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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1, 1974
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 Pro tempore Green in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris Rowe answered the roll
call. Councilman Liewer was absent.
Also presented were City Manager Wright and City Attorney
Murphy.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that Councilman Liewer's
absence be excused.
After discussing matters appearing on the agenda for
the regular meeting of October 1, 1974, the meeting
was adjourned to executive session.for discussion
of a matter of litigation.
Councilman Liewer arrived.
Following the executive session, it was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and
carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
ity Clerk, City of Lynwood
APPROVED OCTOBER 15, 1974
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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1, 1974
The City Council of the City of LYnwood met in :~
regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis
Road, on above date at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Liewer in the chair.
Councilman Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe
answered the roll call.
Also presented were City Attorney Murphy and City
Manager Wright.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that the minutes
of the adjourned regular meeting of September 17,
1974, regular meeting of September 17, 1974, and
adjourned regular meeting of September 24, 1974, be
approved as written.
COMMENDATIONS
Res. of commenda- The Mayor presented a resolution entitled: "A
tion - Ralph RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
Herbold COMMENDING RALPH A. HERBOLD FOR HIS CONTINUING CIVIC
CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY." It
was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that the resolution be
adopted.
Proclamation - The Mayor read a proclamation designating the month
October PTA mth. of October as "PTA MEMBERSHIP MONTH. " It was moved
by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris,
and carried, that the proclamation be authorized.
A copy of the proclamation was presented to Mrs.
Edith Armstrong, representing the PTA.
PUBLIC HEARING
Hearing - Cond. The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for
Use Permit - public hearing on the application of Dr. and Mrs.
3120 Los Flores Verner Waite, for a conditional use permit to conduct
a commercial home in a residential area at 3120 Los
Flores Boulevard (Lots 8, 9, 10, Block 20, Modjeska
Park Tract).
The Manager presented a report on the hearing before
the Planning Commission which recommended approval
of the conditional use permit subject to conditions
set out in Planning Commission Resolution No. 566
and recommended concurrence in the Planning Commissi.on's
action.
The Mayor inquired if any one present wished to
speak in favor of the conditional use permit. There
was no response.
The Mayor asked if any one present wished to speak
in opposition to the conditional use permit.
Mr. Vern Iberson, 3119 Los Flores Boulevard, and
Mr. Henry Dahl, addressed the Council in opposition
to the conditional use permit and objected to a
commercial use in a residential area..
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Mrs. Dahl addressed the Council to question the
ownership of the property, stating she understands that
Dr. Waite has sold it.
In discussing the question raised by Mrs. Dahl, the
Planning Secretary informed the Council that he was
I~ informed that the property has been sold and is now
~ in escrow but that Dr. Waite wishes to proceed with
the conditional use permit.
After being informed by the City Attorney, that a
conditional use permit runs with the land, it was
moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council-
man Rowe, and carried, that the hearing be
continued to November 6, 1974.
AWARD OF BIDS
A report on bids received for signals, safety lighting
and street signs on Atlantic Avenue, Abbott Road to
Arlington Avenue, (Gas Tax Project 6-150-180) was
presented by the City Manager with the recommendation
that the Council award the bid to the low bidder,
S. & W. Electrical Contractors, Inc., for the bid
price of $103,470.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, that the Council concur in the recommendation
and award the bid to S & W Electrical Contractors, Inc.
for the bid price of $103,470.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
The Manager presented a report on the
service consolidation study among the
Lynwood, South Gate and Downey, and r~
that the Council approve the tri-city
the consulting firm of Ralph Anderson
for the Fire Consolidation study.
joint fire
cities of
°commended
contract with
and Associates
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council-
man Green, that the Council approve the tri-city
contract with Ralph Anderson and Associates in the
amount of $2,273.04.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager presented a report on membership in the
Southern California Association of Governments and
~^"' recommended that the Council authorize joining the
Southern California Association of Governments on a
~ one year trial basis.
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It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman
Green, that the City join the Southern California
Association of Governments for one year.
Roll .Call:
Aye Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
` Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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Signals etc.
Atlantic from
Abbott to
Arlington awarded
to S & W Elec.
Joint fire servic
study - Ralph
Anderson & Assoc
Membership in
SLAG approved
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Fall clean-up A report on the fall clean-up program was presentE:d
Oct. 21-25 by the City Manager with the recommendation that
the Council approve the dates of October 21-25, 19'(4,
for the fa.l? clean-up program.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Counciimar~ Morris, and carried, that the dates of
October 2].--2.5, 1974, be approved for the fall. cl.ean-
up progr°am.
Thy tz;as~;5k~ asked the press to publicize the clean-up
progran"~ and also commented on the fact that a
large t~°ash, bin is maintained in the City yard for
use of the citizens who wished to dispose of large
items that cannot be put out for regular trash
col.lect:.on
Res. 74-90 The City Manager reported that negotiations have
Condemnation not been successful for the acquisition of a four
proceedings for foot strap ;~f 7..and at 11324 Long Beach Boulevard
?.~32~+ L.B. Blvd (Parc^el 4-31.) needed for widening of Long Beach
Boulevard, and recommended the Council authorize
the i_nitaiati~on of condemnation proceedings by
adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 74-90 entitled: A
RESOhUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AtTTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CONDEMNATION
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND DECLARING THE
PUBLIC NECESSITY THEREFORE."
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 74-90 be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Asst. Cassingham Pursuant to a report on the selection of alternate
a7_ternate public Public Sector board member for the Southeastern
>~ector board Regional Community Action Agency, it was moved by
member Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and
carried, that Assistant City Manager Cassingham
be appointed as the City's alternate Public Sector
Provisional Board Member of the Joint Powers
Southeastern Regional Community Action Agency.
:`second community The Manager reported on the second community block.
T~l.ock meeting meeting to be held on October 3, 1974, and recommended
that the Council consider the request of the
Community Stabilization Commission to establish a
fund to finance neighborhood block meetings.
It was moved. by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that the City allocate $50 for
each of the remaining meetings to be held by the
Community Stabilization Commission.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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The Manager presented a report on acquisition of
police pursuit vehicles and recommended that the
Council approve specifications No. 5-140-7410
for four police pursuit vehicles and authorize
a call for bids at 2:00 p.m. on October 2g, 1974.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that the Council concur in the
recommendation.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Green, that the specifications be approved
except as to the blue color, that the cars remain
white.
The change in color of the police cars from white
to blue was discussed among the Council and the Chief
of Police.
Roll Call on the amendment:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer.
Noes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe.
Absent: None.
Roll Call on main motion as amended:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: NOne.
Absent: None.
The Manager reported on acquisition of a 3/4 ton
~"'"` cab and chassis pickup for the water department
~' and a 1 ton cab and chassis for the street department,
and recommended that the Council approve specifications
for the vehicles, Projects Nos. 2-209-74 and 5-182-749,
and authorize a call for bids on October 29, 1974,
at x:00 p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Morris, that the Council concur in the recommendation.
Councilman Rowe asked if both of the vehicles were in
the budget approved by the Council and the Manager
responded affirmatively.
Rall Call.:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE N0. 976 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SUBSECTION (b)
OF SECTION 32-49 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
RELATING TO GENERAL METER RATES FOR WATER SERVED THROUGH
'~ METERS," was presented for second reading. The Manager
stated that due to a typographical error the effective
date had been omitted and the date of January 1, 1975,
should be included in Section 2.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that the ordinance be read by
title only.
Bid call - ~'~~ ~ ~ ce
cars, 10/29/74
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Bid Call - Pickup
trucks, 10/29/74
2:00 p.m.
ord. 976
Amend. Code re
water rates
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It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Counc:;~e~~-
man Byork, that Ordinance Noo 976 be adopted.
Councilman Morris stated he would prefer to see some
type of negotiation with the major water users wrer~=:
the increase in cost might be a progressive one
spread over a period of time.
Actual.. costs of water per cubic foot were discussed
with the Public Works Director.
Mr. Fred Richards of Richards Rack Co., 11754 Alameda
Street, objected to the increase on the basis of
the size of the increase at one time. Mr, Richards
explained that improved methods have reduced the
amount of water the company is presently using
and possible reclamation of water was discussed
with the Council.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bulbs Road, spoke in favor
of the change in water rates.
It was moved by Councilman MOrris, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, that the motion be amended to
provide that the change in water rates be made
over a period of four years.
Mro Bruce Hagadone, 1.1.300 Annetta Street, addressed
the Council concerning the increase in his water
bill when a meter was installed at his residence.
Roll Call on amendment of the motion:
Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe.
Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer.
Absent: None.
Roll Call on adoption of Ordinance No. 976:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer.
Noes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe.
Absent: None.
~• 977 ORDINANCE N0. 977 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
Amend. Code re THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING
fireworks sales SECTION 12.17 OF AND ADDING SECTION 12.18 TO THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO THE
SALE OF FIREWORKS," was presented for second reading.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that the ordinance
be read by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, that Ordinance No. 977 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: NOne.
Absent: None.
Ord. 978 ORDINANCE N0. 978 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Amend. Code re CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION
bicycle license 7-24 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PROVIDING FOR
fees THE WAIVER OF BICYCLE LICENSE FEES," was presented
for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the
Ordinance be read by title only
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It was moved. by Councilman Byark, seconded by Councl-
man Morris, that Ordinance No. 978 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen. Byark, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 74-91 entit~Pd: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO THE
SALE OF CERTAIN PROP~~'RTY," was presented (sale of
city owned property at 1.1 COG Wr~r~t Road, portion. of
Lot ~1, Downey & Hellman Tract, to Ryan Outdoor
Advertising, Inc,). It was moved by Councilman Liewer,
seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No.
7~+-91 be adopted.
In discussing the sale of the property, Councilman
Morris favored it being offered at public sale and
commented on the amount. of revenue accruing to the
city as a result of the operations of the former
tenant Mobilease Corp or°ation.
Roll. Call:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: Councilmen.
Absent: None.
Byork, Green, Liewer.
Morris, Rowe.
Mrs. Ida Williams addressed the Council concerning the
sale of the property and asked if there was any
conflict of interest between Ryan Outdoor Advertising
Inc, and those voting for the sale, if the transaction
wi1.l be recorded for public inspection and what
persons or group would benefit from the sale of the
property.
FINANCE REPORT
RESOLUTION N0. 7~-92 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA,
ALLOWING AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR,"
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No.
7~-92 be adopted
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried., that .Information Bulletin No.
7~-19 be accepted and fi.ledo
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that Citizen Service Request
Log No. 74-19 be accepted anal filedG
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded. by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that PUb:li.c Works Street Work
Summary be accepted and haled.
GI:TI' CLERK'S AGENDA
Res , ,f "~-91.
Sa1.e ~~;f Wr°i.ght
Rd. prop,
Res. 74-g2
Demands
Department
reports
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, anal carried, that the claim far damage
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Claims for damage ~"i led on behalf
denied - V. Tyler, referrryed to the
R. Moore, K. Grant,
R. Barnette It was moved by
Counc^i loran Byar
damage filed. on
and referred to
of Vickie Jannee Tyler be denied. ar~r
City's insurance carrier,
Councilman Morris, seconded by
~c, anal carried, that the claim f,~~-1~•
beY'ialf of Robin A. Moore be denies:
the City's insurance carrier.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Caunc%;1.-
man Morris, and carried, that the claim for damage
filed on behalf of Karen Ann Grant be denied and
refer;~ed to the City's insurance carrier.
It was moved. by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the claim for
damage filed on behalf of Richard. Barnette be denied
and referred to the City's insurance carrier.
March of Dimes It was moved. by Councilman Byork, seconded by
fund drive - Councilman Green, and carried, that the request from
Jan 1 to 31, 1975 March of Dimes for permission to conduct annual fund
drive January 1, 1.975, to January 31, 1975, be
granted..
Jaycees Christmas I?~~ was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council-
parade concessions man Liewer, and carried, that the request of the
Lynwood Jaycees for permission to have complete
control of concessions at the annual Christmas
parade be approved.
PTA White Elephant It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
sale 10/5/74 Ccu.nei loran Green, and carried, that the request from
the Lynwood High School PTA executive board for
permission to conduct a white elephant sale on October
5 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Century
Bowling Alley parking lot be approved.
Lions Club The request from the Lynwood Lions Club for waiver
request held over of l~.cense fee to eonduct a carnival on November 14
to 17 in the City park was held over pending further
information from the City Attorney relative to waiver
of fees.
COUNCIL AGENDA,
Comments re Co~.~ncilman. Green commented on a letter received from
Independent Gities Bess Sparlin relative to clean up done at Long Beach
conference, Boulevard and. Los Flores Boulevard. Councilman Green
welcome party, also commented on the recent meeting of Independent
freeway status Cities held in. San Diego when Congressman Del Clawson
installed Mayor Liewer as President of the organization.
Mayor Liewer announced that the seventy-fifth welcome
party would be held on October 24, 1974. He also
commented on the appointment of Mr. Dub Gist as the
new Chamber Secretary-Manager.
The City Manager presented a brief report on the status
of the I-:1.05 freeway.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Carol Wilson, 1"325 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, owner o
a business in Lynwood, addressed the Council. concerrx~_.ng
tre ~,ralue and advantages of having a police patrol dog,
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Mrs. l:;~a Wi11.`..ams, 3964 Louise Street, addressed the Disc~zssicns r~e
Coui~c ~~.1 c=oncerning communications from the Concerned HUD houses,
Citizens of Lynwood. to Washington, D.C., concerning block parties,
HUD houses and read a letter from the Inspector General trasr~ rates,
of HUD directed to Congressman Glenn Anderson concerning sale o~`city
HUD houses ,. property
Mr. Ed Miller, 3695 Agnes, addressed the Council to
invl.te them to come to the next neighborhood
party being held by the Lynwood Stabilization Commission.
Mrs. Lee Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed
the Council to explain the costs for the first
neighborhood block party which the Stabilization
Commission held at Washington School.
Mrs. Peggy Myers, 5164 Cortland, inquired about a rate
increase far trash pickup. She was informed that the
increase which has been publicized refers to commercial
bins and that residential. pickup rates are not being
increased at this time. Mrs. Meyers also asked that
it is not necessary to offer the sale of surplus city
property at public bid and she was informed that the
Government Code does not impose the requirement of
competitive bidding for the sale of such property.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to
October 15, 1.974, at 7:00 p.m.
ity Clerk, City of ~Ynwood
APPROVED OCTOBER 15, 1974
Mayor e City of LYnwood
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