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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1980-10-21 - CC REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1980 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on the 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. Mayor Green presented awards to the winners of the "Walk For Litter" poster contest sponsored by the Community Affairs Commission. The grand prize was won by Elizabeth Bailey, Lindbergh School, and the first prizes were won by the following: Shamel Wilson, Abbott Elementary School; Raul Casares, Hosler Junior High School; Jose Gomez, Lindbergh School; Panichai Praditbatugo, Mark Twain School; and John Burger, Roosevelt School. Scheduled Matters It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Thompson, and carried, that the minutes of the ad- journed regular meeting of October 7, 1980 and the regular meeting of October 7, 1980 be approved as written. Pub.Hrng. The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct weed abate- public hearing on proposed weed abatement program for ment 1980/81 the fiscal year 1980/81. The City Manager presented his report and informed Council that notices of public hearing had been mailed to the affected property owners. The Mayor inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the proposed abatement. There was no response and the public hearing was closed. RES. 80-115 RESOLUTION No. 80-115 entitled: "A RESOLUUION PASSING Weed UPON OBJECTION AND DIRECTING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF Abatement STREETS TO ABATE THE NUISANCE OF DRY AND DRYING WEEDS THAT EXIST ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. New Business Policy State- The City Manager recommended that Council adopt a meet adopted policy statement on Employee Training In Emergency on Employee Medical Care. It was moved by Councilman Morris, Training in seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Council Emergency concur with the recommendation. Councilman Morris Medical Care commented favorably on the CPR program; the Mayor commended the Fire Department for conducting the course for City employees. The City Manager presented a report on the proposed RES. 80-116 Newsletter, with the recommendation that Council adopt Newsletter RESOLUTION No. 80-116 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF TEN THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY DOLLARS, AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1980-81 TO APPRO- PRIATE REQUISITE FUNDS." It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Council ~. "x concur with the recommendation. Councilman Morris stated he is in favor of a newsletter for disseminating information on redevelopment, block watch, recreation, home improve- ment programs, etc. to residents and businesses. Council- man Rowe took exception to the language in the third paragraph of the report, stating that the implications are not clear. He pointed out that the proposed budget does not take into consideration the staff writer's salary and miscellaneous expenses. Councilman Rowe stated he is opposed to a newsletter at this time on the ground that it could be used for political aggrandizement of Council, management and department heads. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: Councilman Absent: None. Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green. Rowe. The City Manager recommended that Council approve speci- Comrn~zity fications and authorize a call for bids for the Community Center reroof- Center reroofing project. It was moved by Councilman ing bids Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that Council authorized concur with the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION No. 80-117 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CLARIFYING THE ZONING RES. g0-117 ORDINANCE REQUIREMENT FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW AND FEES." was Revised Site presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by plan Fees Councilman Morris, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. ~` RESOLUTION No. 80-118 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AN P_PPLICATION FOR FUNDS AVAILABLE UNDER THE DISCRETIONARY PROGRAM OF THE SECRETARY OF THE BUSINESS AND TRANSPORTATION AGENCY OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green. Noes: None. Absent: None. RES. 80-118 Application for funds for Public Transportation RESOLUTION No. 80-119 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY ~, g0-119 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE ~~~ DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, se- conded by Councilman Morris, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green. Noes: None. Absent: None. ,..... RESOLUTION No. 80-120 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY ~. 80-120 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DESIGNATING THE POSITION OF p~,k PARK SUPERVISOR AS EXCLUDED FROM THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE." Supervisor was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded position by Councilman Thompson, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green. Noes: Councilman Rowe. Absent: None. ~, Routine Items Int'l.Society It was moved by Councilman •Byork, seconded by Councilman for Krishna Rowe, and carried, that application from the International Cons. request Society For Krishna Consciousness for permission and exempt tabled business license to solicit in the City be tabled. Council Oral Communications Councilman Councilman Rowe requested the City Manager to report on a Rowe re• recent trip to Phoenix, Arizona. The City Manager stated Mgr's. Phoenix that the seminar was sponsored by the Arizona City Managers' trip; scanner; Association and that he will submit a written report to Council. Councilman Rowe inquired if the trip was auth- orized and the City Manager responded that it was . Councilman Rowe requested information with regard to the scanner purchased by an employee of the City on September 25. The City Manager responded that the purpose of the scanner, which is located in his office, is to listen to police and fire calls. Councilman Rowe inquired whether the Sheriff's Department had been notified and the City Manager responded in the negative. Councilman Councilman Byork expressed regret at the line of question- Byork re: ing, stating that information is available in the City ava3~ability of info Manager's office. Councilman Byork pointed out that he, . the City Manager, and Councilman Thompson have been attending the League of California Cities Conference on a behalf of the City. n d Trash re- Councilman Byork inquired whether the City is undertak- ceptacle ing a trash receptacle program and was advised than an request application for a grant for this purpose is in prepara- ti on. Councilman Byork requested that a trash receptacle be located at the Atlantic Avenue Post Office. Councilman Councilman Morris commended the winners of the "Walk For Morris Litter" poster contest and members of the Community oom~nds Affairs Commission for their efforts in helping to keep poster winners the City clean. Councilman Thompson stated that he would not be in favor Councilman of reporting on all trips he makes on behalf of the City. Thompson He discussed his philosophy of office and recommended ~ re: City's that Council focus on the issues facing the City. issues Councilman Thompson cited the Safety Program and Emergency Planning Program as positive steps that Council has taken, and expressed optimism about plans for the future. Mayor Green. Mayor Green stated that Council has sufficient time for ret avail- discussion prior to Council meetings, and apologized for &bCour~t del yfo' the questioning of the City Manager. Mayor Green commented on the long court delay experienced by a resident in trying to bring charges against a purse- snatcher, due to the fact that the public defender has failed to appear on two occasions. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that staff be authorized to send a letter to the Los Angeles Times in this regard. Mayor Green advised that Judge Hill, presiding judge of Compton Court, has requested to appear before Council. F~ Public Oral Communications Mrs. Sherror, 2121 Agnes Avenue, addressed Council to complain Ms•Sherror about crime in the City and slow response time by the Sheriff. re: slow Mrs. Violet Manning, 3607 Walnut Avenue, addressed Council to state that the Sheriff's services have been outstanding; to inquire whether the Sheriff's contract is to be termi- nated; to state that Walnut and Birch Avenues are well- patrolled; and to commend the Sheriff for their assistance in helping to locate a missing relative. Councilman Morris advised Mrs. Manning that he is not aware of any plan to terminate the Sheriff's contract and stated that he is very supportive of the Sheriff's Department. Mrs. Frances Navratil, 3686 Cedar Avenue, addressed Council to complain that the trash receptacle on Cedar Avenue has not served its purpose and recommended that high school students be given classes on the need to use such a receptacle. Mrs. Frances Cady, 3622 Walnut Avenue, addressed Council to request that Lynwood's reputation as an "All American City" be restored; to inquire if the proposed newsletter is to be published in languages other than English; to inquire why the City Manager has need for a scanner; to complain about lack of response from City staff regarding her complaints about illegal housing and an illegal sewing machine business; to recommend better code enforcement; to state it is wrong to use water fund monies for publi- cation of a newsletter; to question the effectiveness of a newsletter in view of the large proportion of non- English speaking residents; to commend the Sheriff's De- partment for outstanding performance and prompt response to calls; to complain about the lack of shopping facilities; to recommend that the curfew be enforced and to state that unless something is done about the aforementioned problems she will move from the City. Council recessed at 8:50 p.m. for the meeting of the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency. Following the recess it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded and carried, that the meeting be reconvened. Council adjourned to Executive Session for discussion of litigation matters. Following the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned to November 4, 1980, at 7:30 p.m. h ~ f ~ n ~~ ~~ ~ ~f ~_. LA ENE COFFEY, CI C ERK APPROVED NOVEMBER 4, 1980 ~--~ ~: • i EUGENE GREEN, MA OR response time Mrs. Violet Manning re; Sheriff Mrs . France. Navratil re: trash receptacle Mrs. France Cady -re: Newsletter;, Sheriff; Code Enforce- ment; etc.