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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 1971
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned
session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at
7:00 p.m.
Mayor Liewer in the chair. ,
Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, and Stevens answered
the roll call.
The following item on the November 16, 1971, ,regular Abandoned
meeting agenda was discussed: Vehicle
Accelerated Abandoned Vehicle Removal Program. Program
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting be
adjourned.
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City C1 k, City of Lynwood
APPROVED DECEMBER 7, 1971
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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 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, Morris, and Stevens
answered the roll call.
Boy Scout Troop 437 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned
regular meeting of November 2, 1971., be approved as written.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting
of November 2, 1971, be approved as written.
PUBLIC HEARING
Public The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the
Hearing time fixed for hearing the arguments for and against the
Uniform adoption of the Uniform Building Code 1970 Edition.
Building
Code The Mayor inquired if there was anyone present wishing to
speak for or against the matter. As there was no response,
the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
Ord. 2nd. An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
read- LYNWOOD PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH,
Uniform LIFE AND SAFETY THROUGH ADOPTION BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM
Bldg. Code BUILDING CODE (1970 ED.) VOLUMES I AND 'STANDARDS',
ESTABLISHING THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AS THE CONTROLLING
AUTHORITY, ADDING AN APPEAL PROCEDURE, EXEMPTING CERTAIN
MINOR WORK, AMENDING SECTIONS 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5,
AND 8.6 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE, AND REPEALING ALL
OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH,"
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 Green, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that said ordinance by accepted as read for the
second time and passed to the third meeting.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
Abandoned The Manager presented for the Council's review a report
Vehicle on a proposed accelerated abandoned vehicle program for
Program. the removal of approximately 500 abandoned inoperative,
and wrecked vehicles. An agreement to provide tow service
was presented. It is proposed that the agreement be a non-
exclusive agreement and that the Council execute the
agreement with Winn's Tow Service and the Lynwood Garage.
The Manager also presented pictures of some residences
in the City where there are several abandoned vehicles at
each location.
The manager recommended that the Council authorize the Mayor
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to execute the agreement with Winn's Tow Service and
the Lynwood Garage for removal of abandoned vehicles
on private property and direct the City Manager to
implement the accelerated abandoned vehicle program.
Gene Miller, 3540 Virginia, addressed the Council to
state that he has several vehicles stored on his prop-
erty, all except two are licensed and operating, and
in his opinion were not abandoned vehicles.
Irwin Lovelace, 10816 Capistrano, addressed the Council
concerning an unlicensed car which he is storing for
his teenage son.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the Council approve the agreement for the
removal of abandoned vehicles on private property.
Councilman Green stated he felt the contract should
specify that the tow truck operators must store the
vehicles in fenced yards.
Councilman Byork asked if there was a time limit for
removal by the tow truck operators of the vehicles
from the City limits, and was informed the contract
provides for disposal by means of compressing and baling
or metal fragmentizing recycling process and all vehicles
disposed of shall be removed from the city limits with-
in 60 days.
Gene Miller, 3540 Virginia, again addressed the
Council to ask the definition of an abandoned vehicle.
The City Attorney informed him an abandoned vehicle
is a wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicle or
parts thereof.
A4r. Lovelace, 10816 Capistrano, again addressed the Council
Council to ask if his vehicle that hasn't been licensed approves
or operated for 2z years would be considered abandoned. Abandoned
The City Attorney informed him he would have to study Vehicle
the situation before giving an opinion. Agreement
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager presented for the Council's review a purchasing
manual developed to fulfill the requirements of the Purchasing
State statutes and the Municipal Code and to provide Manual
department heads with one set of guidelines regarding Presented
purchasing procedures of the City.
A Progress report on the Emergency Employment Act
was presented by the City Manager for the Council's
review. At the regular meeting of the Personnel
Board held Novmeber 11, 1971 the Board recommended
the addition of a new section to the Personnel
System Rules and Regulations to provide that the
Emergency Employment Act employees be retained in a
temporary employment status rather than in classified
service status. It was recommended that the following
section be added:
"Employment under Emergency Employment Act
of 1971: Notwithstanding provisions hereof
to the contrary, personnel employed by the
City of Lynwood under the Emergency Employment
Emergency
Employment
Act
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Emergency Act of 1971 may be continued in the status
Employment of temporary, non-classified employees
Act for the duration of the funding of such
employment under such Act."
The Public Works and Park Departments hired ten personnel
under the E.E.A. program during the week of November 8,
and it is anticipated the clerical personnel will be .,.,,
hired during the week of November 15.
Res. A Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
No. 2843 OF THE CITY OF LYNGlOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2843
First P.EGARDING THE PEP.SON1`dEL SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS OF
Reading THE CITY OF LYNWOOD," was presented for first reading.
Personnel It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
System Rules Byork, that said resolution be accepted as read for the
first time and passed to second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager presented for the Council's review a proposal
U.S.A.,Inc. to install twenty modern design trash receptacles in the
"Minit Man" business districts of the City. The City now maintains
Trash nine receptacles along Long Beach Boulevard, Bullis Road,
Receptacles Century Boulevard, and Imperial Highway. However, the
receptacles are in constant need of repairs and mainten-
ance which is an added cost to the operation of refuse
collection.
The Public Works Department has been approached by Unlimited
Services of America, Inc. for the purpose of allowing
them to place litter receptacles primarily in the City's
business districts. U.S.A., Inc. is proposing to place
twenty "Minit Man" litter receptacles on the sidewalk
adjacent to the business areas with exact locations to
be agreed upon by U.S.A., Inc. and the City. Their
corporation would clean and maintain the receptacles at
regular intervals, provide adequate liability insurance,
pay for all installation costs, and remove them within
a reasonable period of time if the City is dissatisfied
with their service.
U.S.A., Inc. would solicit advertising to be displayed
on the panels of the receptacles from the businesses in
the City. The colors to be used would be similar to the
colors of the City Seal.
The Manager recommended that the Council approve the
installation of twenty (20) "Minit Plan" litter receptacles
by the U.S.A., Inc. and authorize the Mayor to sign the
agreement.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Green, that the Council approve the agreement with Unlimited
Services of America, Inc.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Report on A report on the transfer of storm drain improvement and
transfer of operation and maintenance of certain storm drains within
storm drains the City to the County of Los Angeles Flood Control
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District was presented by the City Manager. The three
storm drain pipe lines to be transferred are as follows:
1. Approximately 1260 feet of 27" to 48" reinforced
concrete pipe in Industry Way and in easements installed
as a result of the Watts Imdustrial Park development.
2. Approximately 1300 feet of 18" to 24" R.C.P, in
Harris Avenue and in easements installed as a result
of Zodys and Foods Co. development along Imperial
Highway.
3. Approximately 1800 feet of 18" to 30" R.C.P. in
Imperial Highway from Linden Stree~ to Sampson Avenue
installed in order to introduce all of the drainage
generating from the northeasterly area above Imperial
Highway underground.
RESOLUTION NO. 71-77 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO
ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID DISTRICT A TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE
OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM KNOWN
AS (STORM DRAIN IN THE OMRI J. BULLIS TRACT) MISCELL-
ANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN NO. 253, IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT,
AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF,"
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 71-78 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, REQUEST-
ING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO
ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID DISTRICT A TRANSFER AND
CONVEYANCE OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND DRAINAGE
SYSTEM KNOWN AS (STORM DRAIN IN A PORTION OF LUGO
HOME TRACT) MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN NO. 226, IN
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE,
REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER
AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF.," was presented. It was moved
by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green,
that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 71-79 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, REQUEST-
ING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO
ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID DISTRICT A TRANSFER AND CONVEY-
ANCE OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM
KNOWN AS (STORM DRAIN IN TRACT NO. 6312 AND 5103)
MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN N0. 87, IN THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD FOR FUTURE OPERATION,..., MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND
IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER AND
CONVEYANCE THEREOF." It was moved by Councilman Stevens,
seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution be
Res. 71-77
Transfer
of Storm
Drain 253
Res. 71-78
Transfer
of Storm
Drain 226
Res. 71-79
transfer
of Storm
Drain 87
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adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTIONS
Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens.
Res. No. 71-80 RESOLUTION NO. 71-80 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Water ResourcesCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING THE STATE
Postponement WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD TO POSTPONE ACTION ON THE
Request IMPLEMENTATION OF STRICTER REQUIREMENTS ON DISCHARGE OF
MUNICIPAL AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE WATERS TO THE OCEAN UNTIL
THE CONCLUSION OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL
WATER RESEARCH PROJECT STUDIES." was presented. It
was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
FINANCE REPORT
Res. 71-81 RESOLUTION NO. 71-81 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE
Demands CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS
P RESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR,"
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens,
seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Info. The following departmental reports were presented: Infor-
Bulletin mation Bulletin 71-4, Citizen's Service Request Log 71-3,
No. 71-4 and Report on Planning Commission Actions.
Service
Log 71-3 CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
Lynwood A request from Lynwood Head Start for permission to
Head Start conduct a Turkey Raffle from present date to November
Turkey 23, 1971, was presented.
Raffle
Mayor Liewer asked the City Attorney if the Council could
grant permission to an organization to conduct a raffle,
and was informed the Council could not grant such
permission. The City Attorney asked that the matter be
held over in order that he and the Chief of Police
could meet with the representative from the organization
to discuss the wording on the tickets to be sold.
The Mayor declared a five minute recess. Following the
recess the Mayor called the meeting to order.
The City Attorney reported that he and the Chief of
Police had advised the organization's representative
as to the type of wording that could legally be used
on the tickets and recommended that the Council approve
the request.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried that the request be granted pursuant
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to the recommendation of the City Attorney.
A request from Lynwood Head Start for permission to Lynwood
conduct a bake sale on November 20, 1971, in front Head Start
of Lucky t~iarket ~nTas_ presented. It was moved by Bake Sale
Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Morris, 11-20-71
and carried, that the request be granted.
A request from the Lynwood Jaycees to operate Lynwood
~"~ concessions at the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Jaycees
Parade on November 26, 1971, was presented. The Food Con-
members of the Jaycees will be selling food, pea- cessions
nuts, popcorn, candied apples, and cotton candy. 11-26-71
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried., that the request
be granted.
A request from Operation L.I.N.D.A. for permission LINDA
to conduct a "LINDA CAN WALK" on Saturday, December Can Walk
4, 1971 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. was presented. 12-4-71
The solicitation will be door-to-door by students
from the Lynwood High School and members of the
service clubs, PTAs and other interested people. All
participants will be furnished identification cards.
Councilman Stevens asked the City Attorney if it
would be permissible to ask for a donation in a
certain amount. He was informed there were no regu-
lations regarding this.
It was moved by Councilman Hyork, seconded by Councilman
Green, that the request be granted.
Roll CAll:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: Councilman Stevens.
A letter from William J. Miller regarding door-to-door Letter from
realtor solicitation was presented. Mayor Liewer Wm. J.
commented that the City Attorney is preparing an ord- Miller re.
finance to license out of town realtors. door-to-
door rltrs.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the letter be accepted and
filed.
A request from the March of Dimes for permission to March of
conduct annual fund solicitation. during the month of Dimes
January, 1972, specifically, a "Mile-of-Dimes" campaign January,197
by a Lynwood service organization, coin collectors
placed in stores and a Mothers March, January 25, 1972,
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the
request be granted.
Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, R. Waranius
addressed the Council to state that he had contacted info. on
Senators Walsh and Kennick concerning the realtors door-to-
that go door-to-door soliciting business and pres- door rltrs.
ented the Council with the material furnished by the
Senators.
A request for permission to conduct a Christmas Tree Christmas
sales lot at 12307 Atlantic Avenue from Janie P. Tree lot
Abbott PTA was presented. It was moved by Councilman JP Abbott
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Stevens, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried,
that the request be granted.
Claim for A claim for damages filed by Carlene Warren was
Damage denied presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens,
Warren seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried that the
claim be rejected and referred to the City's insurance
carrier.
COUNCIL AGENDA (NEW BUSINESS)
Councilman Stevens thanked the Council for approving
the request from L.I.N.D.A.
Councilman Byork commented that he would still like to
see the freeway placed on pillars from State Street to
Long Beach Boulevard. He said he felt the land under the
freeway could be used for a regional parking lot since
a bus route has been proposed on the freeway.
Mayor Liewer commented that the Division of Highways
stated this portion of the freeway could be placed on
pillars if the City could put together a proposal for the
use of the land that the State would accept.
Councilman Green stated the Council had worked to get
the most attractively built freeway and stated he felt
the freeway would look best on land fill with land-
scaping.
Councilman Green thanked Mel Rice and Evelyn Suprenard
for arranging the dinner honoring former City Attorney
Howard Hemenway and former City Manager James Riley. He
also expressed appreciation for the Citizen's Service
Request Log.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
P. Wright Price Wright, 4037 Josephine, addressed the Council
addressed concerning the installing of new water meters. He
Council re: asked why a meter is installed when there is a prop-
install. of erty owner change rather than sectioning the City and
water mtrs. completing a section before installing meters in another
section. he added that he felt this procedure would
cost less.
The matter was referred to the Public Works Director
for study.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned
to executive session.
The Mayor excused the City Clerk and appointed Council-
man Byork City Clerk pro tem.
Following the executive session, the Mayor called the
meeting to order.
R. Bowen The Mayor announced that nominations were open. to fill
elected to the vacancy on the Planning Commission, resulting from
Planning the resignation of Mr. Hank Becker, and nominated Mr.
Comm. Richard Bowen. It was moved by Mayor Liewer, seconded
by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that nominations be
closed and that the City Clerk be authorized to cast a
unanimous ballot for Mr. Richard Bowen to fill the
unexpired term of Mr. Hank Becker as a member of the
Planning Commission.
The Mayor announced that nominations were open to
fill the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Comm•°
fission, and nominated Mr. Dallas N. Smithson. It
was moved by Mayor Liewer, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that nominations be closed and
that the City Clerk be authorized to cast a unanimous
ballot for Mr. Dallas N. Smithson to fill the unex-
pired term of Mr. C. Cecil Abernathy as a member of
the Recreation Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman. Green, and carried, that the meeting be
adjourned to December 7, 1971, at 7:00 p.m.
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APPROVED DECEMBER 7, 1971
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Mayor of Ci y of Lynwood
D. Smithson
elected to
Recreation
Comm.