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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 15, 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.me
Mayor Liewer ir. the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens
answered the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the
regular meeting of June 1, 1871, and the minutes of
the adjourned regular meeting of June 10, 1971, be
approved as written.
RESOLUTION. NO. 71-38 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 Byork, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Coun~;ilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 71-38
Demands
Pursuant to tY~e C1ty-Chamber of Commerce agreement Res. 71-39
relative to proz~iding 'f'unds for the city's 50th 50th Ann.
anniversary celebx~at.;ion invoices in the total Demands
amount of ~2u8.83 were presented. RESOLUTION N0.
71-39 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 Siokos, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Mr. Fred H. Black, executive director of Industry Way
Economic Resources Corporation, addressed the Council dedication
concerning dedication to the City of Industry Way program
in the Watts Industrial Park. Mr. Black, an
engineer on loan to Economic Resources Corporation
from the General Electric Company, gave a summary
of the program and tY~e outlook for development of
a successful industrial park which will contribute
substantially to the gross national product and
provide many fobs for people in the surrounding
areas.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE N0. 892 entitled: "A CITY ORDINANCE OF Ord. 892
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 20.44 TO Increasing
"'"" INCREASE THE PENALTY P'OR FAILURE TO PAY BUSINESS penalty for
LICENSE FEE," was presented for second reading. It delinquent bus.
was moved by Counc lman Siokos, seconded by Council- licenses
man Stevens, and carried, that further reading be
waived.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Green, that said ordinance be adopted as read
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for the second time, finally passed and be published
as required by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Ord. first
Relocation
structures
read An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
of LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 8.26, 8.29, 8.30, 8.31, 8.32,
8.33, 8.34, 8.35 AND 8.36 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE
RELATIVE TO RELOCATION PERMITS FOR BUILDINGS AND
STRUCTURES .AND REPEALING SECTIONS 8.37, 8.38, 8.39,
AND 8.40 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE," was presented.
The City Manager reviewed the Planning Commission's
study of changes in the relocation procedures and
described briefly the provisions of the proposed
ordinance. Among the items questioned by the
Council were the fees charged applicants for
relocation permits. The Manager said it was the
opinion of the Planning Commission and the building
official that the charges were adequate; that the
ordinance appears to be a very good one and one
which will allow imposition of realistic requirements
and conditions on relocations.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, and carried, that further reading be
waived.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, that said ordinance be accepted as read
for the first time and passed to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 71-40 RESOLUTION N0. 71-40 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE
Weed Abatement CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT AND AUTHORIZING LEVY OF ASSESSMENT
COVERING THE EXPENSE OF ABATING DRY AND DRYING
WEEDS FOR THE 1971-72 FISCAL YEAR," was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that further
reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Green, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 71-41 RESOLUTION N0. 71-41 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
Lighting THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE
Assessment CITY ENGINEER AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVYING OF THE
ASSESSMENT COVERING STREET LIGHTING EXPENSES IN
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR THE 1971-72 FISCAL YEAR,"
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens,
seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A request from Mrs. Jerry A. Oswald, 3810 Josephine
Street, for improvement of the first alley east of
Bullis Road, between Josephine and Virginia Streets,
was presented. Mrs. Oswald proposed that the City
pave the alley with the understanding that the expense
of installation of a concrete gutter be shared by the
adjoining property owners.
The City Manager explained that
of the City to make such alley
manner, but in this particular
full cooperation of the propert
and he recommended that the mat
the-City Engineer as there may
of completing the improvements.
it has been the policy
improvements in this
case efforts to gain
y owners have failed,
ter be referred to
be alternative ways
The Mayor directed that the request be referred to
the City Engineer.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
The Mayor reported on the expiration of the terms
of Recreation Commissioner Percy Brunner and
Planning Commissioner Henry Becker. He said
both gentlemen have indicated their willingness
to serve again on the respective commissions
if the Council desired them to continue.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that Percy Brunner
be reappointed to the Recreation Commission for a
.- term of four years.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that Mr. Henry
Becker be reappointed to the Planning Commission
for a term of four years.
A request from the Chamber of Commerce for permission
to conduct a youth dance in connection with the 50th
Anniversary celebration at the Community Center on
June 19th was presented. Mr. Charles Storms,
Chamber of Commerce president, addressed the Council
to explain it was felt that the youth should
participate in the pelebration; that the dance
would be held from 8:30 p.m. to midnight and
adequate security would be provided. It was moved
by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green,
and carried, that the request be granted.
Mr. Norman Wasserman, Chamber of Commerce secretary,
was also present and informed the Council that Mr.
Johnny Grant would be present as Master of Ceremonies
at the 50th Anniversary banquet and that Mr. Arte
Johnson would also be present. He also mentioned
the spot announcements concerning the 50th
Anniversary celebration which have been presented
on the various metromedia stations.
A request from the Penteaostal Church of God,
4361 Brewster, for permission to hold a rummage sale
ors the church parking lot on June lg, 1971, was
presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens,
seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
the request be granted.
Request for
alley paving
referred to
Engineer
Percy Brunner
reappointed
to Recreation
Commission
Henry Becker
reappointed
to Planning
Commissson
Request for
C of C youth
dance June 19
granted
Johnny Grant
& Arte
Johnson to be
at 50th Ann.
banquet
Pentecostal
Church rummagE
sale 6/19/71
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Change of A request from CB TrailBlazers for permission to change
location grantedthe location of their fireworks stand from 11355
CB TrailBlazers Atlantic Avenue to 11725 Atlantic Avenue was presented.
fireworks It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council-
stand man Green, and carried, that the request be granted.
Operation A request from Operation Linda (Lynwood Information on
LINDA business Drugs and Drug Abuse) 11627 Long Beach Boulevard,
lic. fee for exemption from Business license fees to permit
exemption them to carry on their work was presented. The
granted Council was informed that since the beginning of
the organization nearly 500 persons have visited
the program with 18 families becoming involved
in counselling sessions.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Byork, that the request be granted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Councilman Stevens abstained from voting.
Request for A request from the Peace Officers' Association of
continuance Lynwood, Inc. for continuance to June 23, 1971, of
of salary final determination by the City Council on unresolved
negotiations issues relating to salary negotiations was read.
to June 23 The City Manager said he would agree to the delay
granted - as time has not permitted resolution of all the
Peace Officers issues. He said he would support the request and
Assn. request that the Council set the date of June 15,
1971, aside for a period of time not beyond
June 23, 1971.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that the request
be granted.
No action taken An agreement between the City of Lynwood and the
bn agreement County Board of Supervisors providing for the
to purchase tax acquisition of a small parcel of tax deeded land lying
deeded land within Cortland Avenue was presented for the Council's
approval. After a brief discussion of what could
happen if the parcel was not acquired for street
purposes, no action was taken.
Cooperative The Manager reported on proposed renewal of the
Personnel agreement with the California State Personnel
Testing Board for Cooperative Personnel Services, a service
agreement which the City has employed for personnel testing
renewed since 1965. He outlined the basic charges which
are the same as those established in the 1970-71
agreement. Based upon the excellent service
provided by CPS and the equitable cost for the
service, the Manager recommended renewal of the
one year agreement for examination services for
the fiscal year 1971-72.
The recent increase in numbers of people taking
tests was discussed and the Manager was requested
to discuss with CPS the question of limiting
the number of original applicants.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Green, that the agreement be approved
as recommended by the City Manager and that he
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be named as the official signature.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A report was presented by the City Manager on Library Maint.
renewal of the County-City agreement for maintenance agreement
~..,, of the library grounds. In order to continue uniform approved
maintenance of the civic center grounds, the Manager
recommended approval of the agreement at a total
charge of $4, 204.64 for the '1871-72 fiscal year,.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, that the Council concur in the Manager's
recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager read a report informing the City Council
that for several months the City Engineer has been
cooperating with representatives of Economic Resources
Corporation to achieve completion and final dedication
to the City of two streets which presently serve the
Watts Industrial Park. The first is Industry Way
which extends from Alameda Street through the park
to a point south of Imperial Highway at Mona Boulevard.
The street was constructed by ERC subject to plans
and specifications of the City Engineering Department
and the actual construction complied with City
standards and was inspected by the City Engineering
Inspector. Although all the required work has not
been completed, a written agreement has been
prepared which will insure completion of the
remaining work within five years. The construction
agreement is accompanied by a faithful performance
bond to cover the required work.
The second street is Mona Boulevard which borders
the industrial park on the west. They propose to
dedicate a 40 foot width of frontage property for
future widening of Mona Boulevard. The agreement
provides that the City will complete paving of
the road following construction of curb, gutter
and sidewalk by the Economic Resources Corporation.
The combined proposal has been reviewed by the
City Engineer who concurs in the recommendation
to the City Council that the easements be
accepted.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Green, that said street easements be
accepted and the completion contract be approved.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Acceptance of
street easements
Watts Industrial
Park
Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
The Mayor declared a five minute recess, following
the recess the meeting was called to order.
The City Manager reported on the request of Report on rail-
Economic Resources Corporation for approval of road spur track
construction of a railroad spur across Alameda Watts Industrial
Street and into the Watts Industrial Park. Park
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The spur would originate near_Butler Avenue and enter
the park approximately 250 feet north of the
intersection of Alameda Street and Industry Way.
Construction of the spur track will be in accordance
with all the requirements of the City, the Southern
Pacific Railway and all costs will be borne by
Economic Resources Corporation. Following a
complete study of the request, the City Engineer
has recommended approval of the project with
the following stipulations:
1. That the City bear no share of cost for the
construction of the rail crossing, the protection,
the street modification, and all appurtenant work.
2. That the modification and reconstruction of
Alameda Street be accomplished to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer and that plans for the modification
be prepared in a form and manner acceptable to the
City Engineer.
3. That the applicants conform to all Public Utility
Commission requirements.
4. That all rail crossing protection devices be
installed and in working order before the crossing
is put into service.
5. That surface drainage across ERC's property
adversely affected by the rail construction be
provided for in a manner acceptable to the City
Engineer.
6. That the applicant post an appropriate surety
bond with the city guaranteeing the completion of
all work within the street right of way.
A copy of the plot plan indicating the location
of the proposed spur track was presented for the
Council's consideration.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, that the Council concur in approving the
proposed spur track subject to stipulations 1
through 6 above.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
A"b sent: None.
Discussion
city's
liability
re Discussion of the city's liability insurance coverage
was opened by the City Manager who said one of the
ins. insurance agents had indicated he would have a
proposal to present. He recommended that no action
be taken on the proposal this evening as he had
not had an opportunity to see it, although the City
Attorney had had time to review it briefly.
Mr. Emmett Schwart, 12010 Long Beach Boulevard,
addressed the Council to state that forms for the
insurance contract had been presented to the City
Clerk in the afternoon, and that he expected no
action at this time. The proposal from Harbor
Insurance Company is for a $1,000,000 combined
single limit policy with the exception of riot
and civil commotion coverage, which is limited to
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$150,000, and the policy would include auto medical
on uninsured motorists. The premium is quoted at
$107,300 which he said is in line with what is
being quoted other cities.
Members of the City Council expressed concern about
the premium quoted, an increase of approximately
$80,000 above the present year's premium. Mr.
Schwartz said it should be kept in mind that the
premium structure is not the insurance company's
action but is due largely to awards being made
and the fact that public agencies are responsible
for the torts of its employees; also, that the
court costs and costs of defending cases are
high. He stated he has contacted approximately twenty
insurance companies and found only one that would
quote.
Councilman Green asked what could be done with a
safety education program in cooperation with the
insurance company to help reduce the rates. Mr.
Schwartz said he did not know if this particular
company had a safety engineering program, but
such programs are desirable.
Councilman Siokos, perturbed by an increase of
approximately 600% above the current's years
premium and the reasons for the increase, proposed
that the City Clerk and a member of the City
Council meet with the Insurance Commission in
an effort to find some answers to the question
of why the amount of increase should be so high
for a particular city. Following discussion of
the proposal presented, the City Clerk informed
the Council that late in the afternoon a call had
been received from another agency interested in
providing a quotation for liability insurance, if
no action was taken to accept a proposal this
evening. At the suggestion of the Council she
was asked to contact the Los Angeles office of
the Insurance Commission. No action was taken
on the proposal presented by Mr. Schwartz.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. George Higgins, 5353 Fernwood Avenue, addressed
the Council concerning the all night party for
the high school graduates to be held on Thursday
evening June 17. He also suggested business
license requirements for realtors located outside
of the city who do business within Lynwood.
He said other surrounding cities have such
licensing requirements. Mr. Higgins also
informed the Council that he is working in
cooperation with Mr. Harry Marlow of Supervisor.
Hahn's office toward abating the nuisance of the
tare storage area in the western portion of the
city.
Mr. Ed Fuhrman, 4319 Pendleton Avenue, addressed
the Council to urge that the Council discuss its
insurance problems with the Insurance Commissioner,
and the city's State legislator and described the
problems he is experiencing with his individual
insurance requirements.
Discussion re
city's insurance
George Higgins
discussed high
school grad. part
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Congratulations The City Attorney said that as one attorney to a
to Lt. Burns new attorney he wished to congratulate Lt. Burns of
for passing the Police Department for recently passing the
State Bar exam State Bar examination. It was moved by Council-
man Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, and
carried, that the Council send a letter of
congratulation to Lt. Burns.
Discussion re Councilman Green akked Mr. Wasserman, Chamber of
telephone Commerce Secretary, if there was anything the
solicitors Chamber could do about the great number of telephone
solicitations currently being made. Mr. Wasserman
said a citizens education program could be conducted
He said a similar campaign in the past had been very
successful and he would be happy to renew the program.
Question re Councilman Green commented on the unnecessarily
late night noisy ambulance sirens during the late night hours,
ambulance and the Manager suggested that perhaps the Chief
sirens of Police could discuss this with the ambulance
company.
Councilman Siokos expressed concern about the store-
front churches developing because of the inadequate
off-street parking available.
The Mayor inquired if there is any city that has
an ordinance requiring that a residence be brought
up to code at the time of the sale of the property,
and said he intends to do some investigation of
these questions.
Discussion re Councilman Byork asked if the Southern Pacific
SP railroad Railway has officially given up the railway tracks
tracks for freeway purposes, and the City Manager said it
is anticipated that they will do so, but he did not
know if official action has been taken.
Executive The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to
session executive session for personnel purposes. The
City Attorney and City Clerk were excused from the
meeting, and Councilman Byork was appointed City
Clerk pro tem for the remainder of the meeting.
Meeting Following the executive session, the Mayor called
adjourned to the meeting to order, and it was moved by Councilman
6/21/71 at Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried,
4:30 p.m. that the meeting be adjourned to June 21, 1971, at
4:30 p.m.
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~C3ty'Clerk, City of Lynwood
APPROVED JULY 6, 1871
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