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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1975-07-15 - CC~~~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JULY 15, 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. Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager Wright. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that Councilman Liewer's absence be excused. After discussing items appearing on the agenda for the regular meeting of July 15, 1975,. the meeting was adjourned to executive session for discussion of matters of litigation, as requested by the City Attorney Following the executive session, it was Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilma carried, that the meeting be adjourned. ,. i ~ City Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED AUGUST 5, 1975 Mayor of he City of~Ly wood moved by n Morris, and 312 REGULAR MEETING JULY. 15, 1975 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 1133a Bullis Road, on above date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Pro tempore Gredh in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe answered the roll call. Councilman Liewer was absent. Also present were City Manager Wright and City Attorney Murphy. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Councilman Liewer's absence be excused. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of July 1, 1975, and regular meeting of July 1, 1975, be approved as written. COMMENDATIONS Res. of Corrmienda- The Mayor read a resolution entitled : "A RESOLUTION tion - Percy OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING Bruner PERCY BRUNER FOR HIS CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. Recreation Commissioner Bruner was present to receive a copy of the resolution. C of C Beautifica- On behalf of the Chs.mber of Commerce Beautification tion award Committee, Mr. Richard C. Waranius presented the committee's commercial beautification award to Mr. Troy Callas, operator of the service station at Century Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue. Mr. Callas was present to receive the award. PUBLIC HEARINGS Hearing - The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being Street Lighting the time fixed for hearing on the matter of the Maint. street lighting maintenance District A, the Manager presented a report on the proposed lighting maintenance program for the period 1975-78 and recommended adoption of resolutions ordering the work and levying the assessment and ordering Southern California Edison Company to furnish the service necessary to maintain and/or illuminate the street lights. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to the proposed lighting maintenance program. Mr. Howard B. Gray addressed the Council to question the precise purpose of the assessment and when it was explained to him that the assessment is for the purpose of furnishing the energy to light the street lights, he stated that he favored the assessment. Mr. Cyrus Van De Mark, 10700 San Vincente Avenue (corner of San Vincente and Abbott Road), inquired how ~~~. a corner lot is assessed, and was informed that the charge is based on the address of the residence. The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing to speak in opposition to or in favor of the proposed assessment. As there was no response, he declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION N0. 75-76 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 75-76 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OVERRULING PROTESTS, Levying St. ORDERING THE WORK ADD LEVYING THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT Light assess. FOR SERVICE NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN AND ILLUMINATE ALL STREET LIGHTS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Byork, that Resolution No. 75-76 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. RESOLUTION N0. 75-77 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 75-77 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ORDERING THE Ordering St. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY TO FURNISH THE - Light service SERVICE NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN AND/OR ILLUMINATE ALL STREET LIGHTS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Byork, that Resolution No. 75-77 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being Hearing - the time fixed for public hearing on the proposed vacation alley vacation of the alley adjacent to Lots 1-6, 10-13, and Lot 19, Meto Tab Church Block 8, Tract 8288, as requested by the Metropolitan continued Tabernacle Assembly of God Church, the Mayor requested information concerning the proposed vacation. At the request of the City Manager, Planning Director Rice presented a report on the actions of the Planning Commission relative to the alley vacation. The Mayor inquired if any one wished to speak in favor of the proposed vacation. Reverend Amundsen, Pastor of the Metropolitan Tabernacle Church, spoke in favor of the proposed vacation as it would improve security for the members of the church who park in the area, and it would result in a better recreation area. Alternative solutions to the security problems adjacent to the.. church and the need for retention of utility easements were discussed. Vacation of a portion of the alley in 1968 was discussed, particularly as to the closing of the alley to surface traffic. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the hearing be continued to August 5, 1975, at 7:30 p.m. AWARD OF BIDS A report on bids received for the mobile radio system (Pro,ject No. 5-145-742) was presented by the City Manager 31 ~~ Award'of bid - fire with the recommendation that the Council award mobile radios, the bid to the' lowest and best bidder Motorola Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. at the bid price of $7,571.67. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilr~~ Morris, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Sale of 1948 A report on the bids received for the sale of the Seagrave fire 1948 Seagrave Fire Truck was presented with the pumper to P. recommendation that the Council authorize the Tedesco sale of the truck to Peter Tedesco, the high bidder, for $1,579052 It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. MANAGEMENT STUDIES ~iND REPORTS Ord. first read - Pursuant to adoption of a resolution of intention Amend. PERS contractto approve an amendment of the Public Employees re Firefighters Retirement System contract to provide final r°ompensation on the basis of one-year for local firemen, the Manager presented for first reading 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." It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman L~ewero It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Rowe, that the ordinance be introduced, Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. City Utility The Manager presented a report on a proposal from vaulation proposal Standard Utility Rating Engineers for conducting an analysis of the City's electric utility billing for the purpose of effect%ng a saving in the cost of electrical energy, and recommended that the Council authorize the analysis as outlined in the proposal submitted to the Council. Mr. David Farrell., 100 ~Iia Quito, Newport, addressed the Council concerning his proposal explaining the Edison Company rating system and ways in which it might be possible to save energy costs. After discussing the proposal it was the consensus off' the Council that more information was needed, and it was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Byork, and. carried, that the matter be taken under ~-^ ,0~~, c.)Ae) advisement for further studyo The Manager informed the Council that notice has been Amendment of CETA received from the County of Los Angeles that funding Title II Agreement is available for Title II of the CETA program for an additional 30 days, and recommended that Council ~- authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the CETA Title II agreement. i It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Pursuant to a request from the Lynwood Unified School Res. 75-78. District for vacation of water easements in the vicinity Set hearing-water of Duncan and Beachwood Avenues, the Manager recommended line easement vac. adoption of RESOLUTION NOo 75-78 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER VACATION OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS." It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution Noo 75-78 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. A report on use of Streets and Highways Code Section Res. 75-79; 2106 and 21.07 Gas Tax funds was presented by the Public Determining that Works Director. To allow the use of 2106 funds on 90% of select. sys. minor streets, it was recommended that the Council streets complete adopt RESOLUTION N0. 75-79 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THAT 90% OR MORE OF ITS SELECT SYSTEM OF CITY STREETS HAVE BEEN CONSTRUCTED." It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, that F~~solution No. 75-79 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. FINANCE REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 75-80 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 75-80 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND Demands ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, that Resolution No. 75-80 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Noneo Absent: Councilman Liewer. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS In reviewing items appearing on information Bulletin Letter of apprecia- No. 75-14, it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded tion to Judge Ricks by Councilman Byork, an-d carried, that a letter of appreciation be sent to Judge Everett Ricks for his efforts in retaining prosecution of juvenile cases in the Compton Court. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- P.D. 4-10 plan man Byork, that the Police Department 4-10 plan be reinstated 9/1/75 reinstated on September 1, 1975. ~316~ 11 Call: yes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Joe s : None . Absent: Councilman Liewer. Mayor Green requested that a personnel status report for the police department be furnished to the City Council. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 75-14 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that Citizen Service Request Log No. 75-14 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that Planning Commission actions report be accepted and filed. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Special permit ~It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- lics approved - man Byork, and carried, that the Council approve the Rudison, 5116 Imp application of Alvin Rudison for a special permit to Avina, 10894 Atlnt conduct a secondhand business at 5116 Imperial Highway. Greater LA Patrol, Cal. Plant Pro. It was moved b Coun it B y c man york, man Morris, and carried that the seconded by Council- Council , application of Margareta I. Avina approve the for a special permit to conduct a secondhand business at 10894 Atlantic Avenue. Claims for damage denied - It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- C. Acfallel man Morris, and carried, that the fil d claim for damages J. Droz, J.Everly, e on behalf of Carmen Acfallel to the City's insur be denied and referred J. McGriff, ance carrier. 0. Hadaway It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the application filed on behalf of Jon Droz, Joan Everly and Jim McGriff for permission to file a late clai m for damage be deniedo It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the Council approve the applications of Greater Los Angeles Patrol, 11982 Eddleston Drive, Northridge, and California Plant Protection, Inc., 4505 West Rosecrans, Hawthorne, for special permits to conduct security guard service. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the claim filed on behalf of Ollie Hadaway be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. COUNCIL AGENDA It was agreed that appointments to fill the vacancies on the Traffic and Parking Commission, Planning Commission and Recreation and Parks Commission be held over to a later meetingo 2~ / ~ PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. James Hunter, 11900 Peach Street, addressed the Council to comment on the increase in assessed valuation of property in the City and about pound service being provided by the County of Los Angeles. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to August 5, 1975, at 7:00 p.m. i ~~( {/ City Clerk, City of LYnwood APPROVED AUGUST 5, 1975 Mayor of he Cit of Lynwood