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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1977-11-01 - CCT+ n ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 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. The meeting was adjourned to executive session for dis- cussion of matters of litigation. Following the executive session, the meeting was adjourned. ~-~, i'`~% 1~ ~- Cdr. C -t. ~ ,-~ ;'Cit Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED NOVEMBE~~.5, 1977 or, City of Lynwood r'; ;-. r' E ca REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 1977 ''` The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular ~~ session in the City Hall, 11330 Rullis 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 Morris, seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of October 18, 1977 and the regular meeting of October 18, 1977 be approved as written. PRESENTATIONS The Mayor read a proclamation designating the November 13 to November 2'0, 1977 as "Southern Challenge Week." The Mayor read a proclamation designating the October 15 to November 15, 1977 as "Disabled Veterans' Forget-Me-Not Days." i ~:; , week o f Proc lamatior. California Teen So.Ca1. Teer Challenge Wk period of Proclamatior. American "Forget-Me- Not Days" MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS Mr. Tom, Petersen, Project Manager, and Mr. Harold Gaines, JADE status ,,._, representing the Juvenile Assistance Diversion Effort Project, report ' ~ were present to provide the Council with a report on the state of the project. Mr. Petersen provided details of the program and the progress being made in working with the youth of the community who are served by JADE. An ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING ARTICLE VI (COMMENCING WITH 22-80) TO CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF THE CI'T'Y OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO BINGO GAMES" was presented. The ordinance contained revisions suggested at previous discussions of the ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. --~ At the suggestion of the City Attorney, the proposed anti- ' '' pornographic ordinance was held over. ORDINANCE N0. 1017 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 13-28 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PRESCRIBING THE LOCATION WHERE REFUSE MAY BE PLACED FOR COLLECTION." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be read by title only. Ordinance first read relating to bingo games Prop. anti- porn. ord. held over Ord.No. 1017 relating to trash collet ~~~ ~~ ~., Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, that Ordinance No. 1017 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ord. No. 1018 ORDINANCE N0. 1018 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY :relating to COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT PERS contract TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF amendment LYNWOOD AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Green, 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. 1018 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ord. No. 1019 ORDINANCE N0. 1019 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY relating to COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 2-9 OF City Clerk & THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FIXING THE COMPENSATION City Treasurer OF CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER. " was presented for compensation second reading. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, that Ordinance No. 1019 be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Ordinance No. 1019 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent : None . --~s { Gas Tax Projects The City Manager presented a report on completion of 7-150-202 & 207 the concrete gutter and cement ramps for the physically accepted handicapped projects and recommended that the Council accept Gas Tax Projects Nos. 7-150-202 and 207. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council concur in the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Bid awards on The City Manager presented reports on the bids received Rollover Protec. for the following prod ects and recommended that the low .Hydro-Hamner, bids be accepted: Rollover Protection Hydro-Hammer, Motor Grader, Rollover Protection Industries, $780; Rollover Protection 1964 Ford for Motor Grader, Rollover Protection Industries, $1,260; Ao1.~~ ~~ ~r~ e~~~ ~~ pr°JPh~~'Q' $$22 ~~ pr'o~ ~,~r ~o~ ~ozZeo~~ l.,~A W~ ~o~ ' .~ ~h~ oU~r ar14' ~r~s s ~o>~°~ o1Zo user p1'~ ~~r o~ ` ~q' ' .19 ~E'h '~~'~ ~~~ ~filll ~12~0 s M,', ...~, by o~ F ,rte°~A~~78~ °~ ~ ~~ ~~~s ~~~'"~~,, e~~m boa e~, ~01 o vo ka~ ~h~R~ ~q .~~g ~~~ u~~~~ ~ P~~~ ,jo d ,,pp.. ~+r o ~~c O n 'Zee 1`'~~_e ~~~ seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council concur in the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. ~Ai The City Manager presented a report on bids for acquisition of a Vibrating Roller and recommended that the Council reject all bids and request new specifications for a Vibrating Roller. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in the recommendation. The Council was informed that the negotiations have been completed far acquisition of Parcel 24 (portion of Lot 30, Tract 2551, Charles Sadler) for Long Beach Boulevard widening and recommended that acquisition be authorized by adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 77-97 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 Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 77-g7 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager reported on the need for amendment of tie City Code relative to use of streets by vehicles over ~..,. 3 tons gross weight. The Parking and Traffic Commission have reviewed the present restrictions and recommended that the Code be amended to specifically provide for "no standing or parking" restrictions which will give the Sheriffs Department authority for citing violators. The City Manager recommended that the Council amend Section 19-73(b) of the City Code and presented an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 19-73(b) TO PROHIBIT STANDING AND PARKING OF VEHICLES OVER THREE TON GROSS WEIGHT ON STREETS WHERE SUCH VEHICLES ARE RESTRICTED." for first 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 Green, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. .-- ~ A report on bids received for demolition of structures at 2930 Poplar Drive was presented with the recommendation that the low bid of Kirt Land Truck & Equipment Company for $890 be accepted. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council concur in the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Bids rejected on Vibrating Roller Res.No. 77-97 auth. acquis. of prop. for Long Bch.Blvc widening Ord. first read relatin€ to parking o] vehicles ove7 3 tons gross weight Bid award - Kirt Land Truck & Eqpt for demolitic ~, ~. ~_ ~'`` d: r Removal of pkwy. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by tree at 10714 Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council grant Barlow Ave.auth. the request of Floyd L. Barnett, 10714 Barlow Avenue, for removal of the parkway tree at that address. Removal of Pursuant to a request from the City Manager for uncollectible permission to remove uncollectible balances over one balances on year old from the Water Department Xerox, it was :Water Dept, moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Xerox auth. Green, that permission be granted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Coop. Agrt.with A report on the City's participation in the Urban County relating County Housing and Community Development Program to Urban Cty. for 1978-79 was presented by the City Manager with Housing & Com. the recommendation that the Council authorize Dev. Prog.auth. execution of the Cooperation Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for fiscal year 1978. 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. Agr~t.with Bill A report on implementation of the Federal 312 Loan Bond & Asso. re Program for rehabilitation of multiple residential 312 Loan Prog. buildings up to four units was presented by the City auth. Manager. A proposed 312 Loan Program Administration Proposal from Bill Bond & Associates was described by Housing and Community Development Director Christopher Johnston. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the service agreement with Bill Bond & Associates be approved subject to approval of the agreement by the City Attorney. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Rept. on SERCAA Councilman Morris, as the City's representative to by Coun. Morris the Southeast Regional Community Action Agency, presented an in-depth report on the current status of the organization and recommended that Lynwood remain a member of S.E.R.C.A.A. until January 1, 1978, that the Joint Powers Agencies meet with federal representatives of C.S.A. to determine S.E.R.C.A.A.'s status in regard to funding, liability for previous expenditures and C.S.A.'s cooperation with the proposed amendment of the Joint Powers Agreement and that the Joint Powers Agencies draft a resolution providing that the agencies be composed of one representative from each of the Joint Powers members with community representatives to act in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors. continuation of After discussing continuing by the Recreation Department :iot Meals Prog. of the Hot Meals Program previously funded by S . E . R. C . A . A . ~.uth. it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council ratify the actions taken to date in connection with the program of hot meals for the elderly and direct that the program continue with the present method of operation. ~-~Z~~ Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager informed the Council of the proposal of the Steelworkers Oldtimers Foundation to provide a hot ~"'~", meals program for the senior citizens of Lynwood. The project includes services such as legal, home maintenance, transportation and phone alert programs. To carry out the program, the Foundation requests the use of the Community Center as a site for serving hot meals. In connection with the Foundation's grant application, a letter of support and confirmation that they can use the proposed site for the program is necessary. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Mayor be authorized to execute a letter, agreeing in concept with the program. The Mayor declared a five-minute recess at 9:20 p.m. Following the recess, the meeting was called to order. FINANCIAL REPORT Steelworkers Project app'd Recess RESOLUTION N0. 77-98 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res.No. 77-g8 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE Demands DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Camp Fire Gir: Higgins, and carried, that the Council grant the request annual candy from the Rio Hondo Area Council, Camp Fire Girls, Inc. sale a ' for permission to conduct their annual candy sale from pp~ app January 25 to February 20, 1978. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman "Forget-Me-Nof Higgins, and carried, that the Council grant the request fund raising from the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 156, for app. app'd permission to conduct their annual "Forget-Me-Not" fund raising from October 15 to November 15, 1977. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Lung Asso. app Morris, and carried, that the Council grant the app'd application of the Lung Association of Los Angeles County for exemption from business license fee for its regional office at 3818-E Century Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Christmas tree Morris, and carried, that the Council grant the sales lot at ^' application for special permit from Vons Grocery Company Vons Grocery to conduct a Christmas tree sales lot at 9990 Long Beach app'd Boulevard. COUNCIL AGENDA The Mayor inquired if the real estate sign ordinance is Mayor Rowe currently being enforced on weekends. He was informed inquiry re that because of a temporary reduction in personnel, real estate weekend enforcement is not presently being carried out. sign ord. r=s ~ ~. :. ,. Mayor Rowe re The Mayor inquired about the ownership and status of disposition of the furniture and equipment purchased by the Chamber Earn. & egpt. of Commerce with funds provided by the City in purchased with connection with the SERCAA program. Disposition of City funds the furniture was discussed at length and it was suggested that the City Manager meet with the Chamber of Commerce manager to resolve the problem. Coun. Higgins Councilman Higgins commented on recent action of the re homes in fwy. City of Downey relative to the removal of boarded up corridor and homes in the freeway corridor and suggested that if use of "Consent there were no objections, it might be well to contact Calendar" Mr. Dattel's office again. He also suggested the use of a "Consent Calendar" for Council agendas. No objections were expressed. Coun. Byork re restriping of parking lanes Mayor Rowe re lighting of library area Councilman Byork suggested that because of the relocation of the Library that the parking lanes in front of the City Hall be restriped in the proper direction. The Mayor suggested that the poor lighting in the area of the former Library building be corrected. Councilman Green expressed pleasure at learning Coun. Green re that two people have been apprehended for painting graffiti graffiti and at his request, Captain Waller gave him a brief report on the incident. Chief Johnson It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by appt'd Acting Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Fire Chief City Manager be appointed Acting City Manager while the City Manager is absent on vacation in late November. Coun. Green re Councilman Green questioned the proliferation of req. for rept. store-front churches and the Mayor asked that a on legality of report be prepared for the Council at the November 15 storefront meeting as to the legality cf such uses from a zoning churches standpoint and what can be done to correct the problem. Coun. Higgins Councilman Higgins suggested that positive steps re possible should be taken to see if the City can be consolidated consolid. with with the South Gate court and try to get a juvenile So.Gate for bureau here rather than in Long Beach. juvenile bureau The City Manager presented a report on the invitation Contract Cities from the Contract Cities organization to j oin in a Joint Powers Joint Powers Insurance Authority. After discussion Insurance Auth. of the proposal, it was moved by Councilman Green, to be studied seconded by Councilman Higgins, .and carried that the Council authorize the City Manager, the City Attorney and Councilman Morris to look into the proposal and agree to whatever they determine. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR D. Richman - Mr. Dave Richman,11106B Benwell Drive, addressed the HCDA Advisory Council to inquire about appointments to the Housing Bd. appts. and Community Development Advisory Board. Appointments to Councilman Higgins nominated Mrs. Virginia Robbins; HCDA Advisory Mayor Rowe nominated Mrs. Arnese Wattree; Councilman Board Green nominated William Cunningham; Councilman Morris nominated Julio Mendoza; Councilman Byork nominated Mr. Dave Richman. Additional nominees were Alfred Walker and Mr. Bennett, Mr. Cooper and Mr. Smith. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by t`i ~' 4 ti...R ~ / .$.. Councilman Green, and carried, that the appointments be confirmed. Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed the Council A. Legg re to state that the Traffic and Parking Commission has studied City Hall park the restriping of the City Hall parking in relation to the ing lot restri; relocation of the Library. Mr. Legg also commented on ing & resurfac notices received by residents of scheduled resurfacing of ing of streets streets and asked that the Sheriffs Department be requested to make those areas where residents must park away from their homes a priority area for patrol. He also suggested that the notices describe the scope of the area to be resurfaced. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to November 15, 1977 at 7 p.m. -~ ~~ ~~ City C erk, City o Lynwood APPROVED NOVEMBER 1 1977 Ma r, City of L wood