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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1974-11-06 - CC~~~ ADJOURNED ~ ~`. = c~R M~.E'F'I ~~~ NOVEMB~:R~ ~.y7i{ The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an ad~ourned~regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on ahave date at 7 p.m. Mayor Liewer in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Green and Rowe answered the roll_ call. Also present were City Manager Wright and City Attorney John Murphy. Items appearing on the agenda for the regular meeting of November 6, 1974, were discussed. Recission of Councilman Morris referred to action taken by the City Jaycee con- Council at its October 1, 1974, meeting wherein complete trol over control was given to the Lynwood Jaycees of the concessions parade at the annual Christmas parade, and questioned the wisdom concessions of relinquishing Council control over the issuance of concessionaire's permits. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Countilman Byork, and carried, that the action taken with respect to the Lynwood Jaycee's control over Christmas parade concessions be rescinded. Trash pickup Mrs. Fern Edmondson, 3954 Cortland Avenue, addressed the ,,,~ complaint - Council concerning inadequate trash pickup, and presented a Edmondson petition signed by 17 residents of Cortland Avenue demanding improved trash pickup. In discussing the trash pickup, the Mayor asked that the problem be investigated. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting adjourn. r~ Cit Cler City o Lynwoo APPROVED NOVEMBER ly, 1974 M yor th City of Lynwood 1 ~ 7 ,. AWARD OF BIDS A report on bids received for acquisition of police vehicles was presented by the City Manager with the ~, recommendation that the award be made to the low bidder, Glen Organ Ford, for four vehicles for a total price of $18,033.72. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, that tha award be made and that the vehicles be painted blue, as recommended by the Police Department. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Morris and Rowe. Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, that the bid be awarded to Gleri Organ Ford for $4,508.43 per unit. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report on bids received for Public Works Department Vehicles, Project Nos. 2-209-7410 and 5-182-749, was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the bid for a 3/4 ton. and a 1 tore 1875 cab and chassis be awarded to the low bidder, Lindt Wilson Motors, Inc. Councilman Rowe questioned the City Manager about the,3/4 ton truck being added to the budget after the budget was approved by the Council. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Rowe, that the award be made as recommended. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. MANAGEMENT S~fUDIES AND REPORT'S A report on widening of Long Beach Boulevard, Phase II Gas Tax Project P1o. 6-150=187, was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the Council approve tYle plans and specifications and authorize a call for bids at 2 p.m., December 11, 1974. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council approve the Plans and Specifications and authorize the call for bids. A report on a cooperative agreement between the City and the State Department of Transportation for widening of Long Beach Boulevard, Phase II, was submitted by the City Manager. The Manager recommended that the Council approve the Cooperative Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the Council concur in the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mrs. Ida Williarris questioned the source of money for the Phase II project. Award of bid - police vehicles Award of bid - 3/4 and 1 ton trucks L.B.B.lvd. Phase II widening - Plans &. Spcs. approved - Bid call authorized Long Beach Blvd. widening Ptlase II State-City agree- ment approved. The Manager reported that negotiations have been L.B.Blvd.widening - eompleted for acquisition of Lots 319, 320 and the acquisition of Lots northerly 10 feet of Lot 318, Tract 2551, for widening 319,320,Por.31t~, of Long Beach Boulevard, and recommended that the Tract 2551 168 Res. 74-98 Council authorize the purchase by adoption of L.B.Widening RESOLUTION N0. 74-98 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF property THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING acquisition PURCHASE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT OI+ LONG BEACH BOULEVARD." It was moved by Councilman Byor°k, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 7~-98 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 7u-99 The City Manager reported on establishment of a Workmen's Workmen's Compensation Trust Fund and recommended Compensation adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 7U-99 entitled: "A RESOLUTION Trust Fund OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING INSURANCE CLAIM TRUST FUND AND APPROPRIATING FUNDING FROM GENERAL FUND FOR SUCH PURPOSES." It was moved by Councilman Mor°ris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 74-99 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Water purchase Acquisition of 600 acre feet of water at $28 per acre from Bonded foot from Bonded Cattle Company was proposed by the City Cattle Co. Manager, with the recommendation that Council approve tile. approved necessary Water Right License and Agreement between City and Bonded Cattle Cornpany, and authorize the mayor to execute the agreement. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the Council concur in the recommendation, subject to approval of the agreement by tyre City Attorney. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. CETA sub- A report on trio Comprehensive Employment and Training Act agreement of 1973 was presented by the City Manager who recommended approved that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary agreement providing for the City and the Lynwood Unified School District to participate as a sub- agent of the County of Los Angeles. Operation of the program and positions to be filled were discussed. Councilman Morris inquired if the NYC program could be included. When informed it could not be, he asked that ~~~ youth employment program be investigated. It was moved by Councilman Greeri, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council concur in the Manager recommendations. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report on the 911 Emergency Telephone System mandated 911 Emergency by Assembly Bill 515 was presented by the City Manager phone system with the recommendation that the Council authorize the letter of intent staff to forward a non-binding letter of intent to authorized participate in the joint planning and submission of a tentative 911 emergency telephone system plan to the State by January 31, 1975. It was moved by Councilman Green., seconded b,y Councilman Byork, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. a ~~~ The Manager reported on the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Department tY~at the City assume the cost of finl;erprinting for all volunteer coaches, and recommended that the Council concur in the recommendation. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the City assume the cost as re c ornmended . Ci-ty to pay cost of fingerprintin~• volunteer coacher A request from the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters Voter Refristrati~ for use of the Fire Stations for voter registration was service at fir°e reported on by ,the City Manager with the recommendation stations approves, that the Council consider providing voter registration services at the Lynwood Fire Stations. It was moved by • Councilman Byork, sec~~nded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that voter registration service be provided at both fire stations. The Manager was requested to obtain the appropriate resolution from the County Registrar relative to fees for registration service. Pursuant to the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission that "no parking" be established on the east and west sides of Longvale Avenue, the City Manager presented RESOLUTION N0. 74-100 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIDE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION TJO. 67-9 DESIGNATING CER`T'AIN STREETS WHEREIN PARKING IS PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES" and recommended it adoption. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that Resolution No. 71-1-100 be adopted. The City Ivlana~;er reported that the Traffic and Parkin E Commission has recommended that a stop sign be placed at the west approach to the intersection of Birch Street arrd Mulford Avenue, and recommended adoption of RESOLUTIONI N0. 74-101 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF' LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLU`T'ION N0. 67-9, DESIGNA`T'ING CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS AS STOP INTERSECTIONS." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Counci__lman Morris, and carried, that Resolution No. 74-101 be adopted. A report on the annual weed abatement program was pre- sented by the City Manager with the recommendation that RESOLUTION N0. 74-102 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ABATE DRY AND DRYING WEEDS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." be adopted. It was moved b;,r Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that Resolution No. 71-1-102 be adopted. oRDIN~~ICES ORDINANCE N0. 979 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TYiE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO TIME CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND TILE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM" was presented for second reading.. l.t was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded b,y Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, t}rat Ordinance No. 97y be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen I:3york, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Res. No. 74-100 Long;vale Ave . Parking restrictic>> Res. No. 74-101 stop intersection Birch & Mulford Res. 7>~-102 Intention to abate weeds Ordinance No. 97y Amending PERS contract Noes: None. Absent: None. 17 (~ FINANCE REPORT hE~s. No. 74-103 RESOLUTION N0. 74-103 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF TIIE Demands CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND ORDERING WARRAr1TS DRAL~JN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 74-103 be adopted. Councilman Morris questioned the TSM contract for signal maintenance and asked for a management report as to the feasibility of the work being done by city forces. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Information In reviewing Information Bulletin No. 74-21, the Bulletin Council discussed the recommendation of the Real Estate 74-21 Practices Commission relating to enforcement of the City's anti-blockbusting ordinance. In discussing the matter with the City Attorney, it was his recornmenda.tion that the City continue to enforce the ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Liewer that the decision of Judge Iluey Shepard on the validity of the ordinance be appealed. The motion died for lack of a second. In response to further questions concerning a.n appeal, ""' the City Attorney aslted if he could answer in executive session. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council take the matter under advisement for this meeting. The meeting was adjourned to executi.ve.sessi_on. After the executive session, the meeting was reconvened. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Councilman Liewer. Absent: None. The recommendation of the Real. Estate Practices Commission relating to imloundment of illegal real estate advertising signs was discussed among the Council, City Attorney, and Mr. Jerry Rokos, Real Estate Practice Commissioner. It was the City Attorney's view that a new ordinance would not be necessary, that if the illegal nature of the sign is properly documented, it could be picked up and stored -:._ witnout violating due process, but he could prepare an ordinance directed to impounding of illegal signs. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman. Byork, that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance to provide for impoundment of illegal real estate signs. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. The City Manager was informed that it was the intention of the Council that enforcement of the real estate. advertising sign provisions proceed immediately. Councilman Rowe askeca for clarification of the information item concerning EEA phase-down. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the information bulletin be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman I `(~. Green, that Citizens' Service Request Log No. 74-21 be accepted and filed. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, tYzat the Street Work Summary be accepted and filed. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA C7itizens'Service Request Log 74-21 It was moved b,y Councilman Morris, seconded by Purple Yieart Councilman Green, a.nd carried, that the request from Veterans salvage the Purple Heart Veterans services for permission to Collection approved collect salvage be approved. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman YIeart Assn. Fund Byork,. and carried, that the Council grant the request Drive approved of the American Heart Association for permission to conduct their annual fund drive from February 22 to 2~, 1975• It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded b,y Council- Camp Fire Girl rnan Morris, and carried, that the Council grant the candy sale approved request from the Rio Hondo Area Camp Fire Girls for permission to conduct their' annual candy sale from January 22 to February 17, 1975. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- DeMolay Crrristma ±^"' man Green, and carried, that the Council grant the tree lot approved request from Lynwood DeMolay for license exemption for r a Christmas tree lot at the southeast corner of Adley and Imperial Highway. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Scout Troop 600 Liewer, and carried, that the Council grant the request Christmas parade from Boy Scout Troop 700 for permission to sell coffee sales approved and hot chocolate during the Christmas parade. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- Gentry Christmas man Green, and carried, that the application of Juanita tree lot approved Gentry for a special_ permit to conduct a Christmas tree sales lot at 12011 bong Beach Boulevard be appr°oved. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Wallace Christmas Morris , and carried, that the Council approve the tree lot approved application of Mayne Wallace for a special permit to conduct a Christmas tree sales lot at 10310 Long Beach Boulevard. It was~~moved by Council Byork, seconded by Councilman Claim denied Morris, and carried, that the Claim for damages filed on Barrios, etc. behalf of Charles Barrios Gonzales, Sam Westley Berry, Henry Lee Battle and others be denied. COUNCIL AGENDA (NEW BUSINESS). It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- Report on newspaper man Byork, and carried, that the City Manager be article to be instructed to provide the Council with an answer to provided by Manager every question appearing in the newspaper article in the October 24, 197, edition of the Lynwood Press. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, Bullis Rd.l.i~;htir and carried, that a study be made of improved lighting to be studied on Bullis Road from Imperial Highway to the south city boundary. ~1 Legal repre- Councilman Byork questioned the status of the legal sentation in representation being provided relative to the Century freeway matters Freeway matter since the C=i_ty of Downey is withdrawing questioned from the freeway. The City Attorney agreed to contact the Attorney- representing the several cities affected by the freeway to determine what his position is relative to representing the City of Lynwood. Finance Officer Councilman Byork expressed his concern about financial study matters of the city such as insurance. and overdrawn accounts and said he would like to have a staff study of a finance officer's duties and responsibilities. After a brief' discussion, it was moved b,y Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilmian Rowe, and carried, that the staff check into the possibility of hiring a finance officer. K-9 Patrol Councilman Morris commented on the passage of Proposition discussion NN on the Plovember 5, 1y74, ballot. He also presented to members of the Council a copy of a recent Reader's Digest article, reprinted from Nation`s Cities October issue, concerning the use of canine patrol dogs. After discussing the advisability of using patrol dogs, Councilman Morris withdrew his request that the Council reconsider the need for such a dog and stated that he would like to have the paper publish ttre article, if they wish, and that he would like to receive comments from the public, b,y means of telephone calls, notes or letters, concerning the use of a canine patrol. "" questions re Councilman Rowe made reference to a report submitted to s budget iterr>v the City Council by the City Manager in response to his '~'~ questions concerning addition of a ?/4 ton cab and chassis and water department funding of a portion of the mobile radio system subsegr.rent to adoption of the budget by the City Counci. The C'Lty Manager clarified certain statements contained in his report. No action was taken and Cor.zncilman Rowe stated he would reserve further comment for a future public hearing. Inquiry re Councilman Rowe questioned the City Manager about the telephone use investigation of use of telephones for employee's personal calls, specifically those made in the total amount of $206.3. Councilman Green aslted for a list of the people making the telephone calls. The City Manager stated that he did not know the name of the person at; the present time ; than tyre calls would ~~2be reviewed on a total basis and any action would be taken at the same time. Cleanup project Mayor L=fewer commented on the community cleanup project Seventh Day under the direction of Mrs . Doris Cleland, chairman of '~"` Adventist the Beautification Committee . The project was carried students out by students of the Seventh Da,y Adventist School, and the Mayor suggested that the young people be brougklt before the City Council for commendation. PUBLIC BUSINL;SS FROM THE FLOOR Waranitrs re Mr. Rictrarcl C. Waranius, 12410 Long; Beach Boulevard, telephone use addressed ttre Council to question the extent of & crime pre- Councilman Rowe's investigation of telephone use. He vention program also questioned Councilman Morris about a program in the cornmunitV to guarantee a 40 ner cent reduction in ~~~._ crime acrd wYrether or not he had instructed the City Mana~;er to initiate a program to reduce crime in the community, and suggested that Council discussions commence to promote such a program. Mrs. Peggy Meyers addressed the Council on behalf of Mr. Phillip Birkmaier, returned a gift to Councilman Green and read a statement prepared by Mr. Birkmaier, who had to leave the meeting earlier. The reading of the statement was interucted when it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to executive session. Councilman Rowe did not attend the executive session. Following the executive session, Mrs. Meyers questioned various budget items, including those related to Gas Tax and Capital Outlay Funds. Byron McKaig, ~91tS Abbott Road, addressed the Council to request that a Recreation Leader be provided for a summer recreation program at the Lugo School.. The \ Mayor suggested that he first take up the request with the Parks and Recreation Commission. Kathy Green, 3958 Louise Street, inquired how the people were chosen to receive the mailing recently sent out in connection with the Federal grant application. She was informed that the names were taken at random from the water billing lists. Mrs. Green also que~t~oned the use of dop;s b,y the Police neoartment and requested information .regarding appoint- ment of minority members to City commissions. Mrs. Diane Maril, 3543 Sanborn Avenue, asked for clarification of statements concerning a median in connection with the widening of Long Beach Boulevard. Mrs. Maril also presented information to the Council about the November 5, 19'T4, ballot measure "NN." Y°Zayor Liewer questioned Mrs. Maril about her member- ship in the Concerned Citizens on the occasion of certain events he described. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council to suggest that an objective, detailed report be prepared concerning a police dog, its use, cost and training. Mr. Rokos discussed at length the need for positive, cooperative action by the Council in the community interest, requesting that the City Manager prow:i=de a detailed report on the advantages and disadvantages of a canine patrol dog for the Police Department, including costs and the uses to which such a dog would be put. The Mayor requested the City Manager to provide such a report. It was moved by Councilman Byork, man Morris, and carried, that the Nove ber 19, 19'T4, t p.m. Cit le k, City o' Lyrr ood APPROVED NOVEMBER 19, 19'74 Mayor e ity of Lynwood seconded by Council- meeting adjourn to Peggy Meyers - statement on behalf of Phil..lii Birkmaier. Executive sessio, Recreation pro~;r~ requested for Lugo School Kathy Green re questionnaire. et: Diane Maril re L.. Blvd. median Rokos re police patrol dog