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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1977-05-03 - CC ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MAY 3, 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. After discussing items appearing on the agenda for the May 3, 1977 regular meeting, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting adjourn. (~ ~ , ~' J r ,' City Clerk, City of ynwood v APP~ED MAY 17, ]~77 City of Lynwoo ~~~ REGULAR MEETING MAY 3, 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 Valliere. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of April 15, 1977, the adjourned regular meeting of April 19, 1977, the regular meeting of April 19, 1977 and the special meeting of April 22, 1977 be approved as written. The Mayor presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mr. Herbert Cert. of Weyand for community service in cleaning the street in the area Recog. - in which he lives for the past several years. Mr. Weyand was H.Weyand present to receive the certificate. The Mayor read a proclamation designating the month of May as Proc. - "Anti-Litter Month." It was moved by Councilman Byork, "Anti- seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the proclama- Litter tion be authorized. Nbnth" UPDATE PRESENTATION Director Jay Price and Community Relations Representative SCRTD Carol Taylor of the Southern California Rapid Transit District update were present to give the City Council a transportation update. The presentation covered the financial aspects and services of the Rapid Transit District as they affect the City of Lynwood. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for a public Pub].iC hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is being maintained Hying at 11818 Peach Street. The City Manager presented a report 1181$ reviewing the actions taken by the Building Department in Peach St attempting to have removed from the premises the accumulation of debris, weeds and abandoned vehicles. Fire Chief Johnson was administered the oath for testimony before the City Council. Chief Johnson identified the property and described the conditions which he believed canstitute a nuisance. He testified that the photographs on display accurately depict and describe the conditions of the premises and that in his professional opinion, they constitute a nuisance within the meaning of the Lynwood City Code. The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to speak Res. 77- in opposition to the proposed nuisance abatement. There was Dix~ectin no response. The Mayor inquired if there was anyone who Nu1s.Ab. wished to speak in favor of the proposed abatement. As there at 11818 was no response, the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION N0. Peach St 77-40 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING i^ MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." was presented. Tt was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 77-40 be adopted. n >± ~ ~.. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS Removal of Pkway trees at 4038 The City Manager reported on the request of Mr. George H. Beechwood & 11520 Ginnow, 4038 Beechwood Avenue, for removal of a tree from th Duncan app'd e parkway in front of his property and from Mrs. Violet K. Eaton, 11520 Duncan Avenue for rem l , ova of a parkway tree in front of her residence. It was recommended that the Council consider approving the requests. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the Council approve .removal of the subject trees. Long Bch. Blvd. Phase III Widen- The City Manager presented a report on completion of ing completed Phase III of the Long Beach Boulevard Widening Prod ect by Strecker Construction Company and recommended that the City Council accept completion of the work and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Las Angeles County Recorder. 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, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Bid award - Crown Coach Co The City Manager presented a report on bids received . for repowering of Engine No . 31 ( Prod ect No . Repainting & 5_145_763_A) and for repainting of Engine No. 31 Repowering (Pro,ject No. 5-145-763-B) and recommended that the bid Engine No. 31 of Crown Coach Company be accepted in the amounts of $15,016.04 and $4,241025, respectively. Fire Chief Johnson reviewed details of the work to be done on Engine Noo 31 and the bids received. He explained that although Vernon Motors submitted the low bid for repainting, all of the work required to be done was not included in their bid. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council award the contract for repowering of Engine No. 31 tq Crown Coach Company in the amount of $15,016.04. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Vernon Motors' It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by low bid rejected Councilman Morris, that the City Council finds that the bid submitted by Vernon Motors, the apparent low bidder, for repainting of Engine No. 31 is not responsive for the reasons set forth by Fire Chief Johnson in his presentation to the Council and the Council finds and deterrraires that the bid of Crown Coach Company is the 7uowest responsible bid and awards the contract to Crown Coach Company in the amount of $4,241.25. Roll call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. S~~ A report on a ComPath telecommunications system to replace the existing City equipment was presented by the City Manager. After discussing the system and the projected cost savings which would result, it was moved by Council- man Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the proposal be tabled until the next meeting which will allow members of the Council to inspect the ComPath system presently in operation in the South Gate City Hall. ComPath proposal table A report was presented by the City Manager on consolidation Xerox notice of the City's accounting functions and acquisition of an authorized NCR minicomputer on a lease-purchase agreement. The report reviewed the capabilities of the computer and the cost savings to be realized. The City Manager requested authorization to put Xerox Computer on a 90-day notice that the City is examining other forms of centralized accounting in cooperation with the auditors and prepare to make a final recommendation to the Council on the machine thought best suited for that purpose. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that authorization be granted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION N0. 77-41 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res.No. 77,41 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO THE DESTRUCTION Destruction of OF RECORDS." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Records Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 77-41 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. FINANCIAL REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 77-42 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 Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 77-42 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes:. Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Res . No . 7742 Demands It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Vet. of ForeiE Morris, and carried, that the Council approve the request W~~ peppy Sa,7 from Lynwood Post No. 3902, Veterans of Foreign Wars, for app'd permission to sell poppies on May 20 - 21, 1977. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman American Legit Higgins, and carried, that the Council grant the request Aux. Poppy Sa; ~" from the American Legion Auxiliary for permission to sell app'd poppies on May 20 - 21, 1977. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Claim denied• Higgins, and carried, that the claim for damages filed by E. Lopez Eunice Lopez be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Rwrnnage Sale req. by W.Rogers It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by l en's Ctr Councilman Morris and carried that the Council y app . grant the request from Will Rogers Children's Center for permission to hold a rummage sale on May 21, 1977 at 11250 Duncan Avenue. Claim denied - D. Arriola It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the claim for damages filed by David Arriola be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Claim denied - J. McGee It was rr~oved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the claim for damages filed on behalf of Joel McGee be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Cinco deMa,,yo Cann. a d It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by pp Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council approve the request from the Lindbergh PTA for permission to hold a Cinco de Mayo Carnival on May 5, 1977. Recess The Mayor delcared a recess at 9 p.m. Following the recess, the meeting was called to order at 9:15 p.m. COUNCIL AGENDA Coun. Higgins re Councilman Higgins asked that an investigation be trash dumping & made of the possibility of closing off a portion status of public of Josephine Street, Alice Street and Lavinia works bill Avenue on the east side of the City in order to eliminate the use of the area for dumping trash. Councilman Higgins also inquired about the status of the proposed public works bill and the possibility of there being funds available for capital expenditures such as rebuilding the Community Center Building. Coun. Byork req. Councilman Byork requested that the Public Works for monthly water Superintendent furnish a water conservation report conservation rept. on a monthly basis . He also inquired about the status of the new County Library building. In response to Councilman Byork's question concerning transition to the Sheriff's Department, the City Manager informed him that the final cost of all benefits for the employees totalled $211,068.84. Coun. Green re Councilman Green inquired why two tape recorders use of two tape are in use during the Council meetings and was recorders informed that as it is not possible to monitor the large tape, the additional cassette recorder is used as a backup-and also to facilitate responding to requests for transcriptions of portions of the Council meetings. Coun. Green re It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by certificates of Councilman Byork,. that some appropriate form of service for recognition be given to the former police police personnel reserve officers. He was informed by the City Manager that certificates of service have been prepared for all of the sworn and non-sworn police personnel and that the reserve officers will be included. ~~ Councilman Green questioned the City Manager about Coun. Green re alleged misappropriation of County Highway Through Hwy Thru Cities Cities Funds and was informed that the County wants funds the project records in chronological sequence which takes time the Engineering Department has not had time to spare and that there has been no misappropriation of funds. ~~ Councilman Green asked the City Attorney if any action Coun. Green re ~ has been taken on the insurance fraud and the City return of Attorney informed him that a communication has been commission due sent from the City Manager's office to Mr. Syfritt and to Star..bkruptc, Mr. Schwartz regarding the refund of unearned commissions and that action has not yet been filed against Star and the insurance commissioners. Councilman Green asked if it was true that the police Coun. Green re personnel were required to submit resignations and the poJ.ice resigna- City Manager informed him that pursuant to the agreement tions with the association, when the police personnel became County employees, they had to waive certain provisions covered by the Government Code which was done through a letter of resignation. The City Attorney stated that they specifically waived claims against the City for back pay and other benefits that are being paid to them through the Memorandum of Understanding. Councilman Green questioned the "additional services" Coun. Green re provided by the Sheriff's Department, specifically license enforce license enforcement and Captain Waller explained that by Sheriff's assistance in license enforcement is provided, not license collection, as part of the basic charge. - ~ . Councilman Green stated that he understood those Coun. Green re arrested in Lynwood are transported to the County and transporting of Captain Waller explained the procedures being followed and prisoners stated that no one is transported to Los Angeles unless it is a last resort. Councilman Green questioned the need for a community Coun. Green re affairs officer and Captain Wa17.er explained the functions Corrmunity Affz of such a position and the desire to work with various Officer groups within the community. He also stated that the department will continue to participate in JADE and CECOBIT. Councilman Green questioned the right to use the parking lot adjacent to the bowling alley. Councilman Morris asked the City Manager to contact the City of South Gate to indicate that the Lynwood City Council members will probably visit individually to observe that City's ComPath system. Councilman Green also suggested that both the ComPath system and the system available through Pacific Telephone Company be investigated. Coun. Green re parking Coun. Morris re inspection of ComPath sys. at So. Gate ...., It was the consensus of the Council that a commendation be prepared to honor Mrs. Edith Armstrong for her work with the local PTA. ~,n ,~ ~, ..~ tj Coun. Morris req. At the request of Councilman Morris, the City Manager for review of provided a review of insurance costs projected with insurance costs and without the local police department . Councilman Morris also asked that the possibility of additional funds being available because of the water-metering program be investigated. Raymond White & Councilman Morris commented on the existing vacancy ~ Thomas on the Community Affairs Commission and placed in nominated for nomination the name cf Mr. Raymond White, 10780 Cornish Community Aff. Avenue . Councilman Green nominated Mr. Ed Thomas for Comm. vacancy the vacancy. It was agreed that the appointment would be made at the next regular meeting. PUBLIC BLTS:INESS FROM THE FLOOR Pastor Clark re Pastor Clark, 1.2217 I-Ia.rx°is A.Taenue, asked that steps be d~~ taken to eliminate dumpl_ng at the site cf the farmer Willard dump and the City Manager was asked to investigate the matter. P. Meyers re Mx~s. Peggy Meyers, 51.6 Century Boulevard , addressed Police Dept., , the Council, tc? inq~zire how long it would take to get a Sheriff's Dept. new freglzency from the FCC if a new police department is establ.l.shed, to inquire about Sheriff's contract cance],l.ation provisions, and to inquire the identity of the Dolly Sisters. D. Ric.'~nan re Mr. Dare Rchzr~an, 11106--8 Benwell Drive, addressed the water conser. Council to urge treat legislation be enacted relative to wager conservation. C. Fayette re Mrs. Charlene Fayette, 11226 Wright Road, inquired law enforceruent what is going to be done about gang activities, speak.i.n~; specifically of a family member who had been inju.red.. Captain. Waller explained the types of pro- grams they Sheriff's Department carries out and suggested that Mrs. Fayette contact him to discuss the sper.i f'ic compla=int she has . C. Waranius re Mr. Cass Waranius, 1.2416 Long Beach Boulevard, editorial addressed. f~he Council. to read an editorial which appeared in. the Lynwood ~7ournal. C. Carillo re Mrs. Carol Carillo, 11971 Peach Street, addressed the amend. of ord. Cour~c~.,.1 to request that local ordinances be amended to permit the parking of a truck at a permanent location for the purpose of selling produce. After discussion with the City Attorney, it was suggested that she request the Planning Commission to consider such a change. K. Proctor re Mrs . Kathy Proctor, 11862 Duncan Avenue, addressed patrol cars the Council to inquire about the numbers of cars contracted for with the Sheriff's Department. The manning schedule was explained by Captain Waller. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to May 17, 1977, at 7 p.m. ,_Clty Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED MAY 17, 1977 or, City of Lynwood