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REGULAR MEETING JULY 6, 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 Liewer in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, and Stevens
answered the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that the minutes of the June 15
regular meeting and adjourned regular meetings of June
21 and 23, 1971, be approved as written.
RESOLUTION N0. 71-43 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 Green,
that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Res. 71-43
Demands
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None
Absent: None.
Pursuant to the City-Chamber of Commerce agreement Res. 71-44
relative to providing funds for the city's 50th Demands - 50th
anniversary celebration, invoices in the total amount anniversary
of $2,440.78 were presented. RESOLUTION N0. 71-44
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 Councilman Stevens, that said resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Mayor introduced Mr. Carlos Alvarado, Public Carlos Alvarado
Works Director, recently employed to fill the introduced
vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Lew Garber.
Mrs. Sophie V. Ertl, President of the Lynwood Chapter Presentation
#911 of the City of Hope, presented to the Mayor a from City of
certificate of commendation for the city's support of Hope
the City of Hope, with special mention to the merchants
of the city who display their fund raising banks.
Mr. Ronald Schneider presented to the Mayor a book Presentation by
of the Baha'i Faith, and said that the books have Baha'i Faith
been presented to officials at the Federal level,
beginning with former President Johnson, and are now
being presented to officials at the local level of
government.
Councilman Green questioned the total amount paid to
the Chamber of Commerce under the 50th Anniversary
agreement, and the Clerk informed him that the
invoices covered by Resolution No. 71-44 and those
previously approved total $5,000. Mr. Norman
Wasserman, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce,
informed the council that they have bills that must
be paid but they still expect to receive more money,
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and that about the first of September the City will
probably have some money coming back; the final
accounting has not been made, and as he recalls, the
final accounting date is October 1.
PUBLIC HEARING
Public The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being
hearing - the time fixed for hearing on the proposed adoption
Plumbing of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1970 Edition, the
Code, new Mayor asked for information c oncerning the hearing.
date set for
8/17/71 The Council was informed that because of numerous
changes in the ordinance adop ting the Uniform Plumbing
Code, it would be appropriate to set a new date for
hearing on its adoption, and the date of August 17,
1971, was suggested. It was moved by Councilman Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the
Council establish the date of August 17, 1971, for a
public hearing on the propose d adoption of the Uniform
Plumbing Code, 1970 Edition.
Ord. first An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
read - LYNWOOD PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC
adopting the HEALTH AND SAFETY THROUGH ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF
Uniform THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE 1970 EDITION TOGETHER
Plumbing WITH APPENDICES A, B, C, E, F & G THEREIN CONTAINED,
Code PROMULGATED AND PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIAL,
ESTABLISHING THE BUILDING OFFICIAL AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE
AUTHORITY, AMENDING SECTION 25.1, 25.2, 25.3, 25.4,
25.5, 25.6 AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS 25.7 & 25.8 ..,
TO THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE," was presented for first
reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork, and
seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that
further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that said ordinance be accepted
as read for the first time and passed to second
reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ord. 893 ORDINANCE N0. 893 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Housemovers CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 8.26, 8.29, 8.30,
ordinance 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
for second reading. It was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried,
that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, that said ordinance be adopted as read 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.
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RESOLUTION N0. 71-45 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE
DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC RECORDS NO LONGER
REQUIRED," was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, that said
resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
CITY Res . 71-~+5
Destruction
of certain
public
records
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A letter from Kenneth Hahn, Supervisor, Second District,
was presented. Mr. Hahn described the pilot paramedic
program now underway at Harbor General Hospital and
which is being expanded to include St. Francis
Hospital, Lynwood. The State of California, through
the Wedworth-Townsend Paramedic Act, has provided
necessary legislation for the program and has designated
the County as the agency to certify paramedics. The
County has received funding from the state for an additional
two-year training program. Mr. Hahn called this
teaching program to the City's attention and suggested
that the Fire Chief contact Gaylord Ailshie, Director
of paramedic training, concerning training of the
Lynwood Fire Department personnel to expand the
paramedic program to the City of Lynwood. The
Fire Chief and City Manager were requested to investigate
the program and report back to the City Council.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
A request from Western Regional Ashram, a non-profit
religious organization, for exemption from business
license fees for its operation at 12140 Atlantic
Avenue was presented. The request was referred to the
Chief of Police for appropriate investigation and
report.
A request from American Missionary Society for
permission to conduct door-to-door distribution
of free religious material and solicitation of funds
was presented. The request was referred to the
Chief of Police for investigation and report.
The City Manager presented a report on the 1971-72
Chamber of Commerce budget requests. The Chamber
requests city participation in the amount of $10,060
for advertising and publicity items. Project items
total $7,275 and contract items (professional fees
and administrative costs), total $2,785, for a grand
total of $10,060. Previous programs of the Chamber
have been carefully reviewed by the Chamber Board
of Directors and the following items, totaling
$5,250, have been deleted from the previous programs:
business Education Day, Welcome Parties, and Over-
head Christmas lights. The Manager recommended
approval of the city-Chamber budget as submitted.
Should the Council concur, it would be appropriate
to adopt a resolution allocating funds for advertising,
promotion and publicity for the fiscal year 1971-72, and
authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with the
Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of advertising
and publicizing the City of Lynwood.
Letter from
Supr. Hahn
re paramedic
program
West. Reg.
Ashram
request
referred to
Police Chief
American Mis
Soc. request
referred to
Police Chief
Chamber of
Commerce
1971-72
budget
request
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Chamber of Mr. Norman Wasserman, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce
Commerce in discussing the budget with the Council, said the
1971-72 Chamber would have liked to h ave more funds because
Budget when they hav e more they can do more; however, they
.request were keeping in mind the city 's program to cut costs
where possibl e. He said they feel that within the
next three or four years the city is going to be in
great shape, and they can get along with the funds
allocated.
The Council expressed appreciation to Mr. Wasserman
and the Chamber of Commerce for recognizing the
city's need for austerity at this time.
Res. 71-46 RESOLUTION N0. 71-46 entitled: "A RESOLUTION (EXHIBIT
Chamber A) OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
1971-72 ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, AND
budget PUBLICITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1971-72,"was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, that said resolution be adopted and
that the Mayor be authorized to execute an agreement
with the Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of
advertising and publicizing the City for the coming
year.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Siokos, and carried, that the Council send a
letter to the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors "~"""`~
commending them for their cooperation in the Council's
austerity program.
Chamber The City Manager reported that at its regular meeting
.Fall Festivalof June 22, 1971, the Recreation Commission recommended
plans Council approval of a request from the Chamber of
discussed Commerce for conduct of its 1971 Fall Festival on
September 8 through 12 in the City Park, subject to
to the following provisions: (1) That the Chamber
of Commerce enter into a written agreement with the
city specifying the conditions under which the
Fall Festival will be conducted; (2) that the Chamber
of Commerce and the SJM Fiesta Company provide whatever
type and amount of insurance the city may require ,
and (3) that all specific requirements of the
Recreation and Parks Department, Police Department,
Fire Department and Building Department be adhered to
by the Chamber of Commerce and The SJM Fiesta Company.
Dr. Richard McKenna, 3637 Century Boulevard,
representing the Chamber of Commerce and its president,
Mr. Buddy Storms, and Chairman of the Fall Festival,
presented a plot plan of the area to be devoted to
the festival activities. He called attention to the ,,,,~,~
change of dates, stating it was to take advantage
of better weather, and because the children would
be out of school. He described the number and types
of games to be provided by SJM and the participating
service clubs. The games will be subject to prior
approval by the Chief of Police. Otherwise, he said,
there would be no major physical change from the past
festivals. A combined $1,000,000 single-limit
insurance policy will be provided by the carnival
operator. Dr. McKenna said that Mr. Legg`s private
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patrol service will be employed to assist in control
during the time of the festival.
After discussion of the event, the City Manager
suggested that if the Council grants approval that
a contract be drawn along the lines of the one used
for the 1970 Festival. It was moved by Councilman
Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the City
Attorney and City Manager be instructed to prepare
a contract for conduct of :the Chamber of Commerce
Fall Festival along the lines of the 1970 contract,
and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the
contract on behalf of the city.
Roll Call
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Dr. Verner Waite, 3120 Los Flores Boulevard,
addressed the Council concerning the increasing
problems existing at the Lynwood Natatorium. He
said a year ago the Recreation Commission said there
was no problem and that no city resident had been
refused admission to the pool. Further, he said that
very few apply for admission to the pool at night as
at night they do not feel secure in their person, and
something should be done to make the pool available
to the residents of the City of Lynwood, not just
to outsiders.
Councilman Siokos commented that there are probably
two ways this might be done (1) require a predetermined
resident card or (2) a resident card and a non-resident
card at a different admission rate.
Dr. Waite said he would like to see the pool closed
for a week to see what way to go, and Councilman
Siokos said it would be proper to request direction
from the Recreation Commission as they are the
recommending body to the City Council. Dr. Waite
objected to referral to the Commission because of
possible delay that would ensue.
Councilman Stevens
this matter with a
Commission and had
opinion from the S
to where the city
Waite proposes.
commented
member of
suggested
Late Attor
stand in
that he had discussed
the Recreation
that they obtain an
Bey General's office as
relation to what Dr.
The Mayor asked if it were possible to have two price
figures, one for residents and one for non-residents,
and the City Attorney said he had given an opinion
on that a couple of years ago and had said it could
be done, and if the Council wished, he could re-
examine the question.
Mrs Barbara Dunster, 4048 Century Boulevard, addressed
the Council to say that she has been informed that
a price differential is charged by the City of
Inglewood, and provided the admission fees for
residents and non-residents. She also suggested
that life guards be deputized, as senior life guards
are being deputized at the beaches.
Discussion re
Fall
Festival
Discussion re
use of
Natatorium
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Discussion
use of
Natatorium
re Mr. Evans, 3816 Lugo; Mr. Dallas Smithson, 11057 Wright
Road; Mr. Richard Cornish, 3805 Lugo; Mr. R. C. Waranius,
12410 Long Beach Boulevard; Mrs. Lafferty, 4320 Century
Boulevard; Mr. Cass Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard
all addressed the Council concerning the alleged
problems at the Natatorium.
Dr. Richard McKenna addressed the Council concerning
his experience as a life guard in years past, and
expressed the opinion .that it would be extremely
hard to find guards who would be old enough to be
deputized. He said he thought that charging
different prices would be valid and workable,
and he recommended that the extra money be used to
hire on-the-premises guard.
In discussing:.the matter, Councilman Siokos recommended
that the matter be sent directly to the Recreation
Commission for suggestions on developing an
identification program.
Mr. Don Snavely, Recreation and Parks Direction, said
that the Commission had studied this at length and
concluded that people can go to the Natatorium and
swim with a well supervised staff to accommodate
problems as they occur. He said there are very
few police incidents; the main problem is that there
may be people who do not choose to swim there because
of those using the pool, and no one has been turned
away. The Commission concluded that there was no
reason for developing a resident and non-resident
program.
The City Manager suggested that there was no reason
why the Recreation Commission could not meet in
special session and consider the problem. Council-
man Byork asked if it would be possible to have
supervised classes of some sort, and he was reminded
that supervisorial personnel are present at all times.
Dr. Waite stated that he thought the pool should be
closed at night for one week; that he felt that
something should be done quickly as the problem will
continue on through the summer, and that closing the
pool for a week at night would provide a cooling-off
period.
Mr. George Henderson stated that the whole thing can
be solved if the Council will make the pool a strictly
instructional institution in which classes are
conducted withnights that would be allocated for
open swimming and sponsored by service clubs or
churches.
The Mayor said he would like to suggest that the
Recreation Commission have a special meeting as soon
as possible to discuss this and make a recommendation
to the Council, within the next two weeks. He said he
was asking them to give a full report, such as how
many non-residents and how many residents are using
the pool, suggestions for a fee structure, identification
cards with pictures or whatever is necessary. He said
he felt this should be done as the Commission is the
recommending body to the Council and they should not
be by-passed.
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It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council Discussion re
man Green, and carried, that the Recreation Commission Natatorium
prepare and submit a report at the next meeting, and
that they be asked to explore the possibility of
closing the pool.
~'^° Mrs. Lafferty asked for a clarification of the Council's
action and she was told that the Council is asking for
a report and recommendation from the Recreation Commission
on the resident and non-resident solution, and if it
is a good thing to close the pool at night.
Mr. Snavely described how the previous survey was
conducted, and the questions asked as the patrons
purchased their tickets, i.e. (1) place of residence;
(2) how they got there; (3) how they got home.
Dr. Waite suggested a spot poll asking "will you let
your children swim in the pool at night?"
Mr. E. L. Morris, 2970 Los Flores Boulevard, addressed
the Council to say that speaking for himself, not
for any otk~er member of the Commission nor for the
administration, that they did have a survey made last
year and the survey was an on the spot type of thing
the figures for which would be as true tochy as they
were a year ago. He said he thought this information
could be discussed and a recommendation could be made;
that he has confidence in the Commission and in the
City Council and that a solution can be arrived at
and made workable.
Councilman Green commented on the new stop signs
on Virginia and Clark Street, and said the residents
are very pleased with them.
The Mayor announced that the meeting would be adjourned
to executive session. He excused the City Clerk and Executive
City Attorney, appointing Councilman Byork to act as Session
City Clerk pro tempore.
Following the executive session, the meeting was
called to order. It was moved by Councilman Stevens,
seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
the meeting be adjourned.
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City lerk, City o Lynwood
APPROVED JULY 20, 1971
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Mayor of t 'ty of LYnwood