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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1977-08-16 - CCC? via ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 16, 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. j Also present were Assistant City Attorney Tom Clerk 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 adjourn. City`Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED SEPTEMBER 1977 May-o'r, City o Ly wood ~' '~' ±' >4 ~,; r REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 16, 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 Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of August 1, 1977, the adjourned regular meeting of August 2, 1977 and the regular meeting of August 2, 1977 be approved as written. PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing- The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public 11045 Duncan Av. hearing, continued from the previous meeting, to cont'd to ascertain whether nuisances are being maintained on 9~6~77 property commonly known as 11045 Duncan Avenue. Upon recommendation of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the hearing be continued to the meeting. of September 6, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. Res.No. 77-74A The Mayor read a letter from Supervisor Kenneth Hahn Protesting regarding the method of setting automobile insurance Auto. Ins. premiums and the lawsuit which has been filed by the Premiums Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County and the City Council of the City of Los Angeles. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that RESOLUTION N0. 77-74A entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ENDORSING THE ACTION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN PROTESTING THE UNJUST AND UNFAIR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PREMIUMS BEING IMPOSED ON LOCAL RESIDENTS." be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe< Noes: None. Absent: None. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS 1977-78 Budget In reviewing the proposed budget and salary resolution & Salary Res. for the 1977-78 fiscal year, the sufficiency of the amended mileage reimbursement rates was discussed and it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the resolution be amended to provide the same rates as are presently being paid by the County of Los Angeles. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res.No. 77-74B It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Salary Res. Councilman Morris, that RESOLUTION N0. 77-74B entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING FORTH THE SALARIES BY CLASSIFICATION OF ITS OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, AND OTHER BENEFITS." be adopted. ~i ~~ Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. In discussion of the proposed budget, Mayor Rowe's motion to reduce the City Attorney's extraordinary expense account from $40,000 to $20,000 failed for lack of a "" second. It was moved by Mayor Rowe, seconded by Council- man Higgins, that the Chamber of Commerce allocation in the Community Promotion account be reduced from $37,245 to $25,000. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Higgins, Rowe. Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, that the 1877-78 budget be accepted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report on the tax rates for the 1977-78 fiscal year was presented by the City Manager who recommended that the general purpose rate be increased from $.~6 to $.91; that the rate for the City's contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System, authorized by election, be reduced from $.74 to $.44 plus $.O1 authorized by Resolution No. 74-80, for a total rate of $1.36, an overall decrease of $.25. I~ RESOLUTION N0. 77-75 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE INCORPORATED CITY OF LYNWOOD FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES, AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1977 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1978." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council concur in the City Manager's recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 77-75• Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report was presented by the City Manager on the request of Mr. Franz A. Criego for removal of a tree in front of his property at 4241 Walnut Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the removal of the tree be authorized. The City Manager presented a request that approval be given to amend the Public Employees' Retirement System contract to allow those miscellaneous employees who are not now covered by the 1959 Survivor Benefit an opportunity to elect to be covered, at no cost to the ,~-- City. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the request be granted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. 1977-78 Budget accepted Tax rate for 1977-7~ fiscal year set at $1.36 Res.No. 77-75 Fixing rates of taxes Tree removal at 4241 Walnut auth . Amendment to PERS contract app'd ~~~~~ Res. first A report on establishment of a nepotism policy as read estab. recommended by the Personnel Board was presented policy on together with a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION nepotism OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A POLICY RELATING TO NEPOTISM " . Administrative Assistant Michael Taft reviewed the history of the proposed policy which has been under discussion at various times since 1974. After discussion of the need for a formal policy, it was moved by Council- man Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the resolution be amended to provide that the policy will not affect employees retroactively. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Councilman Byork. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, that the resolution be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Councilman Byork. Absent: None. Sale of guns The City Manager presented a request that 50 guns and & arrurnan. auth. assorted ammunition be declared surplus and that the Council authorize the sale of the surplus equipment. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council declare the equip- ment surplus and authorize its sale. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Coun.Byork & It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Green named Councilman Morris, and carried, that Councilman Byork Voting Del. & be named voting delegate and Councilman Green be named Voting Alter. voting alternate at the annual conference of the to League conf. League of California Cities. Bid award to A report on quotations received for repair of the City Luther Roofing Hall roof was presented with the recommendation that for City Hall the Council consider awarding the contract to the low roof bidder, Luther Roofing, for $1,95. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council concur. in the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res.No. 77-76 RESOLUTION N0. 77-76 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Disability CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING OF AND Retire. of MAKING APPLICATION FOR THE DISABILITY RETIREMENT OF D.R. Brown LYNWOOD CITY EMPLOYEE DONALD R. BROWN PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 21024 AND 21025 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that Resolution No. 77-76 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. --~ . FINANCIAL REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 77-77 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 Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 77-77 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Res. No. 77-77 Demands It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Leukemia Soc. Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council. grant req. app'd the request of the Leukemia Society of America, Inc. for permission to conduct its annual fund drive from September 15, 1877 to October 15,.1977. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by App1. of Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council G.S. Zuckerman approve the application of Gordon S. Zuckerman for a app'd special permit to conduct the secondhand sales and repair of restaurant equipment at 12540 Atlantic Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Appl. of Robt. Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council grant Hall Clothing the application for special permit for a closing out app'd sale of Robert Hall Clothing Company at 12301 Atlantic •-~ Avenue. The application of the Apostolic Overcoming Holy ! Appl. of Apos- _ _ Church of God Inc . for permission to conduct the sale tolic Overcom3.r~ of barbequed dinners on Imperial Highway or in front Church of God of the church at 11733 Long Beach Boulevard was denied presented. After discussion of the need to comply with various ordinances relative to zoning and health and sanitation requirements, it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the applicant be advised to make application for the appropriate permits and licenses. COUNCIL AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by City Manager Councilman Higgins, that the City Manager be appt'd Public appointed Public Works Director of the City. Works Director Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Green commented on a letter he had received Coun. Green re from a citizen concerning the dog license fees and dog license """', penalties and expressed the view that the 50% penalty penalty fee is excessive. Councilman Byork inquired about progress being made in Coun. Byork re removal of tires from the Desser property. Councilman Desser prop. & Byork also informed the Council that he will be Highway Cotran. attending a Highway Commission meeting on September 15, meeting 1977 relative to the I-105 Freeway. ~~ ~ ~. Recess The Mayor declared a five-minute recess at 8:55 p.m. Following the recess, the meeting was called to order. A. Swan to be It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by paid for acting Councilman Byork, that Mr. Andrew Swan be paid as Public Wks. retroactive pay for Acting Public Works Director. Director Ro 11 Ca 11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR A. Newell re Mr. Allen Newell, 3375 Elizabeth Street, representing fobs for youth "Youth in Action" addressed the Council to request that the City have a year around fob program for youth and that the Council send a letter to President Carter requesting that the minimum wage be raised. A banner was displayed which Mr. Newell stated contained 150 signatures in support of the demands made. A. Smith & T. Abby Smith, 3375 Elizabeth Street, and Tom Smith, Smith re fobs 3375 Elizabeth Street, addressed the Council to for youth reiterate the demands made by Mr. Newell. B. Anderson re Mr. Bill Anderson, 11352 Louise Street, addressed the fob termination Council to inquire if there has been an update on the inquiry by the City Attorney into the allegation that a citizen's employment was terminated by the Chamber of Commerce at the request of a Councilman. He also inquired if the Mayor had received a letter from the County of Los Angeles under date of September l~, 1972 concerning the purchase of some land. Rsv3~yd re Rev. Charles Floyd addressed the Council in support support of of the demands made by the representatives of "Youth "Youth in in Action." It was suggested by Mayor Rowe that Action" representatives of the group meet with either the City Manager or Administrative Assistant. It was moved by Councilman Byork,seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to September 6, 1977 at 7 p.m. City Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED SEPTEMBER 6, 1977 yor, C y of Lynwood