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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1975-04-01 - CC2 A~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING APRIL 1, 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 7:00 p.m. Mayor Pro tempore Green in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris and Rowe answered the roll call. Councilman Liewer was absent. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Councilman Liewer's absence be excused. After discussing the agenda for the regular meeting of April 1, 1975, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. 'City Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED APRIL 15, 1975 ayor e ityof Lynwood ~~~~ REGULAR MEETING APRIL 1, 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 . i Councilman Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe { answered the roll call. Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager Wright. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of March 18, 1975, and regular meeting of March 18, 1975, be approved as written. COMMENDATION The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING J. C. RITCHEY FOR HIS CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the resolution be adopted, MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS Res . of Corrunend . J. C. Ritchey A report on the status of the general fund was presented Report re Gen'1 ~-- by the City Manager. The Manager's recommendation fund status relative to use of Fire Department personnel and equipment was changed in that continued use of the Fire Department snorkel was recommended. After discussing the recommendation concerning curtailment of overtime, it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the matter be tabled until the next regular meeting. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, that the Council authorize the filling of two police officer vacanies created by the TASC and Burglary programs as well. as the clerk-typist vacancy in the Treasurer's office. Councilman Green's motion to amend the motion by deleting position of clerk-typist failed for lack of a second. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Liewer recognized Reserve Lt. Jack Buttrey who introduced Reserve Sgt. John Francis Dennis, Harold Green, and Walt Whi.ttig. A report was presented by the City Manager on the recommendations of the Recreation and. Parks Commission that (1) groups reserving recreation facilities be required to have security guards on duty, and (2) that the Lynwood Jaycees be granted approval to conduct an "olcl-fashioned Fourth of July program' on July ~1, 5, and 6, 1975. Recreation & parks Com. recommend. 244 it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the Council concur in the recommendation that hiring of security guards be required. After discussing expansion of the Fourth of July program to three days, the matter was held over until the next "'"""` regular Council meeting in order that specific information may be provided about the types of games and rides which will be provided for the proposed three-day event. Request for A report on the request of Jones Lumber Company, 10761 Annexation - Jones Alameda Street, for annexation of property presently Lumber in County territory on which they intend to expand their operations was presented by the City Manager. The Manager recommended that the Council authorize staff to proceed with the necessary annexation actions to initiate the proposal of Jones Lumber Co. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. The Manager reported that negotiations have been completed for the ac quisition of a portion of Lot 16, Tract 2794, in conne ction with Long Beach Boulevard widening Phase III, and recommended adoption of Res. 75-26 RESOLUTION N0. 75-26 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Acquisition of CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING prop L.B. Blvd PURCHASE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING AND widening - IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD . " It was moved Por Lt. 16, Tr. by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, 2794 that Resolution No. 75-26 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen B york, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Workman Comp. A report on creation of a worker's compensation trust Trust Fund fund reserve was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that Council authorize establishment of worker's compensation insurance reserve and appropriate reserve payments to the insurance claims trust fund for that purpose. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, that appropriation of the funds be authorized, After discussing the sufficiency of the $30,000 reserve recommended, it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the motion be amended to provide that the reserve be increased to $50,000. Roll Call on the amendment: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Roll Call on the main motion as amended: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer ,Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Amend. of refuse The City Manager presented a report on amendment of the collection City Code to provide that no owner or occupant of a procedures single family dwelling would be eligible for an exemption from refuse collection fees, and recommended adoption ~~~ of an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ord. first read - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SUB-SECTION (d) Refuse collection TO SECTION 13-35 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD procedures RELATING TO GARBAGE COLLECTION FEES." 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 Rowe, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: NOne. Absent: None. A report on proposals for carrying out field survey Field survey - work in connection with construction of cross-gutters cross gutters, at various locations ( Gas Tax Project No . 198 ) was TEC Engineering presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the proposal of TEC Engineering be accepted for a fee not to exceed $3,650. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, that the proposal of TEC Engineering be accepted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Pursuant to the recommendations of the Traffic and ~'""' Parking Commission that parking be prohibited at any ~' time on the southside of Walnut Avenue from Birch " to Spruce Streets, and that stop signs be placed at the east and west apprcaches to the intersection of Walnut Aven~.e and Spruce Street, the Manager recommended that Council adopt RESOLUTION N0. 75-27 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 67-g DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS WHERE PARKING IS PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES AND DESIGNATING CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS AS A 'STOP' INTERSECTION." It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, that Resolution No. 75-27 be adopted. Roll Call.: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. FINANCE REPORT Res. 75-27 Parking Res. Birch Stop signs at Walnut & Spruce RESOLUTION N0. 75-28 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 75-2~3 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND ORDERING Demands WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 75-2t~ be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS In discussing items appearing on Information Bulletin Department No. 75-7, it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded Reports ~~~ uy Councilman Green, and carried, that while the Planning Commission was studying the school district request that State owned property north of Wilson School be declared as open space, that the study include all of the freeway right of way through the city, if the freeway doesn't go through. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 75-7 be accepted and filed. Councilman Rowe read from the minutes of the Personnel Board meeting and questioned the City Manager concerning the use of CETA employees. Mayor Liewer read a letter from Mr. Bob Compton commending the Planning Director and City Manager for their work on the Lynwood Redevelopment Project. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed and copies placed in the respective personnel folders. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the Citizen Service Request Log 75-7 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the Public Works Summary be accepted and filed. Councilman Morris requested that consideration be given to the improvement of the first alley west of Atlantic Avenue. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA VFW poppy sale & It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- American Legion man Green, and carried, that the Council approve the Auxiliary poppy fol lowing requests and applications sale 5/16 & 17 1. Veterans of Foreign Wars, poppy sale May 16, 17, 1975, United Cerebral 2. American Legion Auxiliary, poppy sale May 16, 17, 1975, Palsy fund drive 3 • United Cerebral Palsy Association fund drive May 1 5/1 to 7/1 to July 1, 1975, 4. Application of Cullen Security for private patrol and Security guard lic. guard service, Cullen Security 5. Application of Evans Security for private patrol and Evans Security Guard service, and 6. Application of Juan J. Bustamente for dance permit at 12006 Atlantic Avenue. Claims for damage It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman denied A. Clay, Morris, and carried, that the claim filed by Arthur Clay S. Miranda be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. I. Bauduin It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the claim filed by Sophia Miranda be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the claim filed by Isabel Bauduin be denied and referred to the Ci.ty's insurance carrier. ~~~~ COUNCTL AGENDA Enforcement of the ordinance regulating newsracks was discussed and Councilman Morris asked that a report be provided on the newsracks presently in front of the ""' Lynwood Post Office on Long Beach Boulevard. Councilman Byork commended chairman of the Chamber of Commerce beautification committee for the work being done to eliminate graffiti in the city. Comments re newsracks, graffiti, POST survey, Wright Rd. prop sale, Council Appts. Councilman Byork also suggested that a meeting be arranged with representatives from POST to discuss the survey and it was suggested that the meeting be adjourned to Monday April 7, at 7:30 p.m. for that purpose. Councilman Rowe questioned the City Attorney about placing the escrow for the sale of the Wright Road property in a Santa Ana escrow office, and also questioned the reason for the City's having paid revenue stamps on the transaction. Mayor Liewer read the following appointments: Organization Los Angeles County Sanitation Independent Cities Of L.A. Co. League of California Cities (RTD City Selection Committee) Library Commission Chamber of Commerce Lynwood Unified School District Advisory Board Southeast Mosquito Abatement District SCAG Delegate Alternate H. J. Liewer E. R. Green E. R. Green H. J. Liewer J. D. Byork J. E. Rowe E. R. Green E. L. Morris E. R. Green J. D. Byork H. J. Liewer E. L. Morris h. J. Liewer J. D. Byork E. L. Morris It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the appointments be accepted. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mrs . Helen Pearce, 11500 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed Inquiry re City the Council to inquire if the City Manager is seeking Mgr.'s employment employment elsewhere, and was informed that personnel matters are discussed only in executive session. Mr . Richard C o Waranius , 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, Discussion re addressed the Council to inquire about week-end work week-end work, crews which he had proposed at a previous meeting, nuisances, HUD added assistance from the Health Department in abating houses nuisances, and what can be done about uncut grass at vacant HUD houses. He was told that the work program will be discussed at a meeting with Judge Ricks of the Compton Court, that staff is meeting weekly with the Health Department representatives, and that the City Attorney will report at the next meeting on abatement procedures for unsightly yards. 24 ~' Inquiry re allegations re City Mgr., Asst. City Mgr. salary increase Mr. Bill Anderson, 12013 Harris Avenue, addressed the Council to inquire about allegations concerning actions of the City Manager. Mrs. Thelma Higgins, 5300 Cortland Avenue, addressed the Council about the status of the General Fund and questioned the salary increase for the position of Assistant City Manager with the existing General Fund deficit. Mrs. Higgins also commented on the number of executive positions in the City administration and on the book Satan is Alive and Well on the Planet Earth. Adjourn to It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- 4/7/75, 7:30 p.m. man Byork, anal carried, that the meeting adjourn to Monday, Apri3. 7, 1975, at 7:30 p.m. amity lerk,~ City of` Lynwood APPROVED APRLL 1.5, 1.975 --*r ,,~,~,y~ yor t e Ci y of LYnwood