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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1977-01-18 - CC~~~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JANUARY. 18, 1977 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. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to executive session for personnel matters. Following the executive session, it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. ~~ `, i ~Ci'ty Jerk, City of~ Lynwood APP~OVED FEBRU~ 1, 1977 or, City of Lynwood ~~~ REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 18, 1977 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 Val.liereo It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of January 4, 1977 and the regular meeting of January 4, 1977 be approved as written. PRESENTATION A plaque recognizing his many years of service to the City was presented to retired Firefighter William Pomeroy. A watch was presented to Mr. Pomeroy on behalf of his family. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS A report on the proposed lease-purchase of a 16" Blade Brush Chipper for parkway tree maintenance (Pro,ject No. 5-182-765) was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that Council approve the lease purchase of a 16" Blade FMC-Wayne Brush Chipper, Model C-16-T, based upon a three-year term. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the Council concur in the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Roweo Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager presented a report on the request of John Saathoff representing Rebel Storage Company far re-rental of State-owned property in the freeway corridor for storage of recreational vehicles. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the request be granted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report on abatement of nuisance at 4220 Shirley Avenue was presented with the recommendation that a hearing date be set for February 1, 1977, by adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 77-5 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 4220 SHIRLEY AVENUE." It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 77-5 be adopted, Presentation - W. Pomeroy Lease purchase Blade Brush Chipper app'd Rebel. Storage Coa re-rental app'd Res. No. 77-5 Nuisance Abate. 4220 Shirley Av. ~~»~ ~. -;~ Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe, Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. No. 77-6 A report on abatement of nuisance at 11354 Duncan Nuisance Abate. Avenue was presented with the recommendation that 11354 Duncan a hearing date be set for February 1, 1977 by Avenue adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 77-6 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 11354 DUNCAN AVENUE." It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 77-6 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe Noes: Noneo Absent: Noneo Res. No. 77-7 The City Manager reported that negotiations have been Long Bch.Blvd. completed for acquisition of Parcels g and 10 needed acquisition for Long Beach Boulevard, Phase III, Widening Prod ect (portions of Oscar Tower allotment, Jack and Shirley Cherniss) and recommended that acquisition be authorized by adoption of Resolution No. 77-7 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. 77-7 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None Absent: None. Agrt. with A report on the proposal of J. R. Narwitz Company to J.R. Nar~aitz provide claims service for state-mandated programs Co. auth. for which local agencies are entitled to reimburse- ment was presented by the City Manager. It was recommended that the Council enter into an agreement for claim service and authorize its execution by the Mayor. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the Council concur in the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. CALTRANS The City Manager presented a report on the study accepted environmental study and negative declaration submitted by the State Department of Transportation relative to planting cleared portions of the Route I-105 Freeway right-of-way with groundcover (alfal.pha). It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins ,and carried, that the study be accepted without o°ection. << , RESOLU`~ ?' ON-ORDINANCE RESOLUTION N0. 77-8 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN A CERTAIN PROJECT DESZGNATING THE CENTRAL COUNTY BURGLARY INVESTIGATION TEAM." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 77-8 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Noneo Absent: None. ORDINANCE N0. 1012 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 1g-64 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN DESIGNATED STREETS." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be read by title only. As there were no objections, the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that Ordinance No. 1012 be adopted. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. ,,... RESOLUTION N0. 77-9 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING ~' WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 77-g be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe, Noes: Noneo Absent: Noneo DEPARTMENTAL REPORT It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the report of Planning Commission Actions be accepted and filed. CITY CLERK°S AGENDA Res. No. 77-8 CECOBIT 2nd year grant Ord. No. 1012 re Increase~~,in Speed Limits on Desig. Streets Reso No. 77-9 Demands It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Roosevelt School Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council PTA fund drive approve the request from Roosevelt School PTA for app'd permission to conduct candy sales from February 1 - 15, 1977 It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Peace Officers Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council annual benefit approve the request from the Peace Officers app'd Association of Lynwood for authorization to conduct its annual benefit show and dance on March 26, 1977. ~~~ C®UNCTL, AGENDA Mayor Rowe - The Mayor reported briefly on the meeting held on ' Rept. on County ~ anuary 10, 1977 with City and County Fire Depart- Fire District ment officials regarding the proposal f. or County proposal Fire District service, and stated that the pro~,osal was less attractive than the previous one and unless there is some change, it would appear that the subject is dead at this timed Filling of open positions in the Fire Department vase discussed. Couno Morris - Councilman Morris asked that the Manager investi- Water bills gate bulk mailing of water bills in an ef"f'ort t;~ reduce cost. He also asked that use of the school district's computer facilities for water bill~,ng be investigatedo Gouno Green -~ Councilman Green commented on the water meter Water meter installation program moratorium which ended on ixastallation December ~1, 1976 and recommended that it be reinstated. 1"t was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the program be reinstated. immediately. Zn the discussion which f"ollowed, the Council was infTormed that there are about 700-750 unmetered properties at this timed The Mayor asked that the City Manager provide a report on the- availability of funds to complete the water meteringo Roll Callo Ayes Councilmen Byork, Greeno Noes Councilmen Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Absento None. Counc~ Green - Councilman Green referred to prior requests that Graffiti action be taken to eradicate graffiti and again asked that immediate action be taken, suggesting that two men be sssigned to that work on a 6-month basi.sa Ndx~~steria~4 Assna~t was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Letter filed Councilman Byork, and carried, that the letter from the Ministerial A sociat~_on relative to Sheriffes service be accepted and filed. Counco Byork - Councilman Byork commented on a letter from Health Systems William ~` ~ McCann, Santa Fe Springs City Council, Agency concerning the new Health Systems Agency for Taos Angeles Countyo It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Mrse Lee Waranius and Mrs. Bette Espeseth be e.ppointed to attend the Interim Governing Body Meetings of the Health Systems Agency. As-there were no objections, the motion was carried Counco Higgins - Councilman Higgins asked that a f°ormal request be I-105 Freevaay sent to Governo~° Brown to meet with City officials at Bateman Hall regarding the I-105 Freewayo Counc~ Byork - At the request of Councilman Byork, the matter of Appt. to Health an appointment of a Councilman to the Health Sys. Agency Systems Agency was held over. held over ~~. PUBLT.C BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr~ ~7ohxi Watkia~.s, representing =Torgensen Steel Company, .spoke in opposition to contracting with the County for law enforcement services, Revo Charles Clark, 1221'7 Harris Avenue, addressed the Colancil to urge that a decision on the Sheriff's service be delayed for one year and that the issue hr- placed on the ballot Mrs, Helen Pearce, 11500 Long Beach Boulevard; Mro David Schlemmer of Western Gear Corporation; Mrs<, Kathy Proctor, 11$62 Duncan Aven~ze; Mr. Cass Waranius, 1.241,6 Long Beach Boulevard; Mr. William Cunningham, 10$21 Co;x°nish Avenue and a resident of 3652 Cedar A,venu~; a11, addressed the Co~.nc~l in apposition to c.ontrac°~;;~.r~.g for Sher~..ff's services o Mrs e Peggy Myea~s, 51,6~a Cent.r,~ry Boulevard, addressed. the Council to req~iest c~larif~.cation of the ordinance goverx~.ing ~aea.r.i.ngs bef~^re the Personnel. Board o Mrs . Myers also inqu~,~ ed a.bout a change in the law relating to property coax increases and asked what the total assessed valuation of thy: City is at the present t.i~m~; Mro Dave Richman, 1106B Benwel.l Drive, addressed the Council to urge that the matter of the Sheriff's service be placed on the ballot. r,_„ Mrse Joy Louise Ferya,nit~, 10850 Alexander Avenue, addressed the Council to complain of a storage-yard being maintained at the~~orner of Imperial and _ Alexander. The Fire Chief informed the City Council that the property owner has already been notified and. the ~»torage yard will be cleaned up~ J. Watkins re Sheriff's servo Rev. Clark re ballot measure H,Pearce, D o Schl.errnner, K Proctor, C. Waranius, W. Cunningham. re Sherif'f's sere. P. N~ers re ord.o relating to hear-~ ings & prop® tax increa e Do Richman re Sheriff's serv. JaL~ Feryanitz re storage yard Mr o Ed Thomas, 10'761 Elm Avenue, addressed the Council Ea Thomas re concerning a proposed tax override for providing funds tax override earmarked for the Police Department Mro A.'ibert Wi.1l.iams, 12136 Gertr~a.de Drive, addressed A, Williams re the Councii. to speak .in opposition to Sheriff's Sheriff's servo ser~Pice a It was mo•~ed by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to February 1, 1972 at 7 pomp ~ ~~ , ~~ ~- Ci y Clerk, C.~,ty off' Lynwood r--~ APPRO~i~ED FEBRU.ARx 1, x.97°7 i , ~~~ yor, City O Lynwood