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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1975-10-28 - CC~~~~~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 2g, 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. After discussing the agenda for the regular _ , meeting of October 2g, 1975, at 7:30 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to executive session for discussion of matters of litigation and personnel. Following the executive session, the meeting was reconvened and it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting adjourn . . ~ ~ City Clerk, City of ynwood APPROVED NOVEMBER 4, 1975 ayor, o L nwood 3 f 4~ REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 28, 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 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 . It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of October 7, 1975, and the regular meeting of October 7, 1975, be approved as written. COMMENDATIONS Res.of corrunend. The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION Rick & Lee OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING Waranius RICK AND LEE WARANIUS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRI- BUTIONS AND SERVICE TO THE CITY OF LYNWbOD." Tt was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. A copy of the resolution was presented to Mr. and Mrs, Waranius. Res.ofcommend. The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION Jirrpnie Walker OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING JIMMIE WALKER FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICE TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." Tt was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. Mr, Walker was present to receive a copy of the resolution. PUBLIC HEARING Hearing-General The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for Plan Elements continued public hearing on the proposed adoption of Cont'd to General Plan Elements. The Manager informed the 11/4/75 Council that the Land Use and Circulation elements were to be reviewed but the consultant was currently making some modifications. Postponement of the hearing to a later time was discussed, and it was moved by Council- man Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the hearing be continued to November 4, 1975, at 7 30 p.m. Res. of Commend. The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION Charles Haisler OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING CHARLES HAISLER FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICE TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AS FIELD REPRESENTATIVE FOR SUPERVISOR HAHN'S OFFICE." It was moved by Council- man Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. Youth Apprec. The Mayor read a proclamation designating the week Week of November 10 - 16, 1975, as Youth Appreciation Week. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS Res. No. 75-112 The Manager presented a report on the request of Setting hearing Economic Resources Corporation for vacation of water water line line easements in the vicinity of Industry Way and easement Alameda Street, and recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 75-112 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 Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, that Resolution No. 75-112 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report on the Housing & Community Development Act HCDA Citizen was presented by the City Manager with the recom- Participation Plan mendation that the Council review and adopt the approved Citizen Participation Plan and appoint a 9-member board to serve as the Housing & Community Develop- ment Advisory Board. Mr. Mark Briggs, 926 J Street, Sacramento, presented a report on the Citizen Participation Plan and discussed with the Council the number and method of appointment of the members, It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the plan be adopted with the provision that a nine member board be appointed, each individual councilman to seleet one member, and four members to be ~,peiected collectively by the Council. A report on the agreement for the annual Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival was presented by the City Manager. The agreement includes a change in hours of operation to permit closing on Friday and Saturday at 11 p.m, instead of 10 p.m. The Manager recommended that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement and to consider the request of the Chamber for waiver of fifty per cent of the business license fee. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council grant the waiver of fifty per cent of the business license fee, It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Mayor be authorized to execute the agreement as~recommended by the City Manager. Chamber of Corrmierce Fall Festival agreement approved It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Generator report Councilman Byork, and carried, that the report on tabled the standby generator for the Police Station be tabled as requested by the Public Works Department. A report on the disability retirement of a member of the Fire Department, John D. Arden, was pre- sented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the Council adopt RESOLUTION N0. 75-113 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING DISABILITY RETIREMENT OF LYNWOOD CITY EMPLOYEE JOHN D. ARDEN PURSUANT TO SECTION 21023.6 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE." It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the resolution be adopted. Councilman Rowe inquired about the employee's eligibility for one-half of accumulated sick leave and the City Attorney stated he would prefer to respond in executive session. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. No. 75-113 John D. Arden disability retire. ~~~ Re-rent of State The Manager presented the request of E & G Contractors, property granted Inc . for authorization to re-rent State-owned E&G Contr.Inc. property at 5460 Century Boulevard. Tt was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the request be granted. FINANCE REPORT Res. No. 75-114 RESOLUTION N0. 75-114 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF Demands 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, and carried, that Resolution No. 75-114 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Info.Bulletin It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by No. 75-20 Councilman Morris, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 75-2o be accepted and filed. Citizen Ser. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Request Log Byork, and carried, that Citizen Service Request Log No. 75-20 No. 75-20 be accepted and filed. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA SDA Church It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- fund raising man Morris, and carried, that the Council approve "^! approved the request from the Lynwood Seventh Day Adventist Church for permission to do house-to-house solicitation with sound equipment on December 6, 7, 13 and 14, 1875, in connection with their annual fund raising campaign. Hosler Booster It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- Club fund man Morris, and carried, that the Council grant the raising appr'd request from Hosler Band & Drill Booster Club for permission to conduct fund raising activities from October 28, 1975, to May 28, 1976. St.Jude Hosp. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by fund raising Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council grant approved the request from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Foundation, Inc., for permission to conduct their annual fund raising from October 24 to October 21, 1975. CarnpFire Candy It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by sale approved Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council grant the request from the Rio Hondo Area Council of Camp Fire Girls, Inc., for permission to conduct annual candy sales from January 21, 1976 to February 29, 1976. American Heart It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Assn. fund Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council approve raising appr'd the request from the American Heart Association for permission to conduct annual fund raising from February 1, 1976 to February 29, 1976. Claims denied - It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- S.Flores, R. man Morris, and carried, that the claims for damage Garcia,D.Rose, filed on behalf of Sam Flores, Robert Garcia, Donald M. Hawkins Rose and Merrita Hawkins be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. t)~A~ COUNCIL AGENDA Councilman Morris informed the Council about a discussion he had had with Mr, Harlan Jacobson, of Meade Development Corporation, concerning rehabilitation and resale of vacant HUD houses, and asked the staff to contact Mr. Jacobson for further information and subsequent report to the Council. Councilman Rowe questioned the City Manager about filling the vacant position of Administrative Secretary and the reasons for the delay in filling the vacant position in the City Clerk's office. He also questioned the Manager about authorizing personnel such as the Fiscal Officer to attend conferences, and requested a report of the total cost of the recent San Diego conference, including the Recreation Department personnel who attended, and the San Francisco conference. Councilman Rowe also inquired about the recent appointment of a department head to act in the absence of the City Manager. As there was no objection, the Mayor appointed Councilman Morris to continue as the Council's representative to the Lynwood Unified School District Advisory Council. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Richard Kreisler, Attorney, 11661 San Vicente ~* Boulevard, Los Angeles, addressed the Council on behalf of the Lynwood Police Association, to I'~, clarify statements made at the October 7, 1975, Council meeting and reported in newspapers of local circulation which referred to accrued vacation and sick leave, retirement tax increase, and a telephone call to Europe. Mrs. Peggy Myers, 5164 Century Boulevard, Lynwood, addressed the Council to question the legality of the retirement tax increase which included an amount sufficient to repay Revenue Sharing money used in 1974 to eliminate the Retirement Fund deficit. She was informed that if the money was a loan from the Revenue Sharing Fund to the Retire- ment Fund, it would be appropriate to repay the money to the Revenue Sharing Fund. After further discussion, the City Attorney agreed to meet with Mrs. Myers for review of the material pertinent to the question she raised. Rehab. of HUD homes Vacant secretarial positions Attendance and cost of conferences E.L.Morris appt'd to school advisory council Attny R.Kreisler re Police personnel benefits, retirement tax rate, etc. Peggy Myers re retirement tax rate Mrs . Myers also questioned the loss to the taxpayers Perry Myers re loss of revenue because of the redevelopment project , and of revenue due to the method of diverting tax revenues was explained redevelop.project by the City Attorney. Mrs. Myers commented on the unscheduled meeting of Peggy Myers re the City Council held on October 8, 1975, and asked 10/8/75 meeting & the purpose of the meeting. She suggested that resignation of certain members of the City Council resign and Council members stated that if they chose to remain in office, it was her intention to begin a recall petition. Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, R.Waranius re addressed the Council concerning the need for community developmnt commercial and industrial development in the City, and urged that the Council address itself to the needs of the community. ~'~ G Councilman .Councilman Morris commented on the meeting to which Morris re Mrs. Myers made reference and recounted his conver- 10/8/75 meet. cation with the City Attorney concerning that meeting. The City Attorney spoke to clarify provisions of the Brown Act. Mrs. Kathy Green, 3958 Louise, and Anne Fields, 3920 Magnolia, spoke in support of Mrs, Myers. Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, spoke concerning the Brown Act and possible need for review of its provisions. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, spoke on the need for stabilization of the community and Council support of the Stabilization Commission's efforts. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to November 4, 1975, at 7 p.m. ` ; ) ~, ~Clty Clerk, City of Lynwoo APPROVED NOVEMBER 4, 1975