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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1972-04-18 - CC37~ 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 __ ~ Mayon o e ity of Lynwood 3~U 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 ~ l.n~)n~'.1 I man Rvnrlr rc~nAi vA~ ~ ~~ Z 3~ 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 38~ 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. -~ ~~. 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 2~~ Sale of 112E3 'vdright Rd. approved Council direct the staff to initiate the appraisal and sale of said property. n. 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. J~~ ~ It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by ~~ 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. ..-. 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. ~~V 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. e71~ 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.. .-~ 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 ~~~ 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. 3~ 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 3yU 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. _-- ~'City Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVE ~IAY 2, 1972 Mayor of the City of Lynwood