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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1980-02-05 - CC-~~E~ REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 1880 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regu- lar session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at 7:40 p.m. Mayor Morris in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe and Morris answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Davis and City Attorney Murphy. SCHEDULED MATTERS It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Higgins, and carried, that minutes of adjourned regu- lar meeting of January 15, 1880, and regular meeting of January 15, 1880, be approved as written. Pursuant to the City Manager's recommendation, Item 6 on the agenda was held over. NEW BUSINESS Ord re acqui-An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL sition of OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING 2-62 OF THE CODE OF THE goods and CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF GOODS AND services SERVICES." was presented for first reading. The City presented Manager stated that the effect of the amendment will be to 1st read'g exempt professional services from competitive bidding re- quirements. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the ordinance be read by title only and introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ord re An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUN- Personnel CIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 24-32 OF THE System CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PERTAINING TO THE PERSONNEL amendment SYSTEM." was presented for first reading. The City Mana- presented ger stated that the purpose of the amendment is to exempt 1st read'g grant-funded positions from the City's Civil Service system. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the ordinance be read by title only and introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. No. RESOLUTION N0. 80-6A entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 80-6A re COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD URGING PASSAGE OF SENATE SB No. g2 BILL N0. g2." was presented. The City Manager stated re item- that passage of SBg2 will reinstate legislation requiring pricing item-pricing on packaged consumer commodities sold. in grocery stores. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the resolution be adopted. Councilman Green stated he was opposed to the resolution on the grounds that it is tampering with private busi- ness. The Mayor stated that the resolution urges busi- nesses which use the scanner system to have readable prices .~/ on unit commodities. Councilman Rowe stated that Council represents the consumer and that he is in favor of giving full information to the consumer. Councilman Higgins stated that senior citizens have difficulty making price comparisons with the scanner system. Councilman Byork stated that he was in agreement with Councilman Green. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: Councilman Green Absent: None. RESOLUTION N0. 80-12 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING CIVIL DEFENSE AGREE- MENT." was presented. The City Manager recommended that Council authorize execution of a joint powers agreement entitled: "Agreement to Provide Primarily for Inter- Agency Cooperation in Major Natural and Man-Made Disaster Short of War by Joint Powers Act" and direct that $462 be allocated for membership fees for the remainder of the fiscal year. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. RESOLUTION N0. 80-13 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE APPRO- PRIATION OF TEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS TO FUND THE CONTINUATION OF THE BICYCLE/PEDES- TRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM THROUGH JUNE 30, 1980 AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ANUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1979-1g80 TO APPROPRIATE REQUISITE FUNDS." was pre- sented. The City Manager reported that funding for the Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Program ended on January 31, 1980 and recommended that Council approve an expendi- ture of $10,325 from the Revenue Sharing Fund to continue the program for the remainder of the fiscal year. The contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department provides for the services of a bi-lingual pedestrian safety officer for twenty hours per week. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that Council concur with the recommendation. Councilman Higgins commended Deputy O'Brien for his contribution to the program. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION N0. 80-14 entitled: "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 Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the resolution be adopted. Councilman Rowe requested that sources of funds and breakdown of funds be indicated on warrant registers. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. No. 80-12 re Civil De- fense agree ment Res. No. 80-13 re Bicycle/ Pedestrian Safety Program Res. No. 80-14 re Demands c y s < Lj3~ OLD BUSINESS osi- Five The City Manager recommended that Council authorize re- p tions auth- cruitment for five positions funded under the HCDA Economic orized for Development Planning Project. The positions are: Associ- HCDA Economic ate Economic Development Planner, two Economic Develop- Development ment Analysts, Economic Development Technician, and Planning Secretary. The City Manager stated that the positions are Project exempt from classified service. It was moved by Coun- cilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. No Res RESOLUTION N0. 80-15 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY . . 80-15 re COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRI- appropriation ATION OF TWENTY-FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR THE PURCHASE OF of $2500 for PAINT TO BE USED FOR GRAFFITI REMOVAL AND APPROVING AN graffiti re- AMENDMENT TO THE. ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL " mval was pre- YEAR 1979-80 TO APPROPRIATE REQUISITE FUNDS. sented. The City Manager stated that the source of funding is from Revenue Sharing. Councilman Green inquired if there were federal funds available for the project. Coun- cilman Higgins stated that Assemblyman Vicencia and Senator Dills are attempting to obtain funds for the City under the Litter Law. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. Ord re An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 'I fence heights OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO AMEND SECTION 14.05-A ( d ) requirements AND TO DELETE SECTION 14 .05-A ( 8 ) OF ZONING ORDINANCE Zone M i N0. 570 WITH RESPECT TO FENCE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS IN - n and prohibi- MANUFACTURING- ZONES AND PROHIBITED FENCES." was presented ted fences for first reading. The City Manager requested that a presented for correction of typographical error be made in Item 1, ;, 1st reading Commercial Zones, substituting six feet for four feet, six inches." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the ordinance be read by title only and introduced. Councilman Higgins com- mented that the effect of the ordinance would be that no barbed wire will be permitted in the commercial zone. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. ROUTINE ITEMS Res. No. RESOLUTION N0. 80-16 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 80-16 re COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF transfer un- UNCLAIMED MONEY FROM THE WATER FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND." claimed money was presented. from Water Fund to Gen'1 Fund ORDINANCE N0. 1090 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REPEALING SECTIONS 272 - 44, Ord No. lOg0 272 - 45, and 272 - 46 (k) AND AMENDING SECTION 3-32 (c) re real estate OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO REAL ESTATE SALES sales pre- ACTIVITIES." was presented. sented and ORDINANCE N0. 1091 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY approved Ord No. 1091 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE re cable tv FOR GRANTING OF FRANCHISE FOR CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS." presented was presented. and approved ~) ~~ It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Coun- cilman Green, that the foregoing items be approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. ~,,,, Noes : None . Absent: None. ...,. RESOLUTION N0. 80-17 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE REPOWER OF FIRE ENGINE 432 TO BE CONTRACTED TO MACK TRUCKS OF SIGNAL HILL AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR. THIS PURPOSE." was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that Council adopt the resolution. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that Council concur with the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager recommended that a request from a resi- dent for refund of $25.00 water deposit due to hardship be approved. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. Councilman Rowe stated that the audience should be aware ~„ of the significance of the adoption of the cable TV ordinance which will enable the City to realize 3.5% of l~ gross receipts through a franchise for cable TV. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ` Councilman Green commented favorably on a recent article in the Los Angeles Times about Barney Mull. In response to Councilman Byork's inquiry, the Assistant City Manager explained how a recent water well fire was caused by rats. Councilman Byork asked for a progress report on street striping and was advised that bids have been sent out. Councilman Byork commented on the amount of revenue lost on uncollectible rubbish bills. Councilman Byork stated that there is need for retirement apartments for the elderly and requested Council to consider the feasibility of such a plan, He noted that CALTRANS and HUD will be replacing 4,200 living units in the City. The Mayor stated that HUD is in the process of conducting a survey to determine the available land in the City for replacement housing for senior citizens and low-income residents. Under the program, HUD pays 75% and the individual, 25%. The City Manager stated that information on the HUD Program will be available in approximately 30 days. Councilman Rowe recommended that differentiation be made between senior citizen housing and other types of housing. Councilman Higgins advised that Title Eight Housing is for senior citizens. He recommended that CALTRANS Housing and Community Develop- ment be advised of the City's interest in housing for senior citizens. Res. No. 80-17 re Engine #32 approved fc repower by Mack Truck Coun. Byork re street striping, rubbish bill and retire- ment apart- ments Mayor re HUD and CALTRANS conducting survey for senior citi- zen housing j1~.t f Coun. Higgins Councilman Higgins recommended that two, overhanging re yellow Yellow lights be installed on Century Boulevard at Lyn- lights, ped- wood Villa. He further recommended that a sign be in- estrian stalled spanning Century Boulevard with "Pedestrian crossing, Crossing" painted in bright .yellow. Councilman Higgins fuel allo- requested information regarding disposition of fuel cations allocations from service stations that have gone out of business. Coun. Rowe Councilman Rowe stated that he was in agreement with re overhang- Councilman Higgins' recommendation regarding installation ing yellow of overhanging yellow lights on Century Boulevard at lights on Lynwood Vi11a and requested that consideration be given Century Bl to construction of a median on that portion of Century Boulevard. Mayor re The Mayor stated that the City has received a letter of commen- Treasurer dation from the California Municipal Treasurers Associa- Richman's tion for City Treasurer Richman's participation and con- commenda- tribution during a recent training seminar. tion The Mayor advised that census workers are needed for the Mayor re 1880 census and recommended that anyone interested con- sensus tact Mr. Christopher Johnston. workers needed A recess was declared at 9:00 pm. Following the recess, the meeting was reconvened. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Kropp re Adele Kropp, 5422 Olanda Avenue, addressed Council to in- profession- quire about the salary being paid to the professional al writers, writers hired by the City. The Mayor advised that the handbill dis- professional writers' fees are paid from the public re- tributed lations account; the City Manager stated that the fee is in City, fire~17.50 per hour. Mrs. Kropp questioned the need for pro- flow ord. fessional writers in view of coverage given by the local newspaper and recommended that the money be used for other projects. Mrs. Kropp recommended that Council estab- lish closer lines of communication with the people. Mrs. Kropp inquired about information appearing on a handbill recently distributed in the City. Councilman Rowe recom- mended that the City publish an explanation of the matter. Mrs. Kropp inquired why the fireflow ordinance could not be repealed and was advised by the Mayor that the ordinance has not been implemented. D.Richman Dave M. Richman, City Treasurer, inquired whether a roll re roll call call vote is required .when Council authorizes an expendi- vote ture of money. He was advised by the City Attorney that a roll call vote is not a requirement under the State Code. J. Watson re traffic lights, recreation programs for youth , commends LSC for graffiti re- moval Jeanette Watson, 11351 Annette Avenue addressed Council to recommend that a traffic light be installed at the inter- section of Imperial Highway and Ruth Avenue. In response to Mrs. Watson's inquiry regarding Re-creation programs for young people, the Mayor advised that the City has exten- sive recreation programs for youth and referred her to the Recreation Department for literature. Mrs. Watson stated that there is a need for entertainment for young people in the City. She commended Lynwood Services Corpo- ration for their graffiti removal project. The meeting was adjourned. n l~~ ~ lZv~ ~1 ~ i r Cat Clerk, City o nwood APPROVED FEBRUARY 19, 1980 Mayor, ity of Lynwood !~? ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY lg, 1g80 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 7:00 pm. 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 matters of personnel. Following the executive session, the meeting was adjourned. ~~~ ~ ti, '~ Cit~ Clerk, City of L o0 APPROVED MARCH 4, 1880 ' ~,~> Mayor, Cit~'y of Lynwood 1 ) f ,' ?t~ ~~~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 5, 1980 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 7:10 p.m. Mayor Protem Green in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, and Rowe answered the roll call. Mayor Morris was absent. Also present were City Manager Davis and City Attorney Murphy. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Higgins, and carried, that Mayor Morris be ex- cused. Council adjourned to executive session for discussion of matters of litigation. Following the executive session, the meeting was adjourned. r~ r Ci Clerk, City f~Ly ood APPROVED FEBRUARY 19, 1980 { ayor, Ci o Lynwood