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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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It was moved by Councilman, ~$Yo~r~s~, seconded ;by. C~.unc~,lman ,.~'
Morris, that said ordinance be"'adopted.~N
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Ayes : Cq-unc~,lmenA,$y~~'~~;, .Green-, Liewex, Morris:, Stevens .
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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71-82
Prev.
Wage
Rates
Mosqui-
to
Abate..
Defeated
The Manager presented a report on water main installation in
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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.
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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
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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-
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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
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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
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APPROVED DECEMBER 21, 1971
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Mayor the City of Lynwood
seconded by
the meeting be
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