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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1974-09-17 - CC12~ ADJOURkTED REGULAR MEE~'ING SEPTEMBER. 17 , 1.9 ~ ~ The City Council. of tr,a C~~ ty of Lynwo~~d met ~.n an adjourned regular sessa.or~ in the City Ha11, 1.1330 Bulbs Road., on above date at 7.00 pam. Mayor Liewer in the r~~hair~ Councilmen. Byork, Green, Liewez~, Rowe answered. the roll cello Councilman Morr~i,s was absents Also present were City Manager Wright e,nd City Attorney Murphy It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, arad carried, that Councilman Morris' absence be excused.: After discussing items ap~ear~r:g on the agenda for the September 17, 197, regular meeting, the meeting was adjourned to executive session for personnel. matters. Following the executive resin, ~.t was moved by Councilman Byork, ser^rded by C"o~.~nr~lman. Green, and carried, that ?the meet~r~g be adjourned. ~~ ~~ ~ Deput City Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED OCTOBER i, 197u Mayor he sty ~~„ yr~~~r~.. ~__~ ~~~ REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 1.7, 1.974 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 1.1330 Bullis Road, on above date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Liewer in the chair. ~-- Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Rowe answered the roll call. Councilman Morris was absent. Also present were City Attorney Murphy anal City Manager Wright. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that Councilman Morris' absence be excused. It was moved by Councilman Green., seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of September 3, 1974, and regular meeting of September 3, 1974, be approved as written. PROCLAMATION The Mayor read a proclamation. designating October 4 and 5, 1974, as "White Cane Days" in the City of Lynwood. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. Mr. Bill Walker, Lynwood Lions Club, and Donna Lopez, Sight Conservation Queen, presented Mayor Liewer with a White Cane. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS The Manager presented a report on the sale of City owned property located at 11000 Wright Road and recommended that the Council consider the proposal of Ryan Outdoor Advertising Inc to purchase the property for a total of $123,300, Mr. Robert E® Leonard, Real Estate and Property Manager of Ryan Outdoor Advertising, Inc, addressed the Council to read the company's purchase proposal and to explain the type of improvements proposed to be located on the property Councilman Rowe questioned the advisability of selling the property without first determining how the property was acquired and declaring it surplus property. ~,.,,, The City Attorney explained that the Council would only be approving the concept of a sale witYi instructions to the staff to negotiate further and report back to the Council with a completed deposit receipt which is acceptable. At that time the Council would take formal action to sell the property. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the staff be instructed to proceed with the necessary investigation towards selling the property. White Caxle t}~y:, 1.0/4 ~ 10/5 Report on sale of city owned prop.. - 11000 Wright Road. 140 Roll. Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer. Noes: Councilman Roweo Absent: Councilman Morris. Ord. amending The Manager reported on proposed water service water rates rates and presented an ordinance entitled: tabled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SUB-SECTION 32-49 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO GENERAL METERED RATES FOR WATER SERVED THROUGH METERSy" (provides for a meter rate of 21~ per 100 cubic: feet or fraction thereof). It was moved by Councilman. Green., seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that t~re ordinance be read. by title only, Mr. Fred Mo Richards, Richards Racks dba Quality Metals, 11754 So Alameda Street, addressed the Council in opposition to the ordinance. It. was moved by Councilman. Greer, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be adopted. After disc~,zssion, it was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman. Byork, that tY~.e ordinance be tabled to the next succeeding meetingo Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green., Liewer, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. Appraisal The Manager presented a report on fee proposals services - LoB. received for the appraisal. o.f Long Beach Boulevard, Blvdo - Howard Imperial Highway to Century Boulevard and Sa Martin & recommended that the Council accept the proposal Assoc. of Howard So Martin and Associates for a fee not to exceed $8,4000 It was moved by Councilman. Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council accept the bid of Howard S. Martin and Associates for right- of-way appraisal of Long Beach Boulevard, Imperial Highway to Century Boulevard for a fee not to exceed $8,400. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer. Noes: Councilman R.oweo Absent : Councilman Mor°~Ais o The Manager reported that negotiations have been completed for acquisition. of the westerly 4 feet Res. 74-86 of Lots 299 and 300, Tract 2551 (Parcel. 4-32) Acqua.sition of for the widening of Long Beach Boulevard, and. prop. L.B. BLVd for the westerly 4 feet of Lot 301, Tract 2551 (Por. Lts. 299, ( Parcel 4-33) , and recommended that the Council.. 300, Tr. 2551) authorize the purchase by adoption of the following resolutions: RESOLUTION N0. 74-86 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," (westerly 4 feet of Lots 299, 300, Tract 2551 - Christian Studios)o It was moved by Councilman 14.1... Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 74-86 be adoptedo Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, L~%ewer, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. ~'"" RESOLUTION N0. 74-87 entitled: "A RESOLLITTON OF 'i, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR, THE WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD," (westerly 4 feet of Lot 301, Tract 251 - Franz}~ ~t was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No., 7~-87 be adoptedo Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, R.oweo Noes: Noneo Absent: Councilman Morris The Manager presea~ted a report.; on meG~~~e,~,ing the sale and use of fireworks wa~thin the City and presented for first reading an ordir:.ance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 12.17 OF AND ADDING SECTION 12m18 TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF :LYNWOOD RELATING TO THE SALE OF FF.REWORKS." Mrs. Martha Richards, 3719 Job's Daughters, addressed opposition to restricting to persons eighteen years Virginia, representing the Council a,n the sale of fireworks or over o It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title onlyo It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council man Byork, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Roweo Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. Res . 7~-8'T Acquisi..tiari ~:;~~. prop. j~.B.B1~~~ (Por. Lt 3G1., Tract X551) Ord .. t'i r~°;> t~ - Rego>.: ~t i..ng ~ ° ,. workti~ s~ ~~.~ use The Manager presented RESOLUTION N0~ 7~-88 entitled: Res. 7~-88 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD Amend. salaz~r AMENDING SALARY RESOLUTION NO , 7 ~-~',~ ESTABLISHING THE reso re police NEW SALARY RANGE FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE CAPTAIN, " captain salary and recommended its adoption It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, that Resolution Noo 74-88 be adopted. Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. Assistant Chief Johnson addressed. the Council to request a waiver of bicycle license fees for the remainder of the month of September and. for the month of October in connection with a licensing drive the Fire Department is making in the schools. The City Attorney explained that the Council would have to adopt an ordinance amending the code to authorize the administrator of the license fee to from time to time waive the requirements of the bicycle license fee. He also explained. thatd the ~~~ Wilson be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- Or~~-r~a.~f }_ man Byork, that the request of the Lynwood Chamber of fee wa~.ved Commerce for waiver of one-half license fee for the C c~~" ~' 7;'x,1!. Fall Festival, October 16-20, 1.974, be granted. Festival. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green., Laewer, Roweo Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. COUNCIL AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Green., seconded by Council:- Acc * .~ 3 ~.~~~..~~. man Byork, and carried, that the report on accrued ti~riF= ~P~;ort vacation time be accepted and filed. acc ;. Councilman Green commented on a house on Nil.and that had been boarded up that neighbors had been maintaining, and asked the City Manager to investigate. Councilman Byork commented on the unsightly condition of the former Coles Market on Loong Beach Boulevard. Councilman Rowe commented on the delinquent property tax list published in the newspaper. The Mayor asked for nominations for appointment to Melvin Lewis the Recreation and Parks Commission., July appt. to Rec. & Parks Councilman Green nominated Melvin Lewis July. Commission It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that nominations be closed and that th.e City C1_erl~ be directed to cast a unanimous ballot for Melvin. Lewis July as member of the Recreation and Parks Commission. PUBLIC BUSINESS_FROM_THE FLOOR Mr. Jerry Arseneau, 3916 Josephine, a.ddress~ed the Council concerning a boarded-up building at 3822-26 Fernwood that is occupied and is being used f'or a business. Mr. Evans addressed the Council to camplain about cars parking on the lawn on Lugo and to ask that the overnight parking restriction be enforced. Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt, addressed the Council concerning licensing of bicycles and enforcement of bicycle safety laws. He also asked that return envelopes be included in the water bills. ~„_ Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 1.2416 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council. to inquire about what is being done about HUD houses. He was informed that the Surplus Property Commission will be meeting next week to discuss alternatives to cleaning up the houses. Mrs. Diane Mari l., 3543 Sanborn Avenue, addressed the Council. concerning the Long Beach. Boulevard widening project, and concerning an incident on California Discussion. re bldg on Fer~nwc~ overnight parking, cars parked on lawr~_~ bicycle safety 144 Avenue recently where a police dog could have b~=~~z used to appx~eher~d ~ su;zpc~°~, o I~ was mowed by Councilman Byork, seconded by Cour~~~ ; ~_-~~ man Green, and carraied, tr~a~~ the meeting tae adjourned to `~uesday, ~Se~ptember 24, i9~4, a~ ~:3o pom. Deputy~`~y Cler~,~~'ity~~~__.Lynu~Y~^~~id APPROVED OCTOBER ~. , 1.9'~ 4 M yor _e~ Cf tyl~f Lynt~rrd *-