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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1976-11-02 - CC~:.~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 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 Valliere. The meeting was adjourned to executive session for matters of litigation and personnel. Following the executive session, it was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting adjourn. it~/Clerk,`"C'~ty o~~Lynwood APPROVED NOVEMBER 16, 1976 yor, C ty o ynwood REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 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 Valliere. The Mayor introdUCCed Mr. Edward J. Valliere, newly appointed City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting c,f October 19, 1976, the regular meeting of October 19, 1976, and the special meetings of October 25 and 2'7, 1976, be approved as written. RECOGNITION Fire Prev. Week Fire Chief Johnson reported the results of the Fire School Poster Prevention 4Veelt School Poster Contest, and presented Contest Miss Misha-Linda Little, first place winner from the fourth grade class at Washington School. The winning posters were on display in the Council Chamber. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that a letter be sent by the Mayor to the contestants and to the participating schools. PROCLAMATIC)NS Disabled Amer. The Mayor° read a proclamation designating the week of Veterans November 6 - 13, 1976, as Disabled American Veterans Forget-me-not Forget-m~~a-not Week. It was moved by Councilman Byork, Wk. 11/6 - 11/13 seconded, by Councilman Green, that the proclamation be authori;~ed . Toys for Tots The Ma•,~or read a proclamation designating the Week of Wk. 11/7 - November 7 - 13, 1976, as the annual TOYS FOR TOTS week. 11/13 It wa~a moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork;, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. MAN.P,GEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS Proposed Peak Hour Parking Prohibition on Imp.Hwy. ref. to Pub. Wks. City Mgr . F~.uth. to negotiFite fog old ]_ib . bldg. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the matter of the r~~ferredrbackktogtheoPublicoWorks Departmentighway be lc'ollowing a report on the inquiry from the County of 'i,os Angeles Facilities Department concerning the old library building, it was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the City Manager be authorized to open negotiations with the Count;yT acquisition of the property. .., . ,. . ... . ~. ;.,. ~ -e t..:. .Y. r..v f> ~..i. .: 'r J a.,q ~ .f. ,... ri ... ~.... .. ~ ~.~i..' ,~.R•.1..r ~ ..>•,~E.^. .y v . ' Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mr. Michael Taft, Safety Coordinator, presented a progress report on the safety program initiated by the Ci y.Council "~' on July 20, 1976. The report indicated that'the program has met with enthusiasm by the City employees and much ~. assistance has been received from the R. L. Kautz Company, the City's workers' compensation in$urance,~.rlministrator, from the City's liability carrier, and from the Lynwood Fire Department. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT The proposed disposit.i.on of the told fire engine located in the City Park. was d~~sc.ussed, and it was suggested that it might ~be of interest to collectors of antique dire engines. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman ~~ Byork, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 76-20 be accepted and filed.. FINANCE REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 7-6-92 entitled: COUNCIL OF THE GITY.OF'LYNWOOD DEMANDS PRESENTED AND OIRDERING was presented. `It was moved b seconded by Councilman Morris, be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Noes: None. Absent: None. Safety Prog. Progress Rept. by M. Ts.ft "RESOLUTION- DF THE GITY Res.No.76+q~ ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE Demands WARRANTS BRAWN '~HEREFC}R y Councilman Higgins, that' Resolution No. 76-92 Higgins',.Morris, Rowe. RESOLUTION N0. 76-93 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res.No.76~-93 COUNCIL OF "fHE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE Auth.Issuance OF A TEMPORARY NOTE." was.prosented. It was moved by of a Temp. Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Higgins, and Note carried, that Resolution No. 76-93 be adop ed. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. CITY. CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Christmas tree Councilman Byork, and carded, that the Council approve sales app. the application of Jeanette Lockhart for a special permit app'd - to conduct a Christmas tree sales .lot at 340 Brenton J. Lockhart Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Higg3,MS., seconded by Councilman Byork,: that the claims for damage filed by """ Henry J. Liewer. anid Frank Ns.tion be denied and referred to the City's. insurance carrier: ° Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins.. Noes: None. Absent: None. Abstaining: Councilmen Morris and Rowe. Claims flenied - H. J. Liewer & F. Nation ~~~ COUNCIL AGENDA Chief Dayton Mayor Rowe read a letter from Police Chief Dayton in retires effec. which he indicated he is presently away on sick 2/1/77 leave and will retire effective February 1, 1977. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the letter be accepted with regret and that a resolution of commendation be prepared for presentation to Chief Dayton. Capt. Ralston It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded. by appt'd Acting Councilman Higgins, that Captain Harry Ralston be Chief of Police appointed Acting Chief of Police upon concurrence of the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager indicated his concurrence in the Council's action. Mayor Rowe introduced Captain Ralston. Councilman Councilman Byork inquired about the use of the $1,000 Byork re Fedl. included in the Chamber of Commerce subsidy for Public Wks. beautification purposes. He also asked that former grants Public Works Director Alvarac~~~ be contacted regarding filing for Federal public wo:~~.~cs grants. ^1 he Mayor suggested that the financial consulting firm presently doing work for the city be requested to make a proposal concerning grant applications. Fall Festival A report on the Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival 11/12 - 11/14 was presented by Recreation and Parks Director Snavely. Mr. Gordon Dill, Chamber of Commerce Manager, was present to discuss the proposed festival which is proposed to be held on November 12, 13, 14e It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the request for permission to conduct the festival be granted and that one-half of the license fee be waived. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Counci]man Councilman Green suggested that a city employee be Green re assigned to help stamp out graffiti for a trial ;graffiti - period of three months. Mayor Rowe expressed the opinion a feasibility report should be made before proceeding. :Councilman Councilman Morris expressed his thanks to Mrs. Shepherd Morris c x, nds and Mr. Michael Taft for their work in recent months ;Mrs.Shepherd as Acting City Manager and Administrative Assistant, & Michael Taft respectively. Mrs. Shepherd expressed appreciation for the splendid cooperation and help received from the department heads and City Attorney. Councilman Byork asked that grass growing through crevices Councilman in the Century Boulevard pavement be eradicated. Byork Councilman Higgins placed the name of Dr. James Edney in Dr.James Edney nomination for appointment to the Community Affairs Mrs. E.Kinney Commission. Councilman Byork placed in nomination the nominated to name of Mrs . Edna Kinney for appointment to the Community Community Aff. Affairs Commission. Commission PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mrs . Helen Pearce, 11500 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed H. Pearce - the Council to express her displeasure about the retire- Chief Dayton ment of Police Chief Dayton. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to November 16, 1976, at 7 p.m. ,~ y lerk, City of Lyn ood ,,' APPROVED NOBEM 16, 1976 . ~" ayor, City of Lynwood