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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1980-03-18 - CC;~`~~~~ REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 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. 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. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that minutes of adjourned regular meeting of March 4, 1980 and regular meeting of March 4, 1980, be approved as written. Dr. Loutensock, The Mayor turned the meeting over to Dr. Hyrum W. Superintendent of Loutensock, Superintendent of Schools, Lynwood Unified Lynwood USD speaks School. District. Dr. Loutensock, speaking on he- re replacement of half of the School Board and Citizens' Committee, Lynwood High School described damage to Lynwood High School as a result damaged in fire of the fire of January 23, 1980. He commended City officials, employees, Chief Lathrope and his depart- ment, and the Sheriff's Department for the manner in which they responded to the fire. Dr. Loutensock stated that the School District needs $50,000 to lease five trailers for temporary classroom space until the High School is rebuilt and, unless the School District is able to secure a grant of $50,000, r..., students will be placed on one-half day sessions next year. Dr. Loutensock stated he appealed to officials in Washington, D.C. without success. He was advised to seek revenue sharing funds from the City and the County. Dr. Loutensock presented statements contain- ing the signatures of the School Board and leading community groups requesting Council to appropriate funds for the lease of the trailers. The Mayor thanked Dr. Loutensock for his presentation and stated that the situation is grave. The Mayor stated that one-half day sessions for students would not be desirable or conducive to good citizenship. Councilman Green inquired if the School District had considered borrowing funds and Dr. Loutensock respond- ed that this is not feasible because Lynwood School District is a low-wealth district operating on a 1% reserve. Councilman Byork recommended that staff prepare a financial report on current allocations and expenditures in the City's budget. Councilman Green inquired if the School District could qualify for a 3% disaster loan and was advised by Dr. Loutensock that the School District is not eligible It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Higgins, and carried, to instruct the City Manager and City Attorney to investigate the feasi- bility and legality of the appropriation and to re- port back to Council as soon as possible. Council- man Green asked if the School District had consider- ed requesting a loan from the State and Dr. Loutensock responded iz~ the negative. Councilman Rowe suggested that staff investigate the possibility of obtaining government approval to take money from other grants. ~ ,- ,~t~! Dr. Loutensock introduced Mrs. Jo Evelyn Terrell, member of the Board of Education and Chairman of the Personnel Board. Dr. Terrell stressed the urgency of a response and requested some indication by April 1, 1880. The Mayor stated that Council will work towards that goal. Dr. Terrell introduced Bea ''"" Morales, President of the PTA Council; Ruth Smart, President of Lynwood High School PTA, and Dr. Lavoneia Steele, Assistant School. Superintendent. NEW BUSINESS An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REPEALING SUBSECTION (a) OF SECTION 32-5 AND RENUMBERING SUBSECTION (b) OF SAID SECTION RELATING TO WATER CHARGES." was pre- sented for first reading. It was moved by Council- man Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the ordinance be introduced and read by title only. RESOLUTION N0. 80-26 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD INDICATING ITS INTENT TO IMPLEMENT PRIOR TO DECEMBER 31, 1882, HEREIN DEFINED REASONABLY AVAILABLE CONTROL MEAS- URES FROM THE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN." was presented. .The City Manager stated that the California Air Resources Board pursuant to Air Quality Management Plan requires local juris- dictions to adopt a resolution of intention to set tentative time schedules far implementation of measures by December 31, 1982. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that Council adopt the resolution. RESOLUTIONd N0. 80-27 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $2,715 AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1979-80 TO THE APPROPRIATE REQUISITE FUNDS." was presented. The City Manager reported that Laura Morris, supervisor of eight school crossing guards, has been terminated after eighteen months in the Ceta Program and recommended that Council approve funding of the position as an hourly employee of the City for fiscal year 1979-80. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Mayor Morris, that Council concur with the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager presented proposed Water Rights '.,... License and Agreement with Firestone Tire and Rubber Company for the purchase of 700 acre feet of water at a cost of $23,450 with the recommendation that Council authorize execution of the agreement. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Council concur with the recom- mendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes:. None. Absent: None. Ord re water charges 1st reading Res. No. 80-26 re South Coast Ai.r Quality Management Plan Res. No. 80-27 re school crossing guards Firestone Tire and Rubber Water Rights app'd C }. ic. ' The City Manager recommended that Council authorize staff to file an application for funds under Article 4.5 of the Transportation Development Act to con- tinue the Dial-A-Ride Program. It was moved by Council- man Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. RESOLUTION N0. 80-28 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 Green, and carried, that Council adopt the resolution. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager reported that bids have been re- ceived from Motorola and General Electric for the purchase of radio communication system for use by the maintenance forces with base and mobile units. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, that Council concur with the recommenda- tion. Councilman Rowe stated that he did not be- lieve radio communication equipment to be a high priority item even though budgeted for and recom- mended that Council defer action at this time. Coun- cilman Higgins asked to see specifications. In re- sponse to Councilman Byork's inquiry regarding the capabilities of the radio communication system, the City Manager advised that the equipment would not address emergency calls but would be used to expe- dite work during working hours. It was moved by Councilman Rowe to amend the main motion not to authorize expenditures of this money at this time. Councilman Higgins recommended that staff explore the possibility of going to two-channels. It was moved by Mayor Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the main motion be tabled. Councilman Byork recommended that the matter be placed on the agenda within the next few months. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: Councilman Green Absent: None. OLD BUSINESS The City Manager presented agreement with Recrea- tion Systems, Inc. for professional services to pre- pare a Recovery Action Program for renovation of recreation facilities pursuant to Urban Park and Recreation Recovery guidelines. All costs for services under the agreement will be paid with Urban Park and Recreation Recovery grant funds. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that Council approve execution of the agreement. ",.' RESOLUTION N0. 80-2g entitled: "A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION N0. 7g-65 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPOINTING A CITY ENGINEER. "' was presented by the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Green, second- ed by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. ROUTINE ITEMS Res. No. 80-29 re City Engin eer A request from Unification Church of Los Angeles for Unificatio exempt business license to solicit funds from March, Church bus 1980 to June, 1g80, was presented. It was moved by License ap Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, tabled and carried, that the request be tabled. A request from St. Emydius Catholic Church for St.Emydius special permit to conduct annual festival on May 3 Church app and 4, 1880, was presented. It was moved by Council- annual man Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, festival that the request be approved. The Mayor announced that Captain. Billy Kirtley has Capt been promoted anal will be reassigned. Council com- Kirtley mended Captain Kirtley far excellent service as promoted Commander of Lynwood Sheriff's Station. Council adjourned to executive session for discus- sion of personnel matters. Following the executive session, the meeting was reconvened. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Green, inquired if a business license had Coun.Green been purchased by the sponsors of a rummage sale re rummage held on Sunday at Thorson Avenue. The City Manager sale stated he will investigate the matter. Councilman Higgins expressed concern about trash Coun.Higgin that is being dumped at the Willard Dump, and in- re Willard quired if it would be possible to close off Alice Dump Avenue and Josephine Street. He advised that the Bellflower Dump at 69th Street and Paramount Avenue is open on Sunday. Councilman Rowe commented that the Willard Dump is now the property of Caltrans and the Mayor stated that a sign will be posted advising that the dump is closed. The Mayor announced that a Clean-Up Day is scheduled Mayor re for May 17, 1880 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Clean-Up trash containers will be available at the City Park. Day 5/17/80 The Mayor advised that new street sweeping schedules are almost completed. The Assistant City Manager re- ported that daily routes are being set up and that the schedule is expected to be completed within ..two months. Councilman Byork stated that he feels the current street sweeping hours are excessive. Mayor Morris requested that a resolution of commen- Mayor re dation be prepared for employees of Lynwood Services LSC commen- Corporation acknowledging their efforts during the dation recent flood on Louise Street. Q#~~, PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A.Kropp re Adele Kropp, 5422 Olanda Street, addressed Council expenditures, to ask Councilman Rowe if he had prior knowledge of refurbishment the installation of tables and chairs for staff in the Council Chambers, to inquire why the row of ..,, seats for the press had been removed, to ask Councilman ~~ Rowe if he knew about the refurbishment of the Council Chambers before the last Council meeting and to inquire if the press had been notified. The Mayor advised that the tables cost $120 each and the chairs, $40 - 45 each. Mrs. Kropp questioned the necessity of refurbishment and the purchase of air conditioners. She recommended that expenditures be eliminated and that special assess- ments be removed from the tax roll. Mrs. Kropp questioned the need for a professional writer and the Mayor respond- ed that his services are needed in order to assure that everyone in the community receives the same story and the same pictures. Mrs. Kropp asked for clarification of precedure by which expenditures are approved by Council. The City Attorney explained the procedure is set forth in the Government Code. He further stated that ultimately all expenditures of public funds have to be approved by the City Council and that approval-could be either direct, specific, indirect or budgeted and that author- ization to expend money has to be traced to a public meeting. Mrs. Kropp asked if the foregoing had been discussed at the adjourned regular meeting of February 27, 1980 prior to the arrival of Councilman Rowe at 1:50 p.m. ..•+ C.Whitely re Camille Whitely, 11530 Virginia Avenue, addressed Coun- expenditures, cil to request that the City Manager and department Assistant City heads be directed to carefully .consider all expenditures, budget Manager to inquire about installation of water meter on her , property, to request a copy of the budget, to state that the new tables and chairs make difficult to hear Council procedings, to question the expenditure of $600 for tables and chairs. Mrs. Kropp inquired how many persons the City Mana- ger had brought with him and was advised that. an Assistant City Manager had been hired. She question- ed the need for an Assistant City Manager and the Mayor advised that the workload warranted the position at this time. In response to Mrs. Whitely's request for a complete breakdown of expenditures, the City Attorney stated that the warrant register is a part of the agenda and is available in the lobby. Mrs. Whitely questioned the salaries for the City Manager and Assistant City Manager stating that the size of staff and population of the City does not warrant the expense. Councilman Higgins stated that the services of the Assistant City Manager will be needed during renegotiation of the freeway contract and added that the A~ss~.stant City Manager has the responsibility for the Public Works Department. Thenmeeting was adjourned to April 1, at 7 p.m. f ,~ ~ City Clerk, City~of L nwood Mayor, ity of Lynwood APPROVED APRIL 1, 1980 ~~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEET_TNG~ APRTi. 1~ 1gR0 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis 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 discussed agenda Item 10 relating to liability insurance renewal for the period April 16, 1980 to April 16, 1981. Council- man Rowe recommended that the effective date of the policy be changed to July 1, 1980, to coincide with the beginning of the fiscal year. Council concurred with the recommendation and after. discussion, Staff was directed to investigate the possibility of: (a) extending the current liability policy to July 1, 1980; or (b) obtaining a liability policy for a 14-month period. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. y± ~1erk, city of Lyhw'oo APPROVED APRIL 15, 1980 ~, , . 3 < ± 4 ;' ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 18, 1880 The City Council of the City of Lynwood .met in an adjourned regular session in the City Hall, 11330 ~-- Bullis Road, on above date at 7:00 p.m. Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe answered the roll call. Mayor Morris was absent. Also present were City Manager Davis and City Attorney Murphy. The meeting was adjourned. _ ~ ~ f~ ,r~ "'~ 'L-~Y-Q - `.~-` ,+~~ Ci~ Clerk, City o nwood APPROVED APRIL 1, 1880 s' Mayor, Cit of Lynwood