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ADJOURNED ~ ~`. = c~R M~.E'F'I ~~~ NOVEMB~:R~ ~.y7i{
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an
ad~ourned~regular session in the City Hall, 11330
Bullis Road, on ahave date at 7 p.m.
Mayor Liewer in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Green and Rowe
answered the roll_ call.
Also present were City Manager Wright and City Attorney
John Murphy.
Items appearing on the agenda for the regular meeting
of November 6, 1974, were discussed.
Recission of Councilman Morris referred to action taken by the City
Jaycee con- Council at its October 1, 1974, meeting wherein complete
trol over control was given to the Lynwood Jaycees of the concessions
parade at the annual Christmas parade, and questioned the wisdom
concessions of relinquishing Council control over the issuance of
concessionaire's permits. It was moved by Councilman
Morris, seconded by Countilman Byork, and carried, that
the action taken with respect to the Lynwood Jaycee's
control over Christmas parade concessions be rescinded.
Trash pickup Mrs. Fern Edmondson, 3954 Cortland Avenue, addressed the ,,,~
complaint - Council concerning inadequate trash pickup, and presented a
Edmondson petition signed by 17 residents of Cortland Avenue
demanding improved trash pickup. In discussing the trash
pickup, the Mayor asked that the problem be investigated.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the meeting adjourn.
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Cit Cler City o Lynwoo
APPROVED NOVEMBER ly, 1974
M yor th City of Lynwood
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AWARD OF BIDS
A report on bids received for acquisition of police
vehicles was presented by the City Manager with the
~, recommendation that the award be made to the low bidder,
Glen Organ Ford, for four vehicles for a total price of
$18,033.72. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded
by Councilman Morris, that tha award be made and that
the vehicles be painted blue, as recommended by the
Police Department.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Morris and Rowe.
Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Byork, that the bid be awarded to Gleri Organ Ford
for $4,508.43 per unit.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A report on bids received for Public Works Department
Vehicles, Project Nos. 2-209-7410 and 5-182-749, was
presented by the City Manager with the recommendation
that the bid for a 3/4 ton. and a 1 tore 1875 cab and
chassis be awarded to the low bidder, Lindt Wilson
Motors, Inc. Councilman Rowe questioned the City
Manager about the,3/4 ton truck being added to the
budget after the budget was approved by the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Rowe, that the award be made as recommended.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MANAGEMENT S~fUDIES AND REPORT'S
A report on widening of Long Beach Boulevard, Phase II
Gas Tax Project P1o. 6-150=187, was presented by the
City Manager with the recommendation that the Council
approve tYle plans and specifications and authorize a
call for bids at 2 p.m., December 11, 1974. It was
moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the Council approve the
Plans and Specifications and authorize the call for bids.
A report on a cooperative agreement between the City
and the State Department of Transportation for widening
of Long Beach Boulevard, Phase II, was submitted by the
City Manager. The Manager recommended that the Council
approve the Cooperative Agreement and authorize the
Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Rowe, that the Council concur in the recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Mrs. Ida Williarris questioned the source of money for
the Phase II project.
Award of bid -
police vehicles
Award of bid -
3/4 and 1 ton
trucks
L.B.B.lvd. Phase II
widening - Plans &.
Spcs. approved -
Bid call authorized
Long Beach Blvd.
widening Ptlase II
State-City agree-
ment approved.
The Manager reported that negotiations have been L.B.Blvd.widening -
eompleted for acquisition of Lots 319, 320 and the acquisition of Lots
northerly 10 feet of Lot 318, Tract 2551, for widening 319,320,Por.31t~,
of Long Beach Boulevard, and recommended that the Tract 2551
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Res. 74-98 Council authorize the purchase by adoption of
L.B.Widening RESOLUTION N0. 74-98 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
property THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING
acquisition PURCHASE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING AND
IMPROVEMENT OI+ LONG BEACH BOULEVARD." It was moved by
Councilman Byor°k, seconded by Councilman Morris,
that Resolution No. 7~-98 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 7u-99 The City Manager reported on establishment of a
Workmen's Workmen's Compensation Trust Fund and recommended
Compensation adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 7U-99 entitled: "A RESOLUTION
Trust Fund OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING
INSURANCE CLAIM TRUST FUND AND APPROPRIATING FUNDING
FROM GENERAL FUND FOR SUCH PURPOSES." It was moved by
Councilman Mor°ris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that
Resolution No. 74-99 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Water purchase Acquisition of 600 acre feet of water at $28 per acre
from Bonded foot from Bonded Cattle Company was proposed by the City
Cattle Co. Manager, with the recommendation that Council approve tile.
approved necessary Water Right License and Agreement between City
and Bonded Cattle Cornpany, and authorize the mayor to
execute the agreement. It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the Council concur in
the recommendation, subject to approval of the agreement
by tyre City Attorney.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
CETA sub- A report on trio Comprehensive Employment and Training Act
agreement of 1973 was presented by the City Manager who recommended
approved that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute the
necessary agreement providing for the City and the
Lynwood Unified School District to participate as a sub-
agent of the County of Los Angeles. Operation of the
program and positions to be filled were discussed.
Councilman Morris inquired if the NYC program could be
included. When informed it could not be, he asked that
~~~ youth employment program be investigated. It was moved
by Councilman Greeri, seconded by Councilman Morris, that
the Council concur in the Manager recommendations.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A report on the 911 Emergency Telephone System mandated
911 Emergency by Assembly Bill 515 was presented by the City Manager
phone system with the recommendation that the Council authorize the
letter of intent staff to forward a non-binding letter of intent to
authorized participate in the joint planning and submission of a
tentative 911 emergency telephone system plan to the
State by January 31, 1975. It was moved by Councilman
Green., seconded b,y Councilman Byork, that the Council
concur in the Manager's recommendations.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
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The Manager reported on the recommendation of the Parks
and Recreation Department tY~at the City assume the cost
of finl;erprinting for all volunteer coaches, and
recommended that the Council concur in the recommendation.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the City assume the cost as
re c ornmended .
Ci-ty to pay cost
of fingerprintin~•
volunteer coacher
A request from the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters Voter Refristrati~
for use of the Fire Stations for voter registration was service at fir°e
reported on by ,the City Manager with the recommendation stations approves,
that the Council consider providing voter registration
services at the Lynwood Fire Stations. It was moved by •
Councilman Byork, sec~~nded by Councilman Morris, and
carried, that voter registration service be provided at
both fire stations. The Manager was requested to obtain
the appropriate resolution from the County Registrar
relative to fees for registration service.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Traffic and
Parking Commission that "no parking" be established
on the east and west sides of Longvale Avenue, the City
Manager presented RESOLUTION N0. 74-100 entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIDE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AMENDING RESOLUTION TJO. 67-9 DESIGNATING CER`T'AIN STREETS
WHEREIN PARKING IS PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES" and
recommended it adoption. It was moved by Councilman
Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
Resolution No. 71-1-100 be adopted.
The City Ivlana~;er reported that the Traffic and Parkin
E Commission has recommended that a stop sign be placed
at the west approach to the intersection of Birch Street
arrd Mulford Avenue, and recommended adoption of
RESOLUTIONI N0. 74-101 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF' LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLU`T'ION
N0. 67-9, DESIGNA`T'ING CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS AS STOP
INTERSECTIONS." It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Counci__lman Morris, and carried, that
Resolution No. 74-101 be adopted.
A report on the annual weed abatement program was pre-
sented by the City Manager with the recommendation
that RESOLUTION N0. 74-102 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION TO ABATE DRY AND DRYING WEEDS ON CERTAIN
PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." be adopted.
It was moved b;,r Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that Resolution No. 71-1-102
be adopted.
oRDIN~~ICES
ORDINANCE N0. 979 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF TYiE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT
TO TIME CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND TILE BOARD
OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM" was presented for second reading..
l.t was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded b,y Councilman
Morris, that the ordinance be read by title only.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Morris, t}rat Ordinance No. 97y be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen I:3york, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Res. No. 74-100
Long;vale Ave .
Parking restrictic>>
Res. No. 74-101
stop intersection
Birch & Mulford
Res. 7>~-102
Intention to
abate weeds
Ordinance No. 97y
Amending PERS
contract
Noes: None. Absent: None.
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FINANCE REPORT
hE~s. No. 74-103 RESOLUTION N0. 74-103 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF TIIE
Demands CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA,
ALLOWING AND ORDERING WARRAr1TS DRAL~JN THEREFOR." was
presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded
by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 74-103 be
adopted. Councilman Morris questioned the TSM
contract for signal maintenance and asked for a
management report as to the feasibility of the work
being done by city forces.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Information In reviewing Information Bulletin No. 74-21, the
Bulletin Council discussed the recommendation of the Real Estate
74-21 Practices Commission relating to enforcement of the
City's anti-blockbusting ordinance. In discussing the
matter with the City Attorney, it was his recornmenda.tion
that the City continue to enforce the ordinance. It
was moved by Councilman Liewer that the decision of
Judge Iluey Shepard on the validity of the ordinance be
appealed. The motion died for lack of a second.
In response to further questions concerning a.n appeal, ""'
the City Attorney aslted if he could answer in executive
session. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded
by Councilman Green, that the Council take the matter
under advisement for this meeting.
The meeting was adjourned to executi.ve.sessi_on. After the
executive session, the meeting was reconvened.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: Councilman Liewer.
Absent: None.
The recommendation of the Real. Estate Practices Commission
relating to imloundment of illegal real estate advertising
signs was discussed among the Council, City Attorney, and
Mr. Jerry Rokos, Real Estate Practice Commissioner. It
was the City Attorney's view that a new ordinance would
not be necessary, that if the illegal nature of the sign is
properly documented, it could be picked up and stored
-:._ witnout violating due process, but he could prepare an
ordinance directed to impounding of illegal signs.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman.
Byork, that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance to
provide for impoundment of illegal real estate signs. All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The City Manager was informed that it was the intention
of the Council that enforcement of the real estate.
advertising sign provisions proceed immediately.
Councilman Rowe askeca for clarification of the information
item concerning EEA phase-down.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the information bulletin be
accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
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Green, that Citizens' Service Request Log No. 74-21
be accepted and filed. All members voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Liewer, and carried, tYzat the Street Work Summary be
accepted and filed.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
C7itizens'Service
Request Log 74-21
It was moved b,y Councilman Morris, seconded by Purple Yieart
Councilman Green, a.nd carried, that the request from Veterans salvage
the Purple Heart Veterans services for permission to Collection approved
collect salvage be approved.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman YIeart Assn. Fund
Byork,. and carried, that the Council grant the request Drive approved
of the American Heart Association for permission to
conduct their annual fund drive from February 22 to 2~,
1975•
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded b,y Council- Camp Fire Girl
rnan Morris, and carried, that the Council grant the candy sale approved
request from the Rio Hondo Area Camp Fire Girls for
permission to conduct their' annual candy sale from
January 22 to February 17, 1975.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- DeMolay Crrristma
±^"' man Green, and carried, that the Council grant the tree lot approved
request from Lynwood DeMolay for license exemption for
r a Christmas tree lot at the southeast corner of Adley
and Imperial Highway.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Scout Troop 600
Liewer, and carried, that the Council grant the request Christmas parade
from Boy Scout Troop 700 for permission to sell coffee sales approved
and hot chocolate during the Christmas parade.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- Gentry Christmas
man Green, and carried, that the application of Juanita tree lot approved
Gentry for a special_ permit to conduct a Christmas tree
sales lot at 12011 bong Beach Boulevard be appr°oved.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Wallace Christmas
Morris , and carried, that the Council approve the tree lot approved
application of Mayne Wallace for a special permit to
conduct a Christmas tree sales lot at 10310 Long Beach
Boulevard.
It was~~moved by Council Byork, seconded by Councilman Claim denied
Morris, and carried, that the Claim for damages filed on Barrios, etc.
behalf of Charles Barrios Gonzales, Sam Westley Berry,
Henry Lee Battle and others be denied.
COUNCIL AGENDA (NEW BUSINESS).
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- Report on newspaper
man Byork, and carried, that the City Manager be article to be
instructed to provide the Council with an answer to provided by Manager
every question appearing in the newspaper article
in the October 24, 197, edition of the Lynwood Press.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, Bullis Rd.l.i~;htir
and carried, that a study be made of improved lighting to be studied
on Bullis Road from Imperial Highway to the south city
boundary.
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Legal repre- Councilman Byork questioned the status of the legal
sentation in representation being provided relative to the Century
freeway matters Freeway matter since the C=i_ty of Downey is withdrawing
questioned from the freeway. The City Attorney agreed to contact
the Attorney- representing the several cities affected
by the freeway to determine what his position is
relative to representing the City of Lynwood.
Finance Officer Councilman Byork expressed his concern about financial
study matters of the city such as insurance. and overdrawn
accounts and said he would like to have a staff
study of a finance officer's duties and responsibilities.
After a brief' discussion, it was moved b,y Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilmian Rowe, and carried, that
the staff check into the possibility of hiring a finance
officer.
K-9 Patrol Councilman Morris commented on the passage of Proposition
discussion NN on the Plovember 5, 1y74, ballot. He also presented
to members of the Council a copy of a recent Reader's
Digest article, reprinted from Nation`s Cities
October issue, concerning the use of canine patrol dogs.
After discussing the advisability of using patrol dogs,
Councilman Morris withdrew his request that the Council
reconsider the need for such a dog and stated that he
would like to have the paper publish ttre article, if they
wish, and that he would like to receive comments from
the public, b,y means of telephone calls, notes or letters,
concerning the use of a canine patrol.
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questions re Councilman Rowe made reference to a report submitted to s
budget iterr>v the City Council by the City Manager in response to his '~'~
questions concerning addition of a ?/4 ton cab and
chassis and water department funding of a portion of the
mobile radio system subsegr.rent to adoption of the budget
by the City Counci. The C'Lty Manager clarified certain
statements contained in his report. No action was taken
and Cor.zncilman Rowe stated he would reserve further
comment for a future public hearing.
Inquiry re Councilman Rowe questioned the City Manager about the
telephone use investigation of use of telephones for employee's
personal calls, specifically those made in the total
amount of $206.3.
Councilman Green aslted for a list of the people making
the telephone calls.
The City Manager stated that he did not know the name
of the person at; the present time ; than tyre calls would
~~2be reviewed on a total basis and any action would be
taken at the same time.
Cleanup project Mayor L=fewer commented on the community cleanup project
Seventh Day under the direction of Mrs . Doris Cleland, chairman of '~"`
Adventist the Beautification Committee . The project was carried
students out by students of the Seventh Da,y Adventist School,
and the Mayor suggested that the young people be
brougklt before the City Council for commendation.
PUBLIC BUSINL;SS FROM THE FLOOR
Waranitrs re Mr. Rictrarcl C. Waranius, 12410 Long; Beach Boulevard,
telephone use addressed ttre Council to question the extent of
& crime pre- Councilman Rowe's investigation of telephone use. He
vention program also questioned Councilman Morris about a program in
the cornmunitV to guarantee a 40 ner cent reduction in
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crime acrd wYrether or not he had instructed the City
Mana~;er to initiate a program to reduce crime in the
community, and suggested that Council discussions commence
to promote such a program.
Mrs. Peggy Meyers addressed the Council on behalf of Mr.
Phillip Birkmaier, returned a gift to Councilman Green
and read a statement prepared by Mr. Birkmaier, who
had to leave the meeting earlier. The reading of the
statement was interucted when it was moved by Councilman
Green, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that
the meeting adjourn to executive session. Councilman
Rowe did not attend the executive session.
Following the executive session, Mrs. Meyers questioned
various budget items, including those related to Gas
Tax and Capital Outlay Funds.
Byron McKaig, ~91tS Abbott Road, addressed the Council
to request that a Recreation Leader be provided for
a summer recreation program at the Lugo School.. The
\ Mayor suggested that he first take up the request with
the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Kathy Green, 3958 Louise Street, inquired how the
people were chosen to receive the mailing recently
sent out in connection with the Federal grant
application. She was informed that the names were
taken at random from the water billing lists. Mrs.
Green also que~t~oned the use of dop;s b,y the Police
neoartment and requested information .regarding appoint-
ment of minority members to City commissions.
Mrs. Diane Maril, 3543 Sanborn Avenue, asked for
clarification of statements concerning a median in
connection with the widening of Long Beach Boulevard.
Mrs. Maril also presented information to the Council
about the November 5, 19'T4, ballot measure "NN."
Y°Zayor Liewer questioned Mrs. Maril about her member-
ship in the Concerned Citizens on the occasion of
certain events he described.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the
Council to suggest that an objective, detailed report
be prepared concerning a police dog, its use, cost and
training. Mr. Rokos discussed at length the need for
positive, cooperative action by the Council in the
community interest, requesting that the City Manager
prow:i=de a detailed report on the advantages and
disadvantages of a canine patrol dog for the Police
Department, including costs and the uses to which
such a dog would be put. The Mayor requested the City
Manager to provide such a report.
It was moved by Councilman Byork,
man Morris, and carried, that the
Nove ber 19, 19'T4, t p.m.
Cit le k, City o' Lyrr ood
APPROVED NOVEMBER 19, 19'74
Mayor e ity of Lynwood
seconded by Council-
meeting adjourn to
Peggy Meyers -
statement on
behalf of Phil..lii
Birkmaier.
Executive sessio,
Recreation pro~;r~
requested for
Lugo School
Kathy Green re
questionnaire. et:
Diane Maril re L..
Blvd. median
Rokos re police
patrol dog