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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1980-05-06 - CCe~ C ~ k , REGULAR MEETING, .MAY 6, 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 Green in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson and Green answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Davis and City Attorney Murphy. The Mayor introduced Mr. Jose Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez commended Council, the City Manager, and Recreation Director Don Snavely for sponsoring the first annual Cinco de Mayo celebration. Mr. Jesus Landeros served as interpretor for Mr. Gonzalez. The Mayor presented Councilman Morris with a plaque in appreciation of his service to the City as Mayor. SCHEDULED MATTERS Council proclaimed May 17,1980 as "WALK FOR LITTER AND proclamations CLEAN-UP DAY"; May 7, 1980 as "LYNWOOD LIBRARY".day; May 20, 1980 as "RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES DAY"; May 4-10, 1980 as "GOODWILL WEEK"; May, 1880 as "CORRECT POSTURE MONTH"; and May 10-16, 1980 as "MUNICIPAL CLERKS' WEEK." It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the proclamations be authorized. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of April 15, 1980, and the regular meet- ing of April 15, 1980 be approved as written. The City Manager recommended that Council reject the bid received from Traffic Applian ces Corporati on for the Bid reject- thermoplastic paving markings installation project, and ed Thermo- authorize staff to reduce the scope of the project and plastic re-bid in June, 1980. It was moved by Cou ncilman Rowe, paving seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Council markings concur with the recommendatio n. The City Manager presented renewal agreement with Carl Renewal Warren & Company for administration of liability claims Agreement for the period April 16, 1980 to April 16, 1981. It was Carl Warren moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Council approve execution of Amendment #3 to the Service Agreement. The City Manager reported that Day & Nite Yellow Cab Company Day & Nite has requested approval of a 25¢ surcharge per trip to cover yellow Cab increased expenses of petroleum products and insurance. It 25¢ surcharge was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman approved Byork, and carried, that Council approve the request. RESOLUTION N0. 80-38 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES. 80-38 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING OF THE APPLICATION Disability .-. FOR DISABILITY RETIREMENT OF ARTHUR F. ZIELINSKI PURSUANT TO Retirement SECTION 21025 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODS." was presented. It A.F.Zielinski ~ was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 80-39 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES. 80-3g COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING THAT THE CALIFORNIA STATE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH APPROVE AN EXTENSION OF Extension TIME TO COMPLETE THE UPDATING OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE for Housing LYNWOOD GENERAL PLAN BY MAY 6, 1981." was presented. It was Element moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and update carried, that the resolution be adopted. ~_.. , ,~d+ The City Manager presented an agreement with Pyro- Agreement Spectaculars .for 4th of July fireworks display, and re- app'd. Pyro- commended that Council approve execution of the agreement Spectaculars and expenditure of $2,575. for the program. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Council concur with the re- commendation. RESOLUTION N0. 80-40 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res 80-40 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE APPLI- Appl. for Grant CATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN UPAAR OPEN-SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM." was presented by the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. Res 80-41 RESOLUTION N0. 80-41 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY app'd. purchase COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF of street A STREET SWEEPER FROM NIXON-EGLI OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. was presented. The City Manager reported that in order sweeper to maintain new street sweeping schedules two (2) in- service sweepers and one (1) back-up sweeper are re- quired. The present back-up sweeper (a 1972 mobil unit) is inoperative. The City Manager recommended that pur- chase of the sweeper be funded through a purchase agree- ment with Home Bank for $38,000. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that Council concur with the recommendation. In response to Councilman Rowe's question as to why the purchase was being charged to the budget for the current fiscal year, the City Manager stated the recommendation is made because of the immediate availability of the sweeper, and the cost savings of $7,000. Councilman Thompson recommended that staff develop long-range plans for equipment replacement. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res 80-42 RESOLUTION N0. 80-42 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY amending COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. Salary 79-41, THE SALARY RESOLUTION. was presented. It was resolution moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that this resolution be adopted. Res 80-43 RESOLUTION N0. 80-43 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Mandatory COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO ANNUAL vehicle MANDATORY VEHICLE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE. was pre- inspection sented by the City Manager with the recommendation that Council support HR 6466. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. AB 3275 The City Manager reported that AB 3275 would decrease supported the City's liability exposure and potential liability costs. It was moved by Councilman .Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Council support AB 3275. SB 1584 The City Manager reported that SB 1584 would prohibit opposed the property tax override currently levied by the City for retirement costs. It was moved by Councilman Byork seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that Council oppose SB 1584. The agenda item regarding SB 1594 was deleted. ~~r7r :.1 ~ ' The City Manager reported that AB 2474 would permit AB 2474 executive sessions "for the purpose of consulting with opposed an attorney only when litigatign has been filed or when the City Council, upon a 4/5th vote, determines that litigation is "about to be filed." It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried that Council oppose AB 2474. The City Manager reported that AB 2674 would give the Board of the Public Employees Retirement System the power to make lump sum cost-of-living increases to retirees, AB 2674 or survivors of beneficiaries of PERS members from the o osed "excess" fund in the contingency reserve account. It pp was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that Council oppose AB 2674. RESOLUTION N0. 80-44 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY- RES 80-44 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE ,Demands DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented.. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green. Noes: None. Absent: None. OLD BUSINESS The City Manager recommended that Council reaffirm the Joint Joint Powers Agreement dated February 16, 1960 for Area E powers Inter-Agency Cooperation. It was moved by Councilman Agmnt. Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, Reaffirm. that Council concur with the recommendation. The City Manager recommended ~' that bid award for a radio Bid award ' communication system be made " to General Electric Company in the amount of $15,593.72, plus the cost of one (1) G/E Co. additional radio for the Fir e Chief. It was move d by Radio Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that comm. Council concur with the reco mmendation. system Councilman Rowe stated that he did not consider radio RES. 80-45 communication equipment a high priority item and that additional considerations regarding bay station, an approv. operator, maintenance, standby radios, and vandalism appl. for should be addressed. Councilman Morris stated that a SB 821 funds radio communication system .will expedite operations and enhance service to the community. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green. Noes: Rowe. Absent: None. RESOLUTION N0. 80-45 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED UNDER ARTICLE 3 OF THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (SB 821)." was presented by the City Manager. It was moved by Council- man Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. ROUTINE ITEMS: The City Manager presented the following items: 25. ORDINANCE N0. 1098 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY ORD. 1098 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO EMERGENCY Emer. Org. ORGANIZATIONS AND FUNCTIONS''; & Functions 26. RESOLUTION N0. 80-46 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES. 80-46 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER Unclaimed OF UNCLAIMED MONEY FROM THE WATER FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND"; Water Deposit i P"9 v ~ `i/ 27. Request from St. Francis Medical Center for permission to solicit funds for the largest period of time allowable; 28. Request from Lynwood Chamber of Commerce for special permit and waiver of business license fee for a carnival to be held from June 12-15, 1980; 2g. Request from American Legion Auxiliary Unit 85 for permission to sell poppies within the City on May 16-17, 1880; 30. Request from Muscular Dystrophy Association for permission to conduct annual fund-raising for the months of April, May and June, 1980; 31. Application from Charles Barlia for special permit to conduct outdoor flower stand at 10721 Atlantic Avenue; 32. Resubmission of application from The Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity for exempt business license to solicit within the City for the maximum time allowed; 33. Applications for permission to conduct fireworks stands from the following organizations: (a) American Legion Post ~~85, Imperial Highway & Santa Fe; (b) Boy Scout Troop ~~84, 11471 Long Beach Boulevard; Fireworks ( c ) Boy Scout Troop ~~245, 3830 Century Boulevard; Appl. (d) Cub Scout Pack ~~437, Southwest Corner State Street & Long Beach Boulevard; (e) Cub Scout Pack ~~893-C, Southwest Corner Atlantic Avenue & Imperial Highway; (f) Lynwood Assembly of .God Church, 11984 Santa Fe Avenue; (g) Lynwood Firefighters' Association, 3100 Imperial Highway; (h) Ounce of Hope Chapel, Northeast Corner Atlantic Avenue & Beechwood; (i) Association of the Sheriff's Youth Athletic League, Inc., Southwest Corner Olanda & Atlantic Avenues; (j) Southwest Indian Scouts, Northwest Corner Century & Abbott; (k) Lynwood Pop Warner Football Association, 11216 Atlantic Avenue; (1) Little League Flag. Football, 3581 Century Boulevard; (m) Explorer Post ~~84, 3100 Imperial Highway; (n) Charles Barlia, 10621 Atlantic Avenue; (o) Lynwood DeMolay, 3541 Century Boulevard (Clark Drug lot); (p) All Nations Early Education Center, 12302 Atlantic Avenue; 34. Request from St. Paul's Lutheran Elementary School for special permit to conduct annual carnival on May 24, 1980. Councilman Morris requested that items 33(0) and (p) be deleted on the grounds that the applications were received after the May 1st deadline. Councilman Byork, referring to Item 26, stated that Kenneth Thompson has recommended that unclaimed money from water deposits be allocated to continue the water loop between 108th and 10gth Streets. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the foregoing items, with the exception of (32) be approved. Council discussed City ordinances relating to special permits for fireworks stands. The City Attorney advised that there are two (2) questions with respect to charitable organizations: should they have a permit to conduct fireworks sales, and, should they have to pay a fee. The City Attorney stated that Council could deny a permit only if the organization failed to comply with federal, state and local law. Councilman Thompson withdrew his_'motion, and Councilman Morris .withdrew his second. It was roved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman-Morris, that items (25) through (30) be approved. t Mr°s. Renee Pearson, 11700 Arkansas Street, Artesia, Public Holy Spirit Relations Director for The Holy Spirit Association for the Appl. denied Unification of World Christianity, addressed Council to request special permit to solicit. Roll Call: Ayes: None. Noes: Councilmen: Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green. Absent: None. ~ It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Thompson, to grant special permits to conduct fireworks stands to all applicants, and to .waive license fees for all - applicants, with the exception of (n). Councilman Morris stated that he was opposed to granting special permits to late applicants. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen: Byork, Rowe, Thompson, Green. Noes: Councilman Morris. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that application of Charles Barlia, Item 33(n) for special permit to conduct a fireworks stand, be approved. Councilman Byork requested a complete report from the Fire Department with respect to the additional work created by fireworks permits. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that St. Paul's Lutheran Elementary School request for a special permit to conduct their annual carnival May 24, 1980 (Item 34) be approved. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Councilman Thompson thanked the City Manager and City em- ployees for helping him to became acquainted with various City Hall operations. Councilman Byork commended the Recreation Department and Recreation Director Snavely on the success of the Cinco de Mayo Program. Councilman Byork commented that the gutters on Atlantic Avenue are in need of street sweeping and suggested that main thoroughfares be swept at night. Councilman Morris commended the Parks and Recreation De- partment and Recreation Director Snavely for the Cinco de Mayo Program. Councilman Morris inquired about the status of Ham Park restoration. The Assistant City Manager responded that construction work is in progress. Councilman Morris expressed concern regarding the potential fire hazard with fireworks stands. He commented on the large number of applications and stated that Council should adhere to the ordinance. Councilman Morris requested that a study be made of cities which disallowed selling of fireworks.. Chief Lathrope described problems the Fire Department has encountered with regard to enforcement. Councilman Morris recommended that Council re-evaluate the City ordinances relative to fireworks stands. Councilman Thompson commends City Mgr & employees. Byork commend: Recr Dept & Director on Cino de Mayo Byork street sweeping Morris comment Pks & Recr Dept & Directc (Cino de Mayo) Morris Ham Park, fire- works, & skating rink Councilman Morris recommended that Council consider building a skating rink on the top water tank. ~t =~~ Councilman Rowe Councilman Rowe commended Recreation Director Snavely commends Recr and the Sheriff's Department on the successful Cinco Dir & Sheriff's de Mayo Program. (Cinco de Mayo) Councilman Rowe Councilman Rowe requested that the agenda of May 20 Ord. 1039 include an item entitled: "To reconsider the fire service fee set forth in Ordinance No. 1039 as requested by Councilman Rowe." Councilman Rowe referred to a recent organizational chart Councilman and questioned the Assistant City Manager's .designation :Rowe re as Department Head for Public Works. He stated that ,Dept Head there is a rule setting forth qualifications for a (Public Wks) Public Works Director and read the job specification for Public Works Director/City Engineer, Code 357, dated December 17, 1974. Councilman Rowe stated that the job specification provides that the head of Public Works must be a professional in the field and inquired whether declassification of the position of City Engineer from Civil Service automatically voided specifications for the duties of that position. He requested the City Attorney and the City Manager to clarify the matter. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed Council to IA. Legg re express concern about the City's contract for animal "~ Animal control. Mr. Legg described ari incident when he called ~FControl, the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority at 2:30 p.m. !street and did not receive a response until 11:30 p.m. He `sweeping stated that when he questioned the animal control em- ployee about the slow response time, he was told that Lynwood was one of eight (8) cities that had to be covered. Mr. Legg, also, complained about the lack of street sweeping on Long Beach Boulevard. '; R. Pearson re Renee Pearson, Public Relations Director for The Holy !solicitation Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christ- jpermit ianity, addressed Council to state that Council's action in denying their application for a special permit to solicit is in violation of the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the Constitution. M. Slaughter Margaret Slaughter, 4536 Olanda Avenue, ~raddressed Councilr~ ", re litter & to request that there be more frequent Walks For Litter. radio Ms. Slaughter questioned the need for radio communication !communication systems in City vehicles . It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to May 20, 1980, 7:30 p.m. L~CJRENE COFFEY, CITY C~ERK CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVED MAY 20, 1980 ,.{ ~'r EUGENE R. REEN, MAYOR CITY OF LYNWOOD ~_ :~`! ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING, MAY 6, 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 7:00 p.m. Mayor Green in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson and Green answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Davis and City Attorney Murphy. The Mayor recommended that Council give consideration to holding the adjourned regular meeting on Tuesday. afternoon instead of at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned. Li~U~'ENE COFFEY, CITY ~CL~YRK CITY OF LYNWOOD lI APPROVED MAY 20, 1980 CITY OF LYNWOOD