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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 1, 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 Byork, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of
the regular meeting of November 17, 1970, be approved
as written.
RESOLUTION N0. 70-65 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING
APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING
WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. It was
moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos,
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Res. 70-65
AND Demands
Stevens.
ORDINANCE N0. 885 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 31.1 (PLACING
WATER DEPARMENT UNDER THE DIRECTION OF DIRECTOR
OF PUBLIC WORKS), SECTION 31.6 (INCREASING CASH
DEPOSIT FOR TURN-ON FROM $10.00 TO $15.00), SECTION
31.12 (ELIMINATING FLAT RATE SERVICE CHARGE AND
ALL OTHER REFERENCE TO FLAT RATE), SECTION 31.14
(CHANGING CHARGE FOR ADDITIONAL MAINS TO COST PLUS
15%), SECTION 31.15 (CHANGING CHARGE FOR TEMPORARY
CONNECTIONS TO FIXED SCALE AND AMENDING AMOUNT
AND METHOD OF REFUNDS), SECTION 31.17 (ELIMINATING
SUBSECTION ON RATES OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS; INCREASING
FLAT RATES, ELIMINATING FLAT RATE FOR SCHOOLS,
CHANGING "INDEPENDENT PRIVATE FIRE LINES" TO
"PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES" AND INCREASING
RATE TO $2.00 PER MONTH PER EACH INCH OF DIAMETER
OF SERVICE CONNECTION); OMITTING SUBSECTION ON
"FLOODING EXCAVATIONS," SECTION 31.20 (ESTABLISHING
"READINESS TO SERVE" CHARGES FOR METERED CONNECTIONS
AND PROVIDING THEY SHALL NOT BE REFUNDABLE, INCREASING
THE METERED RATES FOR FIRST 100,000 CUBIC FEET PER
MONTH TO $0.21 PER 100 CUBIC FEET AND FOR ALL OVER
100,000 CUBIC FEET PER MONTH, $0.11 PER 100 CUBIC
FEET, AND ESTABLISHING A QUANTITY METERED RATE
CHARGE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS), SECTION 31.21 (CHANGING
MONTHLY BILLINGS TO BI-MONTHLY), SECTION 31.24
(CHANGING LOT SIZE FROM 18,000 SQUARE FEET TO
9,000 SQUARE FEET RELATIVE TO COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL USE), SECTION 31.27 (ELIMINATING
ALTERNATIVE PROVISIONS WHEREBY SUBDIVIDER WOULD
PAY CITY .CERTAIN AMOUNT AND CITY WOULD CONSTRUCT
WATER SYSTEM), SECTION. 31.29 (CHANGING "WATER
SUPERINTENDENT" TO "PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR") AND
AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO
ESTABLISH BY GRADUAL STEPS ELIMINATION OF FLAT RATE
SERVICE AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR METERED SERVICE
THROUGHOUT THE CITY) AND REPEALING SECTIONS 31.16
AND 31.22 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE," was presented
Ord. 885
Water Rates
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for second reading. It was moved by Councilman
Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens,-that
further reading be waived.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Water rate It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
increase Councilman Siokos, that said ordinance be adopted
discussion as read for the second time, finally passed, and
be published as required.
In discussing the proposed water rate changes,
Councilman Byork questioned the advisability of
spending a large sum of money to install meters
and adding the cost of meter readers and
additional computation of meter readings. He
said he would like to discuss this portion of
the proposed ordinance for possible amendment at
an early date, and asked how many people would
be required to read the meters. He was informed
that the present 3,000 meters are handled by one
man, and that a great deal of efficiency could
be developed with a fully metered operation. The
Manager commented on the increased cost of MWD
water which is projected and which will result
in a less desirable rate structure, thus making
it more important that the users are assured
that they are paying only for the water they
use and not paying for any part of that used by
the flat rate consumer.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the
Council to state he had obtained and studied a
copy of the water rate report prepared by the
Director of Public Works. He objected to the
study as it does not take into account additional
cost of reading meters, computing water bills,
and the additional people to perform the work;
no provision is made for metering the water used
by the City of Lynwood; the rate structure is
invalid as to the large consumer. He objected
to metering water used by the small consumer,
the use of water department revenue in the
General Fund, charging the water fund with
expenditures such as community promotion and
sewer maintenance, not crediting interest income
derived from water revenue to the Water Fund, and
expressed general disapproval of the city's
accounting methods.
At the request of the Council, points contained
in his study were clarified by the Public Works
Director, with particular reference to consumers
of large quantities of water. The fairness of
a metered system was pointed out and Mr. Rokos
was assured that the study and ordinance was the
result of a professional assessment of the city's
needs for betterment of the water system.
Mr. Ed Fuhrman, 4319 Pendleton Avenue, addressed
the Council to state that he had felt for some
time there had been disproportionate charges for
water usage, and was pleased with the action on
rates and metered service proposed by the Council.
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Mr. Hank Becker, President of the Chamber of Commerce
spoke favorably of the proposed changes, and
commented on the advantage to the community of the
large water users.
Mr. Al Syykes, 10819 Long Beach Boulevard, asked
for clarification of the water rate changes.
These were explained to him by the City Manager.
Mr. Sykes also talked of water wasted by flat
rate consumers. He was told that an attempt was
being made to correct that situation by the
proposal to install a completely metered system.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCE N0. 886 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS
OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE: SECTIONS 20.53 (INCREASING
JANITORIAL SERVICE FEE), 20.67 (INCREASING FEE-
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES), 20.81 (b) (INCREASING FEE
CIGARETTE VENDING MACHINES), 20.2 (ADDING REVIEW
BOARD) AND AMENDING CHAPTER XX OF THE LYNWOOD CITY
CODE BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING NEW SECTIONS 20.28-1
(LICENSING OF APARTMENT HOUSES), 20.50-1 (ESTABLISHING
THE LICENSE FEE FOR APARTMENT HOUSES), 20.54-1
(LICENSING NON-STATE LICENSED CRAFTSMAN) AND
20.56-1 (LICENSING PROFESSIONAL TYPE BUSINESSES AND
BUSINESSES AS A CLASS) AND 20.28-2 (ESTABLISHING
FEES FOR PROFESSIONS, ETC.) AND 20.81-3 (CURB
NUMBERING)," was presented for second reading.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and .carried, that further
reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that said ordinance be adopted
as read for the second time, finally passed and
Ord. 886
Amendment of
business.
license fees
be published as required by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE LXNWOOD CITY CODE
TO ADD ARTICLE IV TO CHAPTER 29 TO LEVY A
TRANSIENT ROOM TAX," was presented for second
reading. It was moved by Councilman Liewer,
seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried,
that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Council;
Councilman Siokos, that
adopted as read for the
passed and be published
Councilman Liewer asked
from the room tax could
told that no facts were
pan Stevens, seconded by
said ordinance be
second time, finally
as required by law.
if an estimate of income
be provided, and he was
available from which to
project possible revenue.
Transient Tax
Mr. Jim Morton, 10112 Long Beach Boulevard,
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Transient
ordinance
tabled
Tax representing the motel owners of Lynwood, addressed
the Council in opposition to the proposed room
tax. Because of the keen competition in the
business, the operators feel they will lose
business to the neighboring cities not charging
a similar tax. He stated that the cities of
Huntington Park and South Gate had enacted a
similar ordinance which was quickly repealed.
He urged that the Council not adopt the room
tax as it is a deterent to use of motels.
Mr. Cass Waranius, Mr. Jack Cherniss, Mrs.
Hunt, Mrs. Iva Lortie, Mr. Al Sykes, all motel
operators, addressed the Council also in opposition
to the proposed room tax.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that the adoption of the
subject ordinance be tabled for thirty days.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Mayor Green stated that he would like to have
more information concerning repeal of a similar
ordinance by the cities of Huntington Yark and
South Gate .
.,Res. 70-66 RESOLUTION N0. 70-66 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
Requesting THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
approval of CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
:program to CITIES AND THE MEMBER CITIES THEREOF AND STATE
'utilize surplus AND NATIONAL LEGISLATORS TO APPROVE THE PROGRAM
military air- OF UTILIZING SURPLUS MILITARY AIRCRAFT IN
craft in FIGHTING FOREST FIRES ' was presented. The
fighting forest Council was informed that the resolution was
fires presented at the request of the City of Long
Beach. It was moved by Councilman Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Liewer, that said
resolution be adopted with the added provision
that the aircraft be operated by military
personnel.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Alley vacation A letter from Rankin Bros. Manufacturing Co. and
request with- one from William Turk Company, withdrawing their
drawn, Rankin respective requests for vacation of the first
Bros. & Turk Mfg.alley east of Alameda Street between 110th Street
and 111th Streets was, presented. It was moved
by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Liewer, and carried, that the letters be accepted
and filed.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Request to A request from Girl Scout Troop No. 490 of Roosevelt
decorate park- School was presented. The girls asked permission to
way trees. decorate parkway trees with aluminum foil and red
ribbon during the Christmas season. The purpose
of the activity would be to earn money for the
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troop's neighborhood snow trip in February. The
girls wish to carry out the activity on Saturday,
December 12. It was moved by Councilman Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that
permission be granted.
A request from Blind Industries of California, Blind Indus. of
Inc. for a permit to solicit orders for blind made Calif. permit to
~"" products was presented. Inasmuch as this is a solicit denied
profit making organization, it was moved by
Councilman Siokos, seconded b.y Councilman Stevens,
and carried, that permission be denied.
The request from Special Education Foundation, Special Education
7516 Pacific Boulevard, Huntington Park, for Foundation
permit to conduct rummage sales at 11600 Long request for
Beach Boulevard was presented. Councilman Stevens rummage sales
stated that he had some knowledge of the organization denied
and the fine work they are doing, but said he believed
the activity would be in conflict with the City
Zoning Ordinance. This being the case, it was moved
by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer,
and carried, that the request be denied.
The application of Clarence A. Johnson for a
special permit to conduct the business of security
service within the city was presented. The application
was accompanied by the police department investigative
report and the recommendation of Police Chief Darton
that the application be denied on the basis that Clarence Johnson
the applicant is not qualified to be licensed by security patrol
the State and is presently operating in violation permit denied
of State law. It was moved by Councilman Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that
the application be denied.
The application of Seymour Philips & Ass. doing
business as Howard Murray, 10135 Long Beach
Boulevard, for a special permit to conduct a
closing out sale was presented. The application
was accompanied by the required inventory. It
was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the
application be approved.
A request from Attorney Michael Harris for
clarification of the use of the alarm system in
the police department by his client, L & L S11ent
Alarm System, was presented. Mr. Harris .also asked
if his client would be permitted to install a new
alarm board in the police station. The City Manager
informed the Council that he had discussed the
matter with Mr. Harris after reviewing the action
taken by the Council in September, 1968, and had
informed him that L & L could continue to use the
alarm board at the same level of service as at
present with no expansion of service; that the
board could not be enlarged nor would his client
be permitted to install his own board at the
facility at this time. It was moved by Council-
man Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and
carried, that the letter be accepted and filed.
Howard Murray
closing out sale
granted
Letter from Atty.
M. Harris re
L & L Silent
Alarm
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Closing out sale Mr. Ed Fuhrman, 4319 Pendleton Avenue, addressed
ordinance the Council concerning the ordinance regulating
discussed going out of business sales, and suggested that
the ordinance might be investigated for possible
revision.
Discrepancies Mrs. Clara Benck, 3511 loos Flores, addressed the
in water bills Council concerning discrepancies in the water
questioned bills she receives and those of her neighbors.
It was suggested that Mrs. Benck contact the
City Manager at his office for clarification
of the water bills.
Delay in Mrs. Emma Krajcski, 10015 California Avenue,
issuing business South Gate, addressed the Council to complain
..license about the delay in issuing her business license
questioned by to conduct a secondhand store at 10009 Long
Mrs. Krajckki for Beach Boulevard. The Manager informed the
secondhand store Council that this is a type of license that
requires a police investigation and the delay
results from the time required to obtain
information from the CII. The Council expressed
to Mrs. Krajcski their regret for the delay
but informed her there was nothing that could
be done at this time because of the requirements
of the City ordinance.
Discussion re Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed
trash pick up the Council concerning rubbish being scattered
on the street where the trash trucks stop for
pick up. He also inquired about the new
equipment the disposal comp any is required to
furnish. He was informed that the scattering
of trash is a constant problem and one which
the city tries to correct; also that the new
equipment should be in service very soon.
Mr. Legg also expressed appreciation for the
freedom of discussion during the consideration
of the water rate changes.
Consolidation of Councilman Liewer asked if any progress has
Assembly been made in consolidating the city's Assembly
districts districts.
discussed
Councilman Stevens stated that he had recently
been in communication with Assemblyman Wakefield,
and that he would be glad to communicate with
him concerning the assembly district situation.
Complaint re The Mayor commented on a letter of complaint he had
alley east of received concerning the condition of the alley east
Atlantic Ave. of Atlantic Avenue. The City Manager stated that
he was aware of the situation and that it has been
referred to the Public Works Director.
Mayor Green The Mayor commented on a report he had received
reports on from the Police Chief relative to arrests made
recent arrests by a Lynwood officer wherein the charges were
subsequently reduced. He said he was considering
communicating with the Judge in the matter to
register his disapproval of the action taken.
Councilman Stevens said he would concur in the
Mayor's statements and would like to add his
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signature to such a letter.
Mayor Green inquired about the new service station
at Century Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue, and the
fence which has been constructed across the first
alley west of Atlantic Avenue. He was informed
that the alley has been vacated, but there remains
access to Linden Street from the portion of the
alley south of the fence. The City Attorney
stated that at the time the alley vacation took
place, Mr. Erickson's report stated that an
instrument would be executed by the oil company
to permit ingress and egress. If it is the
Council's desire to keep the alley open, the
Council should request that such a document be
filed; however, the Attorney suggested that
nothing be done and the wall be allowed to
remain. The Manager said if the Council is
satisfied, then nothing need be done; otherwise,
the oil company should be approached about
removing it.
The meeting was adjourned to executive session
for the purpose of discussing a matter of
litigation.
Following the executive session, the meeting
was called to order. It was moved by Councilman
Liewer, seconded by Councilman Siokos, and
carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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APPROVED DECMEBER 15, 1970
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Mayor of he City of Lyn ood
Inquiry about
alley west of
Atlantic Ave.
Executive
session