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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1980-02-19 - CC~~ ') l...J J. l.J REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 1980 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 7:30 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 February 5, 1980, and regular meeting of February 5, 1980, be approved as written. '" Pavement . The City Manager reported that two bids were received ;Marker bid for Pavement Marker Project and recommended that bid '' to Consley & award be made to the low bidder, Consley and Montigny Com- =;Montigny pany, Inc., in the amount of $180,116.96. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Council concur with the recommendation. Councilman Higgins noted that the project is fully funded by the federal government. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. Downey Ford The City Manager reported that five bids were received receives for dump truck replacement and recommended that bid award 'dump truck be made to the low bidder, Downey Ford, in the amount ;bid of $20,277.80. Inasmuch as the bid award is $777.80 over the amount budgeted for the dump truck, the City Mana- ger recommended that $777.80 be transferred from Capital Outlay Account 8-185 to cover the additional cost. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Council concur with the recommendation. Councilman Higgins recommended that the City consider purchasing larger diesels in the future in view of possible use of the Irwindale dump site when Palos Verdes dump site is filled. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. Don Kott The City Manager reported that six bids were received for Ford re- replacement of two pickup trucks and recommended that bid ceives bid award be made to the low bidder, Don Kott Ford, in on pickup amount of $11,449.30 ($5,724.65 per unit). Inasmuch as trucks the bid award is $1,449.30 over the amount budgeted for the pickup trucks, the City Manager recommended that $1,448.30 be transferred from Capital Outlay Account 8-185 to cover the additional cost. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION N0. 80-18 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. No. 80- COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE APPLICA- re LindbergY: TION FOR 1976 STATE GRANT MONIES FOR THE LINDBERGH PARK Park DEVELOPMENT PROJECT." was presented. The City Manager .••. stated that the City is eligiblefor a grant of $l1g,582 under the Nejedly/Hart State Urban and Coastal Parks and Bond Act for further development of Lindbergh Park. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Higgins, and carried, that Council adopt the resolu- tion. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1st reading OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 1g-64 OF THE ord re LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS." prima facie was presented for first reading. The proposed ordinance speed limits has been approved by the Traffic and Parking Commission. The City Manager stated that California law requires a review every five years of speed limits that are enforced by radar. The basis of the review is a traffic and engi- neering. survey. It was moved by Councilman Green , seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be read by title only and introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION N0. 80-1g entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. No. 80-: ?"'~ COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING Demands THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN ~ THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the resolu- tion be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. ROUTINE ITEMS ORDINANCE N0. lOg2 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ord No. 1092 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO AMEND SECTION 14.05-A re fence (d ) AND TO DELETE SECTION 14.05-A ( 8 ) OF ZONING ORDI- heights in NANCE N0. 570 WITH RESPECT TO FENCE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS M-Zones IN MANUFACTURING ZO NES." was presented. ORDINANCE N0. lOg3 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ord No. lOg3 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 2-62 re purchasir~ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO THE AC- QUISITION OF GOODS AND SERVICES." was presented. ORDINANCE N0. lOg4 " entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ord No, lOg4 ~" " COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PERTAINING TO THE PER- re Personnel SONNEL SYSTEM." was presented. System RESOLUTION N0. 80-20 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. No.80-20 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISH_ re Polling ING VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES, APPOINTING Places, Pre- PRECINCT BOARD MEMBERS AND FIXING COMPENSATION FOR THE cinct members GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, fixing compen APRIL 8, 1880, HERETOFORE CALLED BY RESOLUTION N0. 80-6 sation OF THE CITY COUNCIL." was presented. ~ ;~ j .~)" ~ k D & H Rubbish Request from D & H Rubbish Service for special permit ask special for rubbish collection was presented. permit Cancer Soc'ty Request from American Cancer Society for special permit appeal app'd to conduct annual appeal for funds during the month of April, 1880 was presented. Cookie, Galen- Request from the Greater Long Beach Girl Scout Council dar sale app'd for permission to conduct cookie sale from March 6, Girl Scouts 1980 through April 20, 1980 and calendar sale from November 14, 1980 through December 1, 1980, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Council- man Green, that the foregoing items be approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. Recognition The Mayor presented a certificate of recognition to Mr. presentation Larry Plumber, McDonalds Restaurant, for outstanding ser- to McDonalds vice to Lynwood Firefighters and the City of Lynwood during the recent fire at Lynwood High School. COUNCIL ORALS Coun.Byork Councilman Byork requested that the City ordinance re- re gas prices,quiring gas station owners to post actual price per Ord. No.1064 gallon of gasoline be enforced. Councilman Byork re- re auto acces-quested that Park Water Company be required to fill a sories also, 3-4 foot hole at the corner of Thorson and Louise Dial-A-Ride Avenues . The hole is three to four feet below the Program surface of the street and resulted from water line installa- tion... Councilman Byork inquired if Ordinance No. 1064 relating to a moratorium on automobile repair shops also pertained to repair of automobile accessories. Council- man Byork commented on the press release regarding the Dial-A-Ride Program stating that the program was initiated largely through the efforts of Councilman Green. Coun.Higgins Councilman Higgins recommended that Council send Mr. re T. Fred- Terry Frederickson a letter of commendation for towing a erickson fire truck during the recent flooding. He also com- commenda- mended the Fire and Street Departments for their efforts tion for during the storm. truck tow The Mayor recommended that Council adopt a resolution Mayor re requesting the Los Angeles County Flood Control District L.A.County to correct problems in the storm drains in the City. Coun- Flood Cont. Gilman Higgins recommended that a resolution be sent also District, to CALTRANS regarding the flooding problem on Louise Street CALTRANS on the east side of Wright Road. It was moved by Council- man Higgins, seconded and carried, that Council approve the resolution. Councilman Rowe recommended that Council insist that the Los Angeles Flood Control District be requested to give an explanation as to where the water on Louise Street came from so that an explanation might be given to the people. He recommended that the Los Angeles Flood Control District be asked if the water came from the river. Councilman Higgins recommended that CALTRANS be requested to install a pump on Louise Street so that it does not become a collector street. P'USLIC ORAL COMMUNICAfiION ~, :,;.,,. Howard Rorrer, 11348 Louise Street, addressed Council to describe damage to his home as a result of flooding. He stated that he is presently living in a camper as his home is uninhabitable. Mr. Rorrer stated that he +^ saw the water coming from the river to Louise Street ` and described it as being twelve inches in depth. H. Rorrer re flood damage Travis Dennis, 5303 Century Boulevard, addressed Council T. Dennis re to describe flood damages to his home and to request in- flood damage formation on what assistance is available. The Mayor ad- assistance vised that there will be someone available at City available Hall on February 26 and 28 to assist persons who are in need of disaster aid. Alexander Bromley, 11365 Louise Street, addressed Council to recommend that Council appeal to the Governor for flood relief.. Mr. Bromley requested that the City re- move debris that has accumulated as a result of flooding. The City Manager advised that Lynwood Services Corpo- ration crews will arrange to have the debris collected. A. Bromley r~ flood relief Camille Whitely, 11530 Virginia Avenue, addressed Coun- C. Whitely r. cil to inquire if the City has a warning system in event flood warnir~ of disaster and was advised by the Mayor that local fire- insurance and security forces employ sirens to warn residents. Mrs. Whitely inquired that information regarding flood insurance be publicized. Charles Smith, 5308 Century Boulevard, addressed Coun- C.Smith re cil to inquire about disaster loans . The Mayor recommend- disaster loaf ed that anyone in need of a disaster loan should contact City officials. The meeting was adjourned to an adjourned regular meeting on .February 26, 1980 at 3 p.m. for discussion of litiga- tion and personnel matters. ~1~ ,- City Clerk, Cit f Lynwood APPROVED MARCH 4, 1880 '~ ;~~ ~ ~ j% , Mayor, City /o~Lynwood