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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1976-05-04 - CC1.. ADJOURNED_REGULAR MEETING MAY 4, 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, Higgins, Morris and Rowe answered the roll call. Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager Wright. After discussing items appearing on the agenda for the regular meeting of May 4, 1976 at 7:30 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to executive session. Following the executive session, the muting was adjourned. 9 ~ ~~~~ ~;C ty Clerk, City of ynwood APPFj~VED MAY 18,x.976 or, city o REGULAR MEETING MAY 4, 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 chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris and Rowe answered the roll call. Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager Wright. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of April 20, 1976; the regular meeting of April 20, 1976 and the adjourned regular meeting of April 26, 1976 be approved as written. COMMENDATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Res. of The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION ~Carnnendation - OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMEND- Audrey C. Faist ING AUDREY C . FAIST FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICE TO THE CITY AND COMMUNITY OF LYNWOOD." Mrs. Faist was present to accept a copy of the resolution. Res. of The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION Commendation - OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMEND- Chas. Hassler ING CHARLES HAISLER FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICE TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AS FIELD REPRESENTATIVE FOR SUPERVISOR HAHi~i'S OFFICE." Mr. Hassler was present to accept a copy of the resolution. "Hire A Vet. The Mayor read a proclamation declaring the week of Meek" - May 2 to May 8, 1976 as "Hire a Veteran Week." lay 2 - 8,1976 The Mayor read a proclamation designating aZay 8, 1976 "Nationa.l Fire as "National Fire Service Day . " It was moved by service Day" - Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and May 8, 1976 carried, that the proclamation be authorized. AWARD OF BIDS :Bid award - The City Manager presented a report on bids received `Diamond Bldrs. for Cross Gutter Construction (Gas Tax Project Cross Gutter No. 7-150-198) and recommended that the Council Construction award the bid to Diamond Builders for the bid price of $21,384.05. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council concur in the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. .:Bid award - A report on the result of bids received for Police ':Motorola Department radios (Project No. 5-140-753 -754) was Police Dept. presented by the City Manager with the recommendation 'Radios that the Council award the bid to Motorola Communications and Electronics for the bid price of $6,5~~8.46. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council concur in the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. A W MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS The City Manager. presented a report on alternative proposals for animal control service for fiscal year 1976-77 and provided estimated costs of service provided by the County of Los Angeles and by the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority. The report also provided present dog license rates and recommended that the rates be increased to help offset the added cost of animal control service under either the County or SEAACA proposals. The C3ay Manager recommended that the Council consider the alternative proposals and select an agency for 1976-77, and introduce an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 5.39 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO DOG LICENSE FEES." Mr. Burk M. Bussiere, Southeast Area Animal Control Authority Director, addressed the Council to review the SEAACA organizational structure (Joint Powers Agreement among the cities of Downey, Norwalk and Pico Rivera) and explained in detail the services that would be provided to the City and the estimated cost of service. After discussing the proposal, it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the Council direct the City Manager to meet. with representatives of the Authority and prepare an agreement for a contractual relationship with SEAACA. After discussion of the deadline to be met in making a decision. on renewing the contract with the County of Los Angeles, it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the City Council express the intention of not renewing the County contract for the 1976-77 fiscal year. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None, Roll Call on previous motion: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 5.39 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO DOG LICENSE FEES." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Noneo Agrt. with SEAACA re animal control app'd Ord. first read Dog lic. fees ,,..,, + ~ , :_ _. a was ~' „ {, It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. Nos. The City Manager informed the Council that --* 76-32A,B,C,D negotiations have been completed for acquisition of Acquis. of prop. property for widening of Long Beach Boulevard, f©r han$ teach Phase III, Parcels Nos< 11, 15, 25 and 26, and Blvd.widening recommended adoption of the following resolutions: Resolution No. 76-32A entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD."; RESOLUTION NOo 76-328 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVE- ~, MENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD."; RESOLUTION N0. 76-32C entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVE- ' MENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARDo" and RESOLUTION N0. 76-32D entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF j PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT I OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD." It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution Nos. 76-32A, 76-32B, 76-32C and 76-32D be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. "'""'` Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. No. 76-33 The City Manager reported that negotiations have been Acquis. of prop. completed for acquisition of Parcel No. 21-A for Long Beach Phase III of the Long Beach Boulevard widening $lvd.widening prod ect . He recommended that the Council adopt Resolution Noo 76-33 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD." and authorize execution of an agreement with Shell Oil Company for acquisition. of the parcel. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No, 76-33 be adopted and execution. of the agreement be authorized. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None, Absent: None, ~iid call - The City Manager reported that plans and Peach St.Storm specifications have been completed for the Peach Drain & Street Street Storm Drain and Street Improvement Prod ect ,,.~„ Irr~rvt. (Gas Tax Project No-> 7-1.50-191) and recommended ~ approval of the plans and. specifications and authorization for a. call. for bids on May 26, 1976 at 2 p.m. Tt was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Higginss, and carried, that the Council concur in the recommendations. A report on preparation of a new zoning ordinance, as provided in the 1975-76 capital budget, was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the Council consider funding alternatives and authorize the firm of Rutan and Tucker to draft a new zoning ordinanceo It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded 'by Councilman Green, that the Council authorize Rutan and Tucker to draft a new zoning ordinance for a lump sum fee of $3,250, plus printing costs. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None> The Mayor declared a five-minute recess at 9 p.m. Following the recess, the meeting was ca7,led to order. Councilman Rowe called attention to Ordinance No. 696 (City Code Section 2-22) with reference to the appointment of an Act~.ng City Manager during the absence, suspension or disability of the City Manager and proposed that it be amended to give the Council the authority to appoint anyone it chooseso The need for and advisability of amending the Code was discussed at length by the City Council and at the request of the Mayor, the City Attorney read the title of an amendatory Ordinance as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CODE SECTION 2-22 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO THE SUCCESSION TO OFFICE DURING THE INABILITY OF THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT." It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordic~}ance be read by title only. ,~' Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green Absent: None. The City Attorney then read the ordinance as follows: "THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD HEREBY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION l~ SECTION 2-22 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD "HEREBY IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 2-22a SUCCESSION TO OFFICE DURING THE INABILITY OF THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT. IN CASE OF THE ABSENCE, SUSPENSION OR DISABILITY OF THE CITY MANAGER, C1;TY COUNCIL MAY DESIGNATE THE OFFICIAL WHO SHALL PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE CITY MANAGER DURING HIS PERIOD OF ABSENCE, SUSPENSION OR DISABILITY." It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green Absent: None. New zoning ord. preparation auth. Recess Ord. first read Code Amendment re City Mgr. ~~ Bicycle facil. The City Manager presented a report on a bicycle structure app'd facility structure proposed to be constructed in the City Park, and called attention to drawings on display for the Council's consideration, The facility, proposed to be funded by Local Transportation Funds, has been reviewed and approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Manager recommended Council approval of the plan and certification of the proposed improve- ment as part of the adopted Bikeway System Plan. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council approve the plan and certify the improvement as part of the Bikeway System Plan, to be funded. by the 1974- 1975 allocation of $7,547, and 1975-1976 allocation of $8,650,; Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Noneo Absent: None. A report of Local Transpot~tatior~ Fund Allocation for fiscal year 1975-76 was presented by the City Manager w~.th the recommendation that the Council consider revising the SB-821. claim f,o Southern California Association of Governments for a bicycle facility structure and certify the use of the funds for such a project. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that tYie Council concur in the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res.No. 76-34 A report on the request of the Water Department for Auth. destruc. authorization to destroy records dating from 1966 Water Dept. through 1970 was presented by the City Manager with records the recommendation that the Council adopt Resolution No. 76-34 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO THE DESTRUCTION OF WATER RECEIPTS AND BILLING SHEETS." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution Noo 76-34 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res.No. 76-35 As requested by the City Council on April 26, 1976, Designating the City Manager presented Resolution No. 76-35 City Clerk as entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Mun.Emp.Rel. THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DESIGNATING THE CITY CLERK AS Officer MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RELATIONS OFFICERo" It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that Resolution Noo 76-35 be adopted. ,.,~,,,, It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the motion be amended to provide that the City Manager°s t~.me be extended to include negotiations with the ~;mployees' Associations. ~~ At the request of the City Clerk, the meeting was adjourned to executive session. Following the executive session, the motion to extend the City Manager's time was withdrawn with the stipulation that professional assistance be provided, if needed. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Nome. Absent: None. A report on the sale of Vehicle Parking District No. i to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency was presented with the recommendation that Resolution No. 76-36 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONSIDER THE SALE TO THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES OF CERTAIN PROPERTY ACQUIRED FOR PARKING SPACES IN VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT N0. 1." be adopted. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that Resolution No. 76-36 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Payment of interest on tax revenue due the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency and being withheld by the County of Los Angeles was discussed. RESOLUTION Resolution No. 76-37 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING -- RESOLUTION N0. 2843 TO AUTHORIZE THE HIRING OF POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL THROUGH LATERAL ENTRY." was presented for a second reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 76-37 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Councilman Green. Absent: None. FINANCE REPORT Resolution No. 76-38 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 76-38 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS In discussing appointments to vacancies on the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board, Councilman Byork nominated Mr. Richard Hill and Councilman Morris nominated Mr. Nick York. The meeting was adjourned to executive session concerning a matter of pending litigation. Following the executive session, the meeting was called to order. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, Executive sessior. Res.No. 76-36 Sale of prop. to LRA Res.No. 76-37 Police & Fire Depts. Lateral Transfer Prog. Res.No. 76-38 Demands New procedure re appointments to Commissions F~ L? that in all future appointments to Commissions, that the nominees be submitted to the Council and action taken at the following meeting and that action on the subject appointments be postponed. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 76-9 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Public Works Street Work Summary be accepted and filed. In response to a question from Councilman Morris, the Public Works Director explained that the City has assumed responsibility for picking up items left in public alleys which the City trash contractor. does not pick up. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Desperado Vans' After discussing the request of the Desperado req. referred Vans to hold a Bike-A-Thon on July 18, 1976, it to Police Dept. was agreed that the request be referred to the Police Department for investigation. Claim denied - It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by L. Taylor Councilman Morris, and carried, that the claim for damages filed by Mrs. Loretta Taylor be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. .... ~'laim denied - It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by ~~~.K. Elsanker Councilman Green, and carried, that the claim filed by William K. Elsanker be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Claim denied - It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded J.W. Haley by Councilman Green, and carried, that the claim of James Wilbert Haley be denied on the ground that it was not filed in a timely manner. Sixth 'Grade It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded fund raising by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the app'd request from Ruth Robinson for permission to solicit funds for the Washington School Sixth Grade Graduation Party be approved. Girl Scout It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded fund raising by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the app'd Council approve the request from Girl Scout Troop #68 for permission to hold a rummage sale on May 8, 1976 at the Alpha Beta parking lot . Claim denied - It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded T. Diesel by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the claim for damages filed by Theodore Diesel be denied and be referred to the City's insurance carrier. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by American Legion Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council Poppy Sale app'd approve the request from the American Legion Auxilliary to conduct its Annual Poppy Sale. COUNCIL AGENDA -• Councilman Higgins commented on discussions Rept. on CALTRAN~ with CALTRANS officials and a tour of the tour by E ' Corridor with Wendell Pond and Dan Gobel Councilman Higgir regarding the condition of State-owned properties. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council to Councilman Byork, that the Council advertise advertise for new immediately for a new City Manager. City Manager Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Cass Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council concerning enforcement of the Real Estate ordinances and submitted a list of possible violations for investigation. Mr. Elwood Colemen, 3909 Palm Avenue, addressed the Council to complain about a drainage problem in front of his home. "~" It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by ti ~ Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting - adjourn to May 18, 1976 at 7 p.m. ~f ity Clerk, City of Lynwood APP OVED MAY 18 6 ayor, City of Lynwood C. Waranius re violations of Real Estate Ord. E. Coleman re drainage problem