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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1976-05-18 - CC ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MAY 18, 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. The meeting was adjourned to executive session for discussion of personnel matters. Following executive session, the meeting was adjourned. ~. ~~ City Clerk, City of L nwood ;. ®~ REGULAR MEETING. MAY 18, 1976 The City Council of the City of Lynwood .met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on ab®ve 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 pity Manager Wright. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 4, 1976 and the regular meeting of May 4, 1976 be approved as written. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for a public hearing on the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board's revision to the City's Housing and Community Development Act Program. The City Manager presented a report on the revision of allocation of Community Development funds and requested that it be reviewed by Mr. Mark Briggs. Mr. Mark Briggs, 920 Jay Street, Sacramento, addressed the Council and reviewed the revised program of allocation recommendations of the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board as set forth in detail in the City Managers report and informed the Council that the official allocation to the City of Lynwood has been increased to $205-,683. Mrs. Virginia Robbins, 4049 Cortland Avenue, chairperson of the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board, addressed the Council to review the program funding allocations recommended by the Board. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak concerning the matter being heard. Mrs. Caffie Green, 3958 Louise Street, addressed the Council to state that she was not opposed to the plan but was opposed to the Advisory Board meeting where the public was not permitted to submit information. The Mayor inquired if there were any others who wished to speak in opposition to the program. As there was no response, he inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor. Mr. Bruce Hagadon, a member of the Recreation and Parks Commission, thanked the Advisory Board for its consideration of the Commission's recommendations. Mrs. Joy Feryanitz, 11850 of the plan and asked for cost of electrical energy lighting. Alexander, spoke in favor information concerning the for the proposed park Public hearing - HCDAB revision The Mayor again inquired if any others wished to speak. C~ ~'> aa, a ~, Mro Mark Briggs and Advisory Board members, Mrs. Virginia Robbins and Mr. Dave Richman, spoke to explain the manner in which the Advisory Board's Meetings were conducted and the opportunities given citizens for submission of information. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council approve the funding recommendations of the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Noneo Absent: None. Res.No. 76-39 Resolution No. 76-39 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Amended App. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, re HCDA funds APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY' S AMENDED APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES/U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS, 1976-77." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 76-39 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Noneo Public hearing- The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for a Condemnation public hearing to hear arguments for and against re Long Beach condemnation of right-of-way necessary for the Blvd. widen. widening and improvement of Long Beach Boulevard. The City Manager presented his report on the proposed condemnation. Public Works Director-City Engineer Alvarado explained that the project involves the widening of Long Beach Boulevard for which it is necessary to acquire approximately 42 parcels. The existing right-of-way is 80' from east to west property lines and the City proposes to widen the boulevard to 100' right-of-way; the present curb-to-curb distance is 70' which will be widened to 84' with a center median, new curb and gutter will be constructed and the crown of the street will be lowered. To accomplish the widening, it will be necessary to take from each side of the street approximately 10' from the existing east and west property lines. The limits of the project are from Imperial Highway to Century Boulevard on Long Beach Boulevard. Public Works Director-City Engineer testified that in his opinion, the public interest requires the proposed project in order to accept the traffic volumes in the next twenty years and that the project is located in a manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury; that it will be to the benefit not only of the community but to the entire Southland areao Mro Alvarado testified that the project is planned within all standards set by the County as well as the City and that the parcels under consideration are required by the widening project. It was noted for the record that the Public Works Director-City Engineer had testified to each of the three factors listed in the Code of Civil Procedure. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak concerning the matter being heard. Mr. Raymond Kelly, 3319 Imperial Highway, owner of ~!arcel No. 12, alddressed the Council to inquire what portion of his property is proposed to be taken and acknowledged that he had received notice of the subject ^` hearing. Mr. Alvarado stated that it had been determined that approximately 285 square feet of Mr. Kelly's property is required for the widening. Mr. Kelly objected to the construction of the median. Mr. Jack Cherniss, owner of Parcels Nos. 9 and 10, requested a list of those property owners whose property has not been acquired. Mr. Charles Sadler, owner of Parcel No. 24, addressed the Council in objection to the widening project and stated he had not received a notice of the hearing. The Public Works Director reported that on April 30, 1976, Notice of Hearing was sent to the affected property owners as shown on the current assessment roll. The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing to speak. Mr. John Craft, owner of Parcel No. 30, addressed the Council to state he had not received notice of the hearing and Mr. Alvarado stated he had been in contact with Mr. Craft and that Mrs. Mabel Craft ,was the owner of record to whom notice had been sent. Mr. Craft objected to the widening and to the price. Mr. Kelly again addressed the Council to be on record as objecting to the widening. The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing to speak. As there was no response, the hearing was closed. Resolution No. 76-40 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res.No. 76-40 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AND Auth. condemna- DIRECTING THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIES tion of certain IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, real properties AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that Resolution No. 76-40 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared a five-minute recess. Following Recess the recess, the meeting was again called to order. The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for a Public hearing - public hearing to hear arguments for and against Condemnation re the condemnation of right-of-way necessary for the Peach St. catch installation of catch-basins in the Peach Street basins Storm Drain improvement Project. The City Manager presented his report on the proposed condemnation of property and recommended adoption of an appropriate resolution. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak. Mrs. Helen Johnston, 10603 San Vincente Street, South Gate, owner of property at 3185 Los Flores Boulevard, addressed the Council to object to the proposed location of the storm drain and to the cost of the project. Public Works Director-City Engineer Alvarado clarified the details of the project and stated it is proposed to install approximately 700 lineal feet of concrete pipe in Peach Street from Imperial Highway to Los Flores Boulevard. The project is to introduce all of the water underground to be able to dry the inter- section of Peach Street and Imperial Highway and to provide catch basins on both sides of the street at all of the intersections, beginning with Imperial Highway, Oakwood and Los Flores. Mr. Alvarado stated it was his professional opinion that the proposed project is located in the manner compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury and the only way to be able to accomplish the project would be with the installation of the storm drain as proposed. The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing to speak. As there was no response, the hearing was closed. Res.No. 76-41 Resolution No. 76-41 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF Auth. condemn. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING of certain AND DIRECTING THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL real prop. PROPERTIES IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, A1~I~nDECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 76-41 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. SERCCA to Councilman Morris presented a brief resume of the fund C.of C. Southeast Area Community Action Agency, formed in prog. 1973 under a Joint Powers Agreement among the County of Los Angeles and the Cities of Compton, Carson, Lynwood and Paramount and informed the Council that the agency has been recognized officially by the Board of Supervisors, the State Attorney General's Office and the Regional Community Services Agency in San Francisco. The Agency has now reached the point where community programs have been submitted to help the low-income people, the youth and the senior citizens of the community. The only agency within the City to provide services for these activities is the Chamber of Commerce which was asked to submit a program for funding under the SERCCA. It is necessary that funds be provided to the Chamber in order that they can do those things necessary prior to implementing the $43,000 program to be funded by SERCCA, such as relocating the Chamber offices, etc. Mrs. Lee Waranius, a member of the Target Area Council, addressed the Council to explain that two programs were submitted, one by the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, and one by the Lynwood Community Outreach and the Area Council recommended that the Chamber of Commerce proposal be accepted. •^•m ~~ Dr. Byron B. Sheffield, 3549-D Century Boulevard, representing the Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council concerning the request for funds for initiation of the SERCCA program and stated that he was authorized to proceed with the program on the basis that there would be the needed $7,500 available from the City in addition to the City's normal funding of the Chamber. The request was discussed among the Chamber of Commerce representatives and the Council and it was the consensus of the Council that the $7,500 request must be separate from the annual Chamber of Commerce funding. It was also the consensus of the Chamber members present to separate the request from the annual Chamber budget. Possible use of revenue-sharing funds for the purpose requested was discussed. Mrs. Caffie Green addressed the Council to dispute the statement that the Chamber of Commerce was the only Lynwood agency available to carry out the program. Mrs. Lee Waranius, Mr. Cass Waranius and Mrs. Peggy Myers addressed the Council in favor of the Chamber of Commerce program. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the Council approve the „~, $7,500 .for the Chamber of Commerce SERCCA program j out of revenue-sharing funds, subject to the opinion of the City Attorney that that constitutes a legal expenditure :-'of those funds and, if in the opinion of the Gity Attorney, it does not constitute a legal expenditure, then out of the General Fund. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. AWARD OF BID The City Manager presented a report on bids received for the Community Center Building Renovation Project and recommended that the Council award the bid to the low bidder, Norman Phillips, for a bid price of $7,300. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS A report on the proposed relocation of the Pacific Electric Depot was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the City Council authorize the development of a cooperative agreement with CALTRANS for relocation of the Pacific Electric Depot. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Roll Call: Council approves funding of C.of C SERCCA program Bid award - Norman Phillips for Community Ctr Bldg. renov. Cooperative Agrt. with CALTRANS auth. re Pacific Elec. Dep. reloc. Ayes: Councilmen Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Councilman Byorko Absent: None. Res. No.76-42 The City Manager reported that negotiations with Auth. purchase Mobil Oil Corporation had been completed for of prop. from acquisition of Parcel No. 1 for widening of Mobil Oil Corp. Long Beach Boulevard, Phase III, and recommended adoption of Resolution No. 76-42 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." It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 76-42 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Bid call - A report on Long Beach Boulevard widening, Phase III, Long BchoBlvd. Gas Tax Project No. 6-150-196, was presented by the widening, City Manager with the recommendation that the Phase III Council approve the plans and specifications for the project and authorize a call for bids to be received on June 23, 1976 at 2 p.mo It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the plans and specifications be approved and the bid call authorizedo Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Noneo TASC contract A report on renewal of the contract with the County renewal auth. of Los Angeles for part~.cipation with the County Probation Department in the Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime Project (TASC) was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute a contract for compliance and liaison law enforcement officer. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the Mayor be authorized to execute the agreemento Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res.No. 76-3 The City Manager presented a report on the 1980. approv. 1980 Functional Usage Study on which City Engineering functional staff members have been working with CALTRANS and usage study recommended adoption of Resolution No. 76-43 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE 1980 FUNCTIONAL USAGE STUDY AND THE DESIGNATION OF FEDERAL AI,D URBAN ROUTES IN SAID CITY>" It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 76-43 be adoptede Ro11 Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Noneo A report on the Traffic and Parking C©mmission's Res. No. 76-44 recommendations concerning "Stop" signs at the Designating northbound approaches to First, Second, Third certain "Stop" and Fourth Avenues was presented with the intersections recommendation that the Council adapt Resolution No. 76-44 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ""' RESOLUTION N0. 67-9 DESIGNATING CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS AS "STOP" INTERSECTIONS>" It was 4 moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 76-44 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION Ordinance No. 999 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF Ordinance No. 99 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD Success3an to AMENDING SECTION 2-22 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY Office OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO THE SUCCESSION TO OFFICE DURING THE INABILITY OF THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the Ordinance be read by title only. _ Roll Call: , Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, ,.,,,. Rowe . Noes: None, Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Byork, secendec~ by Councilman Morris, that prdinance N®. 9g9 be adopted. R®11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. A Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. in oppc~s. to CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, Proposition #15 IN OPPOSITION TO THE NUCLEAR ENERGY SHUTDOWN INITIATIVE, PROPOSITION #1S." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Resolution be adapted. Roil Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None.. Absent: None. ~-~- Resolution No. 76-46 entitled: "A RESOLUTION Res. No. 76-46 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD Sunset Coast Line ENDORSING PROPOSITIONS R AND T ON THE JUNE 8, endorsement 1976 BALLOT CALLING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE SUNSET COAST LINE, A MASS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM FOR LOS. ANGELES." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris,:-that Resolution No. 76-45 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green. Absent: None. ~~ FINANCIAL REPORTS Res.No. 76-15 Resolution No. 76-45 entitled:. "A RESOLUTION OF Demands THE-CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 76-4~ be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS In discussing items appearing on the. Information Bulletin, it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that. res©lutions be prepared for the Assistant City Manager and Public Works Director, both of whom have submitted resignations. Rept. on I-105 Councilman Byork presented a report on the recent by Councilman meeting at Bateman Hall concerning the I-105 Freeway. Byork It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 76-10 be accepted and filed. 'Contract amend. Amendment of the contract with Mark Briggs and 'with M.Briggs Associates for additional services performed in app'd connection with the Housing and C©mmunity Develop- ment Grant Application was discussed and it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the cost of the additional services be paid in the amount of $2,500. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that a letter opposing pending legislation concerning binding arbitration be sent to the appropriate legislators in Sacramento. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Citizen Service Request Log No. 76-10 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green and carried, that the report of Planning Commission Actions be accepted and filed. ~9 CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Gouncilman Byork, seconded by Gouncilman Morris, and carried, that the request of Dale Allenbaugh for re-rental of State-owned property at 5460 Century Boulevard be granted. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the claim for damages filed by William Guzman Mesa be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the claim for damages filed by Juanita Gosey be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the claim for damages filed by Olivia Perez be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the application for leave. to file a late claim from James Wilbert Haley be rejected. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the following organizations be authorized to conduct fireworks stands: American Legion, Assembly of God for Lynwood Royal Rangers #14, Boy Scouts of America Pack #245, Job's Daughters, Desperad© Vans, Knights of Columbus #2996, The Peace Officers Association of Lynwood, Pop Warner Football Association, Boy Scout Troop #84, C. B. Trailblazers Alert Team #459, Community Youth Development Agency, Lynwood DeMolay & Rainbow. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the Council grant the applia~tion of Charles Barlia for a special permit to conduct a fireworks stand at 1071 Atlantic Boulevard. COUNCIL AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Mr. Raymond Warden be reappointed as a member of the Personnel Board. Councilman Higgins submitted the name of Mr. Ed Thomas for appointment to one of the City Commissions. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Mr. Nick York be appointed to the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board. A recess was de'cl:~.red for the purpose of holding a point meeting yth the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency. D.Allenbaugh req granted Claim denied - W. G. Mesa Claim denied - J . Gosey Claim denied - 0. Perez Application denied J. W. Haley Fireworks stands authorized G.Barlia applica. for fireworks std. authorized R. Warden reappt'd to Personnel Bd. E. Thomas nomin. for app't N. York nomin. for app't Recess Joint City The ,joint City Council-Lynwood Redevelopment Council LRA Agency meeting was called to order. meeting Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris and Rowe answered the roll call. Lynwood Redevelopment Green, Higgins, Morris roll call. Agency Members Byork, and Rowe answered the PUBLIC HEARING Public hear3.ng- The Mayor announced that the. -City Council Amendment re and the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency were Redev. Project now in ~ oint session for the purpose of Area "A" hearing arguments for and against the Amendment of Redevelopment Project Area "A." A report on the proposed Amendment was presented by the City Manager who presented Resolution No. LRA 76-8 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECOMMENDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA 'A'." The Mayor inquired if there were any present who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the Amendment of Redevelopment Project Area "A." As there was no response, he declared the hearing closed. Res.No. LRA It was moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by 76-8, Amend. Mr. Byork, that Resolution No. LRA 76-8 be Redev.Pro~ect adopted. Area "A" Roll Call: Ayes: Members Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ord.first read An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE App. Amend. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING Reclev. Project AND ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE N0. Area "A" 945, AS AMENDED, AND TO THE OFFICIAL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA 'A'." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. 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. The meeting of the Lynwood Redevelopment Recess Agency was declared in recess. ~~ The meeting was declared adjourned to executive Executive Session, session for discussion of personnel matters. Following; the executive session, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to Tuesday, May 25, 1976, at 4:30 p.m. r-- ,~ _.;~ - ~ / vim, ~- t ,:L' ~ ~~ -City Clerk, City of Lynwood~~.. APPROVED JUNE 1, 1976