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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1975-09-16 - CC~~~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 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 p.m. Mayor Liewer in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris and Rowe answered the roll call. Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager Wright. Items appearing on the agenda for the regular meeting of September 16, 1975, were discussed. The meeting was adjourned to executive session Executive to discuss a matter of litigation. Session Following the executive session, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting adjourn. i'-1 .~ '-pity Clerk, City of L nwood APPROVED OCTOBER 7, 1975 ~'"" Mayor e City of ynwood ~; REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 1975 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Rc:ad, on above date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Liewer in the chair, Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris and Rowe answered the roll call, Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager Wright. Tt was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by C~unci.lman Green, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of September 2, 1975, and the r°egular meeting of September 2, 1975, be approved as writtenr COMMENDATIONS Res. of Commend. The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION A. McDaniel OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDINCx ALLEN MC DANIEL FOR HIS FAITHFUL EMPLOYMENT AND SERVICE TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. A copy of the resolution was presented to Mr. McDaniel. Res.of Commend. The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION Or' E. Pierce THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING ELDON PIERCE FOR HIS FAITHFUL EMPLOYMENT AND SERVICE TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. Mr. Pierce was present tr~ receive a copy of the resolution. Res.of Commend. The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF Lucille Baca THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING LUCILLE BACA FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICE TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AS A MEMBER OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the resolution be adoptedo A copy of the resolution wa. presented to Mrs. Baca. White~Cane The Mayor read a proclamation designating October 3 and Days proclaimed 4 as the Lynwood Lions Club White Cane Days in the City. Mr. Peter Misko, 9521 San Miguel, South Gate, accompanied by Miss Pam Stevenson, Miss Jennifer Jensen, Miss South Gate 1975, and Miss Linda Valecka, Miss Lynwood 1975, presented "White Canes" to members of the City Cour~cyil. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Mayor announced that the time at arrived for public; hearing on the application of the Trinity Church, International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, 365; Fernwood Avenue, to allow the operation of a parking lot:, in a single family residential ~R-1) zone, on a portion. of Lot 1261, Tract 3335, commonly known as 11.486 ar~d 11490 Fir Street. Planning Director Rice reviewed the action taken by the Planning Commission and stated that the Commission. approved the application subje~::t to she seven conditions set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 586. ~~~~ The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak ~~n favor of the proposed Conditional Use Permit. Reverend Nephew, 11486 Fir Street, spoke in favor of the permit and explained the need for additional. off- street parking facilities. The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing to speak ,in favor of or in opposition to the permit, There was no~response and the hearing was closedo It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in the Planning Commission recommendations and approve the Conditional Use Permit. The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for pui~l~ic hearing on the proposed adoption of seismic, noise, community safety and scenic highway elements of the General Plan. At the request of the City Manager Planning Director Rice reviewed the work done on the General Plan by the staff, outside consultants and Planning Commission since initiation of the project, and requested the Council tc review the four elements to be presented by representatives of Owen Menard & Associates and Envicom. Mr. Joseph Johns, of Envicom Corporation, reviewed the Seismic Safety Element, following the report previously submitted to the City Councilo The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the Seismic Element. Mrs. Peggy Meyers, 5164 Century Boulevard, asked if existing hazardous buildings will have to be replaced if the Seismic Element is adoptedo Mr. Johns stated that those buildings termed "critical" would be in the first category for inspection to determine whether they are seismically safe The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishirAg to speako There was no responseo RESOLUTION N0. 75-104 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING A SEISMIC ELEMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN " was presented It was moved by Counc~.lman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution. Noa 75-104 be adopted. Roll Call.: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mr. Owerr Menard, of Owen Menard ~ Associat,es, reviewed the State-mandated elements and introduced a member of his staff, Mr. Peter Racicot. Mr~ Racicot reviewed the Noise Element, copies of which had been provided to the City Council. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak for or against the Noise Elemento There was no response. C.U.P. approved Foursquare Church Hearing - General Plan Elements Res. No. 75-104 Seismic Element RESOLUTION N0. 75-105 entitled" A RESOLUTION OF THE Reso No. 75-105 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING A NOISE Noise Element ELEMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN " It was moved by Council- man. Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 75-105 be adopted. ~`~~ Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Noneo Absent: None. The Mayor declared a 5-minute recess at 8:55 p.m. The meeting was called to order at 9 p.m. Mr. Racicot presented a review of the Community Safety Element, following the report previously submitted to the City Council. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the Community Safety Element. There was no response. Res. No.75-106 RESOLUTION N0. 75-106 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Public Safety COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING A PUBLIC SAFETY Element ELEMENT TO THE LYNWOOD GENERAL PLAN." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 75-106 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Noes: None. Absent: None. Mr. Racicot presented the Scenic Highways Element and reviewed it, following the report previously submitted to the City Council. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak concerning the Scenic Highways Element. There was no response. Res. No. 75-107 RESOLUTION N0. 75-107 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Scenic Highways COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING THE SCENIC Element HIGHWAYS ELEMENT TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD GENERAL PLAN." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 75-107 be adoptedo Roll Call.: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. The Mayor declared the hearing continued to October 7, 1975. AWARD O:F BIDS Tractor Loader A report on bids s~eceived for furnishing a tractor loader award of bid (Project No. 5-182-759}, was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the bid. of Jumbo Equipment Company, the low bidder, be acceptedo It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the bid of Jumbo Equipment Company in the amount of $12,915.04, be accepted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Roweo Noes: None. Absent: Noneo Alley Improve- The Manager presented a report on bid results for alley ment - award improvements, Pro,~ect No. 7-150-188, and recommended of bid award of bid to J. Wo Nicks Construction Company for the low bid price of ~41,962.70o It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council concur in the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. ~~ A report on construction staking proposals for the alley improvement pro,~ect was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the proposal of Weacco, Incorporat~d-in the amount of $3200 be accepted. It was moved by Councilman Green ,seconded by Council- man Morris, that the Council concur in the Managers recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Noneo Absent: None. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS A report on Underground Utility District No. 5 was pre- sented by the City Manager,for Imperial Highway between Century Boulevard and Birch Street . The Manager recommended that the Council direct the Administrative Committee (Mayor, City Manager, City Engineer, Building Official and Southern California Edison Company repre- sentatives~ to meet and consider preparation of a factual report regarding the establishment of Utility District No. 5. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendationso Pursuant to Manager, it Councilman approve the annual Fall ORDINANCE Weacco construction staking proposal d'ccepted Underground Utility Dist.#5 a report and recommendation by the City Fall Clean-up was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by October 6-10,1975 Green, and carried, that the Council dates of October 6 - 10, 1975, for the Clean-up Program. ORDINANCE NG. 991 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING ARTICLE IV TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTAB- LISHING THE POSITION OF FISCAL OFFICER." was presented for second readingo It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the ordinance be read by title onlyo Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morr3.s. Noes: Councilman Rowe® - .. Absent: None. The City Manager read the ordinance in its entirety. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, that Ordinance No. 991 be adoptedo Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewero Noes: Councilmen Morris and Rowe, Absent: None. FINANCE REPORT RESOLUTION NOo ~5-108 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE ~-- CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented, It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 75-108 be adopted, with the addition of a warrant in the amount of $175.00 payable to Ca P Berger. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, M~:,rris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. OrdoNo. 991 - Fiscal Officer Res. No. 75-108 Demands ;~ ~ ~) DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (Departmental Items appearing in Information Bulletin. No . 75-18 Reports were discussed, and the Assistant City Manager presented a report on Assembly Bill 700 (Peace AB 700 opposed Officers' Tenure Act). It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council go on record as being opposed to AB 700 and that a telegram tb that effect be sent to the Governor. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 75-18 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that Citizen Service Request Log No. 75-18 be accepted and filed. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Mary L. Green Liewer, and carried, that the claim of Mary L. Green be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman J.Nicholson Rowe, and carried, that the claim filed on behalf of Jeffery Nicholson be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. F~Znd raising It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman permit denied Morris, and carried, that the Council deny the request Pride Equals from Pride Equals Respectability & Equality, Inc . for Respect.etc. permission to conduct candy sales from October 1, 1975, to September 30, 1976 COUNCIL AGENDA ©uncilman Rowe asked if the Retirement Fund can be used to raise money that will not be used for the Retirement Fund, and was advised by the City Attorney that generally that cannot be done; that money can be loaned to a special fund and repaid from that fund. Roy Riggins Councilman Byork nominated Mr , Roy Riggins for appoint- appt'd to ment to the Planning Commission. As there were no Plan. Com. further nominations, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Mayor Liewer, that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast by the Clerk for Mr. Riggins. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer. Noes: Councilmen Morris and Rowe. Absent: None. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mrs. Thelma Higgins addressed the Council. to comment on curtailment of rising cost of local government, employment of local people by the City, and lack of communication among the citizens, City Council and City administrative personnel. Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12U10 Lang Beach Boulevard, asked that action be taken to clean the sidewalks afiong Long Beach Boulevard in the southerly portion of the City. r~ ~- The meeting was recessed at 10:30 p.m., and reconvened at 10:55 p.m. The City Manager recommended that the City Council establish the Alameda Project Area Committee, and appoint representatives for the Committee. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the following persons be appointed: Myron Claven of Desser Tire and Rubber Company, Bob Kemp of Economic Resources Corporation, Ben Krinitt of Filbar Furniture and Manufacturing Company, Jim Johnson of Cargill Inc., Fred Richards of Quality Metals, John Naysmith of Western Gear, and Tom Lacy representing the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce. Tt was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the Council adjourn to October 1, 1875, at 7:30 p.m., for a joint meeting with the Community Stabilization Commission. ~ ~ ~ !~ ~~ ity Jerk, City of Lyn ood ~.- APPROVED OCTOBER 7, 1975 ~--~ Mayor of the Gi of Lynwood Recess Alameda Project Area Committee appointments