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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1980-04-01 - CC~~!_~~ REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 1, 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 N:~rris in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe and Morris answer- ed the roll call. Also present were City Manager Davis and City Attorney Murphy. SCHEDULED MATTERS It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of March 18, 1980, and the regular meeting of March 18, 1980, be approved as written. The Mayor presented a plaque to Mr. Paul Fowler, President P. Fowler, of Southern California Automobile Club, in appreciation SC Auto of his outstanding contribution as Advisor to the Traffic ' Club and Parking Commission for the past five years. The Mayor read a Certificate of Appreciation commending Cert. of Lynwood Services Corporation employees for their efforts { A~.pprec. during the recent flood. LSC The Mayor read a Proclamation designating April 19, 1980, as "Walk For The Hungry" Day. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. Mrs. Rene Ryan and Mrs. { Kathy Villereal were present to accept the proclamation. The Mayor read a Proclamation designating April 7,.1980 to Proc. Publi cApril 11, 1980, as Public Schools Week. It was moved by Schools Wk" Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, and '~ carried, that the proclamation be authorized. NEW BUSINESS The City Manager recommended that Council waive permit and SJM Fiesta license fees for SJM Fiesta Shows, concessionaire for the Shows fees Cinco de Mayo celebration to be sponsored by the Recreation waived and Park Department from April 30, 1880 to May 5, 1980. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council concur with the recommendation. Amend. to A resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res. 2843 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 2843 RE- GARDING THE PERSONNEL SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE first read CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented for first reading. The proposed amendment relates to management policy regarding job changes from the classified to the unclassified service. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the resolution be approved. Councilman Rowe recommended that Council defer action pending Council reorganization. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager recommended that Resolution No. 2843 be amended to add Section 1 to Rule XV of the Personnel Rules and Regulations regarding requirements preceding discipli- nary action and presented a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESO- LUTION N0. 2843 REGARDING THE PERSONNEL SYSTEM RULES AND ~, REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." for first reading. The proposed amendment is in conformance with rulings by the California Supreme Court. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried,, that Council concur with the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager reported that the City's Liability in- surance policy-will expire April 16, 1980. The cost to maintain current coverage would be $45,756; however, Cal- Surance has recommended the-City increase limits of pro- tection from 3 million dollars to 5 million dollars.., and maintain the $50,000 self insured retention, and the $300,000 stop loss. The City Manager recommended that Council approve renewal with increased protection at a cost of $48,756. Councilman Higgins questioned whether 5 million dollars coverage is sufficient. The City Manager stated that a quotation will be obtained for 5 million dollars additional coverage. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation and approve the recommendation to change the effective date of the liability insurance policy to co- incide with the fiscal year and to consider additional coverage as needed. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Rowe stated that previous discussions of liabil- ity insurance be made part of the record. Amend, to Rey 2843 forst read Renewa: of Lial ility Ins. Resolution No. 80-30 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE Res DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." 80-30 was presented. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded Demands by Councilman Byork, that the resolution be adopted. Councilman Rowe inquired if Warrant No. 6217 for $400,000 payable to the Sheriff's Department included. money from the State for the .freeway corridor contract, and was advised by the Administrative Assistant that the $400,000 represented a two-month payment for Sheriff services. Councilman Rowe inquired if payments for the corridor contract are separate. Councilman Green inquired if the cost of the vehicle used by the Sheriff to patrol the corridor is included in the $400,000, and was advised by .the Administrative Assistant that the State pays for the vehicle. ~ ~ / ~ ~ ~~ Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. Resolution No. 80-31 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OPPOSING STATE Res . 80-31 ASSEMBLY BILL N0. 2257 COtiCEi~PIIRIC~ THE RESTRICTION OF THE INTRA-AGENCY USE OF TAX INCREMENT FUNDS OUTSIDE OF PROJECT ABp2257g AREAS FROM WHICH SUCH FUNDS ARE GENERATED." was presented by the City Manager, with the recommendation that Council approve the resolution. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded. by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. ROUTINE ITEMS Buddy A request from the Lynwood Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post No. Poppy sale 3902, for permission to sell Buddy Poppies within the City app'd. limits on May 16-17, 1980, was presented. City of A request from the City of Hope for an exempt business license Hope req. to solicit funds from June 8 to June 15, 1980, was presented. app'd. iFireworks A request from Desperado Van Club, Inc. for permission to stds. conduct fireworks stands at: (1) 12411 Atlantic Avenue, and `ape'd. (2) the southeast corner of Fernwood and Atlantic Avenues was presented. Ord. 1087 Ordinance No. 1097 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY re water COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REPEALING SUBSECTION (a) OF charges SECTION 32-5 AND RENUMBERING SUBSECTION (b) OF SAID SECTION RELATING TO WATER CHARGES." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the foregoing items be approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coun.Green Councilman Green inquired if management policy with respect re solict. to charitable solicitation requests is to limit approval to requests Lynwood residents. The City Attorney advised that an ordi- nance addressing the matter is being prepared. Coun.Rowe Councilman Rowe requested that staff prepare an organization req. for chart for the next agenda showing all departments and listing table of all staff, duties assigned, and chain of command. organiz. C.Byork re Councilman Byork commented on a newspaper article regarding '.Freeway the award of 2.2 million dollars to plaintiffs in the Century Freeway litigation. Councilman Byork expressed concern about the lack of progress in the Freeway Housing Program. '~th,) Councilman Higgins advised that CalTrans has commenced work at the Willard dump, and proposed that Alice, Josephine and Lavinia Coun Avenues be closed off to prevent dumping. The City Attorney gg recommended that staff seek CalTrans' approval of temporary Hi i closure of the streets involved. re cl PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Dr. V. James Edner, 374o Palm Avenue, addressed the Council to appeal for funds for temporary classrooms at the Lynwood High School and to ask if Council had come to any decision in the matter. The Mayor responded that the City Attorney has advised that the City cannot use City funds to help the School District. The City Attorney stated that the City is without Legal power to make a grant of Revenue Sharing funds to the School District. The City Attorney stated he will continue to explore legal aspects of the question to see if there is some way the City could .assist the School District. The Mayor stated that he has contacted various County .officials to try to obtain relocatable classrooms for use in the City, and.that he will continue to pursue the matter. Dr. Edner stated he is concerned about cutting down on programs and the possibility of .half-day .sessions. He requested assistance from the City's. Revenue Sharing funds. The Mayor responded that the City has constraints imposed by the Constitution of the State of California. Mrs. Jo Evelyn Terrell, President of the School Board, in- quired when Council would have an answer regarding financial assistance for the School District. The Mayor stated that the City is exploring possibilities of obtaining funds from the State and County. Dr. Hyrum Loutensock, Superintendent of Schools, requested Council to pursue the possibility of granting Revenue Sharing funds to the School District. The City Attorney stated that the City does not have authority to expend Revenue Sharing funds to make a grant to the School District. The Mayor asked the City Attorney if it would be possible to negotiate with the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency in this regard. The City Attorney will submit a report. The City Manager stated that the City has just received budget projections and that it will be mid-April before the finan- cial position of the City can be ascertained. Councilman Rowe stated that there is a possibility that the Lynwood Re- development Agency could raise money for the School District in exchange for some consideration. The Mayor requested Dr. Loutensock to provide the City Attorney with names of offi- cials in Washington with whom he talked regarding the use of Revenue Sharing funds. Caffie Green, 3858 Louise Avenue, addressed Council to complain Green t""' about the delay in responding to the School District's request re for funds. School Dist. Margaret Slaughter, 4536 Orlando Avenue, addressed Council to complain about staff expenditures for new furniture. Mrs. M? Slaughter stated she does not see a need for an Assistant Slaugh~ City Manager. - ter re expe~- diture; jV~r~ D.Richman Dave M. Richman,. 11106 Benwell Drive, addressed Council to recommend collaboration and cooperation between the City and re coop. with SD the School District regarding the use of the parks and play grounds. Winston L. Brown, 5149 Lavina Avenue, addressed Council to W.Brown complain that Council is insensitive to the community's needs, re to complain about Council priorities, to criticize expendi- rodents, tures, to recommend that the City assist the School District, tires to inquire why the tires have not been removed from the Desser property, and to state that the City has a serious rodent problem. C. Clarence Holloway, 11661 Esther Street, addressed Council to Holloway discuss the problems of removal of tires at the Desser prop- re tires, erty, to comment on the rodent problem and to request that ''rodents speed bumps be installed on Esther Street. William Cunningham, 10821 Cornish Avenue, addressed Council Wm. to recommend that Mr. Holloway attend the Traffic and Parking 'Cunningham Commission meeting on April 24, 1980, at 7:30 p.m., to discuss re the traffic problem on Esther Street. Mr. Cunningham stated :':traffic that the rodent problem had been discussed at previous Council prb~.~n meetings and that remedies have been available through the City staff. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to April 15, 1980, at 7:30 p.m. ~ ~ /i ~ ,, Cit Jerk, City of Ly w o APPROVED APRIL 15, 1980 ~/ ~- ~~ Mayor, City ~f Lynwood