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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1975-01-07 - CC2+~1 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 7, 1975 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 Green, Liewer, Morris and Rowe answered the roll call. Councilman Byork was absent. City Attorney Murphy and City Manager Wright were also present. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that Councilman Byork's absence be excused. Items appearing on the agenda for the regulartneeting of January 7, 1875, were discussed, and items relating to the Lynwood Unified School District tax override election and Comprehensive Employment Training Act, Title VI, were added. Councilman Byork arrived. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. ,'C~ Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED JANUARY 21, 1975 Mayor e i y of L ood 202 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 7, 1975 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 John Murphy and City Manager Wright were also present. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of December 17, 1974, the regular meeting of December 17, 1974, and the adjourned regular meeting of December 19, 1974, be approved as written. PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS "March of The Mayor read a proclamation designating the month Dimes" month of January, 1975, as "March of Dimes" Month. It was Jan. 1975 moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. Paving program The Mayor accepted a plaque presented by Mr. Bob award accepted Shull and Mr. Edward J. Curtin on behalf of the Southern California Ready-Mixed Concrete Assocation and the Portland Cement Association, in recognition of community improvement through engineering design and construction of concrete intersections on Imperial Highway. PUBLIC HEARING Hearing - The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for adoption of public hearing on the proposed adoption by reference County Ord. No. of Los Angeles County Ordinance 4729 providing for 4729 - animal the licensing, impounding, and regulating of animals control in the City of Lynwood. The City Manager reported on the need for the ordinance and recommended its adoption. The Mayor inquired if any one present wished to speak in favor of the ordinance. There was no response. The Mayor inquired if any one present wished to speak in opposition to the ordinance. There was no response, and the hearing was closed. In discussing the ordinance and service to be performed by the County of Los Angeles, Councilman Green asked that a drive on stray dogs be carried out by the County. Ord.9~2 ORDINANCE N0. 982 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE adopting County CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO Ord. 4729 by SECTION 50022.2 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, ORDINANCE N0. reference 4729, OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, AS AMENDED, (animal control) PROVIDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CONTROL, AND FOR THE LICENSING, IMPOUNDING, AND REGULATING THE KEEPING, SALE AND EXHIBITION OF ANIMALS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE" was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, 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 Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Ordinance No. 982 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS A report on the status of; the Housing and Com~funity Development Act: application w~.s presented by the City: Manager with the recommendation that the Cotxncih:adopt -- Resolution No. `75-1 entitled: '~A=RESOLUTION OF THE CITY, COUNCIL OF '.THE-CITY OF LYNWOOD EXPRESSING ITS~INTENT_:TO SEEK FUNDS UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 THROUGH A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES OR THROUGH APPLICATION FOR SMSA METROPOLITAN DISCRETIONARY FUNDS." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 75-1 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager presented a report on the offer from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to sell to the City a lot at 3543 Palm Avenue for not to exceed $500, and recommended that the Council authorize negotiation for purchase of the lot for not to exceed $500. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the lot be purchased subject to the condition that the Planning Commission concurs that it is consistent with the General Plan. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report on the status of the General Fund and proposals for reduction of expenditures was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the Council approve hiring and Capital Outlay freezes outlined in the study, with the exception of hiring a bookkeeper and recreation supervisor. The proposals and recommendations were discussed at length by the Council with particular concern expressed regarding the freeze on hiring of replacement personnel. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council concur in the finding of the City Manager, that the Manager provide the Council at the next meeting with a complete resume of what has been cut back, that a spread sheet of each department be provided showing what the six months' budget would be and what was actually spent in each department, and that the freeze on hiring be approved except for the bookkeeper and recreation supervisor, with the freeze to be lifted by the Council at any time. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. No. 75-1 Intent to seek HCDA Funds Lot at 3543 Palm to be purchased from HUD General Fund status report - Hiring & Capital expenditure freezE It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- Report on wording man Byork, and carried, that the report on the Traffic of Traffic & and Parking Commission concern with wording of the Parking Com. Ord. ordinance establishing a Traffic and Parking Commission tabled. be tabled. A report on establishment of salary ranges for the positions of Public Works Superintendent and Engineering Technician was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that RESOLUTION N0. 204 Res. No. 75-2 75-2 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL salary ranges - OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SALARY RESOLUTION Public Works N0. 74-57" be adopted. It was moved by Councilman Supt. & Engr. Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that Technician Resolution No. 75-2 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. No. 75-3 A report on proposed "stop" signs at the intersection Stop signs at of Birch Street and Platt Avenue was presented ,by Birch & Platt the City Manager with the recommendation that the installation be approved by adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 75-3 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 67-g, DESIGNATING CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS AS STOP INTERSECTIONS. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that Resolution No. 75-3 be adopted. Support of A request was presented from the Board of Education School Distr. in of the Lynwood Unified School District that the. City 3/4/75 election Council indicate its favor and support of the School approved Lease/Purchase Tax issue to be voted on at a special election to be held March 4, 1975. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the City Council support the Board of Education and School District. The propriety of the City Council supporting the District was questioned by Councilman Green, with Councilman Morris pointing out the need for educational opportunities for children of the community. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Councilman Green. CETA Title VI A report on the Comprehensive Employment Training letter of intent Act of 197+, Title VI, was presented by the City approved. Manager with the recommendation that the Council approve a letter of intent for the City's participation under Title VI of the Act and adopt a resolution amending the salary resolution to add the titles of Arts and Crafts Specialist, Pool Maintenance Man, and Building Inspector. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the Council approve the letter of intent as recommended by the City Manager. Res. No. 75-4 RESOLUTION N0. 75-4 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Adding titles CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SALARY to salary RESOLUTION N0. 74-57." was presented. It was moved resolution by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 75-4 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res.amending The City Manager also recommended that the Personnel Personnel Rules Rules and Regulations be amended to provide for & Regulations employment of personnel under the CETA Title VI introduced program and presented for first reading a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 243 REGARDING THE PERSONNEL SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the resolution be introduced. ~~~1«~ It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the annual report of the Real Estate Practices Commission be accepted and filed. FINANCE REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 75-5 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 75-5 be adopted. Councilman Rowe called attention to warrant No.9554 in the amount of $8,845.08 in repayment of misapplied Federal funds in the employment of personnel under the EEA program. Councilman Morris expressed the opinion that an apology was due Councilman Rowe because he had been censured by the Council for charges which repay- ment of the funds substantiates, and the Mayor informed him that Councilman Rowe was not censured for that one occasion but because he was going to the press with false information. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS In reviewing the information bulletin, it was pointed out that the Assistant City Manager, Maureen Cassingham, has been named by the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Women's Guild as one of the 12 outstanding women professionals of the year, and that Mayor Liewer has been appointed to the State Democratic Central Committee. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 75-1 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that Citizen Service Request Log No. 75-1 be accepted and filed. Real Est.Practice Com. report accepted & filed Res. No. 75-5 Demands Information Bulletin 75-1 Citizen Service Request Lot 75-1 It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- Public Works man Byork, and carried, that Public Works Department Summary Dec.1974 Street Work Summary for the month of December, 1974, be accepted and filed. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Mayor Liewer, and carried, that the claim filed by Allstate Insurance Company be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. It wasmoved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the application of Gonzales and Cojacaru for a dance permit at La Copa de Oro, 12006 Atlantic Avenue, be approved. Allstate Ins.Co. claim denied Dance permit - La Copa de Oro approved It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- Claim-Gonzales et man Morris, and carried, that the Council again finds al - rejection that the claim filed on behalf of Charles Barrios confirmed Gonzales, Sam Westley Berry, Henry Lee Battle and others, fails to comply for lack of specificity under Government Code Section 910. COUNCIL AGENDA (NEW BUSINESS) Councilman Green requested that the ordinance regulating automobile parking in front yards be enforced. He also noted that the apartment house at El Segundo and Santa Fe Avenue is for sale and 1, n El Segundo & asked what can be done to require rehabilitation Santa Fe - sub- of the property. The City Manager and Building standard bldgs. Official both informed him of new legislation which permits financial action to be taken against the owners of substandard properties and permits the city to record a notice of substandard conditions with the County Recorder in order that a purchaser will be aware of the conditions. Newspaper art. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by report accepted. Councilman Byork, and carried, that the City Manager's report on Councilman Rowe's newspaper article be accepted and filed. Telephone call Councilman Green asked about the status of the illegal report telephone calls and was informed that only one remains to be completed. The Manager was asked to provide a report at the next Council meeting. Wright Rd. The sale of the city-owned property on Wright Road property - sale was discussed by Councilman Morris who expressed opposed opposition to the sale because of possible future needs of the City for a utility yard site. Ownership of the building on the property was discussed with the City Attorney, as well as authority to sign a quit- claim deed to the structures. The City Attorney stated that the Council has taken action to authorize the Mayor and officers to sign the necessary documents. SCAG - Byork Mayor Liewer appointed Councilman Byork as the City's appointed as representative to the Southern California Association City rep. of Governments, and agreed to act as alternate. Cammie J. Councilman Green nominated Mr. Cammie J. Thompson Thompson appt'd, for membership on the Community Stabilization to Stabiliza- Commission. It was moved by Councilman Byork, tion Corrml. seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that nominations be closed and the Clerk instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Mr. Thompson. The oath of office was administered by the City Clerk. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Tom Vernia re Mr. Tom Vernia, 3276 Cedar Avenue, addressed the Council juvenile crime concerning crime in the City by juveniles, and asked that a letter be directed to Governor Brown requesting that priority be given to the problem of juvenile crime. Councilman Byork suggested that the City Manager be instructed to write to Governor Brown, and Councilman Morris suggested that such a letter be sent. to the County Board of Supervisors, and Councilman Green suggested that JADE be included. C.Waranius re Mr. Cass Waranius addressed the Council concerning crime causes of crime and slum conditions. Mr. Bob Dennis, 4022 Shirley Avenue, addressed the Council concerning the Ger~er~.l Fund status report and urged that no cutback be made in Recreation Department funds. County sheriff Mayor Liewer asked that the City's County Supervisor be & ambulance contacted regarding ambulances traveling through the City sirens to be escorted by sheriff's cars, all with sirens activated. investigated It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to January 21, x.975, at 7 p.m, City Clerk, City o Lynwood Mayor of the City of Lynwood APPROVED JANUARY 21, 1975