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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1978-06-06 - CC7 7 ~~) REGULAR MEETING JUNE 6, 1978 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 Higgins in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe and Higgins answered the roll call. Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager Valliere. Councilman Byork took exception to the minutes of the special meeting of May 18, 1978 as his statement with respect to the City Treasurer was omitted. The Mayor directed the city clerk to correct the minutes. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, ,and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 16, 1978 and the regular meeting of May 16, 1978 be approved as written. The Council concurred with the City Manager's recommendation that public hearing for nuisance abate- ment, 11747 State Street, be terminated inasmuch as there has been full compliance with action requested. The City Manager recommended that Section 'VI (1)~on the agenda pertaining to mobile office trailer bid award be held over and that Section VI (2) pertaining to bicycle facility and sidewalk bid call be reinstated. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Lynwood Com~n.Dev. Council discussed application from Lynwood Community Serv. Corp. Development Services Corporation for exempt mail order application held license to solicit for a charitable organization and over ordered the matter held over pending receipt of further information. Sanders Bargain It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- Center applica- man Rowe, and carried, that application from Sanders tion tabled Bargain Center, 11034-36 Atlantic Boulevard, for special permit to conduct a secondhand business be tabled. Cub Scout Pack It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- #437C fireworks man Morris, and carried, that application from Cub appl. app'd Scout Pack #437C for exemption from license fee to operate fireworks stand be approved.' Lynwood Lions It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- Club appl. app'd man Morris, and carried, that application from Lynwood Lions Club for exemption from license fee to conduct """"" fireworks stand at corner of Long Beach Boulevard and Century Boulevard be approved subject to completion of normal application form. g., ;, i i ORDINANCES The City Manager reported that the boundary descrip- tions in the street sweeping ordinance have been deleted and presented an amended ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTION 19-22 TO THE CODE OF THE CITY ~,,,.,, OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO CERTAIN PARKING PROHIBITIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF STREET SWEEPING." for first read- ing. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCE N0. 1030 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 2-58 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION CONTRACTS. was presented. Upon advice of the City Attorney, "need" was substituted for "shall" in line 2, Section (c). It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, .and carried, that the ordinance be read by .title only. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Green, that Ordinance No. 1030 be adopted. ~ Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTION 2-10 TO THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO AUTHORITY TO SIGN CITY WARRANTS." was presented by the City Manager. After discussion it was the consensus of the Council that Section 2-10 be changed to read as follows: "Sec. 2-10. Authority to sign City warrants. The persons holding the following offices hereby are authorized to sign warrants and checks of the City of Lynwood: .the City Treasurer, the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tempore." It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, .Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. "~'" Absent : None . Ord, first read street sweeping Ord. 1030 garbage colZec. contra,ets Ord. first read authority to sign warrants An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ord.. first read OF LYNWOOD ADDING CHAPTER 17A 'UNIFORM MECHANICAL adoption of CODE' THEREBY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM Uniform Mechan~,cal MECHANICAL CODE, 1976 EDITION." was presented by the Code, 1976 Ed. City Manager. It was moved by Councilman .Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that .the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Green, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ord.first read An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Adoption of Nat'l OF LYNWOOD PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC Elec. Code, 1978 HEALTH, LIFE AND SAFETY THROUGH ADOPTION BY REFER- Ed. ENCE OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1978 EDITION, ESTABLISHING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AS THE CONTROLLING AUTHORITY, ADDING AN APPEAL PROCEDURE AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was the consensus of the Council that Item IX (1) be deleted from the agenda. Res. 78-52 The City Manager reported on the Street Lighting Adopt. Rept. of Debt Limit Report, 1978-1881, and recommended City Eng., Street adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 78-52 entitled: Lighting System "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER RELATING TO THE SERVICE NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN, IMPROVE AND ILLUMINATE BY ELECTRICAL ENERGY ALL THE STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM IN THE SAID CITY OF LYNWOOD." It was moved by Councilman`Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 78-52 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 78-51 RESOLUTION N0. 78-51 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF Declaring Inten- THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING tion to order INTENTION TO ORDER STREET LIGHTING SERVICE ON Street Lighting CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR A PERIOD Serv. 7/1/7 to BEGINNING JULY 1, 1978 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1981." 6/30/81 was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 78-51 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent; None. Res. 78-53 RESOLUTION N0. 7$-53 entitled: "A RESDI~UTIDAT DF THE Approving Amend. CITY ~OUidCIT~ OF THE_ CITY OF LYNWOOi) APPROVING AN of Block Grant AMENDMENT 'OF THE BLOCK GIANT APPLICATION FOR GRANT Application FUNDS UNDER THE URBAN OPEN-SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM." was presented by the City Manager. Mr. Don Snavely, Director of Recreation and Parks, discussed three. high priority options for funding under this program which are (1) softball field lighting at .John Ham Park, (2~ construction of new public restrooms in the City Park, and (3) installa- tjon.af new picnic shelters in the City Park.. It was the consensus of the Council that consideration to the construction of new restrooms be given. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that Resolution No. 78-53 be adopted. . + '( i RESOLUTION N0. 78-54 entitled; "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO PARTICIPATE IN CONTRACT WITH THE LYNWOOD SERVICES CORPORATION FOR CETA PERSONNEL" was presented by the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that Resolution No. 78-5~ be adopted. RESOLUTION ND. 78-55 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE ;CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING AGREE- iMENT WITH CARL WARREN AND COMPANY FOR SERVICES TN ADMINISTERING A PROGRAM OF SELF-INSURANCE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Resolution No. 7~-55 be adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 78-56 entitled; "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING OF AND MAKING APPLICATION FOR THE DISABILITY RETIREMENT OF ;LYNWOOD CITY EMPLOYEE, RALPH D. MORRISON, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 21024 AND 21025 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE." was presented by the City Manager. Mr. Ralph Morrison addressed the Council to request that the effective date of his retirement be at the expiration of sick leave. Res. 78-55 amending agrt . with Carl Warren adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 78-56 be Item X (1)~on the agenda, Median Landscaping, Long Beach Boulevard, was postponed. FINANCIAL REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 78-57 entitled: "A 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 Rowe, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 78-57 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. Council adjourned to executive session at 9 p.m. for litigation matters. The meeting was reconvened at 9:20 p.m. Res. 78-54 auto. participation with Lynwood Sere. Corp. for CETA personnel Res. 78-56 Disability ~etir~. Ralph Morrison. Res. 78-57 Demands Lt . John Hammargren introduced Lt . Jerry Farley to the Lt. Jermy Farley Council., Lt. Farley will serve as evening watch commander. COUNCIL AGENDA Councilman Morris withdrew his nomination of Mr. Archie Legg for the Personnel Board at Mr. Legg''s request and nominated Mr. Frank Hanzie, 3592 Mulford Avenue, for the Personnel ward. Councilman Byork nominated the Personnel Board. Councilman Green nominated Personnel Board. Mrs.: Kenneth McJimsey for Mr. Henry Glave for the 1Vorr~atidrna-~ Per~el~ Board : ~'rar~'c~ n~, .~,,., KenrYeth~ Mme'; & Henry Glsve' <~ G The Mayor inquired if there were any other nomina- tions to the Personnel Board. There being none, he declared nominations closed. Coup. Morris re Councilman Morris requested the City Manager to lighting for investigate the possibility of reusing lights no Bateman Hall longer needed in the Atlantic Avenue and Park area alleyway in the alleyway to the entrance of Bateman Hall. Councilman Byork requested correction of a typo- graphical error in the street lighting debt limit report. Caun. Byork re Councilman Byork commented favorably on the recent Coor. Council Mtg. Coordinating Council meeting stating that he was gratified to see young people who have excelled receive recognition. He also announced that Mr. Richard C. Waranius has been elected President of the Coordinating Council. Coun. Byork Mayor Higgins commended Councilman Byork on his appt'd to Fed'1 appointment by Southern California Association of Urban Pol.Comm. Governments to the Federal Urban Policy Committee. Coun. Green re Councilman Green discussed his investigation of delinquent delinquent ambulance bills . He also commended ambulance bills the Beautification Committee for its brochure "Eyesore of the Month." Coun. Rowe req. Councilman Rowe requested the City Manager to for meeting arrange a meeting among the Pool Association, Recreation Commission and Recreation Department to resolve disagreements with respect to policy. Coun. Rowe re Councilman Rowe inquired whether the $15 stipend stipend per meeting for commissioners is incorporated in the 1978-79 budget and was informed by the City Manager that it is included. Mayor Higgins re Mayor Higgins commented on complaints received ice cream trucks on noisy ice cream trucks . Appointments to the Community Affairs Commission and Housing and Community Development Advisory Board were held over. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR D.Riehman - Mr. Dave Richman, 11106-B Benwell Drive, City City Treasurer Treasurer, requested permission to discuss his duties duties as City Treasurer and was advised to submit his questions to the City Attorney, in writing. R.C.Waranius - Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, nuisance abate. inquired about nuisance abatement procedure and was advised by the Mayor to contact Chief Johnson. Fire Chief & Asst. Councilman Byork commended Chief Johnson and Fire Chief Assistant Chief Lathrope for their efficiency in commended handling nuisance abatements. Councilman Green stated he would like to see nuisance abatements on every agenda. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by, Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to June 13, 1978 at 5 p.m. ~_ _.~.~ ~1 ~ ~ City Clerk, City of Y o APPROVED JUNE 20, 197 ayor, ty of ynw ..- ,~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 197~i 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 5 p.m. Mayor Higgins in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe and Higgins answered the roll call. Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager Valliere. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Council adjourn to executive session for personnel matters. Following the executive session, the meeting was reconvened. The City Manager presented "Situation Report - Fiscal 1978-79" relating to the effect of Proposition 13 on City operations and on Lynwood property-tax payers. Council discussed three budget options submitted in the report: Budget Plan I, providing for a reduction in police and fire services, reduc- tion in work force of 23% (38 employees) and deferred capital improvements; Budget Plan II, providing for maintenance of police and fire services at existing levels, reduction in work force of 20% (26 employees), increased water fees, increased business license fees, increased building permit fees and institution of 'the following fees: fire clearance fee, fire service fee, business occupation fee, bad check fee, dump.~fee, water turn-on and turn-off fee, sewer stand-by fee, sidewalk replace- ment fee, tree trimming fee and impound fee;Budget Plan III, providing for maintenance of police and fire services at existing levels, activities as Council may deem as priority services and elimination of expanded services. The City Manager recommended adoption of Budget Plan II, stating that this plan, if adopted, would enable the City to maintain vital safety services through revenue derived from increased water fees. He further stated that the new user fees proposed in Budget Plan II would not apply to the general taxpayer but would apply on a user-pay basis. Mrs. Elizabeth Fox, speaking on behalf of the Lynwood City Employees' Association, requested Council to reconsider the proposed layoffs and to seek alternate sources of revenue. Council commended Mrs. Fox on her presentation. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, that it has become necessary in the interest of economy to abolish certain positions and to lay off certain employees and we, therefore, move to abolish the positions and effect the layoffs as specified in the report of the City Manager, dated June 12, 197, entitled: " Situation Report - Fiscal Year 197$-79, Budget Plan II." Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to June 20, 1978 at 7 p.m. n City Clerk, City f Ly ood APPROVED JULY 5, 1978 ayor City of Lyn ti "7' ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JUNE 20, 1978 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 Higgins in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe and Higgins answered the roll call. Councilman Green was absent. Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager Valliere. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Councilman Green's absence be excused. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Council adjourn to executive session for personnel and litigation matters. Following the executive session, the meeting was adjourned. Cit Clerk, City o yn od APPROVED JULY 5, 1978 /~ / - ayor, ty of~= ~'