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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1971-12-07 - CC~i ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1971 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned regular 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 answered the roll call. Councilman Stevens arrived after the roll call. The following items on the December 7, 1971, regular meeting ,,,,,,~, agenda were discussed: Third reading of ordinance adopting the Uniform Building Code, Award of Bid for Police Pursuit Vehicles, Police Facility, second reading of Personnel Resolution, Resolution Authorizing Appropriate Officers of the County to cancel taxes and assess- ments without the consent of the City Attorney, Agreement with Southern California Humane Society, and the General Nuisance Ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. City Cl of the City of Lynwood APPROVED DECEMBE R 21, 1971 -~ U Mayor a City o Lynwood `~ 9 7 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 7, 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 700 led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Liewer introduced Bill Anderson the first person under 21 to register to vote in Lynwood. Mayor Liewer also introduced Mr. John Murphy, Assistant City Attorney. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of November 16, 1971, be approved as written. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 16, 1971, be approved as written. PUBLIC HEARING The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed-for hearing the arguments for and against an application by R.B.D. Property Company, Inc. for a change of zone from R-1 to P-1 of a portion of Lot 14, Tract 5301 (Parcels 14, 30, 31, Book 6193, Page 3) commonly known as 4339 Imperial Highway. The Mayor inquired if there was anyone present in the audience wishing to speak for or against the matter. There was no response. The Mayor asked for information concerning the Hearing. The Manager presented a staff report and presented proof of posting and publishing as required by law, and stated no written objections had been received. The DZayor again inquired if there was anyone wishing to speak for or against the matter. As there was no response, the hearing was declared closed. Councilman Byork asked what the Planning Commission recom- menda~ion was, and was informed the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request. An Ordinanr~~ entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE-PURPOSE OF CLA5SIFICATIGN OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP tiVHICH IS PART OF SAID ORDINANCE," as presented for first 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 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, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ~~~ AtilARD OF BIDS Award of The Manager presented a report on the bid results for the Bids to - purchase of five police cars. Only one bid was submitted, that Glen Organ of Glen Organ Ford, for a 1972 Ford Custom conforming to the Ford for required specifications. The bid price per vehicle, excluding Police cars tax and air conditioning is $4,311.86. Total price for five units would be $16,559.30 less trade-in allowance of $3,675 for six vehicles. The Manager recommended that the Council award the bid for five 1972 Ford Custom police cars to Glen Organ Ford for a total price of $16,559.30 less trade-in allowance of $3,675. Award of Bid to Rich Budelier for Police Motorcycle It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the bid for the purchase of five 1972 police cars be awarded to the low bidder, Glen Organ Ford. R~~11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Norris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. A summary of Patrol style Budelier was Ldanager reco the purchase $2,665.95. the bids submitted for one California Highway motorcycle was presented by the City Manager. Rich low bidder with a bid price of $2,665.95. The amended that the bid be awarded to Rich Budelier for of one Police motorcycle at a bid price of It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the bid be awarded to Rich Budelier. Councilman Byork asked if the bid notices were submitted only to Harley-Davidson and was informed that there are other makes that are being used by some departments but Harley-Davidson proved to be the best for the City. Councilman Green stated he was not opposed to the purchase of a ~..~, motorcycle but he would like to delay awarding the bid. Councilm< Morris stated he felt the motorcycle was as asset because of greater mobility. Councilman Stevens commented that he would like to have a total of four motorcycles in the department and asked if this purchase was a replacement. Chief Darton informed him the 1972 motorcycle would be replacing a 1966 model. After discussion concerning delaying the award of bid, Mayor Liewer asked if Councilman Stevens wished to withdraw his motion. Councilman Stevens preferred to retain his motion. Mr. Bill Anderson, 12013 Harris, addressed the Council in favor of motorcycles because of their manuverability in traffic and their ability to reach a location faster than a car. After further discussion, there was a roll call on the motion. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris,Stevens. Noes: Councilman Green. Absent: None. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS A report on the adoption of a General Nuisance Abatement Ordinanr'~ was presented by the Manager. The proposed ordinance will be used for the abatement of nuisances that are not covered in the existing building, fire and health ordinances and sets out the procedure to be followed when abating a nuisance. The Manager recommended adoption of the proposed ordinance. `~99~ The City Attorney informed the Council that the ordinance could be adopted as an urgency ordinance with the addition of the word "urgency" to the title and by adding a section to the ordinance to read as follows: "Section 3. The Council finds and determines that the following facts require that this ordinance take effect immediately as an urgency ordinance for the preservation of the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of Lynwood: There now exists in the City of Lynwood a considerable number of buildings and properties containing conditions which would appear to constitute nuisances as that term is defined in this ordinance. The continued existence of said conditions on such properties constitutes a serious threat to the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of this city." After discussion of the importance of having said nuisance abatement ordinance effective immediately, the City Attorney presented Urgency Ordinance No. 898 entitled: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING CHAPTER NO. 22A TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DEFINING NUISANCE, PROVIDING FOR: THE ABATEMENT THEREOF AND ESTAB- LISHING A METHOD FOR ASSESSMENT OF THE COST OF SUCH ABATE- MENT," It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and; c~~r,~.. - mat f}~rt~l~e~ e >b~-;w~,v~d. rc~ . ,,. ~'. adl ~. _ ..J , ._ ~ ... ~~ It was moved by Councilman, ~$Yo~r~s~, seconded ;by. C~.unc~,lman ,.~' Morris, that said ordinance be"'adopted.~N :. ~ Moll CAll:r, _ 4 . .. ~~ Ayes : Cq-unc~,lmenA,$y~~'~~;, .Green-, Liewex, Morris:, Stevens . ., ~ - . .. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager presented a report on the abandoned vehicle removal program. A meeting was held faith representatives of Royal Wreckers, Lynwood Garage and Winn's Tow Service regarding the acceptability of the proposed towing service and storage garage. agreement approved by the Council at the last meeting. All three contractors have agreed to the conditions of the agreement including the requirement that the vehicles be disposed of by means of compressing and baling or metal fragmentizing recycling processes and that the vehicles be removed from the City within sixty days. The Manager recommended that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute agreements between the City and Royal Wreckers, Lynwood Garage, and Winn's Tow Service for towing service and storage garage. There followed a discussion of various sections of the agreement such as the amount of insurance coverage, storage of the vehicles towed away, and the process by which an owner may reclaim a vehicle after it has been removed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Mayor be authorized to execute the agree- ments with Royal Wreckers, Lynwood Garage, and Winn's Tow Service. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ,. ~. r .q. ~ , . .z ~ , .k..~: Adoption of Urg. Ord. 898 ..,• Abandons Vehicle Agree- ments _.~ .,. .,.. a .. ~UU Cotmn. The Manager presented for Council approval a Manual for Manual Commissions establishing guidelines and outlining the duties established by the City Code and State Statutes for the various City commissions. 1t was moved by C®uncilman €~yor~C, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and ear.r~.e~. that tho Manual for Commissions bo adopted and filed. Eanergenoy An Emerge~:cy E~npl~ayment Progress deport and a aubagremmont for Empioyinont Sect~.~an 6 ®f Public Law 9~®54,, Emergency Employment Ast of Progroao 171, between the City and the County of Lo• Angeles was praeentad Ao~aort by the Manager. Sixt®en cif the 18 porsonnol authorized under ...., the provisions of the program have been employed, the remaining vacant positions are those of Poliese Afficer. The Manager reeommer~ded that the Ce~unai7. authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement l~e+tween the C~.ty of Lynwood and the ~ount~r of Lois Angeles far Section ~ of the ®rgency Emp].ayment Act of 197.. it was moved by Cot~na~,9~man Stevens ~ sec®nded by Councilman Morris. that the ~i+~yor be aut,horizod t® oxoct~te the agroemont. X011 Call: Ayes: Ccunci~men Eyork, Green, Liower, Morris. $tevons. ~TOee s ~To1'le . Absents None. A report on seal coat surface treatment for vs,r~.aus streets Seal Coot was pre+~entec~ by the Manager. The street ma~.ntenance program Treatment for this fiscal year ~rcavides for the sealing of aFproxim~te~y Authorized 1.2 million egti,are feet of pavement at an approximate, cost o~ $12,00. ~'he C~.ty Engineer proposes that "Gilsonite" sealing. material or equal, be applied to the streets designated in Specifications No. 1971-C, "'Seal Coat 3ur~ace Treatment for Various Streets." The Manager recommended the No. 1971-C and authorize a a.m., December 30, 1971. It was moved bx Councilman Green, and c~rr~ed, that a 30, 1971, at 10:00 a.m. on a~t the Council approve Specifications call for bids to be opened at 10:00 8 ork Seconded b Councilman Y y did call be authorized for December Specifications No. 1971-C. Public Works The Manager presented for Council approval a Public Works Manual Department Policies and Procedures Manual. The manual estab- lishes administrative policies ar:d procedures to improve operational efficiency of the Public Works Department. It was moved by Councilman 8york, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the Public Works Department Policies and procedures Manual be adopted. Police The Manager presented for Council's review a copy of the final Facility construction plans and specifications for the Police Facility. Construction The cost estimate includes justification of cost increases Plans and alternative deductive options. The deductive options are offered because the total estimated cost of $267,670 is considerably higher than the $228,885 presently in the Capital Outlay Fund. Mr. Anthony of Anthony and Langford addressed the Council to explain the cost increase. In reviewing the police building deficiencies such as insufficient lighting, areas without ceilings in the basement, boilers,. and leaks in the roof have ~"` been found that need correcting. Other items included in the cost increases are an addition to the building, remodeling, new electrical service and underground utilities. After further discussion, Mr. Anthony suggested meeting in a f7~~_~ study session to discuss in detail the final plans and estimates. Mayor Liewer suggested adjourning the December 21, 1971, meeting to January 4, 1972, at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of meeting with Mr. Anthony. The Manager presented a report on the establishment of prevailing wage rates for various public projects. Provisions of the Government Code require a public agency to publish all prevailing rates of wages for all trades to be used in the notice inviting bids which results in increased publication costs. Recent legislation now pro- vides a public agency may publish annually the prevailing wage rates for public works projects, and the Manager presented RESOLUTION NO. 71-82 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THE PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES FOR CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS." It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Calls Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager reported that at the request of the Council, the City Engineer has collected information regarding the Southeast Mosquito Abatement District. The function of the abatement district includes control of disease. bearing pests with emphasis on prevention of the emergence of adult mosquitos and midges. The operating budget of the District for 1970-71 was $389,946 with a current tax rate of 0.0057 per $100 of assessed valuation. Therefore, the total cost to Lynwood residents would be approximately $5,837.70 per annum. During the fiscal year of 1970-1 the total number of complaints received was 43. Nine complaints occuring from ponding water in streets and drainage areas, 21 complaints from domestic sources including swimming pools, wading pools, and 13 complaints unable to be iden- tified with a source. A discussion followed in which the Council reviewed the benefits of belonging to the District. Mr. Bill Anderson, 12013 Harris Avenue, addressed the Council in favor of annexing to the District. The City Engineer informed the Council that the County Health Department will investigate and eliminate complaints received in a specific location. Those complaints that are difficult for them to determine the location are unresolved, whereas the Mosquito Abatement District would try to locate the mosquitoes. It was: moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that tkie City of Lynwood be annexed to the Southeast Mosquito Abatement District. Roll C~11: ""-' Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green. Noes: Councilmen Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Absent: None. .,Res . 71-82 Prev. Wage Rates Mosqui- to Abate.. Defeated The Manager presented a report on water main installation in ~U~ Montgomery Apricot and State Streets and vicinity. During final ~~ard negotiations between the city and Montgomery ~~7ard Developement development, it was agreed that the city would provide Water Main a certain amount. of off-site utility improvements to Installation the streets in the proposed center. The water system is adequate for fire suppression purposes, however, since part of the existing distribution system has been severed due to the vacation of Grape Street and Beechwood Avenue, it will be necessary to relocate and/or extend new water lines into the area. Plans and specifications have been prepared for the ,..~., installation of approximately 285 linear feet of 10- inch and 1,230 linear feet of 8-inch asbestos cement water main. Estimated costs of these improvements will be approximately $18,000. The Manager recommended the Council approve Specification No. 1971-D and authorize a call for bids at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 1971. Call for It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Bids for Morris, and carried, that a call for bids be author- Spec. 1971-D ized for December 30, 1971, at 11:00 a.m., for Specifi- Dec. 30, 1971 cation No. 1971~D. 11:00 a.m. A request for a 60 day extension of leave of absence Leaves of for Mary Williams Was presented. It was moved by Absence, Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and Mary Williams carried, that the request be granted. D. Mendoza 1\ request for a 60 day leave of absence for Douglas Mendoza was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the request be granted. The Mayor declared a five minute recess. Following the recess, -- the Mayor called the meeting to order. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ord, No. 899 ORDINANCE NO. 899 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Passed to LYNWOOD PROVIDING FOR .THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, law. LIFE, AND SAFETY THROUGH ADOPTION BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE (1970ED.) VOLUMES I AND "STANDARDS," ESTABLISHING THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AS THE CONTROLLING AUTHORITY, ADDING AN APPEAL PROCEDURE, EXED4PTING CERTAIN MINOR WORK, AD'iENDING 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 FARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH." was presented for third heading. It was moved by Coun- cilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Green, that said ordinance as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Noes: None. Absent: None. Byork, seconded by Councilman be adopted and be published Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. RESOLUTION NO. 71-83 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2843 REGARDING THE PERSONNEL SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented for second reading. 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. ,^.,. An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL k OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND OTHERWISE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION,"-was presented for first 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 Councilman Green, that said ordinance by accepted as read for the second time. Councilman Morris questioned the limits of insurance for property damage required of applicants for fireworks stand permits. He suggested the limit be raised from $50,000 to $100,000. The City Attorney was questioned as to the procedure for amending the ordinance. The Attorney informed the Council the motion would have to be withdrawn and the title of the ordinance reread. Councilman Byork withdrew his motion with the consent of the second Councilman Green. r-^ An Ordinance. entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM FIRE i CODE AND OTHERWISE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION,~° was pre- sented for first reading. Tt was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that further reading by waived. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that said ordinance 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 Clerk was directed to set a public hearing on the adoption of the Uniform Fire Code. RESOLUTION N0. 71-84 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATE OFFICERS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CANCEL TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY OR OTHER QFFICER OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call. Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. NOes: None. Absent: None. ~U~ FINANCE 'REP'ORT Res. 71-85 RESOLUTION NO. 71-85 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Demands 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 Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. F.bsent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Info. Bul. Information Bulletin No. 71-5 was presented. Item No. 2 71-5 re regarding the fire at the Desser Tire Property was dis- Desser cussed. Mr Desser was in the audience and was asked Tire to address the Council. Mr. Jerome Desser, 6208 S. Alameda, Huntington Park, gave a brief history on the storage of tires on the property and explained that since the Firestone Rubber punt had closed down, the tires were not being used and there were no plans in the near future for removal of the tires. Councilman Green commented on the extreme fire hazard the storage of the tires created and asked if Mr. Desser would be willing to place a 24-hour armed guard on the property. Councilman Byork stated he felt a grinding plant could be set up on the property and the tires could be ground to be used in roadbeds. Mr. Desser stated he was looking into recycling of the tires and is exploring every possibility to utilize the tires. He stated that several unsuccessful attempts had been made to develop the vacant property surrounding the tire storage yard, he also stated he was concerned over the situation because children are constantly invading the premises. Councilman :Byork commented that it is an attractive nuisance. Councilman Stevens asked if Mr. Desser could provide a report to the Council on wriat progress is being made to remove the tires from the property. Mr. Desser stated he had no objection to meeting with the City Manager to discuss the problem further. Cit. Ser. Citizen's Service Request Log No. 71-4 was presented. Req. Log 71-4 R. Lund Mr. Rober t Lund, 3535 Virginia, addressed the Council Addr regarding the complaint of junk being stored on the . Council property at 3541 Virginia. He asked that the situ- ation be cleaned up as soon as possible. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA So, Cal. An Agreement with Southern California Humane Society Humane for annual extension of animal services was presented. Soc. Agt. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- 30~5~ man Green that said contract be renewed. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Nine. An application from A. Abbey & Howard Metal Co. 2110 E. 15th Street, Los Angeles, for special permit to conduct scrap metal hauling business was presented. The Police Department investigative report recommended approval of the application. It was moved by Councilman Byork, se- conded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the per- mit be granted. A request from Lynwood Head Start to conduct a candy sale December 8 through December 17, 1971 and to conduct a ticket sale from present until December 17 for a Christ- mas ham was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that permission be granted. A letter from Sammy Hill, 11917 Long Beach Boulevard, regarding door-to-door solicitation by realtors was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed. Scrap B1eta1 Hauling app. approved - A. Abbey & Howard Metal Co. Lyn. Head Start Fund Drive 12/8 to 12/.17/71 Letter re door-to- door realtor from S. Hill A letter from Bob Compton, 10850 Atlantic Avenue, concerning Letter re door-to-door realtors and the California Real Estate Law door-to- was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded door realtor by Councilman Green, and carried, that the letter be from B. accepted and filed. Compton A claim for damages filed on behalf of Rayola Lucas was Claim for presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded damages by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the claim be denied- denied and referred to the city's insurance carrier. R. Lucas An application from Estella Vega, 9937 Long Beach Boule- Christmas yard, to conduct a Christmas Tree-Sales lot at 9939 Tree sales Long Beach Boulevard was presented. It was moved by Lot at Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and 9939 L.B.B. carried, that said application be granted. COUNCIL AGENDA (NEW BUSINESS) Councilman Byork presented to the Council a proposal Proposal re for the development of the approximately 24 acres that land under will be under the freeway from State Street to Long Beach Century Boulevard. He suggested providing an RTD Bus Depot, a Freeway parking lot for buses that are used in the south end of presented the city, a regional parking tot for those using the RTD for travel to work or to the airport alleviating parking at the airport. The general ma_zager of the Rapid Transit District has been contacted and feels this proposal is worthy of a study. The District Manager of Greyhound Buses is interested in a Lynwood location for a passenger and freight terminal. Councilman Byork also suggested a parking lot for residents with campers, trailers and boats, a bank, auto agencies,and commented that there would be room for some of the displaced businesses that the shopping center will be taking.,. Councilman Byork moved that the Council petition the Highway Department to revise their plans from fill to pylons between Long Beach Boulevard and State Street ~~~ on the 105 Freeway and have the planners make an immediate study. Mayor Liewer seconded the motion. All members voting aye except Councilman Green who voted no, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Councilman Green stated he felt that land fill was a more attractive type of construction and that he was opposed to placing that portion of the freeway on pylons. Mayor Liewer and Councilman Morris stated they were in favor of Councilman Byork's suggestions. Councilman Byork complimented Mayor Liewer on his Blue Ribbon Community Improvement Council.' He also inquired if the various Lampman and Associates studies have been completed, and he was informed the firm would be making a presentation to the Council after the first of the year. Report re Sacramento trip Councilman Byork and Mayor Liewer reported on their trip to Sacramento regarding the reapportionment of Assembly Districts. There was a brief discussion concerning city operated ambulances. Council Councilman Green complimented city staff on the compliments Information Center, and complimented the Fire Fire and Department for the handling of the Desser Tire Police Depts. fire. He also expressed appreciation for the editorial by the Daily Signal editor regarding the Assembly Districts. Councilman Stevens expressed appreciation to the police department for their response to an emergency call he had made and also complimented the Fire Department. Mayor Liewer read an article entitled "What is a Policeman." PUBLIC BUSINESS; FROM THE F$~OOR Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, inquired what. progress hid been made in regards to regulating out of town realtors, and was informed the City Attorney was prepaying an ordinance to be presented to the Council in the near future. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, Councilman Morris, and carried, that adjourned to 7:OO p.m., December 21, City C k, City of Lynwood i~ APPROVED DECEMBER 21, 1971 / "mil ~ . Mayor the City of Lynwood seconded by the meeting be 1971..