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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1978-07-18 - CC:;~ ,~+,_ REGULAR MEETING JULY lti, 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. The Mayor announced that Mrs. Virginia Robbins had been appointed Chairman of the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of June 23, 1978, the adjourned regular meeting of June 29, 197, the adjourned regular meeting of July 5, 197 and the regular meeting of July 5, 1978 be approved as written. On the recommendation of the City Manager, Council continued public hearings on nuisance abatements at 11808 Esther Street, 3349 Seminole Avenue and 11841 Wilson Avenue. RESOLUTIONS The City Manager recommended formation of a Landscape Maintenance District proposed as a result of budget cuts and elimination of Park Maintenance. Two proposals were submitted for Council consideration: (1) Reinstatement of parkway crew for maintenance of trees, sidewalk, curb and gutter replacement and a contract for park and median maintenance at a cost of $209,122; and (2) Contract for all maintenance services at a cost of $181,212. The assessment drawn on a 50 foot basis for Proposal (1) is 35~ per frontal foot per year; for Proposal (2), 32¢ per frontal foot per year. The Landscape Maintenance Assess- ment is an assessment based on benefit and will appear as a separate bill on the tax roll. The City Manager noted that landscape maintenance services for fiscal year 1977-78 cost $236,705. Res. 78-73 RESOLUTION N0. 78-73 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Proposing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PROPOSING THE FORMATION OF Formation of A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND ORDERING THE CITY Landscape ENGINEER OF SAID CITY TO PREPARE A REPORT IN CONNECTION Maintenance THEREWITH AS CONTEMPLATED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE District 'LANDSCAPING. AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972' (PART 2 OF DIVI- SION 15 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAY CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA)." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that Resolution No. 7b-73 be adopted with the change in Section 2, line 4. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: Councilman Green. Absent: None. Res. 7~-74 RESOLUTION N0. 78-74 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Adopting Rept. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING THE REPORT OF THE of City Eng. CITY ENGINEER IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED LANDSCAPE relative to MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS." was presented. It proposed was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Landscape Rowe, that Resolution No. 78-74 be adopted. Maintenance District P^ ~' ~. Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes.: Councilman Green. RESOLUTION N0. 78-75 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 7b-75 CITY COUNCIL. OF THE. CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS Intention to INTENTION. TO ORDER THE FORMATION OF A LANDSCAPE Order Formation MAINTENANCE. DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD . " was of Landscape presented. It was moved by Councilman .Morris, seconded Maintenance Dist by Councilman Rowe., that Resolution No. 78-75 be adopted with the change in Section 2, line 5. "Limit" Report in line 6 to read "Engineer's" Report. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Byork, Morris, Rowe,_Higgins. Noes: Councilman Green. Absent: None. RESOLUTION N0. 7b-76 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ABATE DRY AND DRYING WEEDS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented by the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 78-76 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was. moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that request from United Way for special permit to conduct annual fund raising drive from September 15 through December 31, 197b be approved.. Res. 78-76 Weed Abatement United Way appl. app'd It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Gospel Light Green., and carried, that application from Gospel Light Fellowship Fellowship for special permit to conduct fund raising appl. app'd festival on August 12, 1978 be approved. ORDINANCES ORDINANCE. N0. 1049 entitled.: "AN INTERIM URGENCY Ord. 1048 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY QF LYNWOOD Prohibiting PROHIBITING SECONDHAND DEALERS IN THE COMMERCIAL ZONES Secondhand OF SAID CITY.." was presented. The City Attorney Dealers in advised that it is important that the Planning Com- Com'1 Zones mission take priority with respect to the subject matter of this ordinance and make a recommendation to Council so that a determination could be made by Council before the expiration of.ahe ordinance. It was moved. by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Ordinance No. 1049 be introduced and adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: .None. Absent: None. ,~.-. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ord.first read ', I COUNCIL OF THE-CITY OF LYNWOOD REPEALING SECTION 32-55 relating to AND AMENDING SECTION 32-21 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE water charges RELATING TO WATER CHARGES." was presented. It was moved by Councilman. Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green., Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. MANAGEMENT STUDIES The City Manager presentedLease and Agreement for the Sheriff's Station between the County of Los Angeles and the City. Councilman .Green requested that approval of the lease be postponed to give the City time to negotiate. The City Attorney stated that there is no provision in the-lease for reopening negotiations as to price but that either party may cancel the lease on or after the first day of July of any year upon 60 days prior written notice. Council discussed the law enforcement contract with the County. Lt. John Hammargren, Sheriff's Station, Stated that almost 150 Sheriff personnel are directl~i assigned to the Lynwood Station in addition to other'~services such as helicopter and Community. Relations Officer services. Lt. Hammargren stated that the Sheriff's budget suggestion for this year is predicated on cost-of-living increases and certain-two year contracts built between employee groups and the County of Los Angeles. Lease & It. was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- Agrt., man Byork, that the Lease and Agreement for the Sheriff's Sheriff's Station be approved. Sta. app'd Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen. Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. FINANCIAL REPORT Res. 78-77 RESOLUTION N0. 78-77 entitled: "A RESOLUTION Demands CITY COUNCIL OF THE. CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING DRAWN THEREFOR.." was presented..- It was Councilman. Byork, seconded by Councilman Resolution No. 7b-77 be approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Noes: None. Absent: None. OF THE AND WARRANTS moved by Morris, that Rowe, Higgins. COUNCIL AGENDA Coun. Rowe Councilman. Rowe discussed a problem with the Chamber re Chamber of Commerce relative to furniture and equipment purchased by the Chamber from $7,500 advanced by the City in June, 1976, to aid in administration of the SERCAA program. He stated that in view of the ter- mination of the program, the furniture and equipment should be returned to the City since it was purchased with public monies. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded and carried, that the City Manager be instructgd to write the Chamber asking what their official inten- tions are with respect to the return of the furniture and equipment and that any further action be postponed until August 1, 1976. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Coun. Green Byork, that Ordinance No. 1048, adding Division 4 to re Ord. 1048 Article II of Chapter 17 to the Lynwood City Code, be repealed by an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REPEALING ORDINANCE N0. 1048." A motion was made to read by title only and carried without objection. It was moved by Councilman Green. to introduce the ordinance and the motion died for lack of a second. The various Council members indicated that the matter would be timely re- studied but were opposed to repeal at this time. Councilman Green. inquired why street repairs were not Coun. Green being completed, specifically in the area of Linden. re street and Sanborn. Mr. Ray Pang responded-that a mayor repairs problem has been the shortage of concrete. Councilman Byork expressed concern about a recent Coup. Byork re advertisement for guns appearing in a local paper and gun advertise- stated that residents are strongly opposed to such ment, & Joint advertising. Councilman Byork commented on a meeting California of Joint California Transportation Commission where Transportation he presented a paper. Corm. mtg. The Mayor declared a recess. PUBLLC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Barney Mull, Director of Lynwood Self Help Program, B. Mu].1 - requested Council assistance in obtaining paychecks paychecks from the County for his program. The Mayor instructed the City Manager to contact Supervisor Hahn's office. Pastor Gray, Lyngate Church, addressed the Council `~~ concerning. the traffic signal at Imperial off-ramp ~ of the Long Beach Freeway and was advised that the off-ramp is in South Gate. The Mayor requested the City Manager to contact-South Gate regarding the problem. Mrs. Kamille Whiteley, 11530 Virginia Avenue,. addressed the Council relative to various matters. Mrs. Whiteley requested that alleys at Sanborn and Beechwood and Pope and Duncan be lighted. She also wished to go on record as being opposed to the construction.of a bicycle facility. The City Clerk was instructed by the Mayor to have a copy of the 1978-79 budget avail- able for Mr.s. Whiteley's inspection. Mrs. Whiteley inquired about the status of the overnight parking ordinance and was advised by the Mayor that enforce- ment has been. postponed until September 1, 1978. Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, commented on the public address system and on the lack of landscaping along the Long Beach Freeway. He also recommended Council consider a weigh station in Lynwood as a source of revenue. ,,.~,, The meeting was adjourned to August 1, 1978 at 7 p.m. i ~ ~~ f ~ ~ G C erk, ity of L n ood APPROVED AUGUST 1, 1978 a or, C y of ynw Pastor Gray - freeway signal K. Whiteley - lighting in alleys, bicycle facility, budget & over- r~ight parking ordir~anee A. Legg - P.A. system & freeway ].a,nd- seaping (~~' . , , `~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JULY l~, 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, Green, Morris, Rowe and Higgins answered the roll call. Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager Valliere. A report on the formation, objectives and i:ncorpora~:ion of the Lynwood Services Corporation was presented. The non-profit corporation administers the CETA programs. The Mayor announced that Mr. Charles Thomas, Manager of Home Bank, was appointed a member of the Board of Lynwood Services Corporation. The Mayor stated that applications for grants will be made for various projects for senior citizens, including deadbolt lock and cleanup yard programs. The meeting was adjourned. ~y' e~ ity Clerk, City of nwo d APPROVED AUGUST 1, 1978 tom" ~'~ C _ ~.- ayor, C' y of nwoo