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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1981-07-21 - CC~~ . ~. REGULAR MEETING JULY 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 Byork in the chair. Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson and Byork an- swered the roll call. .-. Also present were City Manager Weaver and City Attorney ! McEwen. SCHEDULED MATTERS It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 2, the adjourned regular meeting of June 9 as corrected, the regular meeting of June lb as correct- ed, the adjourned regular meeting of June 23, and the adjourned regular meeting of June 30, be approved. NEW BUSINESS The City Manager discussed removal of the following trees from parkways and medians, stating that two-thirds of this list have been completely checked, and Staff is reviewing each tree after a closer look at each site. Mayor Byork wants Staff to be sure trees need to be removed before this is done; Councilman Thompson suggested that after tree removal, scouting should be done before deciding what type of tree to plant in its place; Councilman Rowe sugges- ted lowering some sidewalks because of .city liability; Councilman Green reported on two trees on Le Sage that are obstructing pedestrian viewing and causing sidewalk/ ~-- curb/gutter damage. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried,, to approve removal of trees on the list if this necessity is deter- mined after Staff's review. The City Manager reported that the City does not have enough Pumping Rights to supply the demand and must either lease additional pumping rights from other purveyors, or purchase import water at $121 per acre-foot from Metropolitan Water District. Union Pacific Railroad will lease 490 acre-feet of water at $42.50 per acre-foot for a total of $20,825, and water will be extracted. by June 30, 1982. He re- commended that Council approve the Water Rights License and Agreements between Union Pacific Railroad Company and the City and authorize the Mayor to execute. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that this Water Right License and Agreement be executed. The City Manager reported that Council has approved a $50,000 expenditure in the 1981-82 Budget for a new light- ing system on the baseball fields of ..the City Park. Over the past twenty years McBride Electric has done almost ex- clusively all the lighting and repairs on the City fields and has submitted an informal bid of $41,269 for the con- '""' version of the present system to a halide system. He stated that, as described in City Ordinance No. 1093, Coun- cil may by a 4/5th vote adopt a resolution authorizing Staff to pursue completion of the project without initia- ting formal bid procedures, and authorize Staff to pursue completion of the project, and recommended that Council adopt the resolution approving the bid proposal for Lyn- wood City Park ball diamond lighting and authorize Staff to pursue completion of the project. After discussion it was the consensus that competitive bidding should take place and this item will be put out to bid after specifications have been drawn up. C.M. re Tree re- moval U.P.R.R. Water Rights Agrt.App: City Park Lights Out for E Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes: None Absent: None C/M REPORTS The City Manager reported that all monies granted to the A11 monies City under the Housing and Community Development Block granted City Grant Programs are subject to local accounting procedures are subject and to Federal accounting methods. The Community Develop- to local ment Block Grant year runs from September 1 to August 31; acctg. pro- the local fiscal years run from July 1 to June 30. The Cit 's ac ti cedures and y coun ng practices require that any balances re- methods maining in all accounts at the end of the fiscal year be reappropriated into subsequent fiscal years, otherwise monies remain in the unappropriated fund. Several balances were not reappropriated from fiscal year 1979-80 to fiscal year 1980-81, and now Staff wishes to carry those fund balances forward. Res.81-97 RESOLUTION N0. 81-97 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Auth.Appr. Funds fr COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIA- om TION OF UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCES FROM HCD TO FY 1980- HCD 81 OPERATING BUDGETS FOR EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY COUNCIL."was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson,Byork Noes: None Absent: None Res.81-98 The City Manager reported that the 1981-82 operating Purchase budget includes funds to purchase two radar units for Radar Units use in traffic enforcement. The Sheriff's Department app d has researched various brands and concludes that the most reliable unit is the "KR 10`' Radar System by Kustom Electronics, at a cost of $4,700, which is with- in the budgeted amount. Council may by a 4/5th vote, per Ordinance No. 1093, authorize purchasing these units finding it is the most economical and efficient means to enact said purchase, as these units are made only by Kustom Electronics, and RESOLUTION N0. 81-98 entitled; "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWO "KR 10" RADAR UNITS FROM KUSTOM ELECTRONICS." 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; Councilman Green Absent: None PLANNING The City Manager reported that Planning Commissioners are COMMISSIONERS appointed for four-year, non-concurrent terms . Two comm- NON-CONCURRENT issioners' terms expire- Sammy Hi:.ll in July,and Walter FOUR YR TERMS Read in July. Comm.Appt. The Commission appointment process is conducted over two Process meetings. of the City Council. At the first meeting, va- cancies are announced and nominations are opened. At the second meeting, additional nominations are accepted. After nominations are closed, nominees are considered and appointments are made by Council. The new terms will expire July, 1985. He recommended that Council open nom- inations f+~r the two positions. NOMINATIONS Councilman Thompson nominated Walter Read . Councilman TO PLANNING Morris nominated Donald Dove. Since there were no other COMMISSION nominations the Mayor declared nominating closed. c/M REPORTS The City Manager reported that, at present, the engine ENGINE powering the City's 1964 Crown Aerial Platform is a gas engine of some 935 cubic inches and, therefore, not fuel or cost efficient. He stated that this engine is eight- een years old, and needs replacement or overhaul; how- ever, overhaul is out of the question since parts are no longer manufactured. To standardize power plants in the fire equipment, for obvious reasons of parts inventory, familiarity of operation and service, the best choice would be the Mack EMC6 285. Mack Trucks, of Signal Hill, has given a cost estimate of $29,246P47 for repowering, with such modifications as required and work to be done. Under Ordinance No. 1093 Council may, by a 4/5th vote, adopt a resolution authorizing Staff to pursue the repower proposal from Mack Trucks, and RESOLUTION No. 81-99 entitled: " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A MACK EMC6 285 ENGINE-FROM MACK TRUCKS, OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA.'" was presented. -"-' It was moved by Councilman-Morris and seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the resolution be adopted. Roli Call: Ayes: -Councilmen Noes: Councilman Absent: None Morris', Rowe, Thompson, Byork Green RESOLUTION No. 81-100 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APP- ROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR.t1 was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson,Byork Noes: None Absent: None OLD BUSINESS On June 2, 1981, Council authorized Staff to advertise forbids on the sewer line extension on Century Boule- vard between Louise and Duncan Avenues. Nine firms re- quested packages, and on July 8, 1981 bid opening was held in-the City Clerk's Office. Three bids were re- ""~ ceived - the low bid being $8,654 which is 5% below the engineer 's estimate, and-the high bid was $10,885. The project is being funded under -the Water Fund. The City Manager recommended that Council award a contract to Holstrom Construction Corporation of Huntington Beach, on its low bid of $8,654. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Thompson, and carried, that Holstrom Construction Corporation be awarded the bid. Roll Call: Ayes:- Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byo~k Noes: None Absent: None The City Manager reported that Code Enforcement per- sonnel has followed all-legal procedures in the es- tablishment of eventual abatment of a nuisance at 4220 Shirley Avenue -'the total cost being`$2,479.20, and the report has been filed with the City Clerk. Modification of all actions was given to the owner and he is responsible for all costs. Costs must be • certified by a resolution of the City Council and, upon adoption, the landowner has thirty days to pay ,^_,,, the City. If the landowner has not paid in the time period, the County Assessor shall be requested to add the certified costs to the bill of taxes to be levied on the property. He presented RESOLUTION No. 81-101 entitled:- "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ASSESSING THE COST OF ABATEMENT AT 4220 SHIRLEY AVENUE (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL N0.6193-022- 004)."' It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the resolution be ad"opted. ~~A~ Res. 81-102 The City Manager reported on the Los Angeles County audit Monies to of the Community Development Block Grant Program stating Spec.Fund that the intensive audit performed by Simpson and Simpson For HCDA outlined $164,000 in questioned expenditures. Staff re- Deficiences sponded, and the final conclusion was that approximately $40,000 were of a truly questionable nature. The County administrators reviewed the final auditor's report, plus the Lynwood Staff findings, and submitted a final figure of $36,899, which amount could not be justified according to Program Guidelines. The City Manager stated that in order to maintain a good working relationship with the County, the City must return these monies to the County. Staff has acknowledged the final cost of $3b,899 to be repaid and County has accepted. Approval must be made by Council to seal this agreement. RESOLUTION N0. 81- 102 entitled: " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROPRIATING MONIES FROM THE CITY GENERAL FUND TO A SPECIAL FUND FOR PAYMENT TO LOS AN- GELES COUNTY FOR DEFICIENCIES IN THE LYNWOOD HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM."was pre- sented. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that this resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson,Byork Noes: None Absent; None CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Ord.1131 ORDINANCE No. 1131 entitled; °'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Amend.570 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER XII OF Zoning THE ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE N0. 570, REGARDING DE- VELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING AREAS." was presented. Ord.1132 ORDINANCE No. 1132 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY City Code COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE CODE OF THE Amend.re CITY OF LYNWOOD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR SITE PLAN Site Plan REVIEW." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that this Ordinance be adopted. INFORMATION ITEMS C/M TO PRE- City Manager stated a resolution would be presented by SENT FEE August 18th outlining all fees established in the city. SCHEDULE NEXT This to consolidate the administration of fee collection. MEETING The Revenue Sharing Auditor's Report was discussed. APPROVAL OF HCDA programs were discussed. It was moved by Council- HCDA AUDITORS man Green, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the CPA firm of Simpson & Simpson be obtained at the fee of $35.00 per hour to go through these accounts. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes: None Absent: None BUDGETED AMT The City Manager reported that $20,000 has been budgeted FOR GRAFFITI for graffiti removal. Councilman Rowe inquired about liability insurance to which the City Manager replied that an agreement is signed. It was the consensus of Council that this project go out to bid, with Councilman Green requesting that bids be obtained from non-.profit youth groups. RECEIPT OF The City Manager stated that Betty Smith, Director from COUNTY CON- the Los Angeles County Animal Shelter, is on vacation TRACT RE for two weeks and that a contract on Animal Control will ANIMALCONTROL not be received from them until after her return. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the City waive the penalty on dog licenses to September 1, 1981. Councilman Green feels the City should subsidize this project. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Thompson reported on the past Friday night combination City/Chamber of Commerce celebration in Bateman Hall. Efforts were made to bring this concert into the community, but he expressed regrets regarding the lack of representation from residents, although ^""' those in attendance responded enthusiastically. Councilman Green commented on his concern about the policy of collecting licenses in the City., the used book store as an example, stating that our policy has to be changed. He is concerned that people can come in from Orange County and Qbtain a license for escort service, for example, and stated that this is wrong. Councilman Rowe discussed SEAACA, stating that it has been operating in the City without a contract for ten months. Section 3.9 of the City's contract with SEAACA was amended to provide for a permanent contract, with a ninety day notice by either party. Councilman Morris reported on his meeting today in Compton with Judge Hill, Assistant District Attorney in Compton and Captain Ripley from the Sheriff's Department regarding prostitute complaints by resi- dents in the area. The meeting today was to perhaps see if the City of Lynwood couldn't press on the need and necessity to be a little more stringent when the Sheriff's Department made arrests. "'~"' Councilman Morris stated that Section 2.11 in the City • i Code speaks specifically to Boards and Commissions and City Council. He used the example of Councilman Green being excused from a Council meeting recently, and now Laurene Coffey, City Clerk, sent a note dated June 29, 1981 stating she would be absent for an indefinite period of time. He said that he cannot find any place in the City Code about an elected official being off for an "indefinite period of time." He stated she should be requested to contact the City Council giving information pertaining to her illness. WAIVE PENALTY ON DOG LICENSE'. TO SEPT. 1'81 CITY/CHAMBER CONCERT NOT WELL ATTENDED C: GREEN POLICY OF COLLECTING LICENSES C. ROWE RE SEAACA OPERAT- ING WITHOUT A CONTRACT C. MORRIS RE PROSTITUTE COMPLAINTS C. MORRIS RE ABSENTEEISM Councilman Rowe reported that he has tried several C. ROWS times to contact Mrs. Coffey; that today she did re- LETTER FROM turn his call and she will have a letter in the Council' s C ITY CLERK hands by Thursday of this week explaining her absence. RE I LL I NESS Councilman Morris stated that on or about July 1, 1981 we were served with a Summons by Charles Floyd; however, the Judge of the Superior Court in Compton did not want to take any action on this-case. Mayor Byork reported that he has been spending all his time on the Freeway meetings. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Charles Floyd, Pastor of Second Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 11400 California Ave., who resides at 12503 Harris Avenue, addressed Council to discuss Cable Television. The City attorney stated that since the case is still in litigation it should not be discussed. Robert Downs, 3920 Carlin Avenue, addressed Council commenting on some of their nasty remarks at these C. MORRIS SUMMONS BY C. FLOYD REU. FLOYD CABLETELEVISIO R. DOWN COUNCIL REMARK .~ R. DOWNS Council meeting. He said the Concert was not as booming TREES as it sounded from their report, and the notices in the papers were just to boost themselves. Regarding the re- moval of the trees from the parkways, he asked about the potential costs. Mr. Snavely answered that that work project is not contracted out, it is done by City forces, with the cost depending on the size of the tree, in other words, the cost can be spoken. of in terms of salary. He wondered what the methods of comparison were on the base- ball diamond lighting project and the purchase of the two radar units. M. MC BRIDE Michael McBride, 2934 East Imperial Highway addressed LIGHTING BASE Council to state that the main thing is to get the new BALL DIAMONDS baseball diamond lighting project in for .the new base- ball team and for the Soccer season, which is still feasible. J. LUCAS RE John Lucas, 11638 Louise Ave.,addressed Council to report SHERIFF'S CALL that Sunday before last he called the Sheriff's office at 9:30 p.m. and no one ever showed up. Mr. Weaver will contact the Sheriff's Department and get back to Mr. Lucas. B. HOPKINS Beverly Hopkins, 11279 Pope Avenue, addressed Council to SCOREBOARD report that the scoreboards in .the gym are. not working. IN GYM Mrs. Siddell told Beverly she is not to talk to her; however, Ms. Hopkins reported that her original complaint had been misquoted; and that in eneral she's unhappy with trying to obtain information and~or help here in the City. Council adjourned to executive session at 9:23 p.m. and reconvened at 10:10 p.m. Res.81-103 Councilman Morris moved that RESOLUTION No. 8I-103 en- Fixing titled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Salary & OF LYNWOOD FIXING THE SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR THE OFFICE Benefits for OF THE CITY MANAGER (LANGUAGE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION City Mgr. N0. 80-132)r.be adopted, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Green, Morris, Thompson, Byork Noes: Councilman Rowe Absent: None The meeting adjourned to August 4, 1981, 7:30 p.m. /_ n ING CITY CLERK, JIM WEAVER APPROVED: \~. _! ~. ~~2~ YOR ~ JOHN D. BYOR