrs. Terrell. Mrs. Terrell was present and administered the oath of office by the City Clerk. The appointment of a Recreation and Parks Commissioner was held over to the next meeting. ', Peace Officers Councilman Morris commented on a letter from the Peace Assn letter re Officers Association of LYnwood, Lnc., which was support of Chief presented to the Council recently, concerning the Dorton Association's support of the Chief of Police, and expressed the bel.i.ef that the letter should become a matter of record It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer,and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed. Councilman Morris asked that he be excused from the September 17, 1974, meeting. Report re SCAG Councilman Byork commented on the advisability of membership ~ oining the Southern California Association of Governments and the Mayor asked that the Council be provided with a full report on the matter at the first meeting in October. Report re fire Councilman Rowe presented a ba ief report on fire Dept budgets & department budgets as compared. to assessed valuations assessed values of fire departments of Lynwood and surrounding cities . PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Discussion re Mr. Qerald Arsenesu, 3916 Josephine, spoke of efforts ;nuisance prop at to clean up the yard at the property at 3925 Josephine 3925 Josephine Street and what his status would be as to trespass if he carried out the clean up himself. He also complained of the heavy growth of weeds in the alley at the rear of 11355 Atlantic Avenue. .Discussion re Mr. Paul Marsal, 12117 Phillips, inquired about use art house in Ham of the art house in Ham Park for art classes . It was Park suggested that he contact the office of the Parks and Recreation Department. P. Birkmaier Mr. George Higgins, 5300 Cortland Avenue, spoke to commended commend Mr. Philip Birkmaier for assistance he rendered victims of a bad accident on Atlantic Avenue recently. Mrs. Lena Birkmaier, representing the Concerned Citizens of Lynwood, addressed the Council to complain of the ~ , ,~ ~. ~? lack of Council and mangement response to various requests presented by the group. Mr. Archie Legg, appointee to the Traffic and Parking Commission, was present and. administered the oath of Office by the City Clerk. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council man Byork, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to executive session for discussion of a matter of litigation. Following the executive session, the meeting was reconvened and it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to September 17, 197, at 7:00 p.m. ~~ ty Clerk, City nfynwood APPROVED SEPTEMBER 17, 1974 Mayor o t City of LYnwood Archie Legg administered tY oath of office Executive session