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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1977-07-05 - CC~~~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JULY 5, 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 Rubin and City Manager Valliere. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting adjourn. ' -/ . C.r;~~y C erk, City of Lynwood APPROVED JULY lg, lg7 or, /fGity of Lynwood ~3 REGULAR MEETING JULY 5, 1977 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a reF-~~;lar 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 Rubin and City Manager Valliere. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of June 21, 1977, the regular meeting of June 21, 1977 and the adjourned regular meeting of June 28, 1977 be approved as written. Firefighters' The request from the Lynwood Firefighters' Association Assn. permit for a permit to sell tickets to the Firemens Ball, held app'd over from the previous meeting, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the request be granted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Councilman Green. Absent: None. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS Bid award - A report on bids received for the Imperial Highway Smith Elec. Lighting Improvement Project (Gas Tax Project No. Supply for 6~-150-209 ) was presented with the recommendation that Imp.Hwy. the low bid of Smith Electric Supply be accepted in the Lighting Ir«prv. amount of $20,430. 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, Ra4ae. Noes: None. Absent: None. Bid award - A report on bids received for supplying material for So.Gate Whole- the Atlantic Avenue Lighting Conversion (Gas Tax sale Elec. for Project No. 6-150-208) was presented with the Atlantic Ave. recommendation that the low bid of South Gate Wholesale Light.Convr. Electric Inc. be accepted in the amount of $23,522.45. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council concur in the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res.No. 77-57 A report on the weed abatement program for fiscal year Weed Abatement 1977-7$ was presented with the recommendation that a hearing be set for August 2, 1977 by adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 77-57 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ABATE DRY AND DRYING WEEDS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Resolution No. 77-57 be adopted. COMPATH prop. A report on the proposed lease-purchase of COMPATH tabled telephone equipment was presented by the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the lease-purchase be approved. ~~~ After discussion of the proposal and the need for action at this time, the motion was withdrawn and it was moved ~-- by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, and that the proposal be tabled until the next regular meeting. Councilman Green requested a report on the actual cost of equipment rental from Pacific Telephone Company. A report on bids received for remodeling of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Lynwood Stationa was presented with the recommendation that the following low bids be accepted: 1. Relocating Electric Power Outlets - McBride Electrical Service, Inc. $2,165.00 r- I 2. Separating Electric Meters, City Hall and Sheriff's Station - McBride Electrical Service, Inc. $2,877.00 3. Electric Power for Air Conditioners - McBride Electrical Service, Inc. $590.00 4. Air Conditioners - Lynwood Refrigeration, 3-6000 BTU Unit $594.00 1-14000 BTU Unit $389.00 5. Gun Lockers - Diebold Inc. $740.74 Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Nane. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the Council concur in the recommendation and accept the low bids. carried, Mr. Jerry Leonard, Senior Deputy to Supervisor Baxter Ward, addressed the Council to review mass transportation proposals made previously and explained a new transporta- tion concept covering regional needs and neighborhood circulation needs. He described the four-part ti^ansportation proposal composed of the Wilshire Subway, additional separated freeway bus lanes, improvement of local bus service and tae Downtown People Mover. Copies of the transportation study were furnished to members of the Council. At the conclusion of his remarks and after informal discussion with the Council, Mr. Leonard asked that after the Council has had an opportunity to study the proposal that it consider appointing one or more Council members and other community representatives to work on a Citizens Transportation Committee. The City Manager presented a report on Public Works Funding Application under Round Two of the Federal Local Public Works Act and recommended that the Council approve the ,joint submission of projects for the City of Lynwood, Lynwood Unified School District and Compton Community College by adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 77-58 entitled: "A R~;SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A JOINT SUBMITTAL OF PROJECTS FOR THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND COMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOP- MENT ADMINISTRATION FOR LOCAL PUBLIC WORKS ACT, ROUND II FUNDING." It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 7758 be adopted. Bid award far remodeling of Sheriff's Dept. McBride Elec. Elec. Pwr.Out. McBride Elec. Sep.Elec.Meters McBride Elec. Pwr.for Air Cond Lynwood Refrig. Air cond. Diebold Inc. Gun lockers Dep. Leonard - Review of transportation proposals Res.No. 77-58 Joint Submission of Project to EDA ~~~ :r:_;z+ Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res.No. 77-59 A report on nuisance abatement of property at 11700, Intention to 11704, 11710, 11760 Wright Road and 5510, 5536 and abate nuis. at 5580 Willard Lane was presented with the recommendation 11700, 11704, that a hearing be set for August 2, 1977 by adoption. of 11710, 11760 RESOLUTION N0. 77-59 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Wright Road & CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS 5510, 5536 & INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN 5580 Willard WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN Lane REAL PROPERTY." It was moved by Councilman Higgins, secpmded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 77-59 be adopted. Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res.No. 77-60 A report on abatement of nuisance at 2930 Poplar Drive directing was presented by the City Manager with the recommenda- abatement of tion thata hearing be set for August 2, 1977 by substandard adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 77-60 entitled: dwelling at "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 2930 Poplar Dr. LYNWOOD DIRECTING THE OWNER OF THE BUILDING AT 2930 POPLAR DRIVE TO APPEAR BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL TO SHOW CAUSE WHY SUCH BUILDING SHOULD NOT BE CONDEMNED AS A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND SAID NUISANCE ABATED, AND PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SAID NOTICE." It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 77-60 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. FINANCIAL REPORT Res.No. 77-61 RESOLUTION N0. 77-61 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 Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that Resolution No. 77-61 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Req. from It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Lyngate Church Councilman Green, and carried, that Council approve for permit the request from Lyngate Neighborhood Church for app'd permission to conduct a car wash from July 6 to July g, 1977. Claims denied: Claims for damages filed on beh C.McClinton, persons were presented: Calvin J.Schlessinger Schlessinger, Troy David Smith, T.D. Smith Betty M. Ballard. It was moved C.W. Ballard seconded b,y Councilman Higgins, B.M. Ballard the claims be denied. ~.lf of the following McClinton, Jay Curtis Wayne Ballard, by Councilman Byork, and carried, that 3~F CoyNCIL aGgNDA Councilman Higgins commented os~ the success oi' the water conservation program. Councilman Green commented on the condition of Check Avenue and arked that the City follow through to see ,,~., what can be done to bring the property up to CSty Code requirements, He also suggested that the Recreation Department and the Chamber of Commerce erra,luate the Fourth of July activities in the City Park and recommend a program for next year. Councilman Morris commented on the Fire Department Report of Activities over the Fourth of July holiday. He also arked that the Council adjourn to Thursday, July 7, 1977, for discussion of matters having to do with th• ®ERCCA Program. In considering appointments to the Plann~.ng Commireion, it was noted that Councllsnan gyork had submitted the name o!' Gloria Warden at the prev~.ous meeting. Councilman Green submitted the names of clammy Hi11 and Josephine Pruitt #'or appointment to the Planning Commission. Councilman Higgins submitted the name osri Virginia Robbins for appointment to the Planning Commission. Reduction oi' membership on the Planning Commission from 7 to 5 was discussed briet`1y with na action being taken. ~^ It war moved by Councilman Hyork, seconded by Councilman Qreen, that Gloria Warden be appointed to the Planning Commission. _ Ro11 Ca11: Ayers Councilmen Hyork, Green, Noels Councilmen t~iggins, Morris, Rowe. Absents None, With reverence to an existing vacancy on the Community Af'f'airs Commission, Mayor Rowe submitted the name of Mrr, Arnes• Wattree. 1"ha Mayor declared a five minute recess at q:30 p.m, Following the recess, the meeting was called to order. A Setter from the Chamber of Commerce requesting i.ts~ t'irrt quarterly payment far the 1977-7~ S'iscal year war presented. It war moved by Councilman Green, recorded by Councilman Morris, that a warrant payable to th• Lynwood Chamber o#' Commerce in the amount of~ 49~311.~5 be added to the list of warrants previously approved Roll Calls Ayers Councilmen 8york, Green, Mor~r4s, Rawe, Noers Cauncilsnan Higgins, `'-' Absent: None Coup, Ht,gg~.ns re Water Coarser. Prgm, VVW-Y green re Check Av®. prop. 4th at" July prog~m Coup. Morris re Fire Dept. Rapt. Samm~r Hill, Josephine Pruitt & V'ir~.na Robb nomdrss~ted f cr Ping Comm. vacancies Arr~se Wattree nominated for Comm. A~'f .Cornri® Recess -Chamber of Commerce quarterl payt. app'd PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR D. Richman re Mr. Dave Richman addressed the Council to suggest dog lic. fees correcting the City Code relative to fees for spayed and neutered dogs and to suggest that senior citizens be given a discount on dog licenses. B. Payne re Mr. Bob Payne addressed the Council to speak in opp. to Com- opposition to the COMPATH telephone system. path system Mr. Wes Warvi, 11045 Pine Street, and Mr. Darryl W. Warvi req. Williams, Lynwood Jaycee President , addressed the for financial Council concerning the need for City assistance in assist. to _ meeting financial obligations having to do with the Jaycees Miss Lynwood Pageant. It was the consensus of the Council that they discuss the matter with the City Manager and that the City Manager make a recommenda- tion to the Council. H. Pearce re Mrs. Helen Pearce, 11500 Long Beach Boulevard, recall, crime addressed the Council concerning the recent recall rate, Sheriff effort. She also inquired as to the crime rate, response time Sheriff's Department response time, and the break- down of types of crimes. She also inquired how many cars are currently in the field. She was informed that the figures requested would be supplied. Pastor Floyd Pastor Charles L. Floyd addressed the Council re appts. to concerning appointment to Commissions and additional Commissions & cultural programs for children of the community . It req. for was suggested that his questions concerning programs cultural prog. for the children be taken up with the Recreation Commission . It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to Thursday, July 7, 1977, at 12 noon. -,, --~ ~; ty C erk, City of L nwood APPROVED JULY 19, 1977 r, city qr- Lynwo