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ADJOURNED REGULAR .MEETING APRIL 4, 1972
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, Stevens
answered the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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APPROVED APRIL 18, 1972
Mayor of t C y of ynwood
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REG~,TLAR MEETING APRIL 4, 1972
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, Stevens
answered the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned
regular meeting be approved as written.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of March 21, 1972, be approved as written.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Res. honoring A Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Del Clawson OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING THE HONORABLE DEL
CLAWSON, CONGRESSMAN, FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICES RENDERED
TO THE COMMUNITY," was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that
said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
5/9/72- The Mayor proclaimed the day of May 9, 1972, as March
';Healthy Baby of Dimes "Healthy Baby Day."
'Day
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
4-10 Plan for The Manager reported on the proposed 4-10 plan for the
P.D. report Police Department. After a brief discussion of the
plan, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that the matter be referred to the
Personnel Board for further study of vacation and sick
leave policies with reference to the 4-10 plan, and
that the City not trade-in the police vehicles being
replaced by new units.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Freeway Inter-The Manager reported on the recommendations of the
Change Inds. Planning Commission relative to modifications of the
Park ramps and frontage roads in the area of the Lynwood
Interchange Industrial Park, and presented RESOLUTION
Res. 72-38 N0. 72-38 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Requesting OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING MOD-
modification IFICATION OF THE 1970 FREEWAY AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE
of freeway ONE-WAY FRONTAGE ROADS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FREEWAY
interchange BETWEEN ATLANTIC AVENUE AND WRIGHT ROAD."
at Inds. Park
Mr. Dan Goble, District Design Engineer, and Mr. Ken
Kellems, Project Engineer, were present to answer
any questions the Council might have.
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It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, that
Resolution No. 72-38 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager recommended that the Council accept and Improvement
approve improvement agreement, bond and right of way agreement
dedication from Economic Resources Corporation for accepted -
approval of tentative parcel map No. 2662 and ERC
authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement and the
City Clerk to record the document with the County
Recorder.
It was moved by Councilmen Green, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that the Council concur in the
Manager's recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Manager recommended that the Council Right of Way
accept and approve right of way dedication from dedication
Economic Resources Corporation for approval of accepted -
tentative parcel map No. 2554 and authorize the ERC
City Clerk to record the document with the County
Recorder.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councl-
man Byork, that the Council concur in the Manager's
recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager recommended that the City Council Right of Way
accept and approve right of way dedication from Tic dedication
Toc Markets, Inc. for the southeast corner of accepted -
California Avenue and Imperial Highway, and authorize Tic Toc Mkts.
the City Clerk to record the document with the SE cor of
County Recorder. Imp. & Calif
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that the Council concur in the
Manager's recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager recommended that the Council accept the Seal Coat
~ seal coat surface treatment project, Contract No. Surface Treat-
~ 1971-C, as completed by Astec Products Co. of Santa ment Proj.
Ana and authorize final contract payment in accordance accepted
with the standard. specifications.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, that the Council concur in the Manager's
recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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Parking The City Manager recommended that the City Council
Restrictions approve a resolution prohibiting parking on Friday
Burton Ave on the northside of Burton Avenue between Long Beach
Boulevard and Alpine Avenue between the hours of
8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., and presented RESOLUTION
Res. 72-39 N0. 72-39 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Parking OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION N0.
restrictions -67-g DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS WHEREIN PARKING
Burton Avenue IS PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES."
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 72-39 be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Formal The Manager reported on the request of the Lynwood
recognition City Employees Association for formal recognition
of employee for the purposes of meeting and conferring in good
groups - faith, and recommended formal recognition of said
Lyn. Empl. organization.
.Assn., Lyn.
:Peace Offr. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Assn. & Lyn. Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the Council
Firefighters concur in the Manager's recommendation.
'Assn.
The Manager reported on the request of the Lynwood
Peace Officers' Association for formal recognition
for the purposes of meeting and conferring in good
faith, and recommended formal recognition of said
organization.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the Council
concur in the Manager's recommendation.
The Manager reported on the request of the Lynwood
Firefighters Association for formal recognition
for the purposes of meeting and conferring in good
faith, and recommended formal recognition of said
organization.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council
concur in the Manager's recommendation.
Res. 72-40 RESOLUTION N0. 72-40 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
"Destruction CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE
of records - DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS BY THE CHIEF
Police Dept. OF POLICE," was presented by the City Manager with
the recommendation that it be adopted.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 72-40 be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE N0. 906 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING A
SECTION 23.22 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING
TO SHOPPING CARTS," was presented. It was
^' moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that said ordinance be
read by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that Ordinance No. 906 be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ord. 906
Shopping Carts
Sec. 23.22 of
Code
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 72-41 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO FILE AN APPROPRIATE
AFFIDAVIT," was presented.
The resolution was accompanied by an affidavit
in opposition to Plaintiffs' motion for
Preliminary Injunction in the action known as
Keith v. Volpe, Civil No. 72-355-HP, by which
action the plaintiffs seek to delay the con-
struction of the Route 105 freeway.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
~` Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 72-41
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Res. 72-41
Directing Mayor
to file affidavit
re Century
freeway
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
FINANCE REPORT
RESOLUTION N0. 72-42 entitled: "A RESOLUTION Res. 72-42
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD Demands
ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED
AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was
presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens,
seconded by Councilman Morris, that said
Resolution No. 72-42 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Items appearing on Information Bulletin No. 72-6
,,,.,_ were discussed. With reference to the "block-busting"
complaint which has been filed, the City Attorney
explained the action taken relates only to a Info. Bulletin
specific instance and does not relate in anyway to No. 72-6
actions of realtors generally; the action refers to
no one but the specific parties named in the complaint.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that Information Bulletin
No. 72-6 be received and filed.
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Departmental Citizens' Service Request Log No. 72-6 was discussed.
Reports The unsightly condition of the wall at the rear of
the shopping center on Century Boulevard was
discussed with the Mayor suggesting that possibly
some of the young people of the community might
become involved in repainting the wall.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that Citizens'
Service Request log No. 72-6 be received and
filed.
Code Enforcement Committee Nuisance Abatement
Activity Report No. 72-3 was presented. It was
moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that said report be received
and filed.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
:Request to The request of J. R. Rakowski for permission to
solicit for solicit food and clothing for needy people in
.food and Mexico, held over from the March 21, 1972, meeting
:clothing by was presented.
J. Rakowski
approved Mr. J. R. Rakowski, 3979 Walnut Avenue, was
present and explained to the Council how he carried
out the activity of soliciting food and clothing.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the request
be granted.
Cerebral A request from United Cerebral Palsy Association
'Palsy Assn. for permission to conduct its annual fund drive
'fund drive from May 1 to May 31, 1972, was presented.
'S/1 to 5/31
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the request
be granted.
C of C The request of the Chamber of Commerce for permission
:request to to transfer $27.80 from Los Angeles County Fair
.transfer account, $180 from candy cane account, $14.59 from
funds give away items account to the advertising account
'approved was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the transfer be
approved.
"San Pedro C of An invitation from the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce
C request for Lynwood to be represented in the Tenth Annual
referred to Christmas Afloat Lighted Boat Parade on Saturday,
'Lyn. C of C December 16, 1972, was presented.
The Mayor suggested that the matter be turned over
to the Chamber of Commerce for their consideration.
COUNCIL AGENDA (NEW BUSINESS)
Councilman Stevens asked the following items be
investigated: 1. Unsightly condition of yard of residence at the
corner of Lynwood Road and Fir Street, 2. Trees on
Ernestine Avenue in need of triming and a hedge extending
over the sidewalk on Louise Street approximately 100'
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east of State Street.
Councilman Morris suggested that it would be of
benefit to the entire community if arrangements could
be made for a joint School Board-City Council meeting
every couple of months. The City Attorney said there
would be no legal problems as long as the bodies
meet in duly called sessions.
Councilman Morris asked about the water main installation
on State Street, and was informed that the work is
being done by force account labor and the project is
approximately 25q complete.
Councilman Morris asked if something could be done
to improve the lighting conditions on Carlin Avenue
where tree branches are obscuring the street lights.
Councilman Green asked that two letters received by
a long-time realtor of Lynwood be investigated for
possible violation of the city's blockbusting ordinance.
He also asked that assistance be given to St. Paul's
Lutheran Church during the clean up project in
removing a truck body stored on their property.
Councilman Green asked that an investigation be
made of one side of the street parking on Fir
Street from Fernwood Avenue north.
Councilman Byork read a letter from Jan Roberts
to Wayne Ham commending him on his assistance
during the recent "Walk for Litter" program.
Mayor Liewer asked that action be taken to secure
repainting of curb numbers. He also reminded
those present of the April 8 and g clean up
program.
Mayor Liewer introduced a number of city
commissioners who were present in the audience.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Council agen~
(New busines
Mrs. Betty Costello, 3170 Lynwood Road, addressed Public
the Council to request that a dilapidated building Business
at 3513 Imperial Highway be inspected for possible from the
abatement. floor
Mr. J. R. Rakowski inquired about a solution to the
parking problems on Walnut Avenue and suggested a
two-hour parking limitation. He also asked that
additional load-limit signs be posted on Hulme
Avenue. With reference to house numbering, he
suggested that home owners be required to place
numbers on their homes, high enough to be visible
from the street.
Mr. Bob Houtz, 4009 Woodlawn, spoke in favor of the
Council meeting with the School Board.
Mr. Ed Fuhrman, 4319 Pendleton Avenue, inquired
about the number of fowl permitted in the city,
and suggested that they be banned altogether.
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Public Mrs. Catherine Clarkson, 5274 Niland Avenue, requested
business that in the future a posting be made of the demands and
from the warrants to permit those interested to know how the
floor money is being spent. She also suggested that the
matters on the citizens' service request logs be
made public rather than just received and filed.
Mrs. Clarkson also asked that the police facility
be cleaned and painted pending the time that
remodeling will take place.
The Mayor informed Mrs. Clarkson that the matters
to which she referred are a matter of public record
in the City Clerk's office, and the Manager said
alternative ways of informing the public would be
investigated.
Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard,
asked the status of Councilman Green's suggestion
that temporary structures be provided to ease the
overcrowded situation in the police building. He
was informed that the matter is being studied now
and will be reported on at the next meeting. Mr.
Waranius also inquired about the normal life span
of police vehicles.
The Mayor asked the status of the city's request for
Federal funds for the police facility, and the City
Manager stated he had talked to Harry Anderson in
Washington on April 4 and the request is being
pursued at the highest level.
Councilman Stevens questioned the City Manager about """
funds available for remodeling of the police building
and he explained the various alternatives open to
the Council in the event the Federal funds are not
granted. Councilman Green urged setting a time
limit on taking positive action to carry out the
remodeling.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the meeting
be adjourned to April 18, 1972, at 7:00 p.m.
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APPROVED APRIL 18, 1972
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