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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1974-12-17 - CC19~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1974 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at 7 p.m. Mayor Liewer in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris and Rowe answered the roll call. Also presented was City Attorney Murphy and City Manager Wright. Matters appears on the agenda for the regular meeting of December 17, 1974, were discussed briefly. Rowe request Councilman Rowe requested time at the beginning of to speak the regular meeting to speak about City finance denied matters . It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that any oral communications be at the end of the regular meeting. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Noes: Councilmen Morris and Rowe. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. ...1 ~ ~ f~, Cit Clerk, City of Ly ood APPROVED JANUARY 7, 1975 Mayor e ity of Ly ood REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17, 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 Liewer in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris and Rowe answered the roll call. City. Attorney Murphy and City Manager Wright were also present. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of December 3, 1974, the regular meeting of December 3, 1974 and the adjourned regular meeting of December 10, 1974, be approved as written. PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor read a proclamation designating the week of Jaycee Week January 20 - 24, 1975, as Jaycee Week. It was moved by proclaimed Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. The Mayor read a proclamation designating the month of January, 1975, as "Wipe Out Graffiti" month. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. Mr. Richard Waranius, Chairman of the Beautification Committee was presented with a copy of the proclamation. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for con- !"'" tinued public hearing to hear arguments for and against the filing of an application under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, including the adoption of a Housing Assistance Plan, a review of the proposed projects included within the draft application, and adoption of an affirmative action plan for the City. Mr. Mark Briggs, 5078 Greenberry Drive, Sacramento, representing the consultants, Sheehan and Associates, reviewed the recommendations of the Citizens Advisory Board for eleven projects and two optional projects, describing in detail the recommended projects and estimated grant funding over a three-year period. The Mayor inquired if any present wished to speak either for or against the matter being heard. There was no response. Mr. Briggs reviewed the Housing Assistance Plan and explained that there will be no further funding of housing under the 235 and 236 programs. He reviewed the various tables contained in the Plan, some of which are not yet complete as needed information is not yet available from HUD. The Mayor inquired if any wished to speak concerning the Housing Assistance Plan. There was no response. Mr. Briggs then summarized the preliminary draft of the Affirmative Action Policy and Plan which follows the State Personnel Board Policy and Plan. Wipe Out Graffit Month proclaimed Hearing--Housing and Corrmlunity Development Act of 1974 The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak for or against the Affirmative Action Plan. 19~ Hearing - Mrs. Ida Williams inquired why the government agency Housing & Com. is providing the funds to the City, and if the City Development Act is under quota regulations related to minorities . Mrs. Thelma Edwards, 3527 Palm Avenue, also inquired about minority quotas. Both speakers were assured there were no quotas relating to minorities. The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing to be heard. There was no response. Res. 74-118 RESOLUTION N0. 74-118 entitled:"A RESOLUTUTION Approving OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO Development APPROVE THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Projects & AND AUTHORIZE DEVELOPMENT OF A DRAFT APPLICATION FOR Authorizing A-95 REVIEW." was presented by the City Manager. Draft appl. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, that Resolution No. 74-118 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Hearing - The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for Adoption of public hearing on the proposed adoption by reference Uniform Bldg. of the 1973 Edition of the Uniform Building Code. Code - 1973 Edition A report on the need for adoption of the Uniform Code was presented by Chief Building Official Sanders. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak for or against the adoption of the Code. Mrs. Ethel Sutherland, 3133 Cedar Avenue, inquired if adoption of the Code would require, when a building is sold, that a structure would have to be brought up to 1973 Code requirements. She was informed that the requirements are not retroactive. The Mayor again inquired if anyone wished to be heard. As there was no response, the hearing was closed. Ord. No. 981 ORDINANCE N0. 981 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Uniform Bldg. OF LYNWOOD PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC Code 1973 Ed. HEALTH, LIFE AND SAFETY THROUGH ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE (1973 ED.) AND "STANDARDS," ESTABLISHING THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AS THE CONTROLLING AUTHORITY, ADDING AN APPEAL PROCEDURE, EXEMPTING CERTAIN MINOR WORK, AMENDING SECTIONS 8-l, 8-2, 8-3, 8-5, and 8-6 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE, AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH." was presented for second reading. 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 Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, that Ordinance No. 981 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Hearing - The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public Vacation of hearing on the request of Pacific Southwest Realty Easement Company for vacation of easement along the exterior Lot 125, boundary of Lot 125, Tract 2551. The City Manager Tr. 2551 informed the Council that vacation of the eastment has been approved by the Planning Commission. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak for or against the proposed easement vacation. Mrs. Ida Williams asked the identity of Southwest Realty Company and what property is involved, She was informed ~_~ that the firm is affiliated with Security Bank and the property in question is the site of the bank parking lot. The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing to be heard. As there was no response, the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION N0. 74-119 entitlted: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS ACTIONS ?""` TO ORDER VACATION OF A CERTAIN EASEMENT." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, that Resolution No. 74-119. be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. AWARD OF BIDS A report on bids received for water line materials for the Long Beach Boulevard widening project, Phase II, was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Western Water Works Supply Company for the bid price of $7328.20. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council concur in the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report on bids received for widening of Long Beach Boulevard from Sanborn Avenue to Fernwood Avenue (Phase II - Gas Tax Project 6-150-187) was presented by the City '~ Manager who recommended that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Copp Paving Company for the bid price of $146,235.24. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council concur in the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS The City Manager presented a report on the Employee Classification Plan which has been completed in cooperation with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act personnel and which has been recommended for adoption by the Lynwood Personnel Board. He recommended that Council consider the Personnel Board recommendation to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 74-120 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING A REVISED CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR SAID CITY." The creation of classifications for Deputy City Clerk and Deputy City Treasurer was discussed, and ,,,._, the Manager explained that those classes were not created as they are learned duties and impractical '' to classify and will continue to be special assignments. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, that Resolution No. 74-120 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Liewer, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 74-119 Vacation of easement - Lot 125, Tr. 2551 Water line material bid award to Western Water Wks.Supply L.B.B1vd.Phase I. widening bid awarded to Copp Paving Co. Res. 74-120 adoption of revised employee classification plan 19~ Transient It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Occupancy tax Councilman Byork, and carried, that the matter of proposal tabled the transient occupancy tax for motels and hotels be tabled. Councilman Green inquired if motels are presently charged a business license fee, and he was informed that they are. EEA Phase-down The City Manager presented a report on phasing out of Permanet status the mergency Employment Act program as requested by '' Clerk=Typist & the County of Los Angeles, effective December 31, 1874, Engr.Technicianand recommended that the Council authorize the authorized permanent status of Clerk-Typist in the Water Department and Engineering Technical, as described in the report. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council concur in the recommendation. With reference to the position in the Engineering Department, Councilman Morris questioned Public Works Director Alvarado about the purchasing functions carried out by engineering personnel, and the purchasing procedures were explained in further detail by the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the question be divided. Roll Call on Clerk-Typist: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Roll Call on Engineering Technician: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris. Noes: Councilman Rowe. Absent: None. Res. No. 74-121Thb City Manager informed the Council that negotiations L.B.Blvd. have been completed for acquisition of Lots 322,323, Widening - 324, 325 and 326, Tract No. 2551, for the widening of Lots 322-326, Long Beach Boulevard, Phase II, and recommended Tr. 2551 Council approval by adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 74-121 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD." It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Resolution No. 74-121 be adopted. Res.No.74-122 RESOLUTION N0.74-122 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE 11/5/4 spec. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD election RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION results HELD IN SAID CITY OF LYNWOOD ON THE 5th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1974, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO NOTIFY PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF SUCH RESULTS." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 74-122 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Calif.Trans. The City Manager recommended that the Council authorize Control a contribution of $30 towards the cost of printing the litigation aid joint City brief pertaining to the California Trans- approved portion Control Plan litigation. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and I~7 carried, that the Council concur in the recommendation. Police Radios - Plans and Specifications for three Police Department bid call authorized radios were presented, and it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the plans and specifications be approved and a bid call authorized for January 7, 1974, at 2 p.m. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Int'1 Watch Co. man Liewer and carried that the gift of $100 from Gift accepted International Watch Supply Co. be accepted and earmarked for Police Department use. FINANCE REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 74-123 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. No. 74-123 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, Demands ALLOWING AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. The City Manager asked that a warrant to Sheehan and Associates in the amount of $2 206.50 , be added. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 74-123 be adopted, with the additional warrant to Sheehan and Associates. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. A request for authorization to transfer funds was Fund transfer presented by the City Manager with the recommendation authorized that the Council authorize transfer of $243,212.00 in Revenue Sharing Funds to the General Fund. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council concur in the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor announced that the City Council would Tri-city Fire adjourn to December 19, 1974, at 6:30 p.m. in report -joint Bateman Hall for a joint meeting with the Councils meeting to be of South Gate and Downey regarding the tri-city fire held service report. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS After reviewing items appearing in Information Information Bulletin No. 74-24, it was moved by Councilman Bulletin 74-24 Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the report be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Citizen Service Councilman Liewer, and carried, that Citizen Service Request Lot 74-2~ Request Log No. 74-24 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by P.C.action Councilman Morris, and carried, that the report of report accepted Planning Commission Actions be accepted and filed. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- DeMolay rummage man Byork, and carried, that the request from Lynwood sale approved DeMolay for permission to conduct a rummage sale on January 18, 1975, in Alpha Beta Parking lot be approved. 1~~ Deseret It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Industries Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council exempt license approve the request of Deseret Industries for renewal granted of their exempt business license to collect salvage material. Purple Heart It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Veterans Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council salvage permit approve the request from Purple Heart Veterans for ,~ renewed renewal of their permit to collect salvage material. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the claim for damages filed by Larry L. Humburger be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. COUNCIL AGENDA (NEW BUSINESS) Rowe re Councilman Rowe stated that he wished to again call financial to the Council's attention the City's financial condition condition, and read a list of deficit fund balances which began in December, 1971. He urged that the City get into a money-saving program and to spend only for the things absolutely necessary because of falling revenue, such as sales tax. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Waranius re Mr. Richard C. Waranius addressed the Council urging City growth that action be taken to expand the City's growth and tax base. The roll of the Chamber of Commerce in promoting the city's growth was discussed and the Mayor stated that meetings with the Chamber of Commerce would be reinstituted on a regular basis. Councilman Green asked Mr. Waranius how the City Council could be of help in the Beautification Committee's anti-graffiti campaign. Recess The Mayor declared the meeting in recess in order to conduct a Lynwood Redevelopment Agency meeting. The meeting was reconvened at 11:20 p.m. Add'1 loan to It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Lynwood Redel. Councilman Byork, that an additional $10,000 be Agcy approved loaned to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to Thursday, December 19, 197~k,-. at, 6:30 p.m/. in Bateman Hall. 'C'ity-`Clerk, City of Lyhwood APPROVED JANUARY 7, 1975 M yor t City of Lynwood