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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1975-01-21 - CC~~~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 21 1975 The City Council of the City of adjourned regular session in the Road, on above date at 7 p.m. Mayor Liewer in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, answered the roll call. Assistant City Attorney Stephen Manager Stephen Wright were alsc Lynwood met in an City Hall, 11330 Bullis Morris and Rowe Coontz and City present. A report on Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime (TASC) Project and a claim for damages was added to the agenda for the regular meeting of January 21, 1975. Councilman Byork asked that Western Rubbish Haulers be contacted regarding trash pickup at 3 a.m. Mayor Liewer announced that Assemblyman Frank Vicencia will not be present at the regular meeting as previously announced. The meeting was adjourned to executive session for matters of litigation. Following the executive session, it was Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman carried, that the meeting adjourn. ~" l"G. ~-~- ~-~ ,. ity C erk, City-o Lynw od APPROVED FEBRUARY 4, 1975 Mayor of e ity of Lynwood moved by Morris, and Executive Session ~o~ REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 21, 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. Assistant City Attorney Stephen Coontz and City "~"" Manager Wright were also present. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the mintues of the adjourned regular meeting of January 7, 1975, and the regular meeting of January 7, 1975, be approved as written. COMMENDATIONS Resolution A resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY commending COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING DON DIXON Don Dixon FOR HIS EFFORTS IN INSTITUTING AND PROMOTING THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC ACTION FOR LYNWOOD PLAN" was read by Mayor Liewer. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. Mr. Dixon was present to receive the commendation and provided a brief description of the IDEAL program. The Mayor announced that Assemblyman Frank Vicencia would not be present as previously announced. AWARD OF BID Police Radio A report on bids received for detachable police radios, bids--no pur- Project No. 5-140-742, was presented by the City Manager chase to be with the recommendation that the low bid of Mobil made Radio, Inc. be accepted, but that the radios not be purchased until such time that the freeze on capital expenditures is lifted. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that tk~e Council concur in the Manager's recommendations. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS Use of money A report on use of money derived from the sale of from sale of city property on Wright Road to Ryan Outdoor Advertising Wright Rd. Company was presented by the City Manager. It was property moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council concur in Alternative No. ~, retaining the money in the Water Fund and investing it for an unlimited time, and transferring the interest to the General Fund. ($122,032.90). Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. No. 75-6 RESOLUTION N0. 75-6 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Amending Pers. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION Rules & Reg. N0. 2843 REGARDING THE PERSONNEL SYSTEM RULES AND (CETA Emply. ) REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD" was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Resolution No. 75-6 be adopted. :~ The City Manager .also reported on position classifications for employees under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act, Title VI, and recommended approval of position specifications for Building Inspector, Pool Maintenance Man, Arts and Crafts Specialist, and a change in title for the Senior Building Inspector. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations. RESOLUTION N0. 75-7 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THE PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES FOR CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 75-7 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report on the recommendation of the Real Estate Practices Commission regarding services of the District Attorney was presented by the City Manager. After discussing the problems relating to prosecution of offenders of the City's real estate sign ordinance, it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Mr. Irvin, liason officer with the District Attorney's office, be asked to meet with the Mayor, Assistant City Manager and Chairman of the Real Estate Practices Commission. Position Specifications approved Res. No. 75-7 Per Diem Wage Rates Real Estate Prac Com. re District Attny Services r~-• The City Manager reported on the water line project Atlantic Ave.Wate for Atlantic Avenue from Imperial Highway to Century line project - bi Boulevard (Project No. 2-209-741) , and recommended call authorized that Council approve plans and specification for the project and authorize a call for bids to be received at 2 p.m. on February 13, 1975. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council concur in the recommendations. A report on property appraisals for acquisition of Phase III, L.B. right of way for Long Beach Boulevard widening (Phase widening - L.D. III, Imperial Highway to Century Boulevard) was pre- Brown to provide sented by the City Manager. The Manager recommended appraisal service that the Council authorize Lawrence D. Brown, formerly of Howard Martin and Associates, the firm retained to prepare the appraisals, to continue appraisal services on the remaining parcels. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council authorize Lawrence D. Brown to continue with appraisal services on the remaining parcels, upon obtaining a release from Howard Martin and Associates satisfactory to the City Attorney. The Manager presented a report on the Draft SCAG SLAG Regional Regional Transportation plan and recommended that Transportation ~"""` Council consider appointment of personnel to attend Plan Workshop & the workshop to be held on January 27 and the Public Hearing public hearing to be held on January 30 on the Draft (I-105 Freeway) Regional Transportation Report, and that as many Council members as possible attend the public hearing. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the Mayor speak on behalf of the City and lead a delegation at either or both of the meetings. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council oppose 210 the recommendation in the Regional Transportation Plan with reference to the I-105 Freeway which calls for "approval of planning purposes only" and that this section be replaced with "approval for construction and completion of the Freeway as proposed by the California State Division of Transportation. TASC Project - A report on the Compton Municipal Court District City to Treatment Alternative to Street Crime Project (TASC) participate was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute a contract for compliance and liason law enforcement officer with the County of Los Angeles to provide for the City's participation in the TASC project. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations. City of L.A.vs. The matter of the legal .action taken by the '.City- of County of L.A. Los .Angeles against the County of. Lose.- Angeles ,regarding re funding of the method of funding services for contract cities contract city and the costs being shared by independent cities was services discussed. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council indorse the concept and recommend that the League of Independent Cities join in the action of the City of Los Angeles. FINANCIAL REPORT Res. No. 75-~ RESOLUTION N0. 75-8 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE Demands CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING .AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that ,Resolution No. 75-8 be adopted. Councilman Rowe commented on the cost of traffic signal maintenance and was informed by the Public Works Director that signal maintenance is being studied and a report and recommendation will be forthcoming. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Information In discussing the information bulletin, the Manager Bulletin 75-2 informed the Council that additional proposals have been received for the Finance Officer consultant Finance Con- service, and suggested that the staff meet with the sultant various consultants and the auditors and eliminate proposals all but three proposals for the Council's consideration at a later meeting. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council authorize staff to proceed as suggested by the City Manager. All members voting aye, except Councilman Rowe, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Residential Councilman Green disagreed with the report on illegal off-street residential parking conditions. In discussing the parking problem with Lt. Sauls and Mr. Rice, it was learned that present ordinances are inadequate to prohibit parking in front yard setback areas and that City Attorney John Murphy has proposed that the problem be considered and a new ordinance be drafted. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that Information Bulletin 74-2 be accepted and filed. ~_ ~: It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Service Request Liewer, and carried, that Citizen Service Request Log Log 75-2 No. 75-2 be accepted and filed. In discussing the report of Planning Commission Actions of January 14, 1975, it was noted that the Planning Commission determined that the R-1 zoning and proposed public use ,of a lot at 35+3 Palm Avenue is in conformance with .the GeneralPlan and recommended acquisition of the lot for public purposes. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the report of Planning Commission Actions be accepted and filed. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the request from the Crippled Children's Society of Los Angeles County for permission to conduct its annual fund drive from January 27 to December 31, 1975, be approved. Planning Com.Rep. Purchase of lot a' 35+3 Palm approve Crippled Children Fund Drive approve It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- YMCA fund drive man Byork, and carried, that the Council approved the approved request from the Southeast Rio Vista YMCA for permission to conduct a fund drive from February 5 to March 5,1975. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the Council approve the request from the Greater Long Beach Girl Scout Council for permission to take advance orders for cookies from March 1 to 10, 1975, and deliver and sell -a>okies from April 4 to 1~4, 1975, and conduct calendar sales from November 21 to December 2, 1975. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the Council approve the application of Charles Barlia for a special permit to conduct outdoor sale of flowers and trees at 10721 Atlantic Avenue on the dates of February 13 and 1~4, March 28 to 30, May 11 to l3, May 28 to 30, and ~ December 14 to 24, 1975. Girl Scout Cookie & Calendar sales approved Charles Barlia special permit granted It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- Lidie Luckey man Byork, and carried, that the claim for damages claim denied filed on behalf of Lidie Luckey be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. COUNCIL AGENDA (NEW BUSINESS) Councilman Morris informed the Council of the passing of Mr. McFarland, who has been with .the Southeast Mosquito Abatement District for many years. Councilman Byork requested a report on possible ways to carry out a house-numbering program. Councilman Byork also moved, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the ~,,,, Council go on record as being ready to move ahead on the tri-city fire protection program. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Councilman Rowe commented on an item which was tabled at the previous meeting about the concern of the Traffic and Parking Commission members as to the wording of the ordinance establishing the Commission, and suggested that a policy be established to provide that any commission member who is removed can, if he wishes, discuss the reasons therefor in privacy. It was the consensus of~;the Council that that be the Council's policy, and Councilman Morris asked that the City Manager so inform all of the Commissions. McFarland death. House numbering report requested Tri-city Fire Dept City ready to proceed Policy re removal of Commission members ~~~-. Legg,Archie, re Mr. Archie Legg, a member of the Traffic and Parking removal of Commission, addressed the Council concerning the Commissioners working of the pertinent ordinance and suggested that a member be informed why he is being removed rather than why he has been removed. Miller,Ed, It was moved by Councilman Green,seeonded by Councilman .resignation Rowe, and carried, that the resignation of Mr. Ed Miller accepted from the Community Stabilization Commission be accepted with regret. Dial-a-ride Councilman Green asked the City Manager to investigate _report the establishment of a dial-a-ride system under the requested CETA program. Telephone use Councilman Green questioned the report of illegal report telephone use, noting that not all employees involved were disciplined, and the City Manager informed him that follow-up action..will be taken so that all employees will be treated equally. Mark Keltner Mr. Mark Keltner, 3533 Carlin Avenue, inquired about re budget the budget report which was to have been presented report and the Manager informed him that a review and analysis of the information received will be presented to the Council. Legg,Archie, re Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed the trash pickup Council about the items that the trash collectors fail to pick up and the manner in which they handle the trash containers. The Mayor assured him that the Public Works Director will contact the disposal company about his complaints. Arseneau,G., re Mr. Gerald Arseneau, 3916 Josephine Street, ,addressed removal of the Council to comment on the wording of the Traffic Corrnnissioners and Parking Commission ordinance, and thanked Council- man Rowe for initiating the policy regarding removal of Commission members. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to Tuesday, February 4, 1975, at 7 p.m. ~~ ,! ~° ' G-'Gc ~ ~.. ~~• ity Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED FEBRUARY 4, 1975 Mayor e City of Lynwood