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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1975-07-01 - CC~(~~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JULY 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, Rowe answered the roll call. Councilman Liewer was absent. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Councilman Liewer's absence be excused. Also present were City Manager Wright and Assistant City Attorney Coontz. After discussing matters appearing on the agenda for the regular meeting of July 1, 1975, the meeting was adjourned to executive session at the request of the City Attorney. Following the executive session, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting adjourn. J ~/, , City Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED JULY 15, 1975 Mayor of e City of Lynwood 304 REGULAR MEETING JULY 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 Pro tempore Green in the chairo Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe answered the roll call. Councilman Liewer absent. Also present were City Manager Wright and Assistant City Attorney Coontzo It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that Councilman Liewer's absence be excusedo It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of June 17, 1975, and regular meeting of June 17, 1975, be approved as written. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS Natatorium fees The Manager presented a report on natatorium fees increased and recommended that the Council consider the Recreation and Parks Commission recommendations to increase admission charges for Juniors from 35~ to 50~, and to implement one free :hour swim session to be held each afternoon, both changes to become effective September 15, 1975< It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council adopt the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commissiono The Manager reported that negotiations have been completed for acquisition of three parcels of property needed for the widening of Long Beach Boulevard., Phase III, and recommended, adoption of resolutions authorizing the acquisitiono Res. 75-65 RESOLUTION N0. 75-65 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 Ph III pore Lt. AND IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD," (Parcel 80, Tr. 2551 23-portion of Lot 80, Tract 2551) . It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution Noo 75-65 be adoptedo Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Lie~~~er. Res. 75-66 RESOLUTION N0. 75-66 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 Ph III Por Lts. AND IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD," Parcel 25, 27, Tr. 2551 27-westerly 905 feet of Lots 25 and 27, Tract 2551) o It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 75-66 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. ~~~ RESOLUTION N0. 75-67 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 35-westerly 6.5 feet of the southerly half of Lot 13, Tract 2794). It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 75-67 be adoptedo Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. The Manager presented a report on the memorandum of understanding between the City and the Lynwood Fire- fighters Association, together with the resolution of intention to approve an amendment to the Public Employees' Retirement System Contract to provide final compensation on the basis of one year (instead of three) for local firemen, and the salary resolution for the 1975-76 fiscal year. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, that the~Council accept the Memorandum of Understandings Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer RESOLUTION N0. 75-68 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN ~_ THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD," was presented. It was moved by Council- man Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 75-68 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. RESOLUTION N0. 75-69 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SALARY RESOLUTION N0. 75-63," was presentedo The City Manager pointed out that the resolution also contained sections referring to the Public Works Superintendent, Mechanic Helper and PUblic Works- Recreation Custodial Leadman, to correct omissions and inequities in the general salary resolutions It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 75-69 be adoptedo Roll Call: """~" Ayes : Councilmen Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Byork, Green Morris, Rowee Liewera The Manager presented a report on procedural rules and regulations which have been developed by the Lynwood Personnel Board and recommended that the Council consider the recommendation of the Personnel Board to approve the procedural rules and regulations of the Personnel Board of the City of Lynwood. Res. 75-67 Acquisition of prop. L.B.Blvd. Por. Lt. 13, Tr. 2794 Memo of Under- standing Fire- fighters approved Res. 75-68 Amend. PERS contract - Firefighters Res. 75-69 Amend. salary reso re Fire- fighters Personnel Bd. procedural rules and regulations 30~ It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council accept the recommendation of the Personnel Board> Termination of At the request of the City Manager, Mr. Carlos TSM Coo contract Alvarado, Public Works Director, presented a report on termination of the signal maintenance contract with TSM Co:~, Irbc. The Mayor inquired if anyone representing TSM wished to speak. Mro Irvin Goble, vice-president of LFE Corporation, parent company of TSM Coo, Inc., addressed the Council in response to Mr. Alvarado's report and tc state that they had performed and would like to continue to perform. The Mayor inquired if anyone else wished to appear before the Council on the matter. As there was no response, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the report from the Public Works Director be accepted and filedo Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Roweo Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. Amend of HCDA A report on the request from Sheehan and. "'~" agreement - Mark Associates that the City enter into a supplemental Briggs & Assoc agreement with Mark Briggs and Associates for service of the second phase of the Sheehan and Associates contract for assistance in preparation of a grant application pursuant to the provisions of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1874 was presented by the City Manager. The Manager recommended that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute the supplemental agreement between the City of Lynwood and Mark Briggs and Associates,. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, that the Mayor be authorized to execute the supplemental agreement. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. Grant of easements A report on the request of Pacific Telephone and Pacific Telephone Telegraph Company for easements for the purpose of installing an underground cable was presented by the City Managero The locations of the easements are from Beechwood South to Mulford Avenue along the City park property and along the easterly lot line of the Ci~y owned parki~,g lot south of Mulford Avenue and east of Long Beach Boulova,rd. The Manager recommended that the C'ou~°scil approve granting the easements and authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the Council grant the easements requested and authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary documents~o ~C)7 Following a report by the City Manager on the request from Jones Lumber Company for annexation of territory to the City of Lynwood, the Manager presented RESOLUTION N0. 75-70 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD STATING ITS INTENTION TO INITIATE ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS AND ~ DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO FILE ANNEXATION APPLICATIONS WITH LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION." It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 75-70 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. The City Manager presented a report on the weed abatement program for the fiscal year 1974-75 and recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 75-71 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND AUTHORIZING LEVY OF ASSESSMENT COVERING THE EXPENSE OF ABATING DRY AND DRYING WEEDS FOR THE 1974-75 FISCAL YEAR." It was moved by Council- man Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 75-71 be adoptedo Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. A report on negotiations with representatives of the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding painting of plywood boards used in boarding up vacant houses was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the council adopt RESOLUTION N0. 75-72 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RECOMMENDING AND REQLrTESTING PAINTING OF BOARDED WINDOWS AND DOORS OF HUD-OWNED HOMES IN LYNWOOD." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 75-72 be adopted. Roll Call': Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. A request for a nuisance abatement hearing on property located at 10781 Colyer Avenue was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that RESOLUTION N0. 75-73 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON THE PROPF,RTY KNOWN AS X0781 CQLYER AVENUE," be adoptedo It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 75-73 be adoptedo Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, rove. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. Res. 75-70 Intent to annex Jones Lumber Res. 75-71 Weed abatement levy of ' assessmdnt Res. 75-72 Requesting painting of board on HUD houses Res. 75-73 Nuisance abatement hearing set - 10781 Colyer A request for a nuisance abatement hearing on property located a.t 4220 Shirley Avenue was presented 30S Res. 75-74 by the City Manager, with the recommendation that Nuisance abatement RESOLUTION N0. 75-74 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF hearing set - THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING 4220 Shirley ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 4220 SHIRLEY AVENUE," be adopted. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 75-74 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. Acquisition of A report on acquisition of a used cement mixer and cement mixer truck (Project No. 2-20~-7513) as approved during approved budget sessions, was presented, The Manager recommended that Council approve the purchase of a used cement mixer and trunk from Puente Ready Mix, Inc., for $3,000., It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Noneo Absent: Councilman Liewer. LRA report It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council accept and file the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency Financial and Activities report for 1974-75. AWARD OF_BID Award of Bid It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by signal maint. Councilman Byork, and carried, that the bids for tabled traffic signal maintenance be tabled until the full Council is presento FINANCE REPORT Res. 75-75 RESOLUTION NOo 75-75 entitled; "A RESOLUTION OF Demands THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. It was mo~~ed by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution Noo 75-75 be adopted Warrant Noe 11017 for payment of an insurance policy, was questioned, and it was the consensus of the Council that the warrant should be held until the policy or a binder is received. Roll Callo Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Noneo Absent: Cour~~ilman Liewer. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Department In discussing items appearing in Information Bulletin reports No, 75-13, the matter of acquiring Fire Department communications equipment was discussed at Length., ~~ and at the request of Councilman Morris, Assistant Fire Chief dohnson explained the operation of the proposed automatic aid program. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the City purchase the Fare Department Mobile Radios and walkie-talkies for which bids have been received. After being informed that the bids have not yet been analyzed, the motion was withdrawn. In discussing the status ~°eport on the I-1.05 freeway Councilman Byork was asked to attend the SCAG Executive Committee. meeting of ~7uly 10 and speak on behalf of the City. Councilman Byork asked that Executive Director Ray Remy be notified that Lynwood wishes to be recognized at that meeting. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council opposed to Councilman Morri4 , and carried, that the Superior transfer of juvenile Court be notified of the Council's opposition to the dept. matters from proposed transfer of juvenile department matters Cpt Court to Nor. from the Compton Court to the Norwalk Court, Court Councilman Morris discussed the action of the City of Monterey Park relative to State legislation regarding can~°ellation of general liability coverage by insurance carriers, and suggested that the Council. initiate actaon to urge the Assembly to pursue this an the Courts and ~j~~.ries as they are responsible for the damage awards. The Mayor suggested that he meet with the City Manager and his assistant regarding a proposals It was moved by man Morris, and be accepted. and It was mo`Yed by Councilman Byor Service Request Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- carr~ed, that ~;he information bulletin filed, Counca~lman Morris, seconded by ~, anal carried, tha~~ the Citizens Log No. ~5-13 be a~ncepted and filed. It was moved. by Count.i ~?r,'~r man Rowe, and carried, ~~h~~ be ac~epred and. f~~~~~ CITE cLERx'S AGENDA Byork, seconded by Council- the Public Works Summary It was moved by Cot~ncil.ma~ Byork, sec~~nded by Council- Claims for damage man Morris, and Carr e!~~ , ~~hat ~ he ~ ~_a:lms filed on denied - A. trice, behalf of Alan ~~ e Gr%~;~, Ge~~~~r~ge Glessar, and Steve Go Glessar, So Tsementzis be denied and referred ~~o, the City's Tsementzis insurance ~carr:~er. COUNCIL AGENDA The Mayor suggested. that the appo~ ntments t-o t;he Traffic and Parking Commission and Planning Corr~rr~ission be held o~per~ until, a f~11 Council. i.~ presen.t o PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Gene C~a~:.~, of Spe~ial~~~ PiTbl:~.~~.~.v~g Company, Cypress, addressed t;he Cc~.~n~ i ~ ~~o r~~que~ t; that. t:~~ C~±y purchase Discussion re C of an ad on the City map he ~ ~ prepa.r~~ing for the Chamber C new City map of Commerc^eo 1n discussing t;he proposal., payment of the ad. by the Chamber of Ce~mmerce was questioned as the 310 Chamber is paid by the City far advertising and promoting the City. It was the consensus of the Council that Councilman Morris and the City Manager will meet to see what can be worked out to have the City's ad included in the map project. Anti-Graffiti_ Mr. Jack Gish, 3321 Sanborn Avenue, Chairman of the J. Gish Anti-Graffiti Committee, addressed the Council to provide a resume of the project and to ask. that an executive-type meeting be arranged with the Council, Mr. Gish provided a list of people and organizations to be invited to be present at such a meeting. Mayor Green said a meeting could be arranged but it would have to be a meeting open to the public, and suggested that Mr. Gish. meet with the City Manager to arrange a time for the meetingo R. Waranius Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, dog packs addressed the Council to complain about packs of dogs running at large in his neighborhood. Councilman .Councilman Morris commented on two recent crimes Morris re more in the city, and asked about a report concerning police what might be done to hire more police officers protection or whatever is necessary to provide the Police Department with more men and or equipment to enable them t® provide better protection for the people in the community. Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boullvard, spoke to object to the emphasis on more police in an effort to reduce crime and suggested that the problem be approached on a broader base rather than limiting efforts to additional police. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, man Morris, and carried, that the July 15, 1975, at 7:oC pom. ~~ :, ty 'Clerk, City of L~/nwood seconded by Council- meeting adjourn to APPROVED JULY 15, 1975 ------, o~ ~rz~~.._..,_-. Mayor of he C~i,ty of Lynwood