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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1975-11-04 - CC~~9 ADJOURNED REGULAR .MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 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 Assistant City Attorney Clark and City Manager Wright. After discussing the agenda for the regular meeting of November 4, 1975, at 7:30 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to executive session for discussion of personnel matters. Following the executive session, the meeting was reconvened, and it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting adjourn. .~ ~Cit Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED NOVEMBER 18, 1975 ayor, o ynwood 37~ REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 4. I National Art Week 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 Assistant City Attorney Clark and City Manager Wright. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of October 28, 1975,and the regular meeting of October 28, 1975, be approved as written. The Mayor announced that a meeting of the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency would follow the Council meeting. COMMENDATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS As requested by the Federated Woman's Club of Lynwood, the Mayor read a proclamation designating the week of November 1 - 7, 1975, as National Art Week. Res. of Commend The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION Rev. Clark OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING REVEREND CHARLES D. CLARK FOR HIS CONTINUING SERVICE TO THE LYNWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND THE COMMUNITY." It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. PUBLIC HEARINGS Hearing - The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for General Plan continued public hearing on the proposed adoption of Elements - General Plan Elements. The City Manager reported that the elements to be considered are the Land,-Use Circulation & and Circulation Elements . Planning Director Niel :ice Land Use commented on the Circulation Element and Land Use Element prepared by Own Menard & Associates and Tammen, Johnson, Kinzel arld Mimiaga. Mr. Own Menard, of Owen Menard & Associates, 222 West Foothill Boulevard,Claremont, reviewed the work which has gone into the various elements of the General Plan, as well as the General Plan processes mandated by State legislation Mr. Peter Racinot, of Owen Menard & Associates, reviewed the Circulation Element. copies of which had been provided to the City Council, and called attention to the proposed circulation plan on display The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed Circulation Element. Mr. K. F. Thompson, 2652 East 108th Street, Lynwood, addressed the Council to oppose a change of zone of Tract No. 5418 from residential to manufacturing. When told that his remarks pertained to the Land Use Element rather than to the Circulation Element being considered, Mr. Thompson asked that his remarks be considered applicable to the Land Use portion of the hearing. The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing to be heard. ~~ `~~ 1 Mrs. Kathy Green, 3958 Louise Street, addressed the Council to make reference the reconnaisance meetings carried out at the beginning of the General Plan project, and asked that similar workshops be held for newcomers to the community. The Mayor explained the process of preparing the General Plan and its various elements, and why it was not possible to repeat the various steps. Mr. Owen Menard reviewed the work done by the Citizens' Policy Conference in April, 1975, and the General Plan Goals resulting from that conference, and presented Mr. Prove non Singh who reviewed the Land Use Element anc~ its implementation. Copies of the Land Use Element had been presented to the City Co>>ncil, and a m~,p of proposed land use was displayed. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak concerning the Land Use Element. Mr. Richard C. Waranius , 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council to inquire how the size of of the various land use area was determined. Mrs. Betty Black, 4301 Walnut Avenue, inquired about time limits on the proposed Land Use plan, and inquired what is meant by semi-private uses. The Mayor again inquired if anyone wished to speak. As there was no response, the hearing was declared continued to November 18, 1975, at 7:3o p.m. Following a 5-minutes recess, the meeting was called to order at 9 p.m. The Mayor presented a copy of a resolution adopted earlier in the meeting to Reverend Charles Clark of the Methodist Church. The Mayor reopened the hearing on the General Plan, and it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the hearing be continued to November 18, 1975. The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public hearing on the proposed addition of Section 5-02 to the Lynwood City Code amending Los Angeles County Ordinance No. 4729 previously adopted by reference, to provide dog licensing reciprocity. The City Manager reported on the need for the ordinance and recommended its adoption. The Mayor inquired if any one present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the matter being heard. As there was no response, the hearing was closed. ORDINANCE N0. 992 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTION 5.02 TO THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE AMENDING LOS ANGELES COUNTY ORDINANCE N0. 4729 PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED BY REFERENCE." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. General Plan Hearing Circulation & Land Use Hearing cont'd to 11/18/75 Hearing - Dog license reciprocity Ord. No. 992 Amend Code to provide dog licensE reciprocity It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Ordinance No. 922 be 37 Ord. 992 - dog lic.reciprocity adopted. Roli Call: Ayes: '..Councilmen Noes: None. Absent: None. Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS HCDA Advisory Pursuant to the recommendation of the City Manager Board appoint- that appointments be made to the Housing and Community menu Development Advisory Board, the following nominations were made: Councilman Green nominated Reverend Herb Carson, Councilman Byork nominated Mrs. Arnese Wattree, Councilman Rowe nominated Mrs. Betty Black, Councilman Morris nominated Virginia Robbins, Mayor Liewer nominated June Babb, and collective nominees were Richard Hooper, Van Nation, Dave Richman, and Edward Pruitt. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the nominations be closed and the City Clerk be directed to cast a unanimous ballot for the nine nominees. RES. No. 75-115 A report on release of Funds by the Federal Community Release of Services Administration to the Southeastern Regional SERCCA funds Community Action Agency (SERCCA) was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the Council adopt Resolution No. 75-115 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD URGING THE COMMUNITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION TO EFFECT IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE SOUTH- EASTERN REGIONAL COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY FOR REINSTITUTION OF COMMUNITY ACTION ACTIVITIES IN THE COMPTON HEALTH DISTRICT." It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that Resolution No. 75-115 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. No. 75-116 A report on participation in the State of California St.ofCalif.coop Cooperative Purchasing Program was presented by the purchasing City Manager with the resolution that RESOLUTION N0. 75-116 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO PURCHASE CERTAIN ITEMS." be adopted. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 75-116 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Generator A report on installation of a standby generator for installation the Police Station was presented by the City Manager. In discussing the matter with the Public Works Director, Mr. Alvarado indicated a need for a standby generator for the water reservoir system. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the existing generator be installed at the Police Station, that the manual starter be used, and that efforts be made to obtain another generator for the water pumps. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. ~7~. Pursuant to his report on acquisition of a cab and chassis for replacement of the existing Fire Department rescue truck, the Manager recommended that the Council approve the specificatiz~ns for the equipment, Project No. 5-145-753, and authorize a call for bids at 2 p.m. on November 26, 1975. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Fire Rescue cab & chassis bid calf approved Upon recommendation of the City Manager, it was Fire Dept.vehicle moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- take-home policy man rowe, and carried, that the Council amend the amended vehicle take-home policy to allow the two emergency response vehicles to be taken home by Fire Department personnel. The Manager presented a report on proposed common use of the northerly driveway of the City Hall by both the City Hall and the proposed new County library facility. Mrs. Diane Maril spoke in opposition to the common use based on its being a hazard for school children. Mr. James Hunter, 11900 Peach Street commented on the discussion of the matter before the Traffic and Parking Commission, and Mr. Archie Legg, a member of the Commission, indicated that widening of the driveway would accommodate the additional traffic. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council accept the ~ County's plan on the driveway. } Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. City Hall/County Library use of north driveway A report on a change in traffic patterns for the Traffic pattern - north driveway of the City Hall complex was pre- north driveway of rented by the City Manager. It was moved by City Hall Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried., that the matter be tabled. FINANCE REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 75-117 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE Res. No. 75-117 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND Demands APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 75-117 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS The request of the Chamber of Commerce for a meeting with the Council concerning disposition of the Pacific Electric station was discussed briefly with Mr. Gordon Dill. Information Bulletin No. 75-~1 It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Information Bulletin No . 75-21 be accepted and filed. 37 ~~ Citizen Service It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Request Log Councilman Liewer, and carried, that Citizen No. 75-21 Service Request Log No. 75-21 be accepted and filed. Street Work It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Surrm~ary Councilman Green, and carried, that the Public Works Department Street Work Summary be accepted and filed. P1an.Com.Actions It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the report of Planning Commission actions be accepted and filed. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Muscular Dyst. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by fund appeal Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council grant the request from the Muscular Dystrophy Association for permission to conduct their annual fund appeal during the month of December, 1975. Claim denied - It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Garrett/Addison Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council deny the claim filed on behalf of Charles and Margaret Garrett and Mary and Austin Addison and refer it to the City's insurance carrier. Claim denied - It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by P. Blair Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council deny the claim of Patricia Blair and refer it to the City's insurance carrier. COUNCIL AGENDA LRA meeting The Mayor announced that the Council meeting would be followed by a meeting of the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR J.Hunter re Mr. James Hunter, 1ig00 Peach Street, addressed the public infor- Council to suggest that some means be found to inform ,oration the public of matters of community interest because of a lack of information in the local press. He suggested dissemination of information through inclusion in the water bills, through the schools, and the various newspapers circulated in the city. Peggy Myers re Mrs . Peggy Myers , 5164 Century Boulevard, addressed '', Rev.Share Funds the Council concerning the meeting she had had with the City Attorney regarding the transfer of Revenue Sharing Funds to the Retirement Fund. R.E.Pract. Com. Mr. Richard C. Warani~us, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, & Com.Stab.Com. spoke concerning conflict between District Advisory combination Committee and SERCCA meetings. Possible assistance for the Community Stabilization Commission and Real Estate Practices Commission was discussed, as well as the possible combining of those commissions. The Mayor asked that Councilman Morris and Councilman Byork meet with members of the staff and the Commissions to consider the possibility, and to report in 30 days. It was moved by Councilman Byork, man Morris, and carried, that the November 5, 1975, at 4:30 p.m. ~ ,~ ~~~ Cit C er City of Lynwood AP~F~OVED N~TEMF~~'R 18, 1875 seconded by Council- meeting adjourn to Mayor,//Ci~'ty of Lynwood