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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1975-05-20 - CC2~8 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MAY 20 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. A1sQ present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager Wright. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that Councilman Morris' absence be excused. After discussing items appearing on the agenda for the May 20, 1975, regular meeting, the meeting was adjourned to executive session for personnel matters. Following the executive session, it was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. ... ity Clerk, City o Lynwood APPROVED JUNE 3, 1975 Mayor m h City of Lynwood ~~) REGULAR MEETING MAY 20,.1975 The-City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regu ar 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,_ Rowe answered the roll calla Councilmen Morris was absent. Also present were City Attorney Murphy and C~ty Manager Wright. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council man Byork, and carried, that Councilman Morris'.absence be excused< It was moved_by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 5, 175, adjourned regular meeting of May 6, 1975, and regular meeting of May 6, 1975, be approved as written. COMMENDATION The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING JAMES A. SCHWABL FOR HIS CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY." It was moved by Councilman Rowe', seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. Mr. Schwabl was present to receive a copy of the resolution. MANAGEMENT-STUDIES AND REPORTS To discuss the proposal for fire protection by annexation to the Los Angeles County Fire Protection District, the Mayor introduced Mr. Ronald E. Fry, County Fire Department Assistant Division Chief., and Peter 0. Pederson, Battalion Chief. Mr. Fry outlined the organizational structure of the Fire Department and. reviewed the services which would be provided to the City of Lynwood as contained in the "Update of 1974 Fire District Proposal to Provide Service for the City of Lynwood" copies of which had been submitted to the City Council earlier, and answered questions from ..the. Council on specific items of concern to the Council. A report on allocation of aid to cities funds provided by the County of Los Angeles was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the Council adopt RESOLUTION N0. 75-42 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SELECT SYSTEM OF STREETS." It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Resolution No. 75-42 be adopted. The City Manager presented an interim contract for animal control services to be provided by the County of Los Angeles for the period of July 1, 1975, through Res . of Commend - J. Schwabl Proposal for Fire Protection - LA Co. Res. 75-42 Aid to Cities Funds Animal Control services agreement ~iv December 31, 1975, and recommended that the Mayor be authorized to execute the agreement. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. In order to participate in the National Flood Insurance '~` program pursuant to Council action on May 6, 1.975, the Manager recommended adoption of the following resolutions: Res. 75-43 RESOLUTION N0. 75-43 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF re Nat'l Flood THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ENACTING ~1ND Ins. Program MAINTAINING ADEQUATE LAND USE AND CONTROL MEASURES IN (control measures FLOOD PLAIN AREAS HAVING SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARDS . " & land use re It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- flood hazards) man Green, that Resolution No. 75-43 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Rowe. Noes: Nane. Absent: Councilman. Morris. Res. 75-44 RESOLUTION NO. 75-4~+ en*;itled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE re Nat'l Flood CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE Ins. Program APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO REGULATE THE CITY'S (regulating PUBLIC AND PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST FLOOD DAMAGE." public and priv. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- imp. re flood man. Green, that Resolution No. 75-44 be adopted, damage ) Ro 11 C a 11 Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Rowe. Noes : None . ,...~, Absent: Councilman Morris. Res. 75-45 A report on fiscal officer job specifications as Establishing approved by the Personnel Board was presented by Fiscal Officer the City Manager with. the recommendation that position RESOLUTION N0. 75-45 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 74-120 RELATING TO REVISION OF THE CITY's • CLASSIFICATION PLAN," be adopted. In response to questions concerning the effect of the action recommended, the City Attorney discussed the position of fiscal officer and responsibilities of the position as they relate to provisions of the Government Code, It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 75-45 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: Councilman Absent: Councilman Byork, Green, L:~,ewer . Rowe. Morris. Bid Call - L.B. A report on median lands^aping and sprinkler system landscaping for Phase II of Long Beach Boulevard, widening Phase II (Project No. 6-150-187) was presented by the City 6/11/75 Manager with the recommendation that trAe Council approve the plans and specifications and authorize a call for bids at 2:00 p.m., Tune 11, 1975• It was moved by Councilman Green., seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. la~~ The i~[anager informed the Council that negotiations Res. 75-46 have been completed for acquisition of the west Acquisition of 10' of the south half of Lot 14, Tract 2794 for prop. L.B.Blvd. Phase III widening of Long Beach Boulevard, and Lt 14, Tr. 2794 recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 75-46 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 Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that Resolution No. 75-46 be approved. The Manager reported that negotiations have been completed for acquisition of easements on a portion of Lot 41, Block 19, Mod,jeska Park Tract and Lot 111, Tract 2551, for storm drain purposes, and recommended acceptance of the easements by adoption of the following resolutions: RESOLUTION N0. 75-47 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 75-47 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING PROPERTY Peach Street NECESSARY FOR THE PEACH STREET STORM DRAIN AND ROAD Storm drain IMPROVEMENT." It was moved by Councilman Byork, easement (por. seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No . 75-47 Lt 41, Bl 19, be adopted. Mod Park) Roll Call': Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. RESOLUTION N0. 75-48 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 75-48 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING PROPERTY Peach St. Storm NECESSARY FOR THE PEACH STREET STORM DRAIN AND ROAD Drain easement IMPROVEMENT." It was moved by Councilman Green, (Por Lt 111, Tr. seconded by Councilman Rowe, that Resolution No. 75-48 2551) be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer,. Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. The City Manager recommended that the Council accept Acceptance of a Quitclaim Deed from the County of Los Angeles Quitclaim Deed for the property described as Lot 6, Block 4, Tract Lot 6, Bl 4, Tr. No. 5418. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded 5418 by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. A report on formal recognition of the Lynwood City Lyn. City Emp. Employees' Association for the purpose of meeting Assoc. recognized and conferring was presented, and the City Manager recommended that the City Council concur in the recognition of the Lynwood City Employees Association by the Municipal Employee Relations Officer. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- J. Garvey granted man Green, and carried, that the Council grant the 60-day leave of request of Officer James Garvey for a 60-day leave absence of absence as recommended by the City Manager. 272 ORDINANCES Ord. 986 ORDINANCE N0. 986 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE Amend. Code re CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTIONS Real Estate 27-1/2-44, 27-1/2-45 AND 27-1/2-46 OF THE CODE OF THE Practices CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS, was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, that Ordinance No. 986 be adopted, Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Rowe, Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. Ord. 987 ORDINANCE N0. 987 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Amend. PERS COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT contract re Police TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM," 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, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, that Ordinance No. 987 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. FINANCE REPORT Res. 75-49 RESOLUTION N0. 75-49 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Demands CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 75-49 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Department It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Reports man Green, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 75-10 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that Citizen Service Request Log No. 75-10 be accepted and filed. ~~fl~ It w~};~ moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the Report of Planning Commission Actions for the meeting of May 15, 1975, be received and filed. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA ~.,., It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the claim for damage filed on behalf of Anthony Woodrow Garrett be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier, It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the claim for damage filed on behalf of Johnie Young be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council approve the request of Girl Scout Troop #68 for permission to hold a yard sale at 11141 Bellinger on May 24, 1975. COUNCIL AGENDA Councilman Green read a letter of commendation from a Lynwood citizen concerning correction of the newsrack nuisance in front of the Post Office on Long Beach Boulevard. Councilman Rowe submitted the following recommendations for consideration in the forthcoming budget studies: 12-month moratorium on water meter installation, reduction of Chamber of Commerce contract, 12-month moratorium on travel and meetings, except Mayors and Councilmen meeting, traffic signal maintenance by city forces, abolition of Assistant City Manager and Civil Engineer Association classifications. Mr. Rowe also explained in detail his reasons for recommending the moratorium on meter installation. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr, Mike Barrow, 4505 Abbott Road, representing the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in opposition to reduction of the Chamber of Commerce subsidy, and objected to fiscal matters being discussed publicly. Mr. Jack Gish, 3321 Sanborn, commented on increased cost of water since meter installation. Mr. Bruce Hagadone, 11300 Annetta, suggested returning to flat rate water service if there is a loss of water revenue since installation of meters. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 1221'] Bullis Road, addressed the Council. to urge that financial matters be discussed openly and that the former method of administering the Chamber of Commerce subsidy be used. He also questioned the y subsidy for welcome parties which have not been held. Mr. Rokos spoke in opposition to County fire service based on reduction of service. Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council concerning failure to meet with the Chamber of Commerce in setting goals for achievement and solutions to the various problems of the City. Claims for damage denied - A. Garrett, J. Young Girl Scout yard sale 5/24/75 Counci]man Rowe recorrmiendations for 75-76 budget Comments re water service, fiscal matters, chamber budget fire service ~~~ Mr. Jerry Arseneau, 3916 Josephine Street, questioned statements concerning welcome parties and was informed two or three had been held in this fiscal year. Mro James Hunter, 11900 Peach Street, addressed the Council to request clarification of the fiscal officer matter, and the position as it relates to Government Code provisions was again explained by the City Attorney. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to Friday, May 23, 1975, at 4:30 p.m. ~ ~/ ~ / ~ f~ ity Clerk, City of Inwood APPROVED JUNE 3, 1975 Mayor o City of Lynwood