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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1975-06-17 - CC~~>5 ADJOUKNEll REGULAR METING JUNE 17, 19x5 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bulbs Road, on above date at 7:00 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. Items appearing on the agenda far the regular meeting of June 17, 19'(5, were discussed. Councilman Morris provided a progress report on the Southeast Community Action Agency and discussed the City wide election which will take place on June 24, 19'(5, to elect a representative from the lower income sector to serve on the Community Services Agency. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. y ~~ ~ ~ ~ _f i J~ .fir ~ ,~Ci y Clerk, City of L nwood APPROVED JULY 1, 1975 iviayor o t C~- of" Lynwood 29~ REGULAR MEE~.t°ING JUNE l e° , 1y75 The City Council of the t;ity of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Half, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at 7030 p.m, l~layor Liewer in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Gx:yeen, Liewer, Morris, Rowe answered the roll cello City t~ianager Wright and City Attorney Murphy were also presence It was moved by t~ou~?cilman Byork, seconded by Councilman xowe, that ~,he minutes of the adjourned regu~~.s~° meeting of June 2, 19'5, regular meeting of June ~, 1y75, adjourned regular meeting of June 4, 1y75, adjourned Regular Meeting of June 7, 1y75, sd~ourned regular meeting of June 6, 1975, sojourned regular meet~.ng of rune 9, 1975, adjourned regular meeting of rune l0, 1q~5, adjourned reguls.r meeting of June ll, 1.975, adjourned regu~sr meeting of June 12, 195, and adjourned regular meeting of June 13, 1975, be approved as writtex?a Councilman Green took e~~ception to the minutes of the meeting of June 5, 19'(5, as he believed the adjournment of that meeting was in errors The City Clerk presented a report of what took place in adjourning the meet%ng of June 5, 1975, and June 6, 1975, and suggested use of the tape recording for verification of adjournment of the meeting of June 5 0 After further discussion, all members of the Council voting aye, except ~.'ounc~.iman G~~een, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Pastor Burnett of the Foursquare Church made a presentat~.on concerning fund raisar~g f'or the purpose of purchasing new uniforms for the high school band ano expressed appreciation for the cooperation received from the Cityo CUMMENDATIUNS Res. Corrnnena. The Mayor reao a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION Ben Krinitt OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING MR, BEN KHINITT OF FILBAR M~NUk~°ACTURLNG COMPANYo" It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded. by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. AWARD OF BID Award of Bid - The Manager presented a report on bid results for L,B.tslvd. Ph.Il median landscaping and sprinkler system, Long Beach landscaping Boulevaro Phase II, t'ro ject 6-150 -187, and recommended Alc~o's Landscape that the award be made to tk~e low bidder Aldo's Landscaping Company in the arr~ount of X6,932, It was moved by Counci~..man Green, seconded by Council- man Morris, that the Council. concur in the Manager's recommendations, Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen t3york, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: ivone. Absent: None, MANAGEMENT STUDIES ANi~ REI~ORTS The City iYianager presented a report on the budget for the 1975-7b fiscal year together with resolutions adopting the budget and establishing salaries. As agreement has not been reached with Fire Department personnel, the Manager recommended deletion of the section of the salary resolution relating to 1~'ire Department salaries. It was moved Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, that tESOLUTION N0. 75-62 entitled: ''A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF `1'HE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADUPTTNG THE ANNUAL OPERATING tsUDGET FOR ~l'HE FISCAL YEAR 1975-76," be adopted. Councilman Morris noted the omission of an equipment replacement account, objected to inclusion of a fiscal officer, the water rate increase, and to adoption of° the budget prior to establishing the tax rate, but favored adoption of the salary resolution at this time. Councilman Rowe questioned various items and expressed opposition to the water rate increase and to the fiscal officer, a matter which was discussed at length. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Morris, that the motion be amended to delete the fiscal officer from the budget. troll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe. Noes: Councilmen Byork, green, Liewer. Absent: None, It was moved by Councilman. Morrl.s, seconded by Council- man Rowe, that Resolu.*ion No. 75-62 be tabled. Roll. Call: Ayes: Councilmen l~lorris, Rowe. Noes: Councilmen Byork, green, Liewer. Absent: Noneo Roll Call on adoption of resolution No, 75-62: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer. Noes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe. Absent: None. The City lvianager presented RESOLUTION NU, 75-63 entitled: "A xESULUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ONE THE CITY Or` LYNWOOD SETTING FOR°1'H THE SALAKIES BY CLASSIFICATION OF ITS OFFICERS A1vD Ei~1PL0YEIJS, AND OTHIJR BIJNEFITS," wifh the page entitled "City of Lynwood, Lynwood Firefighters Bi-Weekly and Monthly Salaries" deleted. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, that Resolution No, ~(5-63 be adopted. Holl Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byc7Yk, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Nonee Res. 75-62 adoption of 195-'(6 budget Res, 75-b3 Salary tteso Housing & Corrm-. A report on Housing and Community Development Act Dev. Act App. funds was presentee by the City Manager with the recommendation that the Council authorize the submission of an application to the Department of Urban Affairs of the County of Los Angeles for Housing and Community Development Act Planning money in the amount of $30, 000. .~,... It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Liability Ins. Following a report by the City Manager on the City's approved liability insurance for the 1975-76 fiscal year, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Liewer, that the existing policies be renewed as follows: Special Multi-Peril rolicy Blanket on Buildings, $3,872; PUblic Entity Liability $69,330; Umbrella Policy, $13,800. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen t~york, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: iVone. Absent: None, The Mayor declared a five-minute 'recess at 9:00 p.m. The Meeting was reconvened at 9:05 p.m. A report on a three-year street lighting proceeding was presented by the City Manager together with the City Engineer's Debt Limit Reporto The ylanager recommended adoption of the necessary resolutions to carry out the project, Res, 75-56 RESOLUTION N0. 75-5a entitled: "A RESOLU~1~'ION DIRECTING Directing prelim. THE PREPARATION uF A PRELIMINARY REPORT OF MAIN°l~'ENANCE rpt. re Street OF STREET LIGHTS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD . " It was light. maim. moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 75-56 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res . 75-57 RESOLUTION NO . 7 5-5'( entitled : "A RESOLVI'ION OF THE Adopting Frig. rept.CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI°l'Y OF LYNWOUD ADOPTING THE re Street Light. REPOR`i° OF THE CITY ENGINEER t~ELATING TO THE SERVICE Maim. NECESSArtY TO MAINTAIN AND ILLOMINATE BY ELECTRICAL ENERGY ALL THE STREET LI GHTINt~ SYSTEM IN °l'HE SAID CI~1'Y OF LYNWOOD." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 75-57 be adoptedo Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Noneo Res. 75-58 RESOLUTION N0. 75-58 entitled: "A RESOL~ITION OF '"~"'` Intent. to order THE CI`1'Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING Street Light. ITS INTENTION TO ORDER STREE°i° LIGHTING SERVICE ON LER1°AIN STREE`1`S IN THE CI`1'Y OF LYNWOOD FOR A PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 1975, ANll ENDINc~ JUNE 30, 1975." It was moved by Councilman i~1orris, seconded by Council- man Byork, that Resolution No. 75-58 be adopted. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilrraen t~york, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe Noes: None Absent: None. ~~`~~ A report on purchase of a vacant lot at 3543 Palm Avenue from the Department of Housing and Urban Development was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute a sales contract with the department for the purchase of the lot for $5u0. It was moved by man Byork, that recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: None Absent: None. Councilman Green, seconaed by Council- the Council concur in the Manager's Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. The Manager reported that negotiations have been completed for acquisition of two parcels of" property needed for the widening of Long Beach Boulevard, Phase III, and recommended adoption of resolutions authorizing the acquisitions. RESOLUTION NU. 75-5y entitled: "A RESOLU~i'ION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOUD AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD," Parcel 16-- easterly 9 feet of Lot 34, Tract 2551). It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconaed b.y Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 75-59 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION N0. 75-59-A 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," (Parcel 33-- westerly 6 feet of southeast 50 feet of Lot 12, Tract 2794). It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 75-59-A be adopted. Roll CAl1: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None, Absent: None. Pursuant to recommendation by the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with the State of California, State Personnel Board, Cooperative Personnel Services Division for the purpose of performing civil service examining services for the City of LYnwood. A report on the request of Metropolitan Tabernacle, ,,.., 4330 Century Boulevard, for relinquishment of a 20 ft. alley easement east of Linden Street and north of Walnut Avenue was presented by the City Manager. The Manager recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 75- 60 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER VACATION OF A CERTAIN EASEMENT." Purchase of HUD prop. 3543 Palm Ave Res. 75-59 Acquisition of prop L.B, blvd. Phase III E. 9ftofLt34 Tr. 2551 Res. 75-59-A Acquisition of prop L. B. Blvd. Phase III, Por Lt 12, Tr. 2794 Contract for personnel examining services approved Res. 75-60 Setting hearing for alley easement vacation - Metro. Tabernacle Church It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that Resolution No. 75-60 be adopted. goo Amend. to CETA The Manager reported on the request from the County VI agreement of Los Angeles for amendment of the Comprehensive Employment Training Act agreement to clarify portions of the agreement relating to payments of fringe benefits, and recommended that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the CETA title IV agreement. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council man Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Leave of absence It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- extended - Glenn man Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in Earhart the Manager's recommendation that the Council approve the request of Park Maintenance Man Glenn Earhart for the 30-day extension of his leave of absence from June 24, 1975, to July 24, 1975. Council opposes PUblic Works Director Alvarado presented a report on statutory regional proposals to permit creation of statutory regional councils councils and to augment implementation powers of regional_ transportation planning agencies on which a hearing will be conducted on July 10, 1975, in Sacramento. Mr. Alvarado stated that he and the Planning Director have reviewed the proposal and request authorization to express the City's objection thereto, It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council authorize the staff to send a letter of objection. At the Mayor's suggestion, it was the consensus of the Council that members of the Council or staff be authorized to attend the hearing. ORDINANCE Ord. 988 ORDINANCE N0. 988 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE Increasing water CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SUBSECTION meter rates (b) OF SECTION 32.48 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO GENERAL METER RATES FOR WATER SERVED THROUGH METERS," was presented for second reading, The City Attorney informed tY'ie Council that the date appearing in Section 2 should be October 1 instead of August 1, 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. Noes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe, Absent: None. The City Manager read the ordinance in full. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green., that the ordinance be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewero Noes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe. Absent: None. FINANCE REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 75-61 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND ORD~;RING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No, 75-61 be adopted. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMEN`T`AL REPORTS After discussing items appearing in Information tsulletin No. 75-12, it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that it be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that Citizen Service Request Log No. 75-12 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the report of Planning Commission actions be accepted and filed. Res. 75-61 Demands CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Closing out sale Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council Atlantic Shade approve the application of Atlantic Shade and Linoleum 11170 Atlantic Ave Company, 111`0 Atlantic Avenue, for a special permit to conduct a closing-out sale. In response to statements made at the Council meeting Report on business of June 9, 1y75, concerning business license revenue lic. revernze for for the current fiscal year, the City Clerk presented 1974-75 a report on revenue for the period of July 1, 1974, through June 13, 1925. At the request of Councilman Green, the Mayor declared a 5-minute recess° Following the recess the meeting was reconvened, PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mrs. Helen Pearce, the Council to urge of Senate 13111 275, 11500 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed immediate opposition to passage Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12416 Long BeacY~ Boulevard, addressed the Council to request Councilman Rowe to submit his questions to the City Manager in !~"'" writing in advance. Mr. Waranius commented on the loss of businesses in the City and suggested that opposing views about employment of a fiscal officer be compiled. Mr. Cass Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, commented on the 1976 Bicentennial observance and noted that final adoption of° the constitution was in 1784, He also commented on Petition RM2493 before the Federal Communications Commission which concerns religious communications on the air, Comments re SB 275, fiscal officer, loss of businesses, bicentennial observance Mrso Thelma Higgins, 5300 Cortland Avenue, commented on the movement o~° residents from the City and the condition of some of the homes, and expressed the hope that public attitude about the city can be changed. Mr. Jack Gish, 3321 Sanborn, commented on the efforts being made by the Stabilization Commission, and invited Mrs. Higgins and other interested citizens to attend a meeting of the Commission on June lti. The Mayor declared a recess at 10:10 p.m,, and the meeting wa,s reconvened at 11:25 p,m, Res. 75-64 RESOLU`1'ION NOo 75-64 en~;itled: "A RESOLUTION OF Setting hearing - THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C1'rY OF LYNWOOD CALLING Amend. to Prj. A PUBLIC HEARING TU CONSIDER A PROPOSED AMENDMENT Area A '1'0 THE REDEVELOPMENT PLFAN FOR PROJECT AREA A," was presentedo It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman green, that Resolution No. 75-64 be adopted.. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Byork, Green, Laewer, 1~lorris Rowe. , Noes: None Absent: Noneo It was moved. by Councilmsa.n Liewer, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to July 1, 1,975, at `I:00 p,m, r- C,; ~ r ,;,'City' Clerk, City of LYnwood APPROVED JULY 1, 197 Mayor f t City of I,ynwood~