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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1981-06-02 - CC~~ REGULAR MEETING JUNE 2, 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 Byork in the chair. Councilmen Morris, Rowe, Thompson and Byork answered the roll call. Also present was City Attorney McEwen. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that minutes of regular meeting of May 19, 1981 be approved as written. ub.Hrg. Pursuant to staff recommendation, the public hearing on vacation acation of alley easement for that portion of the first alley east of ont'd Alameda Avenue between 108th and 109th Streets was continued to June 16, 1981. es. 81-66 It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman mention to Morris, that Council reconfirm adoption of RESOLUTION N0, 81-F6. ~acate por. entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ~f alley LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC ast of PURPOSES THAT PORTION OF THE FIRST ALLEY EAST OF ALAMEDA STREET, llameda BETWEEN 108TH STREET'AND 109TH STREET, CITY OF LYNWOOD, AS SHOWN ON TRACT N0. 518, MAP BOCK 5.?, PAGE ~2, RECORDS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY." Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes• None Absent: Councilman Green 'ub. Hrg. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, "''"'' !hange of and carried, that the public hearing on proposed rezoning from ;one cont'd R-1 to M for property east of Alameda Street, between 109th Street and 112th Street be continued to June 16, 1981. ~. Hrg. The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to conduct public nuisance hearing on abatement of nuisance at 3533 Carlin Avenue. The .533 Carlin City Attorney described the steps taken to abate the nuisance on the property and presented RESOLUTION N0. 81-66A entitled-: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNT,JOOD DECLAR- ING THE EXISTENCE OF A NUISANCE AT 3533 CARLIN AVENUE AND ASSESSING THE COST OF ABATEMENT OF SAME." In response to Councilman Rowe's inquiry, Director of Community Development Gomez stated that ~:af~.c~ation of the proposed abatement had been mailed to the property owner at the last known address. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak for or against the abatement. FAVOR of Shirley Wagner, 3537 Carlin Avenue, spoke in favor of the above abatement stating that the owner of the property is Maurice abatement Dickerson; that the house has been occupied by several families who have harassed the neighbors; that uppaid bills are collect- ing in the mailbox; that rats and mice abound; that motor- cyclists come and go; that so West Finance Company has removed some debris; that the house has been empty and abandoned since February 1; that Mr. Dickerson's company is called H & W Home Improvements and that it is her recommendation that the City pursue recovery of monies expended for abatement. TITLE Councilman Rowe recommended that a title search be conducted. SEARCH of It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman above Thompson, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes: None Absent: Councilman Green City Manager Wearer arrived. ,,, The Mayor presented awards to the winners of the "Name the MASCOT CON- Mascot" and coloring contests sponsored by the Community TEST - WALK Affairs Commission in connection with the "Walk for Litter" FOR-LITTER program. The City Manager recommended that Council adopt RESOLUTION Res. 81-67 N0. 81-b7 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Auth. agrt. CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A Deferred STANDARD AGREEMENT, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS TO SECURE A COMMITMENT pay't rehab OF FUNDS FROM THE DEFERRED PAYMENT REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM loan prog. OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA." It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. NEW BUSINESS The City Manager recommended that Council approve plans and Call for specifications. for Sewer Line Extension Project on Century bids auth. Boulevard and authorize a call for bids. It was moved by Sewer Line Councilman Morris, seconded. by Councilman Thompson, and Ext.Proj. carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. The City Manager recommended that Council approve execution Agrt. with of a contract with Optimal Data Corporation for full service Optimal parking citation processing at a cost of $.87 per citation Data Corp. processed .• it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by app'd Councilman Morris, and. carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. The City Manager presented an agreement with West Coast Shows, Inc. with the recommendation that Council. approve execution of the agreement and waiver of license and permit fees. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that Council concur with the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes: None Absent: Councilman Green Councilman Rowe requested a report on the Cinco de Mayo festival. RESOLUTION N0. 81-68 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, APPROVING THE REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, SECTION 22565 ET SEQ., AS ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 21, 1981, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT DISTRICT N0. 81-A, (LYNWOOD LIGHTING. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT)." and RESOLUTION N0. $1-bg entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, DELLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE FORMATION OF A LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT WITHIN SAID CITY PURSUANT TO ^1HE 'LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1872,' AS AMENDED, (COMMENCING WITH STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 22500 ET SEQ): DESCRIBING THE DISTRICT TO BE BENEFITED AND TO BE ASSESSED TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES THEREOF: FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS TO THE FORMATION AND LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1981- 82; AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE REGULAR MEETING TO HEAR PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS TO THE ASSESSMENT OF THE ANNUAL INSTALLMENT." were presented. The City Manager reported that the recommended assessment is 22% higher than the 1980- 81 assessment resulting in an increase for residential from $.55 to $.$l and from $1.00 to $1.47 for commercial per linear foot. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. Agrt. with West Coast Shows app'd Res. 81-68 Approving Lighting. Assess.Rept Res. 81-69 Intention to form Lighting Assess.Dis RESOLUTION N0. 81-70 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 81-70 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S Approving REPORT ON THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, DECLARING ITS Landscape INTENTION TO ORDER THE LEVYING OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN Maint.Dist. SAID CITY PURSUANT TO THE 'LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF Rept. 1972,' AS AMENDED, (COMMENCING WITH STREETS AND HIGHWAYS _. CODE SECTION 22500 ET SEQ): DESCRIBING THE DISTRICT TO BE BENEFITED AND TO BE ASSESSED TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES THEREOF:. FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS TO THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1981-82; AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE REGULAR MEETING TO HEAR PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS TO THE ASSESSMENT OF THE ANNUAL INSTALLMENT." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. Res. 81-71 RESOLUTION N0. 81-71 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Amend. Per- COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RULE III, SECTION 1 sonnel R&R OF THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes: None Absent: Councilman Green Rec. & Parks The City Manager requested Council to clarify which Commission's Comm. to be responsibility it is for researching, planning and conducting respon. for civic beautification projects. It was moved by Councilman beautifica- Thompson, seconded and carried, that the Recreation and Parks tion proj. Commission shall have responsibility for civic beautification. programs. Councilman Thompson commended the Community Affairs Commission for their efforts in conducting the "Walk for Litter" programs. Res. 81-72 The City Manager recommended that Council approve execution Auth. renew- of renewal agreement with Cooperative Personnel Services and al of cont. adopt RESOLUTION N0. 81-72 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE with State CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT Personnel Bd. WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA PERSONNEL BOARD." It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. Renewal of It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman agrt. with Thompson, and carried, that Council approve execution of Munic.Fund. renewal agreement with Municipal Funding Corporation (Compath app'd Telephone System) . Res. 81-73 RESOLUTION N0. 81-73 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR.11 was presented. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes: None Absent: Councilman Green OLD BUSINESS Cort.with The City Manager recommended that Council approve execution Deines R L of contract with Robert L. Deine~s: Architect, for design . . 'd a and construction of Fire Station No. 1 for a fee of $7,000.00. pp It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that Council concur with the recommendation. Councilman Rowe stated that he will vote against the agreement on the basis that it is not a high priority item. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Thompson, Byork Noes: Councilman Rowe Absent: Councilman Green Bid award- The City Manager reported that three bids were received for Pavement the Slurry Seal Project: (l) Pavement Coating Company, Coating for $56,990.56; (2) Ted R. Jenkins Company, Inc., $62,629.56; and Slurry Seal (3) Roy Allen Slurry Seal, Inc., $64,103.60 and recommended Project that bid award be made to the low bidder, Pavement Coating Company. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that Council concur with the recommendation. '"'9 _ _ -a Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byorlc Noes: None Absent: Councilman Green ORDINANCE N0. 1127 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUI~TCIL Ord.1127 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 BY CHANGING Change of THE ZONIi~1G CLASSIFICATION GF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM P-1 Tv R-3." Zone was presented. It was moved by Councilman Mom°ris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, thai the ordi,:,~~nce be read by r.itle only and adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Morris., Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes: None Absent: Councilman Green INFORMATION ITEMS The City Manager requested Council to make a policy decision with respect to a request from the County of Los Angeles Department of Community Development for approval of a lease between the Community Development Commission and Caltrans for a parcel of State-owned property proposed to be used as a temporary storage site for structures being relocated. Councilman Morris stated he was opposed to the proposed use of State-owned property for storage of structures purchased by the County. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Council deny the request. It was the consensus of Council that a budget meeting be held on Tuesday, June 9,. 1981, at 7:00 p.m. in the VIP Room of Bateman Hall. The City Manager advised that copies of the preliminary budget are available upon request. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that staff be instructed to provide Council with detailed information on cost and options of operation for controlled use of alcoholic beverages in Bateman Hall. Req.from County to use State prop.for storage site denied BUDGET Meeting preliminary C.Morris re alcoh- olic bev. at Bate- man Hall Councilman Rowe stated that an article about the City Clerk's C.Rowe rE office having erroneously issued a business license to an article. adult bookstore is inaccurate and misleading. He discussed irilocal the role of the City Clerk with respect to business licensing paper procedures. Councilman Thompson commented favorably on citations issued. C.Thompsc for violations of the street sweeping ordinance and urged re enf'orc that enforcement be continued. The City Manager advised that of stree the Sheriff's Department is averaging one.. hundred citations sweep.orc per day. The City Manager conveyed the appreciation of the Block Watch group east of Bullis Road for the successful street sweeping and signing program. Councilman Thompson City's tree trimming pay attention to dry ~^ lots . The Mayor stated he receive Youth Merit on June 1. stated that residents are pleased with the program. He recommended that everyone and drying Bass particularly in vacant was gratified to see Lynwood young people Awards at the Coordinating Council Banquet PiJBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS C.Thomps~ re dry grass Mayor Byork re Youth Merit Awards Robert Downs, 3920 Carlin Avenue, addressed Council to state R.Downs- that he is concerned about the effect on the Black community Budget of the appropriation in the Community Promotion budget for a Cinco de Mayo celebration in view of the fact that it is not a national holiday. He inquired why there is ncthing in the budget for Black Awareness Week. Mr. Downs commented on the ;. shortfall in the budget and stated that the expenditure of $47,000 for Public Information is a waste of money. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to an adjourned regular meeting on June g, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. in the VIP Room at Bateman Hall. City Clerk APPROVED JUNE 16, 1981 Mayor ~.