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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1975-05-06 - CC260 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MAY 6, 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 Liewer in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Rowe answered the roll call. Councilman Morris was absent. Items appearing on the agenda for the regular meeting of May 6, 1975, were discussed. Councilman Morris arrived. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. for discussion of personnel matters. Following the executive session it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. '/ ~~ ' 'C~Clerk, City of wood APPROVED MAY 20, 1975 --.. r Mayor City of Lynwood ADJOURNED REuU1,AR MEETING NrA 6, 1975 The City ncil of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned regu sessio the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on abo dates t 7:00 p.m. Mayor Liewer in the cha Councilmen Byork, Green, ~ er, Rowe answered the roll call. Councilman Mo ,his w absent, Items appearing on the agenda far the r ular meeting of May 6, 1975, were discussed. Councilman Morris arrived. ~~~ REGTJLAR HEFTING MAY 6, 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, Rowe answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Wright and City Attorney Murphy. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of April 15, 1975, regular meeting of April 15, 1975, and adjourned regular meeting of April 29, 1975, be approved as written. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATTONS The Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee C of C commercial award was presented to Mr . Johnson of the Beautification Bank of America in recognition of the new bank facilities Awards on Imperial Highway. Mr. Johnson was present to receive the award. The Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee residential award to Mrs. Anita Dayton was accepted on r- her behalf by her neighbor Mrs. Leggit. The Mayor presented the Southern California Water Presentation of Works Association Water Distribution Operator Grade I certificate to certificate to Darrel M. Englert, water supervisor. Darrel M. Englert The Mayor read a proclamation designating the month of May as "Anti-Litter Month. " It was moved by May "Anti-litter Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and Month" carried, that the proclamation be authorized. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS The City Manager presented a report on the Housing Community and Community Development Act application for funding Development Act and recommended that the City Council authorize the agreement Mayor to execute a copperative agreement with the approved County of Los Angeles for funding for community development purposes. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. A report on an automatic aid agreement with the Automatic Aid '"""" County of Los Angeles and the consolidated Fire Protection agreement District was presented by the City Manager with the approved recommendation that the Council approve the concept of the agreement for automatic exchange of fire protection and rescue services as outlined in the study and authorize the Mayor to execute such an agreement. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation, ~~~ Ord. restricting ~~ report on regulat ~.cn of garage sales within the City garage sales and a draft of an ordinance establishing restrict;iorzs tabled applicable to such sales was presented by the City Manager. In discussing the proposed ordinance with the Planning Director, Mr. Rice informed the Council that the primary concern was with continuing sales and sign violations and asked that staff be directed to attempt control of the violations by enforcement of existing ordinances, should the Council not adopt the proposed ordinance. Mr. Richard Anderson, 8956 Dorothy Street, South Gate, read a statement by Pastor Bill Lewis of the Lyngate Neighborhood Church on Abbott Road in opposition to the proposed ordinance. A copy of Pastor Lewis' statement was filed with the City Clerk. Mr. Loren Mark, 3576 Euclid, addressed the Council in opposition to the proposed ordinance. The Mayor stated that staff would be asked to draw up a revised ordinance. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council to urge that existing ordinances be enforced in an effort to control garage sales being carried on by professionals. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Rowe, and carried, that the ordinance be tabled. Report re fiscal The City Manager presented a report on fiscal operations officer and recommended that the Council direct the Personnel Board to consider the classification of Fiscal Officer. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the matter be referred to the Personnel. Board. Bid Call - Traffic As recommended by the City Manager, it was moved by sig. maim. Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that 5/28/75, 2 p.m. the Council approve specifications for the maintenance of traffic signals under contract, project No. 3-1.80-C1/ C-2, and authorize a call for bids on May 28, 1975, at 2:00 p.m. Councilman Morris inquired about a survey relating to the work being done by City forces, and was informed that a report had been submitted which included maintenance of the telemetry and water pumping facilities. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris. Noes: Councilman Rowe. Absent: None. Ord. first read - Pursuant to prior adoption of a resolution of intention Amend. PERS Cont. to amend the contract between the City of Lynwood and re Police Dept. P ublic Employees Retirement System Board of Administration retirement to provide final compensation computed on the basis of one year for Police Officers, the City Manager presented an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION, PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD," fer first reading. Tt was moved by ~~~ Coun~~,lman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only, It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Morris, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: r""' Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report on easements needed for construction of a storm drain and appurtenant work in Peach Street from Imperial Highway to Los Flores Boulevard was presented by the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council authorize staff to proceed with the negotiations for the acquisition of storm drain easements along Peach Street at Oakwood Avenue and Los Flores Boulevard. Mr. Robert Stovall, 10612 Third. Avenue, Inglewood, Project Director of the TASC program (Treatment Alternatives for Street Crime) addressed the Council to give a progress report and to answer questions from the Council about the program. The City Manager reported on the request from the Southern California Edison Company for extension of time for completion of utility underground district No. 4 and presented RESOLUTION N0. 75-37 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 7U-61 PERTAINING TO THE TIME LIMIT ESTABLISHED FOR THE COMPLETION OF UNDERGROUND DISTRICT N0. X40" It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager reported on the revised ordinance amending the real estate code and presented an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTIONS 27-1/2-44, 27-1./2-~45 and 27=1/2-46 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS," for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, 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 Council- man Green, that the ordinance be introduced. Mr. Gordon Epling, 11606 Atlantic Avenue; Miriam Armstrong; Mr. Ed Thompson, 10999 Sampson; Mrs. Ella Britton, 3516 Century Boulevard; Mr. Larry Pope, 3320 Century and Mrs. Marie King, 11927 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council in opposition to the proposed ordinance. Peach Street Storm Drain Prj. Easements Presentation From R. Stovall re TASC Res. 75-37 Extending underground Dist. No. 4 Ord. first read Amend. Code re real estate transactions ~~~ Mrs. Edith Mitchel, 1.2224 Long Beach Boulevard; Mr. Jack Gish, 3321 Sanborn Avenue; Mr. Richard C, Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard; Mr, Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road; Mr. Allen Mosley, 11329 Atlantic Avenue, addressed the Council in support of the proposed ordinance. .~. Mrs. Betty Carr associated with a Compton broker addressed the Council to explain some of the reasons for the boarded up homes. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Rowe. Noes: Councilmen Liewer, Morris. Absent: None. Report re National A report on the Flood Ins. Prog. under the flood was presented. authorize staff toward particip, Program. National Flood Insurance Program diaster protection act of 1973 It was recommended that the Council to begin application procedures ~tion in the National Flood Insurance It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the Council concur in the recommendations. Sale of 1948 The Manager presented a report on sale of the surplus Seagrave Pumper Seagrave Pumper and recommended that the Council authorized authorize the sale of the equipment through public bid at a minimum sale price of $1,200. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the Council concur in the recommendation. Leave of absence - Pursuant to the recommendation of the City Manager G. Earhart it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the Council approve the request of Glenn Earhart, Park Maintenance Worker, for the 60-day leave of absence commencing April 28, 1975• Res. 75-41 The Manager presented a report on sale of City Sale of prop. to owned property to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency LRA and recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0, 75- 41 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OFFERING TO SELL CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY." It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Counilman Green, that Resolutior~No. 75-41 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. FINANCE REPORTS Res. 75-38 RESOLUTION N0. 75-38 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Demands CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND ORDERING WARRANTS LRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, that Resolution No. 75-38 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. r-/ A.9 !~ DEPA:~ L'MENT REPORTS In discussing Information Bulletin No. 75-9 Council- man Green recommended that the City Manager take care of the complaint from Lugo PTA regarding the need to im~,rove traffic safety at the school. Upon being informed that the matter is being handled by the Chief of Police and Public Works Director, Councilman Green suggested that their efforts be coordinated with the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 75-9 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that Citizen Service Request Log No. 75-9 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the Public Works Street Summary be accepted and filed. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Cedu Foundation man Morris, and carried, that the request from Cedu soliciation Foundation Inc . for a fund solici tation permit for request denied the period of July 1 to September 30, 1975, be denied. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Exchange Club man Green, and carried, that the following requests "Wht Elephant" be granted : sale 6/7/75 1. Exchange Club "White Elephant" Sale, June 7, 1975. Hosler Band & 2. Hosler Junior High Band and Drill Boosters, rummage Drill Boosters sale_on May 10, 1975, at Fracar and Abbott. rummage sale 3. Lynwood Peace Officers' Association fireworks stand 5/10/75 at southwest corner of State and Imperial 4. Boy Scout Troop 84 fireworks stand at 4050 Imperial Various 5. Southwest Indian Scouts fireworks stand at northeast license corner of Atlantic and BPechwood exemptions for 6. Lynwood Trailblazers fireworks stand at 11355 Atlantic fireworks stands 7. Royal Rangers, fireworks stand at 11984 Santa Fe approved 8. Job's Daughters Bethel #248 fireworks stand at Clark Drug parking lot 9. Job's Daughters Bethel #58 fireworks stand at 12615 Atlantic Avenue 10. American Legion Post #85 fireworks stand at 11300 Bullis 11. American Legion Post #85 Auxiliary fireworks stand at 3581 Century Boulevard 12o American Legion Post #85 fireworks stand at 2600 Imperial 13. Boy Scout Troops 60 & 60X fireworks stand at 11716 Long Beach Boulevard 14. Knights of Columbus fireworks stands at 2791 Imperial and 3889 Imperial 15. DeMolay and Rainbow fireworks stand at Long Beach Boulevard and State Street It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman License approved Morris, and carried, that the request for a business license Barlia fire- to operate a fireworks stand located at 10721 Atlantic works stand Avenue be granted to Charles Barlia. 10721 Atlantic It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- Claim for damage man Byork, and carried, that the claim for damage filed denied J. Hollo- way ~~ day Mrs. Johnnie M. Holloway be denied and referred to the City' s insuran,-:e carrier . COUNCIL AGENDA Comment re news Councilman Morris commented on a recent news item item re shopping concerning development of the central shopping center center and asked that in the future when information of this type is available, that it be submitted to the members of the City Council. Councilman Green asked that a vacant house at 3908 Carlin Avenue be boarded up. Jo?~:n Adams It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- reappt. to Per. man Byork, and carried, that Mr. John Adams be Bd. reappointed to the Personnel Board for a four year term. PUBLIC BUSINEiS FROM THE FLOOR Complaint re Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed the noxiuos odor Council to complain of a noxious odor that is present during the evening hours, The Mayor suggested that the Public Works Director attempt to determine the cause of the odor. ' Corranent re Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the newsracks, real Council to ask that something be done about a estate ord., noisy transformer on a power pole across from 12209 Bullis Road near the high school auditorium. He also filed with the City Clerk a number of handbills which had been left at his home and asked that they be investigated for compliance with the license ordinance. Mr. Rokos questioned what action would be taken with reference to the garage sales, and the Mayor suggested that staff will enforce the existing ordinance. Mr. Rokos also questioned the definition of offensive matter which may appear in newsracks and why such material cannot be banned in other public places. Mr. Rokos expressed his dissatisfaction with Mayor Liewer's negative vote on the matter of the real estate ordinance amendment. Telegram to be It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- sent re Community man Green, and carried, that the City Manager be Dev. Act authorized to send a telegram to Congressman Edward Boland regarding alternative ways of funding for cities under 50,000 population under the Community Development Act. Executive session It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to executive session for personnel matters. Following the executive session the meeting was reconvened. Res. 75-39 The City Manager presented a report on disability Retiring James retirement of Police Officers James Jesinghaus and Jesinghaus Michali Rambas. RESOLUTION N0. 75-39 entitled: (Disability) "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING DISABILITY RETIREMENT OF LYNWOOD CITY EMPLOYEE JAMES JESINGHAUS PURSUANT TO SECTION 21023.6 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE," was presented. ~~~ It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, that Resolution No. 75-39 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None, RESOLUTION N0. 75-40 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING DISABILITY RETIREMENT OF LYNWOOD CITY EMPLOYEE MICHALI K. RAMBAS PURSUANT TO SECTION 21023.6 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 75-40 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to May 20, 1975, at 7:00 p.m. ~_;Ci y lerk, City of Ly wood APPROVED MAY 20, 1975 Mayor City of Lynwood Res, 75-40 Retiring Michali Rambas (Disability)