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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1981-04-21 - CCr ~. , ``k REGULAR MEETING APRIL 21. 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 Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 7, 1981 be approved as written. The Mayor read a Certificate of Appreciation for Mrs. Cert.of Apprec Louise H. White, Regional Administrator of the Los Angeles Louise White County Library System. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Proc. "Public Thompson, and carried, that the week of April 27 to May 1, School Week" 1881 be proclaimed "Public School Week." The City Clerk requested nominations for the office of John D. Byork Mayor. Councilman Thompson nominated Councilman Byork. elected Mayor The motion was seconded by Councilman Rowe. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot cast for Councilman Byork as Mayor. Mayor Byork requested nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tem. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that Councilman Thompson be nominated. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded and carried, that nominations be closed and the City Clerk directed to cast a unanimous ballot for Councilman Thompson as Mayor Pro Tem. Louis H. Thompson elec. Mayor pro tem Mayor Byork presented a plaque to outgoing Mayor Green in Plaque pres. appreciation for outstanding service during his tenure. to Mayor Greer The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to conduct public hearing on appeal of Planning Commission denial of Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a Residential Treatment Center for Adolescents at 12519 Atlantic Avenue. Pursuant to the City Manager's recom- mendation, it was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the public hearing be continued. NEW BUSINESS Pub. Hrg. Appeal of den- ial of CUP at 12518 Atlantic opened and cont'd f.-. The City Manager reported on the need for additional water Water agrts. pumping rights and recommended that Council approve the with Candle- ;:, following agreements : (1) Candlewood Country Club for wood & Lunday- 100 acre feet of water at a cost of $4, 000; and ( 2 ) Thagard app'd Lunday-Thagard Oil Company for 100 acre feet of water at a cost of $4,000. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Green, that Council concur with the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork. Noes: None Absent: None .~ .1 ~~ Specs. & call The City Manager recommended that Council approve specif- for bids for ications for Slurry Seal Project No. 12-170-8010 and Slurry Seal authorize a call for bids. It was moved by Councilman project app'd Green, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. Res. 81-51 Resolution No. 81-51 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Inten. to con- COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO duct pub.hrg. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE on nuisance IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY" was presented. The City Manager reported on attempts made by the Building Department to have the nuisance at 11822 Atlantic Avenue abated. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the res- olution be adopted. B & B Amuse- The City Manager presented an agreement with B & B Amuse- ment Corp. ments Corporation, Inc. for the Cinco de Mayo Celebration agrt. app'd with the recomendation that Council approve execution of the agreement as amended by the City Attorney. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. Permit & lic, Pursuant to the City Manager's recommendation, it was moved fees waived by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, and B & B Amuse- carried, that Council approve waiver of permit and license ment Corp. fees for B & B Amusements Corporation, Inc. Item 17 of the agenda was deleted. '' SEAACA Amend. The City Manager presented amendment to agreement with ',app'd Southeast Area Animal Control providing for the payment 'Res.81-52 of an additional $9,252. for Fiscal Year 1880-81, with the recommendation that Council approve execution of amendment and adopt Resolution 81-52 entitled, "A RESOL- UTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHOR- IZING THE APPROPRIATION OF NINE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED FIFTY TWO DOLLARS ($9,252,) FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHEAST AREA ANIMAL CONTROL AUTHORITY." It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Green that Council concur with the recom- mendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork. Noes: None Absent: None !J.E. Terrell It was moved by Councilman Rowe that Dr. Jo Evelyn Terrell ' nom. for re-s~ be reappointed to the Personnel Board. appt . RESOLUTION N0. 81-53 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 81-53 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE :Demands DEMANDS PRESENTED BY ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was prsented. The City Manager requested th at Warrant No. 10321, payable to Corder's Paint in the amount of $1,936.53, be deleted from the resolution. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the resolution be adopted as amended. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes: None Absent: None ~.~ OLD BUSINESS - RESOLUTION N0. 81-54 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR _OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY TO PREPARE A REPORT ON THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT OF SAID CITY AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972" (PART TWO OF DIVISION 15 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA) FOR FISCAL YEAR 1981-82." and RESOLUTION N0. 81-55 entitled, "A RESOL- UTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PROPOSING THE FORMATION OF A LIGHT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT WITHIN SAID CITY PURSUANT TO THE "LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972," AS AMENDED, DIVISION 15, PART 2 OF THE STREETS AND HIGH- WAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA (SECTION 22500, ET SEQ.); DESCRIBING THE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE AND THE DISTRICT TO BENEFIT BY SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND TO BE AS- SESSED TO PAY THE COSTS. AND EXPENSES. THEREOF FOR FISCAL YEAR 1981-82; AND ORDERING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/ CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, SECTION 22565 ET SEQ. (LYNWOOD LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT)" were presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the resolutions be adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 81-56 entitled,."A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF 1976 STATE BOND FUNDS AND AMENDING FISCAL BUDGET TO INDICATE RECEIPT OF THIS ALLOCATION" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes:. Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork. Noes: None Absent: None CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Res. 81-54 Auth, Rept, foi Landscape Maini Dist, Res 81-=55 Prop, Forma- tion of Light Assessment Dist. Res, 81-56 App,Accept, of 1976 StatE Bond Funds Ordinance No. 1125 entitled, "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Ord, 1125 LYNWOOD AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE Amending Ord, AND ORDINANCE N0. 570 RELATIVE TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT 570 re AND PREVENTION" was presented. Nuis,Abate, Request from St. Paul's Lutheran Elementary School for St.Paul's special permit and waiver of business license fees to Spec.Permit conduct annual carnival on May 23, 1981 from 11:00 a.m. app'd to 5:00 p.m., was presented. Application from City of Hope to conduct charitable colic- City of Hope itation in Lynwood from June 14-30, 1981, was presented. Spec, Permit app' d Request from American Legion Auxiliary Unit #85 to sell poppies on May 15-16, 1981, was presented. Amer,Legion Spec,Per.app' It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the foregoing items be approved. ~'""' It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that application for special permit from John V. Gligo to conduct outdoor flower sales be denied. Councilman Morris stated that the sale of flowers at intersections of major roads creates a traffic hazard in addition to competing with local business. Councilman Rowe inquired how denial of special permit could be just- ified in view of approval of sale of poppies given earlier in the meeting. Councilman Morris stated that the sale of poppies is not conducted at street intersections and does not cause a traffic hazard. Appl,denied Outdoor flowe sales COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coon. Morris Councilman Morris congratulated Mr. Harry Prins , President- re H. Prins elect of the Chamber of Commerce. He commended Mr. Tom Jacques, past President of the Chamber on having done an excellent job. Coon. Rowe re Councilman Rowe inquired about the removal of furniture LSC furniture from the Redwood Avenue office on April 10. Councilman removal Morris responded that the Lynwood Services Corporation By- Laws specifically state that upon the demise of a non-profit corporation, all of its assets revert to the City of Lyn- wood. Councilman Rowe differed, stating that the furniture was owned by a separate legal corporation and questioned its transfer to the City. The City Manager advised that the City-owned equipment was dispersed throughout the City Hall and the remainder is to be picked up by the County. Councilman Morris quoted Article IV of the Articles of Incorporation of Lynwood Services Corporation as follows: "...The property, assets, profits and net revenues of this corporation are irrevocably dedicated to the City of Lynwood. Upon the dissolution, liquidation or winding up of this corporation, or upon abandonment, the assets of this corp- oration remaining after payment of all or provision for all debts or liabilities of this corporation shall be distributed to the City of Lynwood..." Coon. Rowe re Councilman Rowe noted that there is $8,000 in unpaid bills unpd. bill for a vendor of paint used in the HCDA Program and inquired whether Simpson & Simpson, auditors, had been informed. The City Manager responded that the auditors had been so advised. .Coon. Green Councilman Green recommended that staff conduct a study req. for study of the lighting in the parking lot to the rear of City of parking & Hall. He further recommended that the parking configuration lighting there be redesigned in order to provide more parking for Coon. Green Bateman Hall. Councilman Green asked Council to take Sr.Cit.Housing action on senior citizen housing. Mayor Byork re Mayor Byork thanked Council for the honor of serving as (Washington Mtg. Mayor. He advised that he will be meeting with officials in Washington on May 4 and 5 to discuss the Century Freeway. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A,Legg re Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, inquired if the City undergrnd.pipe- plans to conduct a study of underground pipelines in the 'lines City in view of the recent fire in Long Beach. He further inquired in existing franchise fees will be re- evaluated. Chie f Ronald Lathrope responded that he will be making a report on underground pipelines at the next Council meeting. Councilman Rowe recommended that any renegotiation of fee for franchises be on a "per barrel" basis. S.Cook re Mrs. Susan Cook, Paramount, addressed Council to discuss flower sales the application of Mr. John Gligo for special permit to conduct outdoor sales of flowers. H.Clear re Mr. Heinz Clear,. 3331 Tenaya Avenue, addressed Council to street sweep. complain that parked cars hinder street sweeping on Tenaya. The City Manager advised that signing on Tenaya Avenue will be completed within thirty to forty-five days. ,J ,Drayton re Mrs. June Drayton, 4323 Brewster Avenue, addressed Council 'alley trash to request that something be done about trash and glass in the alley on the south side of Brewster. The Mayor recommended that a~Block Watch group be formed to help alleviate the problem of littering, Mr. John Lucas, 11638 Louise Avenue, addressed Council to J, Lucas re inquire about back salary owed him by Lynwood Services LSC back pay Corporation. The City Attorney advised that the City has no legal responsibility for payment of salaries of employees of Lynwood Services Corporation. Councilman Morris stated that, as a member of the Board, he would look into the matter. Mrs. Beverly Hopkins, 11279 Pope Avenue, addressed Council B,Hopkins re r^ to complain that the timeclock and scoreboard in the timeclock & Recreation Center gym are not in working order. The scoreboard City Manager advised that these items are in the budget for FY 1g81-82. Council adjourned to Executive Session for discussion of Ex. Session personnel matters. Following the Executive Session, it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded and carried, that the meeting adjourn to May 5, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. ~, U C t Clerk APPROVED MAY 5, 1881 ayo ~^