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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1979-04-03 - CC~t~4, REGULAR MEETING APRIL ~, 179 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 Morris in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, and Morris answered the roll call. Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Mana~ ger Valliere. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that minutes of adjourned regu® lar meeting of March 20, 1979 and regular meeting of Marsh 20, 1979 be approved as written. PROCLAMATION Public The Mayor read a Proclamation designating the week of Schools Wk April 23 - 27, 1979, as "PUBLIC SCHOOL WEEK." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the proclamation be adopted. Mr. Walter A. Schneider, Worhipful Master, Lynwood Masonic Lodge, accepted the proclamation. PUBLIC HEARING Public The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to cons Hearing tinue public hearing on proposed acquisition of property proposed at 3173-77 El Segundo Boulevard for construction of a park public neighborhood park. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the proposed construe tion of a public neighborhood park. D. Snavely Mr. Donald Snavely, Director of Recreation and Parks9 add°1 park discussed the need for additional papk plans to pro- needed. vide recreational space for the present and future. He recommended acquisition of the property at 3173-77 El Segundo Boulevard stating that the latter is the only land available for park development in the City, M-r. Snavely stated that there is a possibility the City will lose state funding unless land is acquired for park develop merit. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to the proposed construction of a public neighborhood park. R. Evans Mrs, Rose Evans, 11132 Wright Road9 spoke in oppositivri in oppositgn to the proposed construction of a pub5.ic neighborhood park on the grounds that she has owned the property at 3173-77 E1 Segundo Boulevard since 19~Os; that she plans to build on the property; and that she disagrees with the appraisal of fair market value of the property. The City Attorney advised Mrs. Evans that she wil'1 have an opportunity to present evidence to the court re`la~ tive to fair market value of her property. ~~~ Mr. George Fairlie, 11194 Nevada Avenue, speaking as G. Fairlie coach for the football and basketball teams at Lind- no practice berg School stated that there are no facilities at the facilities for at the school for prs.ctice anc~ that the teams use teams. Wilson School practice areas. , The Mayor asked if anyone. else wished to speak in favor ~~- of ar in opposition to the proposed construction of a public neighborhood park. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Resolution No. 79-17, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 79-17 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC Construct'n INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A Public Park PUBLIC NEIGHBORHOOD PARK TO BE LOCATED AT 3173-77 EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD, LYNWOOD, CALIFORNTA." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that Resolution 79-1°7 be adopted. ORDINANCES ORDINANCE No. 1063 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY ~• 1063 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FINDING AND DETERMINING finding & THAT THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66424.2 determin. WILL NOT BE APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN SUB-DIVISIONS OF Govt code LAND." was presented. It was moved }~y Councilman Byork, 66424.2 re seconded' by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the certain subs ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Council- divisions. man Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that Ordinance No. 1063 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe9 and Morris. •-. Noes : None . Absent: None. ORDINANCE No. 1064 entitled "AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDI- ~• 1064 NA1~l',F OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITX OF LYNWOOD PRO- Interim Urgenry HI~~TING CERTAIN USES IN THE C-3 (HEAVY COMMERCIAL) ZONE re C,-3 Zone AND THE M (MANUFACTURING) ZONE." was presented by the City and M lone. Manager. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that Ordinance No. 1064 be read by~~ title only and introduced and adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, and Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Council- Am. Heart man Green, and carried, that request from American Heart Assn. Cyclethon Association for approval of Cyclethon route on May 6, 1979, app'd. be approved. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- V~ #3902 man Higgins, and carried, that request from Lynwood Post approved to No. 3902, Veterans of Foreign Wars for permission to sell sell poppies. Buddy Poppies on May 18 and 19, 1979, be approved. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Higgins, and carried that request to transfer 15~ of Water Sales Revenue Fund to General Fund for fiscal year 1978-79, be approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, and Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. 15~ transferred from Water Fund to General Fund. i'7 Rescue It Was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Council Army & man Green, and carried, that requests from the Rescue Gospel Army and 'the Gospel Army for renewal of tax exempt Army lic. license for collection of salvage materials be approvedo appgd. Lynw. A report on request of Lynwood City Employees Associ~ City Emp. ation for recognition was presented, It was moved by Assn rept Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and filed, carried, that report be accepted and filed, MANAGEMENT STUDIES Harvest A report on bids received for Landscape and Sprinkler Moan System on Long Beach Boulevard, Imperial Highway and Lands. Century Boulevard, Gas Tax Project #6-~l'50®~81, was pre® awarded rented by the City Manager with the recommendation that bid. bid award be made to the low bidder, Harvest Moon Land~~ scape Company, in amount of ~19,7~8.00. It was moved by Cour~c~lman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Counc~.l cancur in the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayesm Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, and Morris, Noes° None. Absentm None, Parkway The City Manager recommended that trees of parkway trees at 3250 Pleasant removal, 262 E. 108th Street, 426 Imperi Avenue, 11720 Peach Street, 10922 3681 Louise Street. It was moved seconded by Councilman Byork, and concur in the recommendation. Council approve remove"1 Street, 3539 E. Century, ~.l Highway, 3'730 Lugo Cornish Avenue, and by Councilman Higgins, carried, that Council Cabs The City Manager reported on bids received for insurance Surance coverage for a policy with $50,000 self insured retent:fon, awarded $300,000 stop loss and total liability coverage of ins. bid. X3,000,000 for the period April 16, 19'9 to April 169 19800 Bids were submitted by Cal~Surance for x`74,105; and Dain Insurance for $60,389. The City Manager noted that should the City cancel the current Cal®Surance policy, there would be an additional cost of X26,492 for a two= year discovery option. It was moved by Councilman Higgins9 seconded by Councilman Green, that bid award be made to Ca1~Surance Comp~.ny for $4,105. Roll Cello Ayes: Councilmen B~rork, Green, Higgins, R.owe9 and Morriso Noe s None, Absent: None. The City Manager recommended that bid award for C°1 am Buvket Clam be made to Milo Equipment Corporation in amount of Bucket X2,990.26. It was moved by Councilman Green9 seconded by bid to Councilman Byork, that Council concur in the recommenda~ Milo Eqt. Lion. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork9 Green, Higgins, Rowe, and Morriso Noes: None. Absent ® None. ""'~ Ord. pre ORDINANCE entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COtJNt;IL rented OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 17m27 ~d) Of+~ f°irst THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO EXEMP'T'IONS reading. FROM $i7SINESS LICENSES FEES, 9~ was presented for first reading. It was the consensus of Council that the =LL~ ,4 solicitation period be limited to 90 days. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the ordinance be introduced. ~,,,.,, Ro 11 ~ a 11: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: None. Absent: None. FINANCIAL REPORT Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, and Morris. Resolution No. 79-18 e COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEMANDS PRESENTED AND was presented. It was seconded by Councilman be adopted. titled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." moved by Councilman Higgins, Byork, that Resolution No. 79-18 It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, to amend the motion to exclude Warrants No. 2699 and 2700 from the warrant register pending a report. Roll Call on Amendment: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, and Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. Roll Call on Motion: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, and Morris. Noes: None. ~*~^- Absent : None. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Councilman Green discussed a recent groundbreaking for a new housing project in the City. Councilman Higgins recommended that oleanders be removed from the grounds of Lynwood Services Corporation. Council man Higgins discussed the problems created by misinfor- mation given on a recent television program regarding purse-snatching on Imperial Highway. The Mayor ad- vised that the problem is being handled by the Los Angeles Police Department in cooperation with the Lynwood Sheriff's Station. Res . 7918 Demands. Coun. Green re gr°ndbrkg. Coun. Higgins re oleanders, tv misinform'n Lt. Walter Lanier, Sheriff's Department, stated that the Extra police section of Imperial Highway involved is the responsibility personnel on of the Los Angeles Police Department and that extra Imperial Hwy. police police personnel have been employed to combat the problem. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Council® Res. 7919 man Byork, and carried, that Resolution No. 79-19 entitled: re Peripheral "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CTTY OF LYNWOOD Canal. '"'~ URGING LEGISLATION TO ASSURE THE EARLY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PERIPHERAL CANAL UNIT OF THE STATE WATER PROJECT." be e,dopted. The Mayor advised that Fire Chief Keith Johnson has sub Chief Johnson matted notice of service retirement effective June 3C, 1979. submits retireT The Mayor commended Chief Johnson for. his many years of ment notice service to the City and the community. 6/80/79 ~ ()~~ ~.., Recess was called at $:50 p.m. Following the recess, the meeting was reconvened. The Mayor requested nominations for vacancy on the Traffic 'T~aitic ~ & Parking Commission. Councilman Green nominated Mrs. Parking norms Helen Anderson, 3045 Redwood Avenue; Councilman Higgins nations° nominated Mr. Lee Grey, 3313 Euclid Avenue. The Mayor declared the nominations closed. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Bob Downs, 3920 Carlin Avenue, addressed the complain of flooding conditions on Carlin and Avenues during heavy rains. He complained of at 39~7~39 Carlin Avenue and 3784 Palm Avenue quired when Carlin Avenue will be resurfaced. directed staff to initiate nuisance abatement council to Bradfield nuisances and inm Mayor proceedings. B. Downs re flooding, nuisances & recur°facing. Fred Small, 4255 Brewster Avenue, addressed Council to re® F~, Small quest that the City make application for a research 45~channel grant for a 45mchannel television system. The Mayor re~ tv system grant. ferred the request to the City Manager. Mrs. Ida Honoroff, 2901 Los Flores, addressed Council to I• Honoroff` inquire whether an ad hoc committee had been appointed re ad hoc cortan° to study vandalism on Imperial Highway. The Mayor re~ re Zirrp. Hvey°, sponded that the problem is being handled by the Los flooding. Angeles Police Department in cooperation with Lynwood Sheriff's Department. Mrs. Honoroff complained of flooding conditions on her property. Mr. George Fairlie addressed Council to complain that G.Fairlie re his trash was not picked up on Monday ° trash. """" Mr. Dave M. Richman, City Treasurer, addressed Council D. R3ehman to inquire why the City was not represented at the B v nai re B nai Brit;h Brith 50th Anniversary Celebration. anniv. Mr. Jim Bass Nevada Avenue addressed Council to re~ J. Bass re uest that somethin be done about the crime situation iri crime situat~rY his neighborhood. Council recommended a Block Match in r~'Yd° Program to Mr. Bass as a method of combating breakins. Mrs. Ann Bergeroff, 3397 Alma Avenue, addressed Council A° Bergeroff` to complain that a secondhand business is operat ing at re 2ndhand bus°, 3310 Alma Avenue; t hat a body shop is operating in a lot body shop, to the rear of 3432 Century Boulevard; that two converted gees used garages are being u sed far housing at :31513167 Oakwood as houses. Avenue. The Mayor directed staff to i nvestigate the complaints. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded, and carried, that the meeting adjourn. /' wt_ . ,~ . _~ ' -rte _ ~ ~ ,,,.,,, C-t Clerk, City of L nwo APPROVED APRIL 17, 1979 Ci y of Lynwood ADJOURNED REGULAR MEE'T`2NG APRIL 3~, 19,9 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an ad~ journed regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at 7 p.m. Mayor Morris in the chair. ~- ~ Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, and Morris answered the roll call. Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager Valliere. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. ty Clerk, City of~ Uynwc~5d APPROVED APRIL 17, 1979 Mayo , ity f Lynwood