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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.
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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
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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.
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ING CITY CLERK, JIM WEAVER
APPROVED:
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YOR ~ JOHN D. BYOR