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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1976-04-06 - CCn ~r9 N, j' y ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING APRIL 6, 1976 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 Rowe in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris and Rowe answered the roll call. Councilman Higgins was absent. Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager Wright. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Councilman Higgins' absence be excused. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to executive session for the purpose of discussing matters of personnel and litigation. Following the executive session, it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting adjourn. c ~ - ~/_ City lerk, City of Ly wood PROVED APRIL , 1976 ~. yor, City of Lynwood REGULAR MEETING APRIL 6, 1976 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 Rowe in the Councilmen Byork, answered the roll Councilman Higgins chair. Green, Morris and Rowe call, was absent. Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager Wright. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Councilman Higgins' absence be excused. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of March 16, 1976; the regular meeting of March 16, 1976; the adjourned regular meeting of March 23, 1976; the special meeting of March 26,'1976 and the adjourned regular meeting of March 26, 1976 be approved as written. COMMENDATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Appropriately engraved plaques bearing the ceremonial seal of the City were presented to the following persons in recognition of their service to the community: Melvin D. Rice, former Director of Planning; Richard C. Waranius, former Community Stabilization Commissioner (accepted by Mrs. Cass Waranius) and G. E. Arseneau, Former Traffic and Parking Commissioner. M. D. Rice, R. C. Waranius G. E. Arseneau presented with plaques The Mayor read a proclamation designating the Private Property week of April 16 through April 24, 1976 as Week proclaimed "Private Property Week." Tt was moved by Apr. 16-24,1976 Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. The Mayor reviewed the status of the General Fund since 1971 and presented for the Council's consideration Resolution No. 76-26 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO SEEK WAYS AND MEANS OF REDUCING COST OF CITY GOVERNMENT." It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 76-26 be adoptedo Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Higgins. Res. 76-26 Ways and Means of Reducing Cost of City Government ~^~ ~Y i.~C ~.v/ PUBLIC HEARING Public hearing -The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for Hous~.ng Prog. public hearing on a housing program implementation Implementation and Housing and Community Development Advisory Board's revision to the Cityts Housing and Community Development Act Program continued from the March 16, 1976 meeting. The City Manager presented a report on the revision of allocation of community develop- ment funds and requested that it be reviewed by Mr. Mark Briggs. Mr. Mark Briggs, 920 J Street, Sacramento, addressed the Council and reviewed the revised program allocation recommendations of the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board as set forth in detail in the City Manager's report and informed the Council that the official allocation to the City of Lynwood as of April 1, 1976 is $126,663. He called attention to the reduction of 'the amounts allocated to low-interest loan rebate program and to the rebate program and the inclusion of $20,663 for park lighting. Mr, Briggs responded to various questions relating to implementation of the program. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the proposed revision of the fund allocation. Mr. George Martini, 10760 Alexander, spoke in opposition to the plan and urged that consideration be given to lighting of the activity areas of the park. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor of the allocation revision. Mr. Oscar Robinson, 11356 Cornish Avenue, spoke in favor of the allocation revision and expressed appreciation for the amount allocated to park lighting. Mrs. Virginia Robbins, 4049 Cortland, and Mr. Dave Richman, 11106 B Benwell Drive, members of the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board, addressed the Council in favor of the program as recommended by the Board. For clarification, Mr. Briggs informed the Council that the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board recommended that the $20,663 be used in the area of greatest need as determined by the Parks and Recreation.Department. Mrs. June Babb, 3887 Lilita Street, spoke in favor of the proposed program allocation as she believed that housing rehabilitation was necessary for the continued stability of the community. As there were no others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. `HCDA Advisory It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by ''Bd's ftulding Councilman Byork, that the Council approve the ,recommendations Housing and Community Development Advisory Board's !app+d funding reallocation recommendations for inclusion in Lynwood's final grant application to the County of Los Angeles. i"` ~: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Higgins. The Mayor declared a five minute recess. Following the recess, the meeting was called to order at 9:10 p.m. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS Following a report by the City Manager on the annual Spring Clean-Up Program, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council approve the dates of April 19 - 23, 1976 for the Spring C1ean~Up Program. The City Manager presented a report on the Ordinance creating a Community Affairs Commission and presented for first reading an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REPEALING CHAPTER 10-1/2 AND ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 27-1/2 OF, AMENDING SECTION 27-1/2 - 47 OF, AND ADDING CHAPTER 9-1/2 TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING THE LYNWOOD COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION." Following discussion of the duties of the new Commission and the duties formerly the responsibility of the Community Stabilization Commission and Real Estate Practices Commission, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: ~,,, Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Higgins. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Higgins. A report on the recommendation of the Planning Commission that preparation of two General Plan Display Maps be authorized was presented by the City Manager. It was the consensus of the City Council that the matter be tabled. The City Manager presented a report on acqui$ition of Police Department radios and recommended that the Council approve the specifications for walkie-talkies and radio monitors and authorize staff to advertise for bids. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council concur in the City Manager's recommendationso Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Higgins. Recess Spring Clean Up Program app'd Apr. 19-23, 1976 Ord. first read establishing Lynwood Com. Affairs Comm. General Plan Display Maps matter tabled Police Dept. radio bid call app ~ d Concrete Cross- Following the City Manager's report on the Gutter Project Concrete Cross-Gutter Project, it was moved bid call app'd by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council approve the plans and specifications for concrete cross-gutter construction, Gas Tax Project No. 7-150-198, and authorize a call for bids at 2 p.m. on April 28, 1976. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS The City Manager presented for second reading an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE INSTALLATION OF WATER METERS." It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Ordinance be read by title only. Moratorium on After discussed water meter installation of installation that the matter held over regular meeting. n of the moratorium on the water meters, it was agreed be held over to the next Ord. 996 Ordinance Noe 996 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF Overnight Park. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD Permits AMENDING SECTION 19-129 AND 19-134 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO OVERNIGHT PARKING PERMITS." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Higgins, It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that Ordinance No. 996 be adopteda Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Higgins. Res. on Limitation A Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE of Applicants CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING tabled RESOLUTION N0. 283 TO AUTHORIZE A LIMITATION OF THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS TO BE EXAMINED FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY." was presented for second reading. The question of whether the decision on limitation of applicants should be the responsibility of the Personnel Board or the City Council was discussed. Rewording of the resolution by the City Attorney to provide for review of the Personnel Board limitations was discussed and it was agreed that the resolution be tabled until the next regular meeting. ~4~ A resolution entitleda t1A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Reno f~5rst read COUNCIL OF THE CITY O:F LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION Firo Depto NO o 2843 TO AUTHORIZE THE HIRING OF POLICE AND Lateral Tren.~fer FIRE DEPARTMENT' PERSONNEL THROUGH LATERAL ENTRY o " Progrsza~ was presented for first read$ngo Mr. William Elliott, 11128 Virginia, addressed the Council to inquire about the cost of processing a large number of applicants for a particular fob and also expressed concern about lateral transfers eliminating fob entry-level positions in the Police Department and Fire Department, Mrs. Carolyn Driver, 1U90~ Elm Avenue, requested clarification of the operation of the lateral transfer program and inquired about the City~s Affirmative Action Program, It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the resolution be introducedo Roll Cello Ayese Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absents Councilman Higginsa FINANCIAL REPORTS Resolution Noo 76-27 entitledo "A RESOLUTION OF mss, 7_27 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING HCDA Demands AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN FOR THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT PROGRAMo" was presented. Tt was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution Noa 76-27 be adopted. Roll Cello Ayese Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noesa Nonea Absents Councilman Higgins. Resolution Noo 76-28 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF Res, 76-28 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING Demands AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORo" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 76-28 be adoptedo Roll Calla Ayes Councilmen Byork, Green,, Morris, Rowe. Noeso Noneo Absent o Counc:~lrr~an Higgins . DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS The Mayor reviewed items appearing on Information Bulletin Noo 7~~~7, In discussing ttae Water Tank Restoration Program, the Publis~° Works Director displayed the solar """' samples proposed for painting the tank and Councilman Green asked that color samples of the tank in Hawthorx°ie be presented for the Council's consideration. The City's liability insurance program was City's liability reviewed and it was moved by Councilman Byork, insurance program seconded by Councilman Morris, and serried, that reviewed Mro Emmett Sc;hwert~ be provided with a letter o.f broker of record. o ,. ~.. a;? 4 , It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Citizens' Service Request Log No. 76- 7 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Public Works Department Street Works Summary be accepted and filed, CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Muscular Dys. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Assn. Fund Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Appeal app'd Council approve the request from the Muscular Dystrophy Association for permission to conduct its annual fund appeal during June, 1976. Cerebral Palsy It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Assn. Fund Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Appeal app'd Council approve the request from the United Cerebral Palsy Association for permission to conduct its annual fund appeal from May 1 to July 1, 1976, Req. of It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Mr. & Mrs. T. Councilman Green, and carried, that the Williamson denied Council deny the request from Mr, and Mrs. Thomas C. Williamson, 3143 Josephine Street, for permission to conduct yard sales and collect salvage material in connection with their fund-raising for missionary work with the Navajo Indians and the boys' ranch in Texas. Special permit It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by for second-hand Councilman Byork, and carried, that the store at 11063 Council approve the application of J . C . and Atlantic app'd Mary Alice Singleton for a special permit for conducting a second-hand store at 11063 Atlantic Avenue. Claim denied - It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by M. Hawkins Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council deny the claim for damages filed by Merrita Hawkin;~ and refer the claim to the City's ins~.:~°~nc€~ ,.arrier. Req. Pram retired It was moved employees held Councilman Ma over request from Francis, Tom acknowledged request at a by Councilman Byork, seconded by 7rris, and carried, that the retired City employees Genevieve R. Fox and Clark Lo Gray be and that the Council consider the later dateo COUNCIL AGENDA Status of Senior Councilman Byork stated that he had received Citizens' Lunch an inquiry from Mrs o Car~° about the status of Program to be the Senior Citizens' Lunch Program and asked investigated the City Manager to investigate and respond to Mrs . C':~ V_-~ ~.r~:;=dist ply . r ^* ~;,) , The Mayor recguested the City Manager to find out if the Police Department is currently enforcing the curfew lawn Mayor Rowe also informed the Council that the Public Works Department is currently making up a topographical map of the City Park. Security lighting for the Park was discussed with the Public Works Director. Appointments to the vacancies existing on the various Commissions was held over. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Rego by Mayor re enforcement of curfew law Topographical map of City Park in preparation Appointments to Commissions held over Mro Bruce Hagadon, 4365 Century Boulevard, addressed B, Hagadon re the Council to complain about the height of the drinking fountain drinking fountain in the Council Ch2mbers foyer. The Mayor asked that installation of an electric drinking fountain be investigated. The meeting was declared in recess for the purpose Recess of conducting a Lynwood Redevelopment Agency meeting. Following the recess, the meeting was called to order at 11:10 pom. Resolution No. 76-2g entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROJECT AREA A.'f was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 76-2g be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Higgins. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to April 20, 1976 at 7 p<m. C City Glerk, City of Lyn ood D APRIL 2 Res. 76-29 Calling Public Hearing on Amendment to LRA Plan for Project Area "A" yor, City of Ly~woo