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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1977-06-21 - CC~~Q ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JUNE 21, 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 Assistant City Attorney Tom Clark and City Manager Valliere. Late appl.for Requests for permission to file late applications for fireworks stds, fireworks stands were presented from Lynwood Job's app'd Daughters, Bethel 58, and Macedonia Baptist Church of Los Angeles, Inc. for Council consideration. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Lynwood Job's Daughters, Bethel 58, be granted a fireworks stand permit subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of the City Code. Req.from It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Macedonia Bap, Councilman Morris, and carried, that the request of Ch. denied the Macedonia Baptist Church of Los Angeles, Inc. be denied. Coun.Morris Councilman Morris suggested that prohibiting fireworks req. for rept. sales within the City should be considered and asked on prohibition for a report and recommendation on the question from of fireworks the Fire Chief . Mayor Rowe asked that the use of plant food on the Mayor Rowe re City Hall lawn be considered as the front lawn lawn cond. appears to be in poor condition. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned . \ _. ,; City Clerk, City of Lyn~foocl APP~VED JULY 5,977 or, City of Lynwood ~~~= REGULAR MEETING JUNE 21, 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 Assistant City Attorney Tom Clark 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 June 7, 1977 and the regular meeting of June 7, 1977 be approved as written. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS A report on the request of J. Jack Willard for .inclusion of property at 11760 Wright Road in his master lease with the State of California was presented. The City Manager indicated that it is not known to what use the property will be put and a recommendation on the re- rental cannot be made at this time. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the request be denied. A report on the request from Rungsran Suebsung for re- rental of State-owned property in the I-105 Freeway corridor for agricultural purposes was presented by ""' the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the request be denied. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Councilman Green. Absent: None. A report on nuisance abatement of property at 4050 Beachwood Avenue was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that a hearing be set for July 19, 1977 by adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 77-51 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 CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY." It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 77-51 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report on abatement of nuisance at 11045 Duncan ~, Avenue was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that a hearing be set for July 19, 1977 by adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 77-52 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 CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 77-52 be adapted. Roll Call: -- Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Req. to incluc 11760 Wright Rd. prop. in master lease denied Req. to re-rer prop. in fwy. corridor deni~ Res.No. 77-51 Intention to abate nuts . at 4050 Beechwd. Res.No. 77-52 Intention to abate nuts. at 11045 Duncan X08 Admin. of Fed'1 A report was presented by the City Manager on Sec.8 Housing administration of Federal Section 8 Housing Assistance Assistance app'd within the City by Los Angeles County at no cost to the City. On each proposal the Department of Housing and Urban Development requests that the City make a determination that the project will not be inconsistent with either the City's Housing Assistance Plan or the General Plan. It was recommended that such determina- tions be made by staff and that the Los Angeles area office of the Department of Housing and Urban Development be notified accordingly. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in the recommendation. Add. to bail A report was presented on the proposed addition to the schedule app'd - City's bail schedule of a $25 fine for overweight $25 fine for vehicles on residential or designated streets. It was overweight veh. moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman on desig. streets Higgins, that the addition be approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Higgins' suggestion that the bail schedule be increased to $10 for bail schedule item #31 was not acted upon. Res.No. 77-53 A report on the proposed four-way "Stop" signs in the Designating vicinity of the Will Rogers School was presented by `, Certain Inter- the City Manager. He recommended that the Council sections as consider making the intersection of Duncan and Sanborn "Stop" Intersec. Avenues a four-way stop by placing "Stop" signs on Duncan Avenue at Sanborn for north and southbound traffic and adopt RESOLUTION N0. 77-53 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 moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 77-53 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Removal of pky. trees app'd - 11512 Louise, 10961 Elm, 3330 Seminole Councilman Byork inquired if there is a Police officer on the Traffic and Parking Commission and was informed that Deputy Sheriff Allen meets with the Traffic and Parking Commission. The City Manager presented reports removal of parkway trees at the fo 3330 Seminole Avenue, 11512 Louise 10961 Elm Avenue. It was moved by seconded by Councilman Morris, and removal of the trees be approved. on requests for Llowing locations: Avenue, and Councilman Byork, carried, that Res.No. 77-54 The City Manager presented a report on the proposed Designating L.A. designation of the Enforcement Agency for Minimum Cty. Dept. of Standards for Solid Waste Handling and Disposal and Health as agcy. recommended that the Council designate the for Solid Waste Los Angeles County Department of Health Services as Handling & the City's enforcement agency by adoption of Disposal RESOLUTION N0. 77-54 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DESIGNATING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES AS THE ENFORCEMENT AGENCY TO ENFORCE STATE MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SOLD WASTE HANDLING AND DISPOSAL." .~~~, It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 77-54 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. „_, A report on the proposed lease-purchase of an NCR-8250 Computer pursuant to the study previously submitted to the Council was presented by the City Manager. It was recommended that the Council authorize the lease- purchase at a price of $78,593 in annual installments of $25,232.33. After discussing details of the lease- purchase, it was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. Roll Gall: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report on bids received for construction of Concrete Cross Gutters and Concrete Ramps for the Physically Handicapped (Gas Tax Projects Nos. 7-150-202 and 207) was presented by the City Manager. It was recommended that the Council award the bid to the low bidder, N.D.L. Construction, for the bid price of $35,687.15. 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. Woes: None. Absent: None. The request of Advanced Coatings Company for a 6-week extension for completion of the gymnasium flooring installation work was presented by the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the extension be granted. The City Manager presented the request of Tony Byone, Parks and Recreation Department employee, for a 60-day leave of absence without pay. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the request be granted. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE N0. 1015 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 5-40 AND REPEALING SECTION 5-41 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO DOG LICENSE FEES." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, 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 Ordinance No. 1015 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Lease-purchase of NCR-8250 app'd Bid award - Concrete Cross Gutters & Ramp, to N.D.L. Construction Ext. granted tc Advanced Coat- ings for completion of gymnasium flooring 60-day Leave of Absence app'd for T. Byone Ord. No. 1015 Amend. Sec. 5-40 and Repeal ing Sec. 5-41 of Code ~~~ Res.No. 77-55 RESOLUTION N0. 77-55 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF Est. Practice of THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, Paying Individuals ESTABLISHTNG THE PRACTICE OF PAYING INDIVIDUALS FOR for Jury Duty JURY DUTY." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 77-55 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Counc~].men Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. FINANCIAL REPORT Res.No. 77-56 RESOLUTION N0. 77-56 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE Demands 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 Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 77-56 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Req. of Holy It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by ' Spirit Assn. far Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council -solicitation deny the request from Holy Spirit Association for hermit denied the Unification of World Christianity for a permit to solicit funds from June 21 to December 21, 1977. ~ ~efighter's Assn.A request was presented from the Lynwood '. for permit Firefighters' Association far a permit to sell tabled tickets to the Firemen's Ball to be held on ?~ September 10, 1977. Kyle Williams, President of the Firefighters' Association, was present to explain the manner in which the project will be carried out and the use to which the funds will be put. The Council asked that Mr. Williams meet with the City Manager to work out details of the fund- raising program and it was the consensus of the Council that the request be tabled to the next regular meeting of July 5, 1977• Agenda items After a discussion of the increasing numbers of (3) and (4) secondhand stores within the City, it was moved continued to by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman July 5, 1977 Higgins , and carried, that Agenda Items 3 and 4 (applications for special permits to conduct secondhand businesses) be continued to the July 5, 1977 regular meeting to allow staff time to study and report on the problems involved. Claim for It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by damages denied - Councilman Morris, and carried, that the claim G. Aubry ~ for damages filed on behalf of Gerald Aubry be ,~ `` ~, T~~,>~~~ denied. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the claim for damages filed nn behalf of Darral Scott be denied. Claim for It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by dr~mmages denied - Councilman Morris, and carried, that the claim S. Gonzales for damages filed on behalf of Salvador Gonzales be denied. 31~~ It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Claim for damages Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the claim for denied - L.S. damages filed on behalf of Lonnie S. Hearon and Hearon and D. Dwight Hearon be denied. Hearon It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Appl to file late Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the Council claim denied - ~-- deny the application to present a late claim for T. Lopez i damages filed on behalf of Trinidad Lopez. COUNCIL AGENDA Mayor Rowe read a detailed report on the City's Affirmative Action Program. Councilman Byork informed the Council that Rev. Charles Clark of the Lynwood Methodist Church is leaving the City and he asked that a suitable plaque be prepared for presentation to Rev. Clark. Councilman Green asked that the City Manager or Sheriff's Department see what can be done to reduce the noise created by ambulances while responding to calls. Councilman Green also commented on the excessive number of yard sales and questioned whether or not they are licensed properly. He also requested that a thorough investigation and report be made on the ,junkyards on Check Avenue. Councilman Morris asked that steps be taken to clean up the southeast and southwest corners of imperial Highway and Wright Road. .-. The Mayor declared a recess at 9:05 p.m. Following 4 the recess, the meeting was called to order. Councilman Green nominated Mrs. Jo Evelyn Terrell for re-appointment to the Personnel Board. Councilman Higgins questioned the propriety of the appointment because of possible conflict with Lynwood City Code Section 24.27. As there were no further nominations, the Mayor declared Mrs. Terrell re-appointed to the Personnel Board. Mayor Rowe-Rept.o Affirm.Act.Prog. Coun. Byork req. for presentation to Rev. Clark Coun. Green req. for study on ambu noise; yard sales & req. for inves- tigation of junkyards on Check Avenue Coun. Morris req. to clean up S/E & S/W corner of Imp. & Wright Rd. Recess Mrs. J.E.Terrell reappt'd to Personnel Bd. As Planning Commissioner Walter Read's term will W. Read reappt'd expire on June 30, 1977, Councilman Higgins to Planning Comm. nominated Mr. Read for re-appointment to the Planning Commission. As there were no further nominations, the Mayor declared Mr. Read re-appointed. The Mayor stated that there remain two additional Gloria Warden vacancies on the Planning Commission. Councilman nominated for Byork nominated Gloria Warden for consideration at Planning Comm. the next regular meeting. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Dave Richman, 11106-B Benwell Drive, addressed the Council to announce the recruitment program by the Internal Revenue Service for seasonal employees and presented flyers for use in disseminating information concerning the employment program. D. Richman re IRS seasonal fobs Rev.Floyd req. Rev. Charles Floyd addressed the Council to discuss for Affirrr~:tive the City's Affirmative Action Program and to urge Action Committee that the City initiate an Affirmative Action Committee. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to Tuesday, June 28, 1977 at 7 p.m. .,.~, i ~~, City Clerk, City of Lynv~ood APPROVED JULY 5977 r, city ov Lynwoo