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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 4, 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 tYle chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos answered roll
call. Councilman Stevens was absent.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
man Siokos, and carried, that Councilman Stevens'
absence be excused.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that the minutes of the
regular meeting of July 21, 1970, be approved as written.
yes. 70-48 RESOLUTION N0. 70-48 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
demands 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 Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer,
that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Stevens.
ORDINANCES AND RESQLUTIONS
ord. first read An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
mposing a lien CHAPTER 17 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO SUPPLEMENT
'or expense of SECTION H-1002 OF THE 1964 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM
removing or BUILDING CODE TO IMPOSE A LIEN FOR THE NET
Fazing bldgs. EXPENSE OF ABATING A NUISANCE UNDER THESE SECTIONS
AND TO PROVIDE A METHOD OF DISPOSING OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY FOUND OR SAVED ON THE PROPERTY." was
presented for first reading. The Council was
informed that the ordinance, first read at the July
21st meeting, has been changed to provide retro-
activity of the ordinance. It was moved by Council-
man Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried,
that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, that said ordinance be accepted as read
for the first time and passed to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byorkc, Green, Liewer, Siokos.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Stevens.
ord. first read An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
providing for COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 20
.icensing of OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO ADD SECTION 20.81.3 THERETO
:aterers TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING OF CATERERS.NOT HAVING A
FIXED PLACE OF BUSINESS WITHIN THE CITY," was presented ~"'"
for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, ',r~
seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that further
reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, that said ordinance be accepted as read
for the first time and passed to the second reading.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Stevens.
RESOLUTION N0. 70-49 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OPPOSING COUNTY-
""""' WIDE CONSOLIDATION OF PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES.
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer,
seconded by Councilman Siokos, that said resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Stevens.
RESOLUTION N0. 70-50 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION
2.A OF RESOLUTION N0. 70-46 (SALARY RESOLUTION),"
was presented, (1970-71 Salary range - Fire Department
Employees). It was moved by Councilman Liewer,
seconded by Councilman Siokos, that said resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Stevens.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A letter from Mr. Charles S. Sheppard, 3732 Carlin
Avenue, was read. Mr. Sheppard expressed thanks for
*"t the Council's appointment of Mr. James Riley to the
office of City Manager, and commended Mr. Riley for
the way in which he is carrying out the duties of
City Manager. The Mayor was asked to respond to
Mr. Sheppard to thank him for his remarks.
A letter from Mr. R. DeWitt, Box H, South Gate,
California, concerning demolition of structures on
his property at 3939 Carlin Avenue, was read. In
his letter, Mr. DeWitt stated that it is understood
that Mr. DeJong, Building Official, would be in
accord with his plan to repair the property if
agreeable to the City Council. Mr. DeWitt requested
that the Council allow the Building Department to
allow him to complete the work per plan, as follows:
The work will be completed within 6 months of the
time the needed information is supplied by the
City, the balance `of which he understands will be
supplied to him within a week. He also requested
that he be allowed to perform the work without bond,
and agrees to post a bond if the law requires it.
Mr. DeJong was asked if bids, have been received for
demolition of the structures. Mr. DeJong said bids
have been received but the contract has not been
awarded as yet. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Liewer, that Mr. DeWitt's
request be rejected.
When asked if he had been in communication with
Mr. De Witt, Mr. DeJong said he had; that the information
Mr. De Witt refers to in his letter is the original list
of deficiencies provided him. Mr. DeJong reviewed
Res. 70-49
Opposing
county-wide
consolidation
of parks &
recreation
facilities
Res. 70-50
Amending salary
resolution
Letter from
C. Sheppard
commending City
Manager James
Riley
Letter from R.
DeWit t re
property at
3939 Carlin
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the procedural steps taken over the past year and said
that specifications were made and bids received, and
he is now ready to make an award. He also said he
has kept Mr. DeWitt aware of the progress of the
proceedings; that Mr. DeWitt's stated reason for not
rehabilitating the property was a lack of time.
Roll Call:
....
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Stevens.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
chamber of Mr. Hank Becker, Chamber of Commerce president,
,ommerce Fall addressed the Council concerning the annual Fall
'estival Festival proposed to be conducted by the Chamber and
resentation introduced the Chamber of Commerce secretary, Norman
Wasserman, and other officers of the Chamber present
in the audience.
Mr. Wasserman addressed the Council to describe the
events planned. for the 1970 Fall Festival to be held
from October 28-November 1. The festival will feature
a "salute to industry." This theme will be carried
out by industrial exhibits limited to those Lynwood
manufacturers desiring to take part. As in the
past, advance sales of ride tickets will be made
through participating merchants. A $1.00 book will
be valued at $2.00 in rides, with the exception
of two special rides. On the last day of the
festival, a pancake breakfast will be served by the
Jaycees. An added feature will be the high wire
act of Rudy Berg. SJM Fiesta Shows will take care
of the restrooms on the weekend and the owner,
Mr. Merton, has agreed to hire a security guard
who will be on duty between the closing hour
until 8 a.m. the following morning. Each morning
a representative of the Chamber and of the amusement
company will meet with Mr. Snavely to discuss any
problems that may have arisen the evening before.
Also, Mr. Merton plans to hire local boys to assist
in setting up and taking down the show. Mr. Wasserman
said the business license fee would be paid, and
when asked about security for the industrial displays,
he stated that those displays would be located in
the Community Center building. It was moved by
Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that
the Chamber of Commerce be allowed to conduct its
annual Fall Festival from October 28 - November 1, 1970.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the
Council to express his feeling that the Fall Festival
has deteriorated over the years; that it is of no
benefit to the people who attend, to the businesses
or to the community at large, and further questioned
whether the city sY~ould be involved in the event.
He questioned the participation of local businesses, ~+
and said he did not want to suggest not holding the
festival but that it be done in such a way that "'
local business and service clubs can take part.
He also expressed concern about the possibility of
citizens being fleeced of money in taking part
in the carnival games. Mr. Rokos also objected to
the length of the rides being cut during peak use,
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as he had observed being done last year. He also
pointed out the harm that the festival does to the
Wilson PTA which holds its annual fund raising
carnival during the Halloween season. Mr. Rokos
was informed that all businesses and service clubs
have been given the opportunity to participate in
the past; that the festival is watched closely toward
the end that mistakes can be corrected to bring
improvement of the festival each year.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Stevens.
The Manager reported on renewal of the agreement
with the California State Personnel Service and outlined
the basic charges therefor which are the same as those
established in the 1969-70 agreement. Because of the
excellent service provided by CPS and the reasonable
costs for the service, the Manager recommended renewal
of the agreement with California State Personnel Board
for personnel examination service for the year 1970-71.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council-
man Byork, that the Council concur in the Manager's
recommendation.
Upon questioning by the Council, the Manager said
that CPS will provide all or any part of the recruiting
and testing service the city desires; that the only
other public agency performing a similar service is
the County of Los Angeles with whom the City contracted
prior to 1865, and while private concerns perform a
similar service, they do so at a much greater cost.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Stevens,
At the request of the City Manager it was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer,
and carried, that the public hearing on the proposed
changes of zone in Study Area No. 1 be rescheduled
for the regular council meeting of September 1, 1970.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Norman Wasserman addressed the Council regarding
Mr. Rokos comments, stating that certain points should
be clarified, particularly that the city is not a co-
sponsor of the project and that the Chamber will pay
the required license. He called attention to the
high caliber of men who own and operate the amusement
company. As to the participation by local businesses,
he said Mr. Rokos was not fully informed as to the
number taking part, and the service clubs have
problems in recruiting manpower for a five-day event.
Cutting time of rides is commonly done during peak
use as the operators want to get the people through
and want them to use their tickets, and prohibitions
against time-cutting would be difficult to enforce.
He emphasized that all service clubs were contacted
last year and will be again this year as to whether
or not they want to participate in the event.
Personnel
testing agreemen'
renewed for
1970-71
Study Area No.l
zone change
hearing reset -
9/1/70
Discussion re
Fall Festival
~4~
Mayor Green requested Chief Dayton to advise people
bringing dogs into the Council Chambers not to do so.
;xecutive At the request of the City Attorney, the meeting was
session adjourned to executive session.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
!'City Jerk, City of Lynwood
APPROVED AUGUST 18, 1970
Mayor o the City of Lynwood