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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17, 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 p.m.
Mayor Liewer in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris and Rowe
answered the roll call.
Also presented was City Attorney Murphy and City
Manager Wright.
Matters appears on the agenda for the regular
meeting of December 17, 1974, were discussed briefly.
Rowe request Councilman Rowe requested time at the beginning of
to speak the regular meeting to speak about City finance
denied matters .
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that any oral communications be at
the end of the regular meeting.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer,
Noes: Councilmen Morris and Rowe.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting
be adjourned.
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Cit Clerk, City of Ly ood
APPROVED JANUARY 7, 1975
Mayor e ity of Ly ood
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1974
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 Liewer in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris and Rowe
answered the roll call.
City. Attorney Murphy and City Manager Wright were also
present.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned
regular meeting of December 3, 1974, the regular meeting
of December 3, 1974 and the adjourned regular meeting
of December 10, 1974, be approved as written.
PROCLAMATIONS
The Mayor read a proclamation designating the week of Jaycee Week
January 20 - 24, 1975, as Jaycee Week. It was moved by proclaimed
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and
carried, that the proclamation be authorized.
The Mayor read a proclamation designating the month of
January, 1975, as "Wipe Out Graffiti" month. It was
moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green,
and carried, that the proclamation be authorized.
Mr. Richard Waranius, Chairman of the Beautification
Committee was presented with a copy of the proclamation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for con-
!"'" tinued public hearing to hear arguments for and
against the filing of an application under the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, including the
adoption of a Housing Assistance Plan, a review of the
proposed projects included within the draft application,
and adoption of an affirmative action plan for the City.
Mr. Mark Briggs, 5078 Greenberry Drive, Sacramento,
representing the consultants, Sheehan and Associates,
reviewed the recommendations of the Citizens Advisory
Board for eleven projects and two optional projects,
describing in detail the recommended projects and
estimated grant funding over a three-year period.
The Mayor inquired if any present wished to speak
either for or against the matter being heard. There
was no response.
Mr. Briggs reviewed the Housing Assistance Plan and
explained that there will be no further funding of
housing under the 235 and 236 programs. He reviewed
the various tables contained in the Plan, some of
which are not yet complete as needed information is
not yet available from HUD.
The Mayor inquired if any wished to speak concerning the
Housing Assistance Plan. There was no response.
Mr. Briggs then summarized the preliminary draft
of the Affirmative Action Policy and Plan which
follows the State Personnel Board Policy and Plan.
Wipe Out Graffit
Month proclaimed
Hearing--Housing
and Corrmlunity
Development Act
of 1974
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak
for or against the Affirmative Action Plan.
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Hearing - Mrs. Ida Williams inquired why the government agency
Housing & Com. is providing the funds to the City, and if the City
Development Act is under quota regulations related to minorities .
Mrs. Thelma Edwards, 3527 Palm Avenue, also inquired
about minority quotas. Both speakers were assured
there were no quotas relating to minorities.
The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing to be
heard. There was no response.
Res. 74-118 RESOLUTION N0. 74-118 entitled:"A RESOLUTUTION
Approving OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO
Development APPROVE THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Projects & AND AUTHORIZE DEVELOPMENT OF A DRAFT APPLICATION FOR
Authorizing A-95 REVIEW." was presented by the City Manager.
Draft appl. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, that Resolution No. 74-118 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Hearing - The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for
Adoption of public hearing on the proposed adoption by reference
Uniform Bldg. of the 1973 Edition of the Uniform Building Code.
Code - 1973
Edition A report on the need for adoption of the Uniform Code
was presented by Chief Building Official Sanders.
The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak for
or against the adoption of the Code.
Mrs. Ethel Sutherland, 3133 Cedar Avenue, inquired if
adoption of the Code would require, when a building
is sold, that a structure would have to be brought up
to 1973 Code requirements. She was informed that the
requirements are not retroactive.
The Mayor again inquired if anyone wished to be heard.
As there was no response, the hearing was closed.
Ord. No. 981 ORDINANCE N0. 981 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Uniform Bldg. OF LYNWOOD PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC
Code 1973 Ed. HEALTH, LIFE AND SAFETY THROUGH ADOPTION BY REFERENCE
OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE (1973 ED.) AND "STANDARDS,"
ESTABLISHING THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AS THE CONTROLLING
AUTHORITY, ADDING AN APPEAL PROCEDURE, EXEMPTING
CERTAIN MINOR WORK, AMENDING SECTIONS 8-l, 8-2, 8-3,
8-5, and 8-6 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE, AND REPEALING
ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH." 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. 981 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Hearing - The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public
Vacation of hearing on the request of Pacific Southwest Realty
Easement Company for vacation of easement along the exterior
Lot 125, boundary of Lot 125, Tract 2551. The City Manager
Tr. 2551 informed the Council that vacation of the eastment has
been approved by the Planning Commission.
The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak for or
against the proposed easement vacation.
Mrs. Ida Williams asked the identity of Southwest Realty
Company and what property is involved, She was informed
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that the firm is affiliated with Security Bank and the
property in question is the site of the bank parking lot.
The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing to
be heard. As there was no response, the hearing was closed.
RESOLUTION N0. 74-119 entitlted: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS ACTIONS
?""` TO ORDER VACATION OF A CERTAIN EASEMENT." was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, that Resolution No. 74-119. be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
AWARD OF BIDS
A report on bids received for water line materials for
the Long Beach Boulevard widening project, Phase II, was
presented by the City Manager with the recommendation
that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Western
Water Works Supply Company for the bid price of $7328.20.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, that the Council concur in the recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A report on bids received for widening of Long Beach
Boulevard from Sanborn Avenue to Fernwood Avenue (Phase
II - Gas Tax Project 6-150-187) was presented by the City
'~ Manager who recommended that the bid be awarded to the
low bidder, Copp Paving Company for the bid price of
$146,235.24. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded
by Councilman Byork, that the Council concur in the
recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
The City Manager presented a report on the Employee
Classification Plan which has been completed in
cooperation with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act
personnel and which has been recommended for adoption
by the Lynwood Personnel Board. He recommended that
Council consider the Personnel Board recommendation to
adopt RESOLUTION N0. 74-120 entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING
A REVISED CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR SAID CITY."
The creation of classifications for Deputy City
Clerk and Deputy City Treasurer was discussed, and
,,,._, the Manager explained that those classes were not
created as they are learned duties and impractical
'' to classify and will continue to be special assignments.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, that Resolution No. 74-120 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Liewer, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 74-119
Vacation of
easement - Lot
125, Tr. 2551
Water line
material bid
award to Western
Water Wks.Supply
L.B.B1vd.Phase I.
widening bid
awarded to Copp
Paving Co.
Res. 74-120
adoption of
revised employee
classification
plan
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Transient It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Occupancy tax Councilman Byork, and carried, that the matter of
proposal tabled the transient occupancy tax for motels and hotels
be tabled.
Councilman Green inquired if motels are presently
charged a business license fee, and he was informed
that they are.
EEA Phase-down The City Manager presented a report on phasing out of
Permanet status the mergency Employment Act program as requested by
'' Clerk=Typist & the County of Los Angeles, effective December 31, 1874,
Engr.Technicianand recommended that the Council authorize the
authorized permanent status of Clerk-Typist in the Water
Department and Engineering Technical, as described in
the report. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
by Councilman Green, that the Council concur in the
recommendation.
With reference to the position in the Engineering
Department, Councilman Morris questioned Public Works
Director Alvarado about the purchasing functions
carried out by engineering personnel, and the
purchasing procedures were explained in further detail
by the City Manager.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the question be divided.
Roll Call on Clerk-Typist:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Roll Call on Engineering Technician:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris.
Noes: Councilman Rowe.
Absent: None.
Res. No. 74-121Thb City Manager informed the Council that negotiations
L.B.Blvd. have been completed for acquisition of Lots 322,323,
Widening - 324, 325 and 326, Tract No. 2551, for the widening of
Lots 322-326, Long Beach Boulevard, Phase II, and recommended
Tr. 2551 Council approval by adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 74-121
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY
NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF LONG
BEACH BOULEVARD." It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that
Resolution No. 74-121 be adopted.
Res.No.74-122 RESOLUTION N0.74-122 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
11/5/4 spec. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
election RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
results HELD IN SAID CITY OF LYNWOOD ON THE 5th DAY OF NOVEMBER,
1974, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO NOTIFY PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM
OF SUCH RESULTS." was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that
Resolution No. 74-122 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Calif.Trans. The City Manager recommended that the Council authorize
Control a contribution of $30 towards the cost of printing the
litigation aid joint City brief pertaining to the California Trans-
approved portion Control Plan litigation. It was moved by
Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and
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carried, that the Council concur in the recommendation. Police Radios -
Plans and Specifications for three Police Department bid call
authorized
radios were presented, and it was moved by Councilman
Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
the plans and specifications be approved and a bid call
authorized for January 7, 1974, at 2 p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Int'1 Watch Co.
man Liewer and carried that the
gift of $100 from
Gift accepted
International Watch Supply Co. be accepted and
earmarked for Police Department use.
FINANCE REPORT
RESOLUTION N0. 74-123 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. No. 74-123
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, Demands
ALLOWING AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was
presented. The City Manager asked that a warrant
to Sheehan and Associates in the amount of $2
206.50
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be added. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 74-123 be
adopted, with the additional warrant to Sheehan and
Associates.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A request for authorization to transfer funds was Fund transfer
presented by the City Manager with the recommendation authorized
that the Council authorize transfer of $243,212.00
in Revenue Sharing Funds to the General Fund. It was
moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the Council concur in the recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Mayor announced that the City Council would Tri-city Fire
adjourn to December 19, 1974, at 6:30 p.m. in report -joint
Bateman Hall for a joint meeting with the Councils meeting to be
of South Gate and Downey regarding the tri-city fire held
service report.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
After reviewing items appearing in Information Information
Bulletin No. 74-24, it was moved by Councilman Bulletin 74-24
Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried,
that the report be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Citizen Service
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that Citizen Service Request Lot 74-2~
Request Log No. 74-24 be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by P.C.action
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the report of report accepted
Planning Commission Actions be accepted and filed.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- DeMolay rummage
man Byork, and carried, that the request from Lynwood sale approved
DeMolay for permission to conduct a rummage sale on
January 18, 1975, in Alpha Beta Parking lot be
approved.
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Deseret It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Industries Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council
exempt license approve the request of Deseret Industries for renewal
granted of their exempt business license to collect salvage
material.
Purple Heart It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Veterans Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council
salvage permit approve the request from Purple Heart Veterans for ,~
renewed renewal of their permit to collect salvage material.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the claim for
damages filed by Larry L. Humburger be denied and
referred to the City's insurance carrier.
COUNCIL AGENDA (NEW BUSINESS)
Rowe re Councilman Rowe stated that he wished to again call
financial to the Council's attention the City's financial
condition condition, and read a list of deficit fund balances
which began in December, 1971. He urged that the
City get into a money-saving program and to spend
only for the things absolutely necessary because of
falling revenue, such as sales tax.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Waranius re Mr. Richard C. Waranius addressed the Council urging
City growth that action be taken to expand the City's growth and
tax base. The roll of the Chamber of Commerce in
promoting the city's growth was discussed and the
Mayor stated that meetings with the Chamber of
Commerce would be reinstituted on a regular basis.
Councilman Green asked Mr. Waranius how the City
Council could be of help in the Beautification
Committee's anti-graffiti campaign.
Recess The Mayor declared the meeting in recess in order to
conduct a Lynwood Redevelopment Agency meeting.
The meeting was reconvened at 11:20 p.m.
Add'1 loan to It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Lynwood Redel. Councilman Byork, that an additional $10,000 be
Agcy approved loaned to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to Thursday,
December 19, 197~k,-. at, 6:30 p.m/. in Bateman Hall.
'C'ity-`Clerk, City of Lyhwood
APPROVED JANUARY 7, 1975
M yor t City of Lynwood