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ADJOLTRl`~ED REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 1, 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 Morris in the chair.
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Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe answered the
roll call. Councilman Stevens was absent.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Rowe, and carried, that Councilman Stevens'
absence be excused.
The Mayor inquired about the Memorandum of Understanding
or Resolution on settlement of the impasse with the
Firefighters' Association, and the Assistant City
Manager informed him that one is being prepared.
After discussion of various items appearing on the
agenda for the regular meeting of August 1, 1972,
it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the meeting be
adjourned.
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APPROVED AUGUST 15, 1972
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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 1, 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 Morris in the chair.
I Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe answered
the roll call. Councilman Stevens was absent.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman LIewer, and carried, that Councilman Stevens'
absence be excused.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the minutes
of the adjourned regular meeting of July 18,
1972, regular meeting of July 18, 1972, special
meeting of July 25, 1972, and special meeting
of July 26, 1972, be approved as written.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. Richard H. Castle, Jr., business representative Oral
of the Public Employees' Union,, Division of communications
Teamsters Local No. 986, 1616 W. 9th Street, Los
Angeles, speaking as the designated representative
for the Lynwood Firefighters' Association,
addressed the Council concerning the recent
negotiations of Firefighters' Association and the
City's representative, and the intention of the
,..,,, Firefighters' Association to conduct an aggressive
labor-management program in the coming year. He
also informed the Council that the Teamsters
will be submitting to the Council a request that
the City recognize the affilation between the
Firefighters' Association and the Teamsters
organization.
Mr. Bill Schultz of the Lynwood Fire Department
also addressed the Council about the general
attitude towards the Firefighters' Association,
and urged that consideration be given to
comparison of the Fire Department with Fire
departments of other cities in future negotiations.
Mr. Cass Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard,
addressed the Council to read excerpts from the
United State Constitution and the Declaration of
Independence, and to discuss regulations of real
estate activities in the city and appointment of
a real estate practices commission.
Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard,
spoke to inform the Council of a community group
that is being organized to be known as "The Concerned
~-~- Citizens of Lynwood" with the slogan "better living
through better local government." He described the
~ purpose and goals of the organization and outlined
the areas in which it would become involved. At
the request of the Mayor, Mr. Waranius agreed to
furnish members of the Council with a copy of the
statement he had read.
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Mr. Richard Bowen, 3875 Cortland Avenue, spoke
concerning the progress of Assembly Bill 1717 which
has passed the Assembly and has gone to the Senate.
He called attention to the efforts of Mrs. Inez
Marks, Virginia Seals, Judy Gonzales, Vi Northrup
who recently travelled to Sacramento and appeared
before the Transportation Committee concerning the
bill. He also informed the Council that members of ~..
the Transportation Committee are expected to be
in Lynwood soon to view some of the existing problems.
MANAGEMENTS STUDIES AND REPORTS
General Plan The City Manager presented a report on revision of the
Initiation City's General Plan and recommended that the Council
report authorize the Planning Commission to proceed with a
review of qualified consultants to up-date the City's
General Plan and provide the Council with a recommendation
of the top three candidates for final Council review,
and approval of a Planning Consultant for the project.
The possibility of City staff doing the work was
discussed.
Mr. Richard Bowen, speaking on behalf of the Planning
Commission, stated that making the recommendation, the
Commission contemplated the complete revision and up-dating
of the General Plan, and they did not feel they had the
capability of that type of planning. However, he believed
that specific things required by State law could possibly
be done by the City staff.
After discussing the problems of doing work by City staff
as opposed to employing consultants, it was suggested
that the matter be referred back to the Planning
Commission for further consideration and report to
the Council.
Commissioner Bowen also spoke of the possibility of
the Planning Commission meeting every other week
rather than once a month in order to accomplish more
actual planning. As to the revision of the General
Plan, he said it would be a matter of how much time
the Commission could devote to it and how much of
the work can be done by City staff.
Mr. K. F. Thompson addressed the Council concerning
recommendations contained in the various planning studies
made since the adoption of the current General Plan in
1962, specifically, that ERA and Lampman studies.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
man Rowe, and carried, that the matter of the General
Plan initiation be referred back to the Planning
Commission with the Council's recommendation that they
study it with the idea of doing as much of it as possible
in house and report back to the Council.
Because of illnes in his family, the City Manager was
excused from the remainder of the meeting.
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A report and recommendation that the Council Fall Festival
approve an agreement entitled Supplemental Agreement agreement
between the City of Lynwood and Lynwood Chamber of approved
Commerce for the Promotion and execution of an Autumn
Festival in the Lynwood City Park. was presented.
Provision of Police protection during the Fall
Festival was discussed and the Council was informed
that the Chamber of Commerce Secretary was away
at this time, but a full report could be provided
upon his return.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the agreement
be approved.
Upon recommendation of the Assistant City Manager, Mobilease
it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by agreement held
Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the matter of over
the Mobilease Agreement be continued to the next
regular meeting.
A report parking restrictions on Imperial Highway
from Century Boulevard to Birch Street was presented.
together with RESOLUTION N0. 72-81 entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION N0. 67-9 DESIGNATING
CERTAIN STREETS WHEREIN PARKING IS PROHIBITED AT
CERTAIN TIMES."
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Resolution No.
72-81 be adopted.
Res. 72-81
Parking Restr.
on Imp. bet.
Cent. & Birch
It was moved by Councilman Byork , seconded by Request for
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the request waiver of Park
of Congressman Anderson regarding of policy for use received &
use of the Lynwood City Park be received and filed. filed
A report and recommendation that the Council
approve an agreement with Forst Systems Plus
for vending machine concessions in the Community
Center and the Natatorium was presented. It was
moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Liewer, and carried, that the concession agreement
be approved.
Vending Mach
agreement -
Com. Center &
Nat. approved
Forst Systems
Plus
A report was presented on the Personnel Board
recommendations regarding approval of job classifica-
tions for Police Woman, Cadet Policeman (Non-Sworn),
Parking Enforcement Officer, Assistant Civil
Engineer, Associate Civil Engineer, and Assistant
Planning Director. The Board also reviewed and
recommended that the Police Detective not be given
civil service status, and that additional compensation
remain as "special assignment compensation."
Proposed job
classifications
approved
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council concur
in the recommendations of the Personnel Board.
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Lien reduction A report was presented for the Council's consideration
request denied on the request of Dr. Stuber for a reduction of the lien
'4032 Virginia on the property at 4032 Virginia Avenue. It was moved
by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe,
and carried, that the request for reduction of the
subject lien be denied.
Sale of equip. The Manager's recommendation that the Council
approved authorize the sale of the following items of obsolete
equipment was presented: 1. Alemite Manual Tire
Changer, 2. Damaged Ford one-half ton pickup bed,
3• Sun-scope oscilliscope ignition analyzer Model
#550, 4. Flat-bed two-wheeled trailer formerly used
in the park department for transportation of lawn
mowers.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council approve
the sale of said items.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ord. 914 - ORDINANCE N0. 914 entitled: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF
Urgency Ord. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTION
re real estate 20.73 A TO THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY CF LYNWOOD TO
licenses, Sec. ESTABLISH LICENSE FEES FOR PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE REAL
20.73A of Code ESTATE PROFESSION," was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that
said ordinance be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Stevens.
Ord. first An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
read - real COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTION 20.73A
estate license TO THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO ESTABLISH
fees, Sec. LICENSE FEES FOR PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE REAL ESTATE
20.73A of Code PROFESSION," was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that
said ordinance be read by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, that said ordinance be introduced.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Stevens.
Res. 72-82 RESOLUTION N0. 72-82 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Changing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0.
Personnel Bd. 2843 CONCERNING MEETING OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD," was
meetings. presented for second reading. It was moved by Council-
man Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried,
that Resolution No. 72-82 be adopted.
FINANCE REPORT
Res. 72-83 RESOLUTION N0. 72-83 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING
THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN
THEREFOR," was presented.
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It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, that Resolution No. 72-83 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Stevens.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Rowe, and carried, that Information Bulletin No.
72-13 be received and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that Citizens' Service Request
Log No. 72-13 be received and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that Public Works Department
EEA Work Summary be received and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that the report on Planning
Commission actions be received and filed.
Departmental
reports
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- Claim for
man Byork, and carried, that the claim for damages damages
filed by Johnny Ward he denied and referred to the denied-Ward
city's insurance carrier.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Drum & Bugle
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the request of Corps
Lynwood Drum and Bugle Corps for permission to rummage sale
conduct a rummage sale be approved.
COUNCIL AGENDA
Councilman Liewer inquired about the status of the Council
police building remodeling. He was informed that agenda
there will be information submitted at the next
meeting.
Councilman Liewer requested a staff report on the
possibility of placing a picture of the President
of the United States in the City Hall, possibly in
the Council Chambers, as is done in many other
public buildings.
The Council was informed of the recent promotions of
Officers William Bean and Harold Grant to Sergeant.
Councilman Rowe inquired about operation of the 4/10
plan for police personnel and the Police Chief informed
the Council that officers have not yet been released
from inside duty because of the failure of Clerk-
Dispatcher applicants to pass the test.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. Richard Bowen addressed the Council to offer a Oral
gift of a picture of the President of the United communicatic
States to be placed in the City Hall.
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Oral Mr. Frank Campbell of Lyngate Printing Company on
Communications Abbott Road, addressed the Council to complain of the
nuisance of dust and debris resulting from the
construction taking place along Abbott Road. The
City Engineer was asked to investigate and remind
the contractor of his responsibilities.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, asked that the
possibility of placing four-way stop signs at
Bradfield and Carlin Avenues be investigated.
Methods of enforcing the real estate sign ordinance
over the week-ends were discussed and the Council
was informed it could be done by some personnel
schedule changes.
Mayor Morris asked Chief Darton to study and report
on the matter of stop signs at Bradfield and Carlin
Avenues.
Executive The meeting was adjourned to executive session.
session Following the executive session, the Mayor asked for
nominations for Real Estate Practices Commission
appointees.
Real Estate Councilman Liewer nominated Mr. Jerry Rokos. Council-
Practices Com. man Byork nominated Mr. Charles W. Wise, 3887 Fernwood
appointed Avenue. Councilman Liewer nominated Mr. Wes Saling.
Councilman Rowe nominated Mrs. Marie Thatcher, and
Councilman Byork nominated Mr. Larry Pope. It was
moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Liewer, that nominations be closed and a unanimous
ballot be cast for the five persons nominated.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Stevens.
Adjourn to It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
8/9/72 at 4:30 man Byork, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned
to Wednesday, August 9, 1972, at 4:30 p.m.
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APPROVED AUGUST 15, 1972
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