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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 16, 1970
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, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens
~,,,, answered the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of June 3, 1970, be approved as written.
RESOLUTION N0. 70-39 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND
APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS
DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork,
that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Mr. Norm Wasserman, Secretary-Manager of the Lynwood
Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Glen Larsen, Secretary-
Treasurer, presented tickets to the Mayor for Lynwood
Night at Dodger Stadium, June 30.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION N0. 70-40 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE
~ ENGINEER'S REPORT AND AUTHORIZING LEVY OF ASSESSMENT
ii w COVERING THE EXPENSE OF ABATING DRY AND DRYING
__ WEEDS FOR THE 1970-71 FISCAL YEAR," was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A letter from the Division of Highways informing
the Council that a parcel of real property has been
acquired for freeway purposes was read (3700 Fernwood
Avenue). The information was sent in compliance with
a legislative act requiring such notification when
property is acquired prior to a freeway agreement.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the letter be
accepted and filed.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
~^ The City Manager presented a report on the Route 105
(Century Freeway) agreement. At the close of the
', public hearing on May 19, 1970, the Council had
requested further study on theproposed viaduct
construction from Wright Road east to the interchange.
This would develop approximately 30 acres of usable
industrial land within the ramp system. The Council
also requested a revaluation of viaduct construction
between State Street and Long Beach Boulevard.
Res. 70-39
Demands
Res . 70-~40
Authorizing
levy of
assessment-
Weed abate.
Property
purchased for
freeway-
3700 Fernwood
Report on
105 Freeway
Route
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eport on free- The Division of Highways has approved the Wright Road
ay agreements viaduct design and has submitted a revised plan-map
which includes the design change. The State has
been unable to adequately justify the increased
expenditure of 4.6 million dollars for the viaduct
between State Street and Long Beach Boulevard. As
an alternative, the Division has indicated that
final decision on the matter will be held open
through June, 1971 to permit further analysis. The
Manager recommended that the Council approve the
agreements for the Route 7 and Route 105 freeway and
adopt resolutions authorizing the Mayor to execute
said agreements.
Councilman Liewer asked if the Highway Department would
give priority to the businesses that have to be moved.
Mr. Dan Goble, District Design Engineer, Division of
Highways, addressed the Council. He stated that the
development of the Long Beach freeway area is
approximately two years away. Development of the
Route 105 freeway to Long Beach Boulevard will be in
approximately four years.
~s. 70-41 After further discussion, RESOLUTION N0. 70-4.1 entitled:
athorizing "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCl"L OF THE CITY OF
3yor to execute LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE ROUTE 105 FREEWAY
reeway agree- AGREEMENT, BETWEEN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DIVISION
ant-Route 105 OF HIGHWAYS AND THE CITY Ob' LYNWOUD," (Century
Freeway) was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that said
.resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
's. 70-42 RESOLUTION N0. 70-42 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE
,zthorizing CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING
3yor to execute EXECUTION OF THE ROUTE `7 FREEWAY AGREEMENT, BETWEEN
Leeway agree- THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, AND
ant-Route 7 THE CITY OF I~YNWOUD," was presented. It was moved
by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Ca11:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
eport - Chamber The Manage~° reported that the Chamber of Commerce has
f Commerce submitted a budget proposal for the 1970-71 fiscal year
970-7'1 budget in the amount of $15,643. This year the Chamber has
requested that total expenditures for "Advertising"
be incorporated into a single account rather than
the established three accounts. In support of this
request, Chamber officials suggest such a combination
of funds would provide desirable 'latitude to the
Chamber Board in dispersing of funds based upon current
needs. A second item concerns the gross budget program ~""
adopted last year which set forth two requirements:
1. That the Chamber prepare and submit a schedule of
maximum anticipated expenditures for all City-Chamber
projects. This set out both city and chamber appro-
priations for each project.
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2. That at the end of each fiscal year, any income Chamber of
received by the Chamber as a result of city promotion Commerce budget
and publicity functions be returned to the city in a
lump sum payment.
The combined fund feature requires our auditing firm
to fully audit Chamber general fund books as well as
City-Chamber books to verify all Chamber expenditures.
While strict accountability of city promotion funds is
mandatory, the need to audit Chamber books to this
degree is uncertain. As an alternative, the Manager
suggested that the Council consider elimination of this
procedure and instruct the audit firm to center its
attention on those procedures which, in their opinion,
will fully verify all expenditures made from city
appropriations. The Manager recommended that the
Chamber of Commerce promotion and publicity budget
for 1970-71 fiscal year be approved.
RESOLUTION N0. 70-43 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 70-43
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOCATING FUNDS Approving budget
FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY FOR FISCAL Chamber of
YEAR 1970-71," was presented. It was moved by Commerce 1970-71
Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
that said resolution be adopted.
Councilman Liewer questioned the expenditure of $360
for audit fees.
Mr. Glen Larsen, Secretary-Treasurer, Chamber of
Commerce, addressed the Council to explain that the
fee was for auditing of the City portion of the
Chamber books. The break-down of expenditures for
welcome parties was also discussed with Mr. Larsen.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the
Council concerning the gross budget program.
After further discussion, the Manager suggested that
the Council study the Chamber contract and that
recommendations be presented at a later meeting.
Roll Call on adoption of Resolution:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Mr. Mannie Zuniga, President, Lynwood Jaycees,
introduced Greg Ptacek, Tire Bennett, Carol.
Hobensack, Joe Alire, Diana and John Gabori,
Chuck Ward and Vaughan Jones. These students
won'the State Championship, at the Student Education
State Finals held at Garden Grove, Saturday, June
13. They will be participating in the International
Finals in Irvine, Texas, July 3, 4, and 5.
The City Manager reported that the Lynwood Jaycees
have submitted their budget request for the fiscal
year of 1970-71. Proposals for the coming year
include five pro~'ects for a total budget of $1,800
'' as follows:
Miss Lynwood Contest $ 600
Operation Santa Claus 300
Youth and Sports 400
Fourth of July 400
Miscellaneous 100
1, 00
Lynwood Jaycees
budget report
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The Manager recommended that the Council approve the
~s. 70-44 budget request and presented RESOLUTION N0. 70-44
aycees budget entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOCATING FUNDS TO THE LYNWOOD
JAYCEES FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY FOR
1970-71." It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded
by Councilman Liewer, that the resolution be adopted.
Mr. Mannie Zuniga, President, Lynwood Jaycees,
addressed the Council to answer questions concerning
the budget request.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Pport on The Manager reported that under the provisions set forth
'OPICS study in the Urban Area Traffic Operations Improvement (TOPICS)
grogram section of the Federal Aid to Highways Act of 1968,
money has become available to most cities in California
to aid them in improvements to street systems. These
funds can be used for a wide range of projects
including area-wide traffic studies, traffic signals,
safety lighting, grade separations and street widening
around major intersections. Funds for the TOPICS
program have been allocated by the Federal government
for 1969-70, $43,197; and 1970-71, $37,858, for a
total of $81,055. It is anticipated that the program
will continue through the fiscal year 1972-73. These
funds have been allocated based upon vehicle
registration, population, accident statistics and street
mileage. As with most federal programs, the funds
can only be spent on a matching fund basis and for
qualified projects. In the case of TOPICS monies,
the apportionment is 72% from TOPICS and 28% from local
sources, including gas tax revenue. This formula will
produce approximately $115,000 for project use from
the $81,055 available.
In order to qualify, each city is required to complete
an area-wide TOPICS plan which would include the
following major items:
1. Limits of the study area,
2. General Plan of the City,
3. Establishment of a Federal Aid Primary Type II road
system,
4. Streets and traffic signal inventories,
5. Analysis of traffic accidents, traffic volumes
and street capacities,
6. A listing of proposed TOPICS projects in order
of priority, with engineering justification for
each.
Following approval of the plan and project list, the
City may proceed with its improvement programs.
Pending approval of the plan, the City can qualify
for the funds by the Council moving to "accumulate
current funds and combine same with the apportionment
of the next fiscal year." In the absence of such
action or an approved plan, all funds assigned to
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Lynwood would be released to the state for
redistribution to other agencies. The Manager
recommended that the Council authorize the Public
Works Director to request from the State Division of
Highways an accumulation of funds from 1969-70 to
be combined with those of 1970-71; and, grant
permission to the Public Works Director to oversee
development of an area-wide TOPICS plan for the
City of Lynwood. Cost of the plan to be financed
through use of combination of gas tax and TOPICS FUNDS.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Stevens,
seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that the
Public Works Director proceed with the development
of an area-wide TOPICS plan for the City of Lynwood.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the Public
Works Director be authorized to request from the
State Division of Highways an accumulation of TOPICS
funds from the 1869-70 fiscal year to be combined
with those of the 1970-71 fiscal year.
The Manager reported that in April, 1969, the
cities of Lynwood and South Gate entered into a point
agreement for a combined traffic safety study to
supply information relative to traffic accident
incidence and control. The second phase study will
include a complete review of all traffic signals and
will develop corrective measures for deficient
intersections. Total cost of the program has been
set at $17,258, with approximately $10,258 to be
paid under the provisions bf Section 420 of the
Highway Safety Act of 1966 and $7,000 to be
provided by Lynwood and South Gate. The Manager
recommended that the Council. approve the inventory
study of traffic controls and authorize the Mayor
to execute an agreement with the City of South
Gate for a combined traffic safety study. It was
moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Liewer, and carried, that the Council concur in the
Manager's recommendations.
For the Council's information the Manager presented a
report on the Planning Commission's actions at
its meeting of June 9, 1970. The Commission conducted
a hearing on a proposed zone change of Study Area I
(east and west of Long Beach Boulevard, between
Century and Tweedy). The Commission's recommendations
wil be submitted to the Council for action on July 7.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Ed Fuhrman, 4319 Pendleton, addressed the Council
to speak on behalf of his landlords, Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Fuhrman, Sun City, California. He wished to go on
record and bring to the Council's attention the problems
that exist concerning the uncertainity of many people
as to whether or not their property will eventually
be included in the freeway development. He stated
they hoped that the Highway Department will negotiate
for purchase of property as fast and as soon as
possible as requested by the Council.
Councilman Byork commented on Assembly Bill 61 and on
a new bill allowing for the combining of City and
school district elections.
Report on TOPICS
study program
Report on traffic
safety study with
South Gate
Report on P. C.
meeting of
June 9, 1970
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Council Liewer asked for information concerning the
new church on Atlantic. The Manager stated that this
was not a church, but a counseling service similar
to a service called "Hot Line."
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to executive
session to discuss a personnel matter. Following the
executive session, the Mayor called the meeting to
order.
Parking Com. Councilman Liewer nominated Mr. Archie Legg to fill
appointed the existing vacancy on the Parking Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded b.y
Councilman Stevens, that nominations be closed and
Mr. Legg be appointed.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Planning Councilman Byork nominated Mr. Joseph Goldsworthy,
Commissioners Mr. Charles Storms, and Mr. Richard McAlpine as
appointed members of the Planning Commission. It was moved
by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that nominations be closed and Mr.
Goldsworthy, Mr. Storms, and Mr. McAlpine be
appointed.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Recreation Councilman Liewer nominated Mr. Thomas Bancroft and
Commissioners Mr. Robert E. Houtz as members of the Recreation
appointed Commission. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Siokos, that nominations
be closed and Mr. Bancroft and Mr. Houtz be appointed.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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City erk, City o Lynwood
APPROVED JULY 7, 1970
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Mayor f the City of Lynwood