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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1980-07-01 - CC~~ REGULAR MEETING JULY 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 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. SCHEDULED MATTERS It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that minutes of the adjourned meet- ing of June 17, 1980, and the regular meeting of June 17, Appreciation 1980 be approved as written. Cert. to Wm. The Mayor presented a Certificate of appreciation to Kolitz, past William Kolitz, past President, Chamber of Commerce. Pres., C of C Honor America The Mayor proclaimed the 21 days from Flag Day through 21-day Independence Day as the period to honor America. It proclamation was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for a Public hearing public hearing on abatement of weeds on certain parcels on weed abate- of land within the City for the 1979-80 fiscal year. meat on The City Manager presented his report and advised Council certain that notice of public hearing had been posted and also parcels mailed to affected property owners. The City Manager advised that the last parcel on Resolution 80-59 is incorrect and should be deleted. (J.J. Bullis Tract portion, Lot 61, Parcel 10 commonly known as 3937-39 Carlin Avenue.) ~- ,.r_ RESOLUTION No. 80-62 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES. 80-62 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PASSING UPON OBJECTIONS directing AND DIRECTING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS TO ABATE THE abatement of NUISANCE OF DRY AND DRYING WEEDS THAT EXIST ON CERTAIN nuisance PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed abatement of weeds. There being no one for or against, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for a Nuisance public hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is being .public hear- maintained at what is commonly known as 5407 Pelleur ing re: Street. Fire Chief Ronald Lathrope and Mrs. Suzanne 5407 Pelleur Sotelo were administered Oaths for testimony before the City Council. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak for the proposed nuisance abatement. Fire Chief Lathrope's Chief Lathrope identified the property and testified that ~ testimony the photographs on display accurately describe and depict I re 5407 Pelleur the condition of the premises and, in his professional ` opinion, they constitute a nuisance within the meaning of the Lynwood City code. Photographs of the subject premises and staff report were made a part of the record. S. Sotelo's Mrs. Suzanne Sotelo, 5401 Pelleur Street, testified in testimony re: favor of the proposed abatement nuisance, stating there is '.5407 Pelleur an accumulation of debris on the property and that over- grown weeds constitute a fire hazard. Councilman Byork recommended the nuisance be abated and the cost for clean- up be charged against the property. The Mayor asked if anyone else wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed abatement. There being none, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. RESOLUTION No. 80-63 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THAT A NUISANCE IS ~• 80-63 BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY AND DIRECT- re: ING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." was presented. It was moved by nuisance Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, abatement that the resolution be adopted. The Mayor announced the time had arrived for public hearing on the proposed use of revenue sharing funds and adoption of the budget for fiscal year 1980-81. RESOLUTION No. 80-64 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1980-81." was presented. The City Manager stated it is proposed to use federal revenue sharing funds for capital outlay and capital improvement projects. The Mayor. inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed budget. Mrs. Camille Whitely, 11530 Virginia Avenue, asked for specific information regarding proposed use of revenue shar- ing funds. The City Manager stated that revenue sharing funds will be used for the purchase of capital equipment and capital improvement projects. Mr. Claude Law, 3866 Walnut Avenue, requested specific in- formation with respect to the type of projects to be funded with revenue sharing monies. The City Manager stated that $415,492 will be used for the following projects: modification of Council Chambers; renovation of City Hall facilities; renovation of City Hall Annex; remodeling of the Fire Station; addition of permanent offices at the Fire Station; solar heat- ing project; reroofing of Community Center, Bateman Hall and City Hall; renovation of walkway at Bateman Hall; slurry seal and rejuvenation projects for City streets. RES. 80-64 Adoption o: 1980-81 budget and proposed use of revenue sharing funds C.Whitely re revenue sharing funds C. Law re: revenue sharing funds Mr. Robert Henning, 3952 Carlin Avenue, speaking as Vice R.Henning ~^" President of the Carlin-Palm Neighborhood Association, stated re: budget; F, that the proposed budget is out of hand. He questioned why landscape Council approved the budget with only Councilman Rowe dis- maintenance senting. Mr. Henning requested an explanation for the increase fee of 3000 in the travel budget and the 27o increase in some salaries. He stated he objected to the proposed increase in the landscape maintenance. assessment. Councilman Morris dis- cussed the importance of travel and meetings, stating that the exchange of information benefits City government and the community. Councilman Morris continued that the increase in the landscape maintenance assessment is necessary to maintain the park areas on State Street, Long Beach Boulevard, Flower Avenue and Los Flores Boulevard, and tree trimming in the community. Mr. Henning requested information regarding the Travel and Meetings budget, specifically who attends the meetings, where the meetings are held, and for what purpose. He recommended that Council eliminate travel expenses from the budget and requested Council to consider using revenue sharing funds for landscape maintenance. Mrs. Camille Whitely, 11530 Virginia Avenue, asked for specific information regarding the use of revenue sharing funds. The C•~-tely City Manager responded that capital outlay items include $1,400 re: budget; for the Council Chambers; $30,000 for City Hall renovation; etc. $130,000 for Fire Station renovation; $12,092 for solar heat- ing; $25,000 for reroofing the Community Center; $6,000 for reroofing Bateman Hall; $21,000 for reroofing City Hall; $190,000 for slurry seal and rejuvenation of City streets. Mrs. Whitely stated that the expenditures are excessive for a town the size of Lynwood, and that the expenditure of $1,200 for drapes and carpeting is a luxury. She also stated that people are interested in a good police department, a good fire department, and clean streets. Mrs. Whitely commented on the lack of code enforcement; asked what had been done in the re- development area, questioned the need for 16 new employees and questioned the need for remodeling of the Annex. The City Manager stated for the record that seven new employees are proposed to be hired. Y ^7~ C.Law re Mr. Claude Law, 3866 Walnut Avenue, requested an answer School from Council regarding the .School Board's request for funds. Board's He asked what Council is going to do to help young citizens ftmd request. of the community. The City Attorney advised that the City, as a municipal corporation, is not allowed to give money to the school district. Mr. Law stated he is not satisfied. C.Whitely Mrs. Whitely inquired if the public hearing is for revenue re budget sharing only and when a public hearing will be held on adoption of the complete budget. The City Manager stated that the public hearing is for revenue sharing and that the City is not required to hold a public hearing on the budget. Counci]m1n Thompson re: travel & meetings; .revenue shar- 'ing funds; 'landscape maintenance fee. Counci]man Morris re: ..budget; land- ': scape fand Mayor re budget Councilman -Rowe re: :revenue shar- ing; budget City Mgr. re: landscape 'maintenance `fees Councilman Thompson discussed the importance of travel and meetings. He stated that revenue sharing funds from the federal government are allocated for public improvements rather than for ongoing expenses. Councilman Thompson stated that he wished to go on record as recommending that the extra $0.12 on the tax rate for landscape maintenance be eliminated. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Byork, to delete the additional charge for landscape maintenance assessment. Councilman Morris commended the City Manager for the 1980-81 budget. He stated that the landscape maintenance fund has been operated at a deficit for several years. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor commended the City Manager for the 1980-81 budget. Councilman Rowe stated that he will present a detailed summary on revenue sharing items on July 15. He expressed concern about the use of revenue sharing funds for remodel- ing of the City Hall Annex and of the City Hall. He commented that he will vote No on adoption of the budget for these reasons and also for the reason that there has been an increase in the budget for Travel and Meetings, from $8,100 to $41,790. The City Manager recommended that the deficit for landscape maintenance be paid out of revenue sharing funds. 1980-81 It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman budget Byork, to adopt the 1980-81 budget with the stipulation adopted that additional funds for landscape maintenance be paid (RES. 80-64) out of revenue sharing funds. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green. Noes: Councilman Rowe. Absent: None. NEW BUSINESS: additional The City Manager recommended that $24,637.90 of Housing and Code Enforce- Community Development funds be reallocated to pay for an ment Officer additional Code Enforcement Officer. It was moved by authorized Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Council concur with the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green. Noes: None. Absent: None. RES. 80-65 RESOLUTION No. 80-65 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE STREET SUPER- 'authorizing INTENDENT'S REPORT AND AUTHORIZING LEVY OF ASSESSMENT COVER- "; assessment to ING THE EXPENSE OF ABATING DRY AND DRYING WEEDS FOR THE ;abate weeds 1979-80 FISCAL YEAR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. i ~- The City Manager reported that the Lynwood Pop Warner Foot- ball Association has requested financial assistance for ex- penses in connection with the use of the Lynwood High School football field. Mr. Riley Wilson, representing the Lynwood Pop Warner Football Association, stated that neither the Association nor the school board has funds to maintain the football field. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Council approve the request in the manner recommended by the City Attorney. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green. Noes: None. Absent: None. Pop WarnE financial assistant request A Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 1st readi THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2843 REGARDING THE of RES. t PERSONNEL SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." amend was presented for first reading. The City Manager reported Personnel that the Personnel Board has approved the inclusion of the Rule RES. 2843 of Three in the Personnel Rules and Regulations for all positions in City departments. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the resolution be read by title only and introduced. An Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PROVIDING FOR THE REIMBURSENIENT OF COUNCILMEN'S EXPENDITURES." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Mayor Green, that the ordinance be read by title only and introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green. Noes: Councilman Rowe. Absent: None. RESOLUTION No. 80-66 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING FORTH THE SALARIES BY CLASSIFICATION OF ITS OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, AND OTHER BENEFITS." was presented. The City Manager requested that the resolution be corrected to reflect transfer of the position of Water Billing Supervisor from Classified Service to Exempt classification, and the addition of Crossing Guard to the hourly employee salary schedule at a range of $5.30 to $5.80. Councilman Rowe inquired if the 7% cost of living increase applied to the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Director of General Services, Accounting•Manager, and Personnel Manager. The City Manager responded that the 7o cost of living increase applied to all positions with the exception of City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the resolution be adopted. Councilman Rowe re- quested a separate vote on approval of the 7o. cost of living increase for the Assistant City Manager on the basis of the length of employment. It was moved by Councilman Rowe that the Assistant City Manager be deleted from the salary re- solution. The substitute motion died for lack of a second. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green. Noes: None. Absent: None. ~~ RESOLUTION No. 80-67 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRE- SENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was" moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the resolution be adopted. Councilman Rowe requested information regarding Warrant numbers 7355, 7356 and 7265. The Administrative Assistant explained that the Warrants numbers 7355 and 7356 are for petty cash for Water Office daily expenses and for refunds. The City Manager stated Warrant number 7265 is for a transfer for capital outlay purchases. „t ;~ ORD. 1100 zone change 11063 Wright Rd. ORD. 1101 zone change re side & rear yard; distance be- tween bldgs.; automotive uses Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green. Noes: None. Absent: None. Roll Call: ROUTINE MATTERS: ORDINANCE No. 1100 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 570 BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-3 TO M (11063 Wright Road)." was presented. ORDINANCE No. 1101 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY ~' COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE 570 BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 4.04.B.8 WITH RESPECT TO SIDE AND REAR YARD REQUIREMENTS, SECTIONS 4.04.B.9 AND 10 WITH RESPECT TO DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS, AND SECTION 14.13 WITH RESPECT TO AUTOMOTIVE USES AS DEFINED." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the foregoing ordinances be adopted. ORD. 1102 ORDINANCE No. 1102 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY zone change COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 570 BY 11438 Spruce CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-1 TO R-2 (11438 Spruce Street). was presented. Council- man Thompson stated he wished to go on record as voting in favor of the proposed zone change; however, he wished to go on record as stating he would vote against any subsequent request for a variance. The City Attorney advised that it is inappropriate for a legal action to include a decision in respect to an application that has not been submitted. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the ordinance be adopted. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Councilman Norris' conm~ndation re new assign- ments; & S.Chapek for Safety Pro- gram projects. Councilman Rowe re grievance procedures Counci]man Rowe re Sears prop. Dunlop Prop- erties (Sears) Counci]man Byork re budget 8- ""'"~ Councilman Morris commended management on the new assign- ments developed during budget meetings. He, also, commended. the Fire Department for service to the community and commended Sandra Chapek for projects relating to the Safety Program. Councilman Rowe stated that he wished to withdraw previous approval relating to the policy on grievance procedures for employees removed from Classified service. He stated that an employee under the grievance procedure would have no re- course, as the decision of the City Manager is final and conclusive. Councilman Rowe requested the name and address of the contact relative to the ownership of the Sears property. The Assistant City Manager responded that the contact is Dunlop Properties, Las Vegas, Nevada. Councilman Rowe inquired if Dunlop Properties have an option on the land or if they own it. The Assistant City Manager stated that the TBA store is owned by the person Dunlop Properties represents and that the other properties are owned by various people. Councilman Rowe dis- cussed ownership of the nine lots on the Lynwood side and stated that 9.25 acres in Compton belonged to Equitable Life Insurance. Councilman Rowe stated that officials in Compton are concerned that they have no information regard- ing the negotiations being conducted by the City of Lynwood. "'"'"' It was moved by Councilman Rowe to rescind Council action of June 17, 1980 authorizing expenditure of $2,500 for appraisal of the Sears property. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Byork commented favorably on the new format of the budget and pointed out public improvement projects in the budget are the result of citizen requests. .~ The Mayor commented favorably on the budget, stating that it Mayor Green reflects the financial status of the City. Councilman Rowe conm~ents on differed, stating that the 8.3 million dollar budget for budget fiscal year 1979-80 had a balance of $300,000 at the end of Councilman the year. He expressed concern that the recession had not ~~ ~mment been taken into consideration in preparing the current on budget budget. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: W.Cunningham William Cunningham, 10821 Cornish Avenue, requested re Ord. 1101 clarification of Ordinance 1101. The City Attorney ex- plained the amendment to Ordinance 570 in detail. Joy Feryanitz, 10850 Alexander Avenue, inquired why the J.Feryanitz City Engineer is not in attendance at Council meetings. re lack of The City Manager stated that attendance at Council meetings City Engr's. is not compulsory for the City Engineer. presence @ Council It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- meetings man Thompson, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to July 15, 1980, 7:30 p.m. `~t^ , ~~l i,~?~ 7 ,, i (~ ,9~' ~, . LA RENE COFFEY, CITY R CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVED JULY 15, 1980 CITY OF LYNWOOD ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JULY 1, 1980 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 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. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. LA;YIRENE COFFEY, CITY CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVED JULY 15, 1980 CITY OF LYNWOOD