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ADJOURNED REGUL/IR MEETING APRIL ].8, 1972
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an
adjourned regular session in the City Hall., 11330
Bu11is Road, on above date at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmen Byork, Green, I:~iewer, Morris, Stevens
answered the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
ity Clerk, City of Lynwood
APPROVED MAY 2, 1972
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Mayon o e ity of Lynwood
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REGULAR P•1EETIP~IG APRIL 1~3 , 1.972
The City Counci_1 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 rol_1 cal_1.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the
adjourned regular meeting of April ~~, 1972, be
approved as written.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that the minutes of
the regular meeti.r.g of April ~I, 19 7 2_, be approved
as written.
CEKTIFICATION OF ELECTION
Canvass of The City Clerk presented her certificate of the
April 11, 1972 results of the canvass of returns of the general
election municipal election of April 11, 1972_.
Res. 72-4~I RESOLUTION N0. 72-~+4 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Declaring the CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OI1' LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA,
results of RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
April 11, 1972 HELD IN SAID CI`T'Y OF LYTIWOOD ON THE 11TH DAY OF
Gen. Muni. APRIL, 1972, DECLARING TIDE RESULT `THEREOF AND SUCH
election OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW," was presented.
It ~^ras moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that Resolution No. 72-~{II be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
OATH OF OFFICE
Liewer, Morris The City Clerk administered the oath of office
& Rowe sworn and issued certificates of election to Councilmen Liewer,
as Councilmen Morris, and Rowe.
REORGANI7ATION OF CITY COUNCIL
The City Clerk called the meeting to order and asked
for nominations for the Office of Mayor.
Councilman Liewer nominated Councilman Byork. Council-
man Rowe nominated Councilman Morris.
The Clerk asked if there were any further nominations. ~--•;
As there was no response, she declared nominations
closed.
Morris elected. The result of the vote was as follows:
Mayor
Number of votes cast ~
Councilman Morris received 3
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Councilman Rowe nominated. Councilman Stevens.
The Mayor asked if there were any further nominations.
As there were none, he declared nominations closed.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes : None .
Absent: None.
Absta~.n: Councilman
PUBLIC HEARING
Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Stevens.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being
the time fixed for public hearing on changes in the
circulation element of the City of Lynwood General
Plan establishing setback lines and dedication
ordinances along Long Beach Boulevard from Tweedy
Boulevard on the north to Orchard Avenue on the south,
the Mayor asked for information concerning said
hearing.
Jahn Stevens
elected Mayor
Pro tempore
Public Hearing
Realignment of
Long Beach Blvd
The City Manager presented a report and recommendation
that the Council approve on first reading an or°dinance
amending Section 8.7 of the Lynwood City Code establishing
setback lines for Long Beach Boulevard and an ordinance
amending Chapter 21-A of Ordinance No. 570 requiring
dedication of land for street purposes and street
imps°ovements as a condition of the issuance ~of a
building permit.
To clarify the purpose of the hearing, the City
Attorney stated that it is not to discuss specific
items such as which properties will be acquired,
what compensation will be paid and similar details,
as those things are not known at this time; that what
is under consideration is the realignment of Long
Beach Boulevard as -a part of the circulation element
of the General Plan and whether or not this is the
best plan for the city.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to be
heard.
The following persons addressed the Council with
questions concerning the proposed realignment:
Mr. Eill Kolitz, 11325 Long Beach Boulevard; Mr.
Leslie Marjay, 11920 Long Beach Boulevard; Mr.
Ken Porter, 11927 Long Beach Boulevard; Mr. Theral
Levy, 11900 Long Beach Boulevard; Mr. Norman
Wasserman, Chamber of Commerce Secretary; Mr.
Lynn Etter, 12330 Long Beach Boulevard; Mr. John
Boyce; Mr. Paul Sumner, Herald American Newspaper;
Mr. William Steck, 11703 Long Beach Boulevard;
Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard.
Mr. Bob Mimiaga, of Lampman & Associates, was present
to answer. questions concerning the realignment.
The Mayor again inquired if anyone wished to be
heard. As there was no response, he declared
the hearing closed.
It was moved t>y Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Si-evens, and carried, that an ordinance
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE CF THE CITY COUI~TCIL OF
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Ord. first THE CITY 01~~ LYNt~J00D AMENDING SECTION' &.7 OF THE
read - Setback L~'NWOOD C1=TY CODE ES`T'ABLISHING SET-BACK LINES FOR
1._ines L.B.Blvd. LUNG BEACII BOULEVARD," be read by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that said ordinance be introduced.
Roll Ca1.1:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, P~Zorris, Rowe, Steven
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Ord.. first It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
read - Adding Councilman Rowe, and carried, that an ordinance entitle
Clrap. XXI-A to "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THIJ' CITY OF
Ord. 570 re LYNWOOD ADDING CHAPTER XXI-A TO ORDINANCE N0. 570
Dedication for REQUIRING DEDICATION OF LAND FOR STREET PURPOSES
L. B. Blvd. AND STREET IMPROVEMEN`i~S AS A CONDITION OF THE
ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERP~IIT," be read by title
only.
It was moved by Councilman Lievver, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that said ord.i.nance be introduced.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork., Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Mayor declared a 5-minute recess. Following the
recess, the meeting was again called to or. der.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Resolution of A Resolution entitled: "A RESOLi1`1'ION OIL THE CITY
Commendation - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, COP~IMENDING
164th Army THE 161ITII MAINTEi~IAl\TCE COI~ZPANY ARI~ZY RESERVES FOR
Reserve SERVICES RENDERED TO THE COMMUNITY,'' was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Rowe, and carried, that the Resolution be adopted.
Award to The Council presented to Mr. Danny W. Wheat of the
Danny W. Wheat Water Department an award by the California Department
Water Treatment of Public Health and the American Water Works
Works Operator Association for demonstrating his qualifications
Grade IV in the control of domestic water quality and the
attainment of the certification for Water Treatment
Works Operator Grade IV.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
Report - design The Manager presented a report on design engineering
engineering for Long Beach Boulevard (Phase I) from Imperial
Phase I - Highway to Mulford Avenue, and recommended that the
Long Beach Blvd Council authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement
tabled between the City and Lampman and Associates for
engineering services for said project.
Following a discussion of the feasibility of the
engineering work being done by the City's Engineering
staff, it was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that the matter be tabled for
30 days for further study.
The Manager said the cost of alternative ways of
doing the en~i_neering would be provided for the
Council_"s consideration.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
A .report on appraisal
~•-, County Engineer's Depa
the west side of Long
highway and Sanborn Av
Manager. The Manager
authorize the Mayor to
the City of Lynwood a
appraisal services fo
project .
services to be provided by the
rtment for property fronting on
Beach Boulevard betUaeen Imperial
enue was presented by the City
recommended that the Council
.execute an agreement between
nd the County Engineer for
r the Long Beach Boulevard
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that the Council concur in the
Manager's recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Manager informed the Council that the Lynwood
Unified School District wishes to exercise its option
to purchase the former City Hall located on Lot 413,
Tract 2551, pursuant to provisions of lease agreement
of. March 18, 1952.
RESOLUTION N0. 72-45 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE
SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY," was presented. It
was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, that Resolution. No. 72-45 be adopted.
Roll Cal ]_:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager reported on the acquisition of right of
way for the proposed alignment of Santa Fe Avenue
and proposed acquisition of 2024 square feet of
property owned by Filbar Furniture Company and the
sale of ].0,480 square feet of City owned land to
Filbar Furniture Company, for a total trade-sale
of 8,456 square feet of City owned land. He
recommended that the Council adopt RESOLUTION N0.
72-46 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PROVIDING THAT GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTIOiJ 65402 (a) SHALL HAVE NO APPLICATION TO
ACQUISITIONS OR ABANDONMENTS FOR STREET I~IIDENING
OR ALIGNMENT PROJECTS OF A MINOR NATURE," and approve
the exchange and sale of property outlined in the
study and direct the staff to take the necessary
steps to carry out the transaction.
Report - Long
Beach Boulevard-
appraisal
services
Report - Sale
of Old City
Hall
Res. 72-45
authorizing
sale of o_ld
City Hall
Report - Santa
Fe Avenue sale-
trade of excess
property
Res. 72-46
Providing that
Sec. 65402(A)GC
shal l not app 1y
to acquisitions
or abandonments
for street
widening or
align. projects
of a minor
nature
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, that Resolution No. 72-46 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byorlt, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None. "
Absent: None.
The proposed sale of a City owned single family
residence located at 11263 Wright Road was reported
on by the City Manager. He recommend,~d that the
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Sale of 112E3
'vdright Rd.
approved
Council direct the staff to initiate the appraisal
and sale of said property.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer', seconded by Council-
man Byork, that the Council concur in the Manager's
recommendatio
Santa Fe Ave The Manager. presented a report on the Santa Fe Avenue
realignment - realignment project and. recommended that the City
hearing - May Council direct the City Clerk to set the matter for
16, 1972 public hearing on May 16, 1972, at 7;30 p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, and car_r.ied, ttlat the Council concur
in the Manager's recommendation.
Report - Area The City Manager recommended that the City Council
Wide TOPICS accept and approve the City of Lynwood Area Wide TOPICS
Study Study and authorize the staff to include the various
recommendations in the Capital Improvement budget,
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council-
man Byorlc, and carried, that the Council concur° in the
Manager's recommendation.
Report - As directed by the City Council on April ~1, 1972,
Temporary the Manager reported on proposed temporary facilities
facilities for for the Po7_ice Department personnel, and recommended
Police Dept. that the Council direct the staff to prepare
specifications f'or the acquisition of a mobile trailer
office for the Police Department.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that preparations
of specifications be authorized.
Fire Hydrant The City Manager recommended that the City Council
installation reject the bid submitted by Doty Brothers Generalt
bid rejected Contractors for contract No. 1972-A, fire hydrant
installation, and authorize the work to be performed
by the Public Works Department.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes : Nore .
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council
man Stevens, that said bid be rejected.
Imp. agreement The l~ianager reported that pursuant to a requirement
~• bond - Wyle of the Planning Commission in approving tentative
Laboratories parcel No. 2513, Wyle Laboratories has submitted
approved an improvement agreement and bond for construction
of curb and gutter on the west s5_de of Drury Lane
from Norton Avenue north for a distance of
approximately .585 feet. The Manager recommended
that the Council accept and approve the improvement
agreement and bond from Wyle Laboratories and
]]_ authorize the Mayor to sign said agreement.
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It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
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recorumendations .
Rol1_ Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liev,~er, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Pursuant to a study submitted by the Recreation and Parks Report -
Director, the City Manager recommended that the Council construction
authorize construction of concrete bleachers to of concrete
replace the wooden bleachers at the City Park Baseball bleachers
Diamond No. 1 as outlined in said study. Dia. No. 1
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, that the Council concur in the Manager's
recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Lievrer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager recommended that staff be directed to
advertise for bids for demolition and clearance
of the property located at 5507 Cortland Street
which was declared to be a public nuisance be
adoption of Resolution No. 72-20.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that The Council concur in the
Mana.ger's recommendation.
The investment of City funds in demolition actions
and the means of recovering the costs was discussed.
All members of the Counci_1 voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Demolition
bid call -
5507 Cortland
A request for nuisance abatement hearing on Res. 72-47
property located at 11913 Long Beach Boulevard Nuisance
was presented by the City Manager with the abatement
recommendation that RESOLUTION N0. 72--47 entitled: hearing sit
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 11913 L. P,.
LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A Blvd.
PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE IS
BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN REA1~ PROPERTY," be
adopted.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, that Resolution No. 72-47 be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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A request for nuisance abatement hearing on Res. 72-48
property located at 11537 Long Beach Boulevard was Nuisance
presented by the City Manager with the recommendation abatement -
that RESOLUTION N0. 72-48 entitled: "A RESOLUTION 11537 L. B,
OF TIIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNti•JOOD DECLARING Blvd .
ITS INTEN`.PIUN TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN
WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY," be adopted.
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It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Counci_J_man Liewer, that Resolution I~?o. 72_-4B be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent : TJone .
Leave of The Manager recommended that the Council approve a
absence - request from I~ir. Glenn D. Earhart, I~Zai_ntenance man
Glenn D. in the Recreation Department, for a leave of absence
Earhart without pay from April 12, 1972, through May 15, 1972.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that the leave of absence
be granted.
FINANCE REPORT
Res. 72-49 RESOLUTION N0. 72-y9 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Demands CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINWOOD ALLOT^JING AND
APPROVING `I'HE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS
DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented.
In discussing payment of the demands, it was agreed
that preparation of the warrants would be rescheduled
to enable a copy of the resolution to be included with
the Council agenda on the Friday preceding the Council
meetings.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, that Resolution~No. 72-~19 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Departmental Information Bulletin No. 72-7 was presented. In
Reports discussing the recent Spring Clean-up, the possibility
of keeping large bins in the City yard was discussed,
and the City Manager said he could report on the cost
in two weeks.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that departmental reports Nos. 1
through 7 be received and filed•
'l~he Abandoned Vehicle Removal Progress Report No. 72-5
was discussed and in response to an inquiry, the Manager
said the cars have either been removed by the owner
agreeing to do it or by having the City pick up the
vehicles, and that he has signed towing contracts on
file.
All members of the Council voting aye, the Mayor.
declared the motion carried.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
°~ •``"'~::~= sale A request fr om titi~omen's Missionary Cou ncil of Lynwood
'~ ::„~1y of Assembly of God Church for permission to hold a
' ' ' ''~;''cIr rummage sale on May 5 and 6, 1972, on tree chur.°ch
• ~~~~' ~' ~'~`'/72 parking lot at 1194 Santa Fe Avenue was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, se conded by
Councili,~an S tevens, and carried, that permission be
granted.
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A request from the Soulville Foundat-ion for permission Soulville
to carry on a fund drive during the period of April Foundation
to July, 1972, was presented. It was moved by request held
Councilma n L_iewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, over
that the request b e held over for two weeks in order
to obtain further information.
A request from Young World Development of South Central Young World
Los Angeles, 2927 Imperial Highway, Lynwood, for Dev. request
permission to conduct a fund raising walk on May 13, held over
1972, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Lievaer.,
seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the
request be postponed until the next meeting in order
that someone could appear personally regarding the
request.
TYle request of the American Legion
William J. Grayson Unit No. 85 for
conduct their annual poppy sale on
172, was presented. It was moved
Stevens, seconded by Councilman Li
that; the request be granted.
Auxiliary of the Am. Leg. Aux.
permission to poppy sale -
May 26 and. 27, May 26 & 27
by Councilman
°wer, and carried,
A request from the Pathfinder Club sponsored by Pathfinder.
the Seventh Day Adventist Church for permission club fund
to conduct their annual fund raising during the drive 4/18 to
period of April 18 to July 1, 1972, was presented. 7/1/72
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the request
be granted..
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COUNCIL AGENDA (NEW BUSIIvTESS)
It was agreed that appointments of Council members Council agenda
to the various organizations to which the City of
Lynwood belongs should be held over.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that a resolution
and plaque be prepared and presented to former ,
Councilman Green in recognition of his service
to the community.
Councilman Byork asked about the possibility of
having a rabies immunization program in the park
where people could bring their dogs for
innoculation at a reduced price and purchase their
dog licenses at the same time. He was informed
that the city has been carrying on such a program
each year, most recently in February, 1972.
Councilman Byork also questioned the method of
calling the Council roll and the Clerk said
roll call in alphabetical order with the Mayor
.,-. last vaas merely a custom of many years standing
and any change desired would be made. After
discussing roll call of the Council, no action
was taken.
Painting and cleaning of the Police Building
pending the remodelling program was suggested
by Councilman Byorlc, Councilman Byork asked
the City Manager if he has discussed the proposed
real estate sign ordinances with the realtors.
He also commented on open house activities and
expressed the view that they should be done
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auray with.
't~uncil agenda The Manager stated that he has met with Mr. recketter,
(new business) President of the Realty Board, and their committee
has agreed to provide some a.lt;ernative proposals
for the Counci_1's consideration. ~~ith reference
to real estate signs in the par}:wa.ys, he said that
pursuant to Council direction he has been collecting
real estate paraphernalia on Saturday and Sundays,
bringing it to the City Hall and calling-the people
on Monday morning to pick up the material.
Councilman Rowe questioned the propriety of the
City Manager enforcing the ordinance and asked
if the real estate people had been notified
that the sign ordinance would be enforced.
The Manager stated that a letter had been
sent advising a1_i realtors that the City would
commence enforcement of the sign ordinance on
a certain date and that signs and. other paraphernalia
would be picked up.
Councilman Rowe asked the Council for authorization
to meet with the architect, Chief of Police, Building
Official and a representat5_ve from the Peace Off'icers'
Association to go over and discuss t}ie Police Building
plans to determine where significant savings might
be made by means of physical c}ianges or eliminations
without materially impairing the usefulness of the
building. He also suggested that the Council
consider authorizing a force of at least 70 sworn
police personnel, approximately 20 more than
presently authorized, 12 of this number to be
hired as soon as possible, and that three new
police cars be purchased at the same time. He
summarized as follows: (1) Add 12 peace officers
and three cars, forthwith, (2) review present
police building plans with the view to enlarging
acid remodeling only as deemed vitally necessary,
(3) move supervisorial and detective forces
into temporary buildings, and (4) when the
building is completed, institute 24 hour maintenance
service. Councilman Rowe also presented a
comparison of the ratio of police officers to
population for Lynwood and surrounding cities.
The Mayor said the Council had no objection to
Councilman Rowe's reviewing the building plans, but
the other matters would be subject for the annual
budget sessions.
Councilman Stevens commented that perhaps the ratio
of police to population should be increased in Lynwood,
and that perhaps an eligible list could be maintained
for the Chief of Police to draw upon.
Recruitment of police personnel was discussed
briefly with the Chief of Police who agreed with
Councilman RoG~1e's comments ghat possibly five
out of the l2 officers could be gained by replacing
inside sworn personnel with clerical_ help.
Councilman Stevens asked that a. letter of appreciation
be sent to the Ci.t,y's forces who too}. part in the
recent Spring clean up.
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Councilman Stevens suggested that the Council consider Council
placing the oral communications portion of the meeting agenda
at the beginning of the agenda and the City Attorney
was asked what could be done in this regard.
.+-- The City Attorney said that oral communications could
be placed on the agenda i.mrnediately following approval
of the minutes; that they could note that they
should not last past eight o'clock, and that individuals
shall not speak for more than 10 minutes unless a
request is previously submitted to the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, that the procedure outlined by
the City Attorney be follovred. All members of the
Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Councilman Stevens asked if signs could be posted.
a.t the entrances to the city stating that peddling
is not alloyed in the city without a permit. The
attorney said he believed it could be done but
would like to investigate it.
Councilman Stevens also requested an executive
session following oral communi.ctions.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
~,,,,,, Mr. Edward Thompson, 10999 Sampson Avenue, addressed Pub7_ic
~' the Council to comment on the widening of Long business from
', Beach Boulevard and enforcement of the sign ~ the floor
ordinance as it pertains to real estate activities.
Mr. }~ichard Bowen, 3875 Cortland Avenue, addressed
the Council to request that the Planning Commission
be represented in the group reviewing the Police
building plans. Councilman Rowe said he had
intended to include Planning Commission
representatives, but had neglected to do so. "
M.r. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard,
addressed the Council to inquire about the following:
The amount of revenue which will be made available
from the County of Los Angeles for the Long Beach
Boulevard project, how much it will cost the city,
whether or not the Montgomery Ward project is contingent
upon widening of the boulevard, how much the EEA
program costs the city and what benefit is derived
from it, what revenue can be expected from the
industrial area at the east and west city boundaries
upon freeway completion, what benefit will accrue
from remodeling of the Police building. He also
stated that there is funding available for a new
^'~ community center building if the city can set
aside $50,000 for the project, and asked if the
City Council would commit itself to providing that
amount for a new center. As to moving the oral
communications to the beginning of the agenda,
he suggested that; a period for such communications
be provided at the beginning and ending of the
Council meeting.
With reference to the Long Beach Boulevard widening
project, Mr. Waranius spoke in favor of the center
divider, stating it would provide additional traffic
safety. He also noted the absence of a crime prevention
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Public: program and asked if the Mayor's B7_ue I;ibbon Committee
business from t~rould be continued., if the month of May would still
the floor be designated "Operation ID Month" as planned by
the former Mayor. !ls Chairma.n of the Crime Prevention
Committee, Mr. ~^Jaranius requested City funds in the
amount of $500 for furnishing equipment necessary
to carry out the personal property identification
program proposed during May..
Mr. G~aranius' questions as to estimated revenue from
the various developments pending were provided and
he was told no comttiitment would be made at this
time on a new community center. The City Attorney
said he would investigate the legality of funding
the "Operation ID" project, but that if the
Council desired, they could at this time "approve
in principle" recognizing that the action would
not bind the Council. pending research of the legal
question.
Mr. Waranius asked .if there was any reason the
Committee could not go ahead with the "Operation ID"
program without help from the City, and the City
Attorney said without being aware of the details
of the operation, there appeared to be no reason
why they could not proceed.
Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed the
Council on behalf of St. Fr°ancis Guild to request
permission to carry on the annual "Every Bloomin'
Thing" rummage sale on May 28 and 29. It was
moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Liewer, and carried, that the request be granted.
Mr. Lynrl Etter, 12330 Long Beach Boulevard,
addressed the Council concerning a traffic signal
at Carlin and Fong Beach Boulevard because of
numerous accidents occuring there.
Adjourn to The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned-to
5/2/72 at executive session for personnel purposes. Following
7 p.m. the executive session, the meeting was called to
order, and it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded
by Councilman Stevens, and carr°ied, that the meeting
be adjourned to May 2, 1872, at 7 p.m.
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~'City Clerk, City of Lynwood
APPROVE ~IAY 2, 1972
Mayor of the City of Lynwood