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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1975-06-03 - CC~~ REGULAR MEETING JUNE 3, 1975 The City Council of regular session in ~"` Road, on above date Mayor Liewer in the r~-- the City of Lynwood met in a the City Hall, 11330 Bullis at 7:30 p.m. chair. The Mayor announced that the meeting would be recessed until 8:U0 p.m. Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer and Rowe answered the roll call. Councilman Morris was absent. The meeting was adjourned to executive session for personnel matters. Councilman Morris arrived. The meeting was reconvened at 8:10 p.m. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 20, 1975, regular meeting of May 20, 1975, adjourned regular meeting of May 23, 1975, and adjourned regular meeting of May 28, 1975, be approved as written. COMMENDATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Mr. Hal Clifton, president of the Lynwood Jaycees, 4330 Pendleton Avenue, addressed the Council to describe the annual 4th of July program to be conducted by the Lynwood Jaycees, and requested Council approval of the program. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council approve the proposed 4th of July celebration. Jaycees 4th of July program Mr . Richard C . Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, Beautification representing the Chamber of Commerce Beautification proclamation Committee read a proclamation concerning elimination of graffiti within the city. Mr. Dave Pardida presented the Council with badges prepared by the Beautification Committee. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council man Green, and carried, that the proclamation be accepted. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS The City Manager presented a report on the change in water meter rates from 21~ to 23~ per 100 cubic feet and presented for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SUBSECTION (b) OF SECTION 32-4g of THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO GENERAL METERED RATES FOR WATER SERVED THROUGH METERS." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. Councilman Roue expressed opposition to_adoption of an ordinance increasing the water rate at this time as he felt it should be done concurrently with adoption of the budget, if the rate increase is needed Ord. first read Increasing water meter rates 2~~U ,Res. 75-50 Acquisition of prop L.B.BLvd. 'widening - 'Por Lt 32 Tr '2551 Councilman Morris also expressed opposition to the rate increase. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Noes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, that the ordinance be introduced. The Manager reported that negotiations have been completed for acquisition of property at 11007 and 11027 Long Beach Boulevard for the Phase III widening project and recommended adoption of the following resolutions: RESOLUTION N0. 75-50 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," (Portion of Lot 32, Tract 2551). It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that Resolution No. 75-50 be adopted. Res 75-51 RESOLUTION N0. 75-51 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Acquisition of CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING PURCHASE prop. L.B.Blvd. OF PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT :widening - OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD," (portion of Lot 36, Tract 2551). ''Por Lt 36, Tr. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman 2551 Green, and carried, that Resolution No. 75-51 be adopted. ;Res. 75-52 The Manager reported that negotiations for acquisition 'Condemnation of right of way for Long Beach Boulevard widening proceedings - Phase III have been unsuccessful as to Parcels Nos. 2, 3, , L.B.Blvd. Phase 4, 5, 6, 19, 25, 30, 32A and 32B, and recommended that III condemnation proceedings be authorized by adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 75-52 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIES IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY THEREFORE," It was . moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 75-52 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. 'Bid Call - The Manager presented a report on specifications for Mobile Radios multi-channel mobile and portable radios for the Fire Department and recommended approval of the specifications and authorization to advertise for bids. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations. Termination of The Manager presented a report on traffic signal maintenance Signal Maint. and recommended that Council conduct an executive session contract due to litigation purposes on the termination of a signal maintenance contract, and the meeting was adjourned to ~~~ executive session at 8:35 p.m, and reconvened at 9:58p.m. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Morris, that the Council terminate the contract with Traffic Signal Maintenance Company and advise ~"" the City Manager to notify the company of the 30-day cancellation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Noes: None. Absent: None. Following a report by the City Manager on the request Re-rental of of Daetweiler Tire and Auto Supply Inc . to rent State Prop. approv state owned commercial property, Mr. Ronald Daetweiler, Daetweiler Tire 3366 Imperial Highway, addressed the Council concerning the re-rental. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the request for re-rental of property within the freeway right of way be granted. The Manager presented a report on proposed amendment Animal Control of the animal control agreement with Los Angeles Agreement report County as it concerns license fees, and recommended Council approval of the amendment of the agreement. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded Council- man Rowe, and carried, that the Council approve the amendment of the agreement and instruct the City Manager to contact independent operators ~' to learn what is available in animal control service. A report on city eligibility for assistance under the Federal Disaster Relief Act was presented by .the City Manager, who informed the Council that the State of California Office of Emergency Services has requested that the City Council designate two individuals to development the city's capabilities to meet the requirements developed by OES when an emergency occurs. The Manager recommended that the Council designate the City Manager and Fire Chief as the designated public sector and private sector individuals, respectively, responsible for damage assessment certification procedures. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations. The Manager reported on the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission that one hour parking limits be established on Long Beach Boulevard between Sanborn and Mulford Avenues, and recommended adopted of RESOLUTION N0. 75-53 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION 67-9 CHANGING A PARKING RESTRICTION FROM T`uJ0 HOURS TO ONE HOUR . " Damage Assessment & certification of expenditures & obligations Res. 75-53 Parking restrict. L.B. Blvd. ~~ It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Rowe, and carried, that Resolution no. 75-53 be adopted. RESOLUTIONS .Res. 7~-54 RESOLUTION N0. 75-54 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Real Estate CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING A 'Canvass Fee FEE FOR THE FILING OF REAL ESTATE INTENT TO CANVASS APPLICATIONS," was presented. It was moved by Council- man Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 75-54 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Green, Liewer;, Rowe, ,Byork .:-, Noes: Councilman Morris. Absent: None. FINANCE REPORT 'Res. 75-55 RESOLUTION N0. 75-55 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 Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, that Resolution No. 75-55 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS ,Mike Barrows In discussing items appearing on Information Bulletin ',resigns from No. 75-11, it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded ;Traffic & Park.by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the resignation 'Com. of 1~1r. l~like Barrows from the Traffic and Parking Commission be accepted with regret. Rio Hondo In discussing the proposed redistricting of the Camp Fire Girls Rio Hondo Camp r'ire Girls Council, it was moved by Council Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman .Green, and `request to carried, that the Council recommend that the City :remain in remain in the Rio Hondo Council and forward a letter district so informing i~1r. Temple. .Letter of It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- thanks to man Byork, and carried, that a letter of thanks be :Assbly. Frank sent to Assemblyman Frank Vicencia t'or his efforts Vicencia re in effecting the release of project moneys for the JADE Juvenile Assistance Diversion Effort program. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 7~-11 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man xowe, and carried, that Citizen service Request Log No. 75-11 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Public Works Street Work Summary be accepted and filed. s~ ,~,' / 9 It was moved by Councilman man Rowe, and carried, that write a letter in objection 189. CI~l~Y CLERK' S AGENDA Byork, seconded by Council- Council opposes the City Manager or Mayor SB 1~9 to passage of Senate Bill It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Claims for damage man Morris, and carried, that the claims filed on denied - Wadley, behalf of John Wadley, Effie Madison, and Isabel ~. Madison Talbert be denied and referred to the City's insurance 1. Talbert carrier. COUNCIL AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- Staff to mow man Rowe, and carried, that staff be authorized to lawns of vacant mow lawns of vacant houses that are in the process houses of foreclosure and bill the legal owners for the work. Alternative means of keeping yards of vacant houses free of overgrowth were discussed. Councilman Green asked that the weeds on the parking lot north of the City Hall be removed. The Mayor asked for nominations to fill the vacancy Oscar Robinson on the Parks and Recreation Commission resulting from appt. to fill the resignation of Mr. James Schwabl. Councilman Rec. Comm. Morris nominated Mr. Oscar Robinson. It was moved vacancy by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that nominations be closed and the ClerK instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Mr. Oscar Robinson to fill the unexpired term of Mr. games Schwabl. PUBLIC BUSINESS r'ROM THE FLUOR Mr. games Hunter, 11900 Peach Street, commented on liiscussion re the proposed water rate increase and questioned water rate increa; disposition of Fire Department radio equipment should mowing lawns, the City become part of the Consolidated r'ire Protection Fire llept. mobile District . He also suggested the use oi' a private radios contractor for mowing of lawns at vacant houses as he did not believe the City had the suitable equipment for that type of mowing. Mr. Jerry Arseneau, 3916 Josephine Street, commented on the attendance of two department heads at the baseball game on tune 3 and Cnief Darton responded that he was present at the game, and used a half-day's vacation for that purpose. ivir. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, invited the public to see the painting to be done at Von's Market. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to June 4, 1915, at 4:OO,p.m. t ~ Ali Cit Clerk, City of Lynwood ~~ yor o e i y of y wood APPxOVED JUNE i7, 1975