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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1980-03-04 - CCt~ ~ a~ REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 4, 1980 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. r~ 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 Councilman Green, and carried, that minutes of ad- journed regular meeting of February 19, 1980, regu- lar meeting of February 19, 1980, and adjourned regular meeting of February 26, 1980, and adjourned regu- lar meeting of February 27, 1980, be approved as written. The City Manager recommended that Council approve Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Installation Pro- ject (PMS-0005-(024), 17-07-5250-3) and authorize a call for bids on March 31, 1980 at 10:00 a.m._`The project cost, :estimated at,$165,000, will be fully- funded by the Federal Highway Administration. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE N0. 1095 entitled: "AN URGENCY ORDI- NANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING CHAPTER 122 TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION." was presented. The City Manager reported. the Federal Insurance Administration has completed a flood insurance study and flood hazard areas have been established within the City. Resi- dents in the flood areas have been informed that they are eligible for low-cost flood in- surance. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: None.. Absent: None. Ord No. 1095 Flood Damage Prevention Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. The City Manager recommended that Council support the following Assembly and Senate Bills and ~.., direct staff to contact legislators: Assembly t Bill 1951. Requires that any public construc- tion activity costing over $20,000 be subject to public bidding requirements as set forth in the Government Code. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. :SENATE BILL 1352.Implements legislation for Propo- sition 4 and provides for the use of the state- wide change in population rather than the De- partment of Finances estimate of population. It Senate and Assembly Bill recommendations t ~j (,~ was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. Assembly Bill 1791. Makes possession of an open container of alcoholic beverage in City streets, parks, or other public places a misde- meanor. It was moved by Councilman Green, second- ed by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. Assembly Bill 1986 and Assembly Bill 2046. Pro- hibit the sale of narcotics paraphernalia to minors. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. The City Manager recommended Senate Bill 1983 which would from a City upon petition by moved by Councilman Higgins,. man Byork, and carried, that the recommendation. that Council oppose allow deannexation residents. It was seconded by Council- Council concur with Res. No. 80-21 RESOLUTION N0. 80-21 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF re burster THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZ- purchase ING THE APPROPRIATION OF TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TEN DOLLARS AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1979- 1880 TO APPROPRIATE REQUISITE FUNDS." was pre- sented. The City Manager stated the appropriation is required to purchase a burster machine for separation of computer sheets. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. Contracts app'd The City Manager recommended .that Council approve for Jerome Knight, contracts with Jerome Knight and Clifford Robinson Clifford Robinson for Housing and Community Development.. Rehabilitation Services. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. Council- man Byork inquired about the nature of the work performed by a rehabilitation specialist and was advised by Mr. Christopher Johnston, Director of Housing and Community Development, that a rehabili- tation specialist is a loan counselor who meets with home owners to draw up plans and specifica- tions, prepare contracts and oversee construction. Res. No. 80-22 RESOLUTION N0. 80-22 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE re Administrative CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESO- Intern, Traffic LUTION N0. 79-41, THE SALARY RESOLUTION." was Engineer presented. The City Manager stated the amend- ment is required to update the salary schedule for two hourly positions, Administrative Intern and Traffic Engineer. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the resolution be adopted. Councilman Byork questioned the hourly rate for traffic engineer. The Assistant % ~~ i ~ ~ ~~~/ ~~ ~; City Manager explained that the traffic engineer is a consultant on grants projects and that the salary for the position is fully funded. The Mayor inquired if the position was necessary and was advised by the Assistant City Manager that the workload in the Engineering Department warrant- ed the position. Councilman Green questioned the need for a traffic engineer. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION N0. 80-23 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 Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the resolution be adopted. The Mayor commented favorably. on the new information in- cluded on the warrant register. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris Noes: None. Absent: None. OLD BUSINESS RESOLUTION N0. 80-24 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZ- ING A PRE-APPLICATION FOR GRANT ASSISTANCE UNDER THE URBAN PARK AND RECREATION RECO~'FRY (UPARR} PROGRAM." was presented. The City Manager re- ported that Heritage Conservation Recreation Service has recommended that the City resubmit a pre-application for Urban Park and Recreation Re- covery funds for renovation or replacement of restrooms, picnic shelters, and tennis court lights in the City Park. The estimated project cost is $210,000, of which $172,611 will be funded by the federal government; $25,888 will be funded by the state government and $11,500 will be funded by the City as its matching share. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. ROUTINE ITEMS The City Manager recommended that Council appoint '~^` City Planner Steven Hayes as ex-officio member and secretary to the Planning Commission. ORDINANCE 1086 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 1q-64 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS." was presented. :p 1 ,'~ . F r Pop Warner app'd A request from Pop Warner Football Association for for g0-day special permit to conduct appeal for funds from fund raising January 1880 to January 1881 was presented. period It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the foregoing items be approved and that the request from Pop Warner Football Association be approved for a ninety-day period. Request from A request from American Philanthropy Association American Philan- for special permit to solicit funds from February, thropy Assn 1880 to July, 1880 was presented. Councilman Green tabled requested additional information with respect to the nature of the organization. The Mayor inquired if there was anyone in the audience from the American Philanthropy Association. There was no response. It was moved by Councilman Higgins,- seconded and carried, that the request for special permit from American Philanthropy Association be tabled pend- ing receipt of further information. City's insurance The City Manager reported. that the City's insur- carrier approved ance carrier has submitted a program for work in- for recreation volved to replace the recreation building recently building replace- destroyed by fire. The lower of the two bids re- ment ceived by our insurance carrier to replace the recre- ation building is $126,586.56. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that Council authorize the insurance carrier to proceed with replacement of a completed building. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. 80-25 No Res RESOLUTION N0. 80-25 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE . . designating City CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DESIGNATING Engineer as local THE CITY ENGINEER TO ACT AS THE LOCAL AGENT. AUTHO- agent - Federal RIZED TO PROVIDE THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Emergency Manage- ADMINISTRATION WITH INFORMATION PERTAINING TO ment Adm. - dis- DISASTER ASSISTANT." was presented. The City Mana- aster assistant ger reported that in order to obtain reimbursement for the costs incurred in connection with the re- cent flood, it is necessary to assign an agent to act as liaiwon with the State for disaster assis- tance. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. Harold Williams, The Mayor introduced two new staff members, Mr. City Engineer, Harold Williams., City Engineer, and Mr. Steven Hayes, Steven Hayes, City Planner. The Mayor commended all members of City Planner the City staff for their dedication to the City. introduced Councilman Byork commended the members of Commission for their support. ~~ e= COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Green congratulated the City Manager on the new seating arrangement for staff in the Chamber. Councilman Green inquired about the status of a verbal agreement with Edison Company to install street lights east of Fernwood Avenue to McMillan Avenue. Councilman Green stated that the vacant building on the northeast corner of Long Beach Boulevard and Fern- wood Avenue constitutes a hazard and requested that the owner be required to board up the building. Councilman Byork objected to the omission of the City's name on maps printed in the Los Angeles Times and by Southern California Association of Governments and re- quested staff to have the omission corrected. -Council- man Byork commented on the large number of broken bottles strewn about the City and inquired about the status of new legislation requiring deposits on bottles. The City Attorney stated legislation is pending. Councilman Byork inquired about t~~ status of the industrial park on Wright Road. The Mayor commended the Public Works and Planning Departments for correcting the signal at Abbott Road and Century Boulevard. The Mayor stated that the new- ly installed microphones and equipment in the Chamber have improved the audio range. He also commented that the new podium will be more accessible to the public. Councilman Higgins stated that the podium was donated with the compliments of the First Baptist Church. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Pastor Harold Gray, Lyngate Methodist Church, 4654 Abbott Road, .addressed Council on the following matters: (1) to express concern about the lack of sidewalks on Carlin Avenue between Mark Twain School and Atlantic Avenue,.{2) to request clarification of AB 1851,.(3) to inquire about the new speed limit ordinance, (4) to request that the Edison Company install lights in the entire City, (5} to complain about the poor condition of a vacant lot at 3945 Carlin Avenue and (6) to complain about flooding condition on Imperial Highway and Atlantic Avenue. Joy Feryanitz, 10850 Alexander, addressed Council to J.Feryanit~ request information on thermoplastic materials to re Pave- be used in Pavement Marker Project and to inquire ment Mark- about the new speed limit ordinance . Mrs . Feryanitz er Project, asked for informatio n on revenue received from the speed ord traffic citations Bill Hefner, 11355 Louise Street, addressed Council B. Hefner to state that he was affec ted by the flood. He re flood inquired about assurances for future flood problems. assurances The City Manager responded that the City is working in the with the Flood Control.. ~i~trict and Cal Trans and future that a report will be made to the citizens in the near future. The Mayor advised Mr. Hefner to apply to the Disaster Control Area, 35g 400 Atlantic Avenue, Monterey Park, fora low ,interest loan to repair any flood damage-to his property. Mr. Hefner inquired about availability of literature regarding flood .problems. The. meeting was adjourned to April 1,.1980 at 7.p .m. ~) -~ ~~ ~ ,~,~ w~ ~.- . Cit$~ lerk, City o L nwood APPROVED APRIL 1, 1980. E ." L . Morri ~ Mayor City of Lynwood ~`~, ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 4, 1980 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned regular session in the City Ha11,11330 Bulbs Road, on above date at 7:00 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. Council adjourned to executive session for dis- cussion of personnel matters. Following the executive session, the meeting was adjourned. -- ~~~ ~ City Clerk, City o y ood ~~ APPROVED MARCH 18, 1980 1 ,ZG Mayor, C' y of Lynwood