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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1981-02-17 - CCl S REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 17 , 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 Green in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson and Green answered the roll call. ~"'" Also present were City Manager Weaver and City Attorney Murphy. SCHEDULED MATTERS It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the Special Meeting of January 19, 1981 and regular meeting of February 3, 1981 be approved as written. The City Manager recommended that Agenda Item 6 be held over Item 6 he to allow sufficient time to advertise for public hearing. adv.publi hearing NEW BUSINESS The City Manager recommended that Council award two bids for $8,134 tc Fire, Theft, Vandalism, Malicious Mischief and Collision FFI Co. f insurance to Firemen's Fund Insurance Company for a total damages premium of $9,134. It was moved by Councilman Morris, second- ed by Councilman Thompson, that Council concur with the reco- mmendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green Noes; None Absent: None RESOLUTION N0. 81-15 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION Res. 81-1 TO ABATE DRY AND DRYING WEEDS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND Int. to IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented. It was moved by abate weE Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. The City Manager recommended that Council approve the plans Remod. F~ and specifications for the remodeling of Fire Station No.l St.#1 app at a cost of $22,000 and authorize staff to advertise for bids. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Thompson, that Council concur with the recommendation. Roll Call; Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION N0. 81-16 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY ~ Res. 81-] COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DESIGNATING THE POSITION OF Amend. RE WATER SUPERVISOR AS EXCLUDED FROM THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE AND 80-66 tii AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 80-6b, THE SALARY RESOLUTION, ACCORD- change INGLY." was presented with the recommendation that Council approve the substitution of the title "Water Supervisor" for that of Utility Service Supervisor11 on the exempt personnel _ system and salary schedule. , ,,,, j Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green Noes: Councilman Rowe. Absent: None The City Manager recommended that Council authorize removal Recomm. of parkway trees at th` following locations: 3172 Los Flores, removal 4033 Alberta, 3979 Platt Ave,,10780 Pine Street, 552b Olanda, trees llbl2 Thorson Ave., 3733 Walnut Ave., 11260 Cornish, 10761 Lewis Road, 4309 Cortland, 5157 Lavinia (2 trees), 3532 Mulford, r'~, (2 trees), 2711 East 112th Street, 3921 Platt, 3853 Virginia, 404b Platt, 39b5 Beechwood. Recomm. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman passed by Thompson, and carried, that Council concur with the reco- Council mmendation. Res. 81-17 RESOLUTION N0. 81-17 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 Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green Noes: None Absent: None OLD BUSINESS Felker to It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, Personnel that Mr. Merrill Felker be appointed to the Personnel Board. Board Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green Noes: None Absent: None Pk.&Rec The City Manager reported that an Urban Park and Recreation rehab grantgrant of $172,611 has been awarded for the rehabilitation of Williamson,the City Park and recommended that Council approve proposal Korris - of Williamson, Morris and Associates for the project. It Assoc. was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Council concur with the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Greed'" Noes: None Absent; None 3 rehab Mr. Don Snavely, Director of Parks and Recreation, discussed uses disc.the three phases of the project: (1) continuation of reno- vation of public restrooms, (2) installation of new lighting for the tennis courts, and (3) remodeling and rehabilita- tion of picnic shelters. 3UD 701 The City Manager reported that the State Department of Hous- Res. 81-18 ing and Community Development has advised that applications Orel. appl.are being accepted for funds under the Comprehensive Planning Assistance Program (HUD 701) and presented RESOLUTION N0.81- 18 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A PRELIMINARY APPLICA- TION UNDER THE HUD 701 FY 81-82 PROGRAM." It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green Noes: None Absent: None San Luis The City Manager recommended that Council approve contract contract with Land Surveyors, Inc. for $2,050 for services in connect- ~pproved ion with the San Luis Avenue Improvement Project. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that Council concur with the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green Noes: None Absent: None ~. The City Manager recommended that Council approve contract with Pacific Soils Engineering, Inc. for $1,600 for services in connection with Water Main Design Project at Industry Way and Mona Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Council concur with the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green Noes: None Absent: None ~'"" ~ ROUTINE ITEMS ORDINANCE N0. 1118 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, LIFE AND SAFETY THROUGH ADOPTION BE REFERENCE THE UNIFORM BUILD- ING CODE (1979 ED.) AND STANDARDS, 'ESTABLISHING THE BUILD- ING DEPARTMENT AS THE CONTROLLING AUTHORITY, ADDING AN APPEAL PROECEDURE EXEMPTING CERTAIN MINOR WORK, AMENDING SECTION 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, and 8.6 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH." was presented. Contract for Water Main appr Ord.1118 "Protect" addition and amend ORDINANCE N0. 1119 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ord. 1119 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REPEALING SECTIONS 8-63, 8- Repeal & 65, 8-66, 8-68, and 8-b9 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYN- amend.109; WOOD AND AMENDING ORDINANCE 1092, RELATING TO FENCES."was presented. ORDINANCE N0. 1120 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ord. 1120 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTION 22-10 TO THE Amend 22-: CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REGULATING THE POSSESSION OF Reg. Aero AEROSOL SPRAY PAINTS AND DYES AND THEIR DISTRIBUTION TO spray MINORS.' was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Ord. appr Morris, and carried, that the foregoing items be approved. The City Manager presented a request for re-rental of state- Re-rental owned property at 3278-82 Fernwood Avenue. It was moved by St. proper 'Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, approved that the request be approved. INFORMATION ITEMS The City Manager advised that recruitment flyers will be Job open- made available to Block Watch Captains and j~'I openings publicized ings in Lynwood Living. The City Manager recommended that Council authorize a.feasi- Study over bility study on the repeal of the overnight parking ordinance. night par] It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman ing Mt~rris, and carried, that Council concur with the recommenda- tion. Councilman Byork recommended that something be done about cars long term that are parked on the streets for long periods of time. Coun pkng-enfo~ Gilman Morris recommended that the traffic ordinances be en- cement of forced. tr. ord. The City Manager advised that the proposed layout for renova- City Anne: Lion of the City Hall Annex will be presented at the next rennovatic Council meeting. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Morris commented favorably on the removal of some Comments of the freeway corridor dwellings. Fwy corr. dwings ;~ Comm. for Councilman Thompson referring to the upcoming 60th and 35th City & C anniversaries of the City and the Chamber of Commerce, respec- of C tively, recommended that a committee be formed and that Council Annie. Celappoint 3-4 members to the committee. The Mayor recommended that Councilmen Thompson and Byork be appointed. Councilman Morris recommended Richard McNiel, Community Affairs Commissioner, and Don Snavely, Director of Parks and Recreation. Councilman Byork suggested that the celebration be publicized in Lynwood Living C of C The Mayor commented favorably on the Chamber of Commerce pro- gram to remove shopping carts from the streets. -~-• PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Notice of Mr. Robert Downs, 3920 Carlin Avenue, addressed Council to Intent to request the dismissal of the City Manager on the grounds of Recall disrupting the community and showing disrespect to a number of ethnic groups. Mr. Downs served the Mayor with a Notice of Intention to Recall. Council Mr. William Cunningham, 10821 Cornish Avenue, addressed Council asked to to take exception to remarks made by the previous speaker. take Mr. Cunningham stated that he considers the present City Manager exception and City Council one of the finest he has seen in more than thirty years in the City. He urged Mr. Downs to reconsider his decision. St. swpng Mr. Richard Watson, 3561 Los Flores Boulevard, addressed Ord. clar.Council to request clarification of the street sweeping ordinance. Weed com Mrs. Susan Sotelo, 5401 Pelleur Avenue, addressed Council to plaint complain of overgrown weeds, dropped avacado fruit, an old bus, old cars in her neighborhood. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to March 3, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. i La~Zrene Coffey, Cityi le , APPROVED y 1 ' Eugene R. Green, Mayor