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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 1971
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.
Councilman 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 January 19, 1971, regular meeting be
approved as written.
ftes. 71-9 RESOLUTION N0. 71-9 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
pemands 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 Council-
man Liewer, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilman Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Hearing - Weed The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour
Abatement being the time fixed for hearing objections to the
annual weed abatement program, the City Council
was informed that notice of hearing had been posted
as required by law and that no written protests
have been received.
The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing
to be heard, as there was no response, the Mayor
declared the hearing concluded.
Res. 71-10 RESOLUTION N0. 71-10 entitled: "A RESOLUTION PASSING
Directing UPON OBJECTIONS AND DIRECTING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF
abatement of STREETS TO ABATE THE NUISANCE OF DRY AND DRYING
weeds WEEDS THAT EXIST ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD," was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer,
and carried, that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Liewer, that said resolution be adopted
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Res. 71-11 RESOLUTION N0. 71-11 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Amending CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA,
Personnel AMENDING RULE XI SECTION 5 AND 7 PERSONNEL SYSTEM
Rules & Regs. RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD," was
(Police presented for second reading. The Council was
Officers) informed that the Police Officers' Association
had been notified that the subject resolution would
come before the City Council for second reading at
this date.
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The changes in work rules for the police department
contained in the resolution were reviewed briefly
by the City Manager.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A claim for damages filed on behalf of William Kelly
Bonner was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Stevens, seconded by Councilman ~~~wer, and carried,
that the claim for damages be rb,jected and be
referred to the City's insurance carrier.
A claim for damages filed on behalf of J. B. Sebrell
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer,
seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the claim be
denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
A request from the Crippled Children's Society for
permission to conduct its annual Easter seal campaign
from March 1 through April 12, 1971, was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, Seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the request be
granted.
A request from the Ladies Auxiliary to Khayyam Grotto,
3100 Imperial Highway, for permission to hold rummage
sales at that address on March 6 and October 16, 1971,
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens,
seconded by Councilman Siokos., that said permission
be granted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A request from Cub Pack 437e for permission to conduct
an Easter egg sale from March 1 to April 11, 1971,
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Stevens, that permission be
granted with the stipulation that no selling will
be done after 7 p.m. The City Attorney suggested
that the organization be asked to sign an acceptance
of the condition of approval. All members voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The City Manager presented a report recalling that
', in September 1970, the Council authorized purchase of
', four police patrol vehicles through the Los Angeles
County bidding program. Information has been received
from the County purchasing department that they will
be unable to deliver the vehicles requested because
the automobile supplier has refused to supply
vehicles to municipalities under the same terms as
Claim for damage:
denied - Wm. K.
Bonner
Claim for damage;
denied - J.B.
Sebrell
Crippled Children
Society Easter
seal campaign
3/1 to 4/12/71
Rummage sales
March 6 and Oct
16, 3100 Imperia
Rubaiyats
Easter egg sale
Cub Pack 437c
March 1 to
April 11
Report requesten;
participation in
State purchase
program
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they will furnish them to the County. It is possible,
however, to purchase vehicles through the State office
of Procurement. The successful bidder for the current
year is the Dodge Division of the Chrysler Corpgration,
and the 1971 Dodge Polara, four-door sedan can be
purchased at $3,181.81 less $50 per unit when payment
is made within 10 days of delivery.
The Units have the customary heavy-duty equipment as
well as power disc brakes, air conditioning and high
capacity cooling systems. The Manager said that the
total saving on the purchase of the four vehicles
would be approximately $1,200.
The advantages to the City of purchasing through the
State program, the need for air conditioning in the
vehicles, and the possibility of a reduced price by
its elimination was discussed.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that purchase of police patrol
vehicles through the State Office of Procurement
be approved.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: NOne.
Absent: None.
Res. 71-12 RESOLUTION N0. 71-12 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Authorizing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE
participation DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
in State TO PURCHASE CE RTAIN ITEMS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
purchase MANAGER OF SAI D CITY TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
program IN CONNECTION THEREWITH ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY,"
was read. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded
by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Counci lmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
absent: None.
Mayor Green proclaimed the week of March 14 to 20,
1871, as "All America City Week" and February 21, 1971,
as "Heart Sunday" in the City of Lynwood.
Report - Procedure to be followed in relocation of utilities
Relocation of in connection with the construction of Route 105
water lines freeway was described in detail by the City Manager.
Atlantic to In the case of water utilities relocation, the City
i interchange will be responsible for the entire project from
area-Route preliminary design, bid specifications, acceptance
105 of bids and award of construction contract, to
acceptance of the completed water system.
In relocation of sewers the City is responsible only
for development of preliminary and final construction
plans and bid specifications. After acceptance of
these documents by the State Division of Highways
and Bureau of Public Roads, the remainder of the
work will be done by the State as part of the freeway
construction contract.
The City has received formal notice to relocate water
utilities on the portion of Route 105 lying between
Atlantic Avenue and the interchange to the east. An
agreement with Lampman and Associates for engineering
work in connection with water utilities relocation
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has been approved by the State and Federal Bureaus
of Public Roads. In approving the agreement which
establishes the scope of the work and the fees
therefore, the State has agreed to reimburse the
City for all expense of the project. It was
recommended that the Council approve the engineering
agreement with the firm of Lampman and Associates
for the engineering work necessary in relocation
~ of water facilities along the Century freeway route.
After discussion of the problems involved in
relocating water and sewer lines to permit
construction of the freeway, it was moved by Council-
rnan Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the
Council approve the agreement with the firm of
Lampman and Associates for the necessary engineering
work in relocation of water facilities along the
Century Freeway.
Roll Ca11:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Bob Liewer, 3552 C Brenton Avenue, addressed the Bob Liewer
Council to describe briefly some of his experiences introduced
on a recent trip around the world.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bu111s.Road, addressed the
Council to commend the Chamber of Commerce for
improvements made in carrying out its annual Fall
Festival. He also objected to the response of
police to silent burglar alarms, g8~ of which
prove to be false, as it results in a loss of
police protection to the general citizenry.
He suggested that the Council consider an annual
fee of $10 per year be made for each silent
alarm installation, a special charge be made
for each false alarm of about $20, and that
,a waiting time fee be charged for the time the
police officers have to spend waiting for L & L
Silent Alarm Company to get their equipment
repaired. He inquired about the status of the
installation of new alarm equipment and he was
assured that on February Sth the discussions will
resume on remodeling of the police facilities.
Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed the
Council to urge that the proposal to recognize the
contribution of police reserve officers be carried
out.
Discussion re
silent alarm
system
The City Manager informed the Council that the purchase
of County surplus property adjacent to the Lindbergh
School will be completed in the very near future.
Councilman Siokos asked to whom people can be
directed with questions concerrii.rig sale of tY}eir
property to the State for freeway right of way .
The City Manager said the public iY~formation
office at the Spring Street office of the State
Highway Department would be the appropriate place.
He said there are appeal provisions and the property
owner can request a review of the State's appraisal
of property.
Discussion re
freeway informatior
for property
owners
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Councilman Stevens asked that defective conditions in
the street and sidewalk at Louise and Long beach
Boulevard and Lynwood Road and Peach Street, respectively,
be investigated.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to executive
session. Following the executive session, the meeting
was again called to order.
Adjourn to It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by CounGil-
2/3/71 at man Byork, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned
7:30 p.mf to Wednesday, February 3, 1871, at 7:30 p.m., for
the purpose of meeting with the Chamber of Commerce
concerning plans for the City's 50th Anniversary
celebration.
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"C it Clerk, C ty of Lynwoo
APPROVED FEBRUARY 16, 1871
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Mayor the ity o Lynwood