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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1979-11-20 - CC,,, ,~~. REGULAR ME'E'TING'NOVEMBER 20, 1979 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in regular session in the City Hall, 11380 Bullis Road, on above ,+w. date at 7:35 p.m. Mayor Morris in the chair, Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe and Morris an- swered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Davis and City Attorney Murphy. The Mayor introduced Mr. Tom Davis, City Manager, to mem- bers of the audience. It wa.s moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that minutes of special meeting of October 29, 1979; special meeting of November t~, 1979; adjourned regular meeting of November C, 1979; and regu- lar meeting of November 6, 197g be approved as written. PROCLAMATION Council designated the period of November 12, 1979 through December 31, 1979 as "Christmas Seal Season." It wa.s moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. ~"' ORDINANCES ` ORDINANCE N0. 1078 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING TO AND THE RECLASSIFICATION OF CER- TAIN PROPERTIES THAT AMENDS THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SPID ORDINANCEo" was presentedo It was moved by Coun- cilman Higgins, seconded and carried, that the ordinance be read by tide onlya It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the or- dinance be adopted. ORDII~TANCE N0. 1079 entitled: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 17-75 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO REQUIRE A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR THE BUSINESS pF CURB NUMBERING," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the ordinance be adopted, Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None, Absent: None, ORDINANCE N0. 1080 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY ,,,.,,, COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 1071 PROVIDING FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF COUNCILMENYS EXPENDITURES;" ORDINANCE N0. 1081 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CI')'Y OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SUBSECTION (a) OF SECTION 19-27 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION;" ORDINANCE N0. 1082 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR ~.y tJ '.J .+ MEMBERS OF BOARD AND COMMISSIONS9" and Ord 1b83-re ORDINANCE N0. 1083 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY oversize"& COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTION 8-28 AND overweight AMENDING SECTION 19-73 TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYN- veYiicles WOOD RELATING TO OVERWEIGHT AND OVERSIZE VEHICLES . " were presented. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded and carried, that the Ordinances Nos. 1080, 1081, 1082 and 1083 be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the Ordinances Nos. 1080, 1081, 10$2 and 1083 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, and Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Christmas tree It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Council- lot permits = man Green, and carried, that applications for special per- 'approved" mit to conduct Christmas Tree lots be approved for the following: Alpha Beta Company, 3581 Century Boulevard; Juanita Gentry, 11913 Long Beach Boulevard; Vons Grocery Company, 9990 Long Beach Boulevard, and Wayne Wallace, 10310 Long Beach Boulevard. Councilman Green inquired why outdoor sales at Alpha Beta Market are permitted. The Mayor requested staff to investigate the matter, Mini-fair It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Council- 3ig D app'd man Byork, and carried, that request for permission, to with conditions conduct a Mini-fair at Big D Ranch Market, 11471 Long Beach Boulevard, from National Association of People Who Care be approved with the conditions that the City be furnished with a letter of permission from Big D Market and that all rides and games be approved by the Lynwood Sheriff's Station. MANAGEMENT STUDIES 1980 Pumper Chief Lathrope reported that a replacement f"or Fire Depart- ~.pp'd for ment 1958 Crown Pumper has been located and recommended replacement that Council approve lease-purchase of a 1980 Mack (CF686F) Pumper at a cost of $113,420. The lease-purchase will be for a five-year period, with annual payments of $17,497.90. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that Council concur in the recom- mendation. Roll Call:. Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. Property Im- The City Manager presented Housing Rehabilitation Pro- provement Loan gram Property Improvement Loan Operating Agreement with approved Security Pacific National Bank which provides for a City subsidy of seven per cent (7~) on property improvement loans. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green,,_~hat Council authorize the Mayor to exe- cute:the agreement. Ro11;Ca11:.. Ayes:-~Counci~men Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City 1vlanager recommended that contract with Allied Allied TreE Tree Company be renewed for one year commencing November 1 yr renews 20, 1979. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that Council concur in the recommen- dation. ~ Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Abser_t: None. Councilman Rowe inquired if removal of some inflammable palm trees could be made a priority and was advised by Mr. Don Snavely, Recreation Director that the palm-trees will be serviced by Allied Tree Company at an additional cost to the City. Councilman Green inquired about re- placement of trees that have been removed and was advised by Mr. Snavely that a schedule for replacement is in preparation. The City Manager presented Employment Conditions for Utility Mai Utility Maintenance Workers with the recommendation that enance word Council approve the program. The City Manager stated that ers"pY~ogran the program will apply to future employees and has been approved approved by the Lynwood Employees Association. It was moved. by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that Council concur in the recommendation. RESOLUTION N0. 79-9~+ COUNCIL OF THE CITY FOR THE POSITION OF .-- moved by Councilman be adopted. Roll Call: entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res 79-9~ T OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING CAR ALLOWANCE CM car alle CITY MANAGER." was presented. It was ance Rowe and seconded that the Resolution Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager presented a request from Mr. Harold L. Rerental Saunders, H. L. Trucking, for permission to rerent Cal- I1~34 Che~~ trans property at 11434 Check Avenue. The Planning De- Ave tabled partment has recommended that rerental be subject to certain conditions. The conditions are: Applicant shall (1) re- move all weeds and debris, including existing rubbish stored on all premises; (2) install a chain link fence (a minimum of six feet in height) along the northerly and westerly ~~ erimeter of subject property; (3) use property only for storage of truck trailers; (4) install rock and oil treatment on the soil surface to insure dust control; (5) maintain neat and clean premises at all times; and (6) meet all conditions prior to parking any vehicle on said property. Mr. Harold Saunders, 9731 Rosecrans Avenue, Bellflower, addressed Council to state that Caltrans does not require that a fence be installed as a condition of rerental. The City Manager stated that Caltrans is considering rentals on a month-to-month basis. After discussion, it was the consensus of Council that the matter be tabled pending outcome of discussions with Caltrans. Pursuant to the recommendations of the City Manager, Item 7, Management Studies, was deleted from the.,. agenda. The City Manager recommended that Counci•1 authorize Audit'g audits of Workers' Compensation and Liability Claim Ad- Firm Work- ministration and authorize the City Manager to select crs' •Cbrrip auditing firm. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, auth'd seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that Council concur in-the recommendation. '~l '-~ Coup. Rove re Councilman Rowe discussed Atlantic Richfield Company Atlantic- Ruch- francise and recommended the $80 yearly fee paid by At- #'ield #`ra~~ -. , lantic Richfield be revised upward at termination of the chise franchise in 1983.. He recommended that another formula be used to compute franchise fee and suggested that the fee be based on a per barrel basis. Mr. Victor Nix, Manager of Right-of-Way, Four Corners Pipe Line Company was present. Pacifica Sete-The City Manager recommended that Council rescind action master.,~ontra~t taker. at meeting of November 4, 1979 authorizing staff to res~in~~d contract for custodial services one day per week to main- tain City Hall facilities.. He further recommended that Council authorize employment of a full-time custodian. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that motion authorizing contract with Pacifica Servicemaster be rescinded. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. custodian It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- at~thorized man Higgins, that Council authorize employment of a full- time custodian. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: .None. Absent: None. Young People of Tt was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Council- Lynwood pottery man Green, and carried, that Council approve application sale app'd for special permit from Young People of Lynwood to conduct outside pottery sale at Montgomery Ward parking lot, 3100 ,Imperial Highway. FINANCIAL REPORT Res 79-93 RESOLU~'ION N0. 79-93 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLQWING A~TD APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 7993 be adopted. Coun. Green re Councilman Green inquired about warrant in amount o#' HCDA monies, $1, 296 for printing and was advised by Rocky Johnston, transfer monies Director of Dousing and Community Development, that the from Gen Fund bill covered printing of Community Development News. to Contingency Councilman Rowe questioned the propriety of using Housing Fund and Community Development grant monies for printing pur- poses. Mr. Johnston stated that it is permissible t o use Housing and Community Development Act funds' for a neigh- borhood association report. In response to Councilman Green's inquiry regarding the transfer of $20Q000 from the General Fund to the Contingency Fund, Mr. Gerard Goedhart, Administrative Assistant, stated that the transfer had been authorized at a previous meeting but was being made at this time. Roll Call: Ryes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. COUNCIL AGENDA Coun. Green re Councilman Green recommended that contract with Compath Compath for telephone system be terminated. The City Manager will submit a report. F.e i..,. r~ Councilman Green recommended that NCR Computer Agreement Coun. GreE be reviewed and that a report be submitted to Council. re NCR Councilman Green commented that the Sheriff's Depart agreement, ment monthly report was missing from agenda packet. Stop sign Councilman Green stated that the Stop sign at Platt Avenue visibility and Bullis Road is not clearly visible and presents a traffic hazard. He requested that the Traffic and Park ing Commission investigate the mattere Councilman Byork stated that he has received inquiries Coun. Byo~ from builders who are interested in developing land in industria= the industrial park. at Aright Road, He recommended that park inqui staff expedite requests from potential businesses. Ties Councilman Byork commented that there is need for a res- Couno Byo~ taurant in the City and inquired if there were plans to "lo- need for cate a restaurant in the Redevelopment Area. Councilman restauran' Rowe stated that the northeast corner of the Redevelop ment Area would be suitable. Councilman Higgins welcomed Mr. Tom Davis, newly~~appointed Coun.Hig~ City Manager . gins wel~ comes CM Councilman Rowe expressed concern about the unsound pic~ nic shelter structure in the City Park, stating that it is a safety hazard and a liability to the City, He recom- mended that the picnic shelter be taken down. Councilman Higgins concurred,. Mr. George Martini3 member of the Park and Recreation Commission, stated that the picnic shelter is unsound and potentially dangerous. The Mayor referred the matter to the Park and Recreation Commission for in~ vestigation and recommendationse Mr. Don Snavely stated that the structure is termite ridden, unsound and is a safety hazard. He recommended that the existing shelter be removed and replaced at a later time, Mayor Morris announ:^ed that the Lynwood School District was unified 2q years ago and commented that the Lynwood High School football team has won the San Gabriel Valley Championship, The Mayor recommended that letters of commendation be sent to the principal and coach of Lynwood High Schoolo Mayor Morris extended Thanksgiving greetings to all present, Coun. Row unsafe pi~ nic shelf City Park Mayor re Lynwood S Dist, foo ball ;,ham It was moved by Councilman Rowe to reappoint Mr. Robert Mr°. Re Markovic to the Recreation Commission. The City Clerk was Markovic. directed to cast a unanimous ballot for Mr, Markovic. appt'~d I~ec Corrm~ _ PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE-"FLOOR Mrs. Camille Whitely, 1130 Virginia Avenue, addressed Ce Whitel Council to request that a signal light be installed at ~~~1 Arlington and Atlantic Avenues. Mr. Lyle Nye, 2926 Imperial Highway, addressed Council to ,, Lo Nye rE r,, ,, complain about° (a) automobiles parked on sidewalks at parked the northside of Imperial Highway and Bellinger Avenue; autos, 4 and (b) lack of street sweeping because of automobiles street parked in the street. The Mayor directed staff to investi~ ~weeping gate the complaintse It wa.s moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded and carried, that Council adjourn to executive session, ~,; Acct Tech After the executive session, the meeting was reconvened. authorized It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Council® man .Green, that Council authorize employment of an Account ing Technician. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to December ~+, 1979 at 7 p.m, _r ,~ ~il,~1,1~12.,-..'?_ ~ rr-Cv'~. fly , Ci'ty~ Clerk, City ~f/!Lyn~/ood APPROVED DECEMBER ~4, 19'7q i ~' . a~or, Cry` of Lynwood s~~`.? ADJOURNED R"EGU"LA~R MEE"TING NOVEMBER 20, 1979 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourn- ed 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 an- _. swered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Davis and City Attorney Murphy. Council adjourned to executive session for discussion of litigation and personnel matters. Following the execu- tive session, the meeting was adjourned. ~, y erk, City of ' nw ,bd APPROVED DECEMBER 4, 1979 ,= -' Mayor, ity f Lynwood