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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1981-02-03 - CCREGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 1981 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 pro Tem Byork in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe and Thompson answered the roll call. Mayor Green was absent. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that Mayor Green's absence be excused. Also present were City Manager Weaver and City Attorney Murphy. SCHEDULED MATTERS It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 20, 1981 be approved as written. The City Manager presented a City Management Code of Ethics City Manag- with the recommendation that Council adopt the Code and ement Code instruct staff to include reference to said Code in all of Ethics contracts and agreements. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Council concur with the recommendation. Councilman Rowe questioned the propriety and legality of including a Code of Ethics in contracts and agreements. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Thompson. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Green. Councilman Rowe voted "Present." RESOLUTION N0. 81-11 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 67-9 DESIGNATING PARKING TIME LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS TO INCLUDE THE NORTH SIDE OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY BETWEEN 2927 AND 2931." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. The City Manager reviewed the recommendations of staff and the Traffic and Parking Commission and recommended that the Council consider the installation of a flashing yellow beacon at the school crossing site at the intersection of Imperial Highway and Ruth Street and direct staff to in- clude the project in the 1981-1982 Budget. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. RESOLUTION N0. 81-12 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, AUTHORIZING ACCESS TO STATE AND LOCAL SUMMARY CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYMENT." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. The City Manager recommended that Council approve an amend- ment to Resolution No. 80-66, the Salary Resolution, to reflect: deletion of positions of Utility Service Super- visor and Senior Building Inspector and respective salary schedules from Management to Civil Service Exempt; addition of title of Director of Public Works/City Engineer to Civil Service Exempt; deletion of title of Director of Planning and respective salary schedule; addition of Director of Community Development to Civil Service Exempt at a salary range of $2,684-$2,973. Res. 81-11 Amend. 67-9 Street park adopted Flashing yellow beac approved Res. 81-12 Crimn.Hist. Info.approv Amend. Res. 80-66 Salary Res. Res.81-13 RESOLUTION N0. 81-13 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Amend. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 80-66, Res. 80-66 THE SALARY RESOLUTION." was presented. It was moved by S.R. Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the resolution be adopted. Councilman Rowe questioned the same salary range for positions of Director of Public Works/ City Engineer and Director of Community Development. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Thompson. Noes: Councilman Rowe. Absent: Councilman Green. Ord. add. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 22-10- OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTION 22-10 TO THE CODE OF Aerosol THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REGULATING THE POSSESSION OF AEROSOL spray SPRAY PAINTS AND DYES AND THEIR DISTRIBUTION TO MINORS." lst read. was presented for first reading with the recommendation that staff be directed to publicize the ordinance in Lynwood Living and forward copies of the ordinance to nearby cities. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that Council concur with the recommendation and that the ordinance be read by title only and introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Green. Vacancy on The City Manager advised that a vacancy exists on the Personnel Personnel Board. Councilman Byork nominated Mr. Merrill Board- Felker. Felker nom. Res. 81-14 RESOLUTION N0. 81-14 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Warrants COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE adopted DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Green. OLD BUSINESS Constr. The City Manager recommended that Council approve Notice of ~compl.wate~ ompletion for construction of fence at Water Well No. 3 well #3 Performed under contract by Masonry Contractors, Inc. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. Resurfacinc~he City Manager recommended that Council approve Notice of Agreement The City Manager presented a draft of an agreement with ::with LSC Lynwood Services Corporation with the recommendation that Council authorize entering into the agreement with Lynwood Service Corporation for a period of one month and approve ~•••• payment of $4,750. The City Manager stated that the agree- ment r?quires certain minor changes and that it will be brought back to Council after it is approved by the City Attorney. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Council concur with the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Green. compl- ompletion for Resurfacing of Cortland Street Project per- Courtland formed under contract by Sully Miller Contracting Company. St.Proj It was Moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. ROUTINE ITEMS ORDINANCE N0. 1115 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ord.1115 amE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 nd. 570 HMD, THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY PROVIDING FOR A HOSPITAL-MEDICAL- Zoning DENTAL (H-M-D) ZONE." was presented. ORDINANCE N0. 1116 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ord. 1116 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 amend. 570 BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY MFR-zoning FROM CB-1 (CONTROLLED BUSINESS) to R-3 (MULITPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)." was presented. ORDINANCE N0. 1117 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE LYNWOOD Ord.1117 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE amend 570 ` N0. 57o BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN from P-1 to PROPERTY FROM P-1 TO R-2." R-2-zoning A request from The Gospel Army for renewal of salvage permit for calendar year 1981 was presented. A request from Muscular Dystrophy for special permit to conduct fund-raising appeal during 1981 was presented. A request from Desperado Vans, Inc. to solicit funds for Cystic Fibrosis on February 7, 1981 was .presented. A request from Economic Resources Corporation for waiver of business license fees was presented. G.A. permit MD spec per D.V.Inc. solicit-CF ERC-waiver It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Ord. & Req. Thompson, and carried, that the foregoing items be approved.approved An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REPEALING SECTIONS 8-63, 8-65, 8-66, !"'"'~" AND 8-69 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 1092 RELATING TO FENCES." was pre~ented;~~_. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the ordinance be read by title only and reintroduced and referred to the Planning Commission for its report. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Green. INFORMATION ITEMS The City Manager reported that staff has contacted the Edison Company regarding the feasibility of having Edison purchase and maintain the City's street lighting system, as recommended by Councilman Rowe. The Edison Company is willing to undertake an inventory upon receipt of a request from Council. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that staff be directed to request Edison to prepare a report to the City Engineer for consideration, said report to include a survey of the street lighting system and the feasibility of having the Edison Company purchase that system. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Morris expressed concern about what it costs the City to subsidize the operation of Bateman Hall. He recommended that Council consider: (l) hiring a full-time caterer to handle all functions, (2) allow dispensing of cocktails at functions, (3) approve the use of round tables with seating for 10, and (4) approve purchase of new draperies. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation and that staff be directed to submit a report as soon as possible. Ord. Repeal. &Amend. 109 fences Edison Co. purchase & Maintain St. lighting Bateman Hall recommendat- ions-report asp Bill for Councilman Rowe inquired why .the City did not bill the owner weed ques.of Carlin Avenue property for weed abatement performed by the City. The City Manager stated that the work was performed by Lynwood Services Corporation. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Sewer fee Dave M. Richman addressed Council concerning the proposed sewer fee to be charged by the County; and to request further information regarding the graffiti ordinance. Graffiti Jeanette Watson, 11351 Annetta Avenue, addressed Council concerning the graffiti ordinance and to recommend that new draperies be purchased for Bateman Hall. Flashing Gus Salazar, representing Roosevelt School Par~~t: Teachers beacons Association, commended Council for approving installation commended of flashing yellow beacon at school crossing at Imperial Highway and Ruth Street. He extended an invitation to Council to attend Founder's Day on February 19, 1981 at 7 p.m. Council Council adjourned to Executive Session for discussion of adjourned personnel matters. Following the Executive Session the to Ex.Ses.meeting was reconvened. Council It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman approved Thompson, and carried, that Council approve agreement with agreementsIsaac B. Seliger & Associates and approve salary increase from $2,500 per month to $2,800. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to February 17, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. --, 'I ~- V E CI Y CLERK, CITY OF WO D APPROVED FEBRUARY 17, 1981 ~. ~..~ ~ f ~~ M OR CITY OF LYNWOOD