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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 7, 1975
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 Green, Liewer, Morris and Rowe answered the
roll call.
Councilman Byork was absent.
City Attorney Murphy and City Manager Wright were also
present.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Liewer, and carried, that Councilman Byork's absence be
excused.
Items appearing on the agenda for the regulartneeting of
January 7, 1875, were discussed, and items relating to
the Lynwood Unified School District tax override election
and Comprehensive Employment Training Act, Title VI, were
added.
Councilman Byork arrived.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
,'C~ Clerk, City of Lynwood
APPROVED JANUARY 21, 1975
Mayor e i y of L ood
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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 7, 1975
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 John Murphy and City Manager Wright
were also present.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the minutes of
the adjourned regular meeting of December 17, 1974,
the regular meeting of December 17, 1974, and the
adjourned regular meeting of December 19, 1974, be
approved as written.
PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
"March of The Mayor read a proclamation designating the month
Dimes" month of January, 1975, as "March of Dimes" Month. It was
Jan. 1975 moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the proclamation be
authorized.
Paving program The Mayor accepted a plaque presented by Mr. Bob
award accepted Shull and Mr. Edward J. Curtin on behalf of the
Southern California Ready-Mixed Concrete Assocation
and the Portland Cement Association, in recognition
of community improvement through engineering design
and construction of concrete intersections on
Imperial Highway.
PUBLIC HEARING
Hearing - The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for
adoption of public hearing on the proposed adoption by reference
County Ord. No. of Los Angeles County Ordinance 4729 providing for
4729 - animal the licensing, impounding, and regulating of animals
control in the City of Lynwood.
The City Manager reported on the need for the
ordinance and recommended its adoption.
The Mayor inquired if any one present wished to speak
in favor of the ordinance. There was no response.
The Mayor inquired if any one present wished to speak
in opposition to the ordinance. There was no response,
and the hearing was closed.
In discussing the ordinance and service to be performed
by the County of Los Angeles, Councilman Green asked
that a drive on stray dogs be carried out by the
County.
Ord.9~2 ORDINANCE N0. 982 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
adopting County CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO
Ord. 4729 by SECTION 50022.2 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, ORDINANCE N0.
reference 4729, OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, AS AMENDED,
(animal control) PROVIDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CONTROL, AND FOR
THE LICENSING, IMPOUNDING, AND REGULATING THE KEEPING,
SALE AND EXHIBITION OF ANIMALS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE" was presented for
second reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Green, that the ordinance be
read by title only.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
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It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, that Ordinance No. 982 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
A report on the status of; the Housing and Com~funity
Development Act: application w~.s presented by the City:
Manager with the recommendation that the Cotxncih:adopt --
Resolution No. `75-1 entitled: '~A=RESOLUTION OF THE CITY,
COUNCIL OF '.THE-CITY OF LYNWOOD EXPRESSING ITS~INTENT_:TO
SEEK FUNDS UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ACT OF 1974 THROUGH A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES OR THROUGH APPLICATION FOR SMSA
METROPOLITAN DISCRETIONARY FUNDS." It was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that
Resolution No. 75-1 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Manager presented a report on the offer from
the Department of Housing and Urban Development to sell
to the City a lot at 3543 Palm Avenue for not to exceed
$500, and recommended that the Council authorize
negotiation for purchase of the lot for not to exceed
$500. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that the lot be purchased subject
to the condition that the Planning Commission concurs
that it is consistent with the General Plan.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A report on the status of the General Fund and proposals
for reduction of expenditures was presented by the City
Manager with the recommendation that the Council approve
hiring and Capital Outlay freezes outlined in the
study, with the exception of hiring a bookkeeper and
recreation supervisor. The proposals and recommendations
were discussed at length by the Council with particular
concern expressed regarding the freeze on hiring of
replacement personnel. It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council concur
in the finding of the City Manager, that the Manager
provide the Council at the next meeting with a complete
resume of what has been cut back, that a spread sheet
of each department be provided showing what the six
months' budget would be and what was actually spent in
each department, and that the freeze on hiring be
approved except for the bookkeeper and recreation
supervisor, with the freeze to be lifted by the Council
at any time.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. No. 75-1
Intent to seek
HCDA Funds
Lot at 3543 Palm
to be purchased
from HUD
General Fund
status report -
Hiring & Capital
expenditure freezE
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- Report on wording
man Byork, and carried, that the report on the Traffic of Traffic &
and Parking Commission concern with wording of the Parking Com. Ord.
ordinance establishing a Traffic and Parking Commission tabled.
be tabled.
A report on establishment of salary ranges for the
positions of Public Works Superintendent and
Engineering Technician was presented by the City
Manager with the recommendation that RESOLUTION N0.
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Res. No. 75-2 75-2 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
salary ranges - OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SALARY RESOLUTION
Public Works N0. 74-57" be adopted. It was moved by Councilman
Supt. & Engr. Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that
Technician Resolution No. 75-2 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. No. 75-3 A report on proposed "stop" signs at the intersection
Stop signs at of Birch Street and Platt Avenue was presented ,by
Birch & Platt the City Manager with the recommendation that the
installation be approved by adoption of RESOLUTION
N0. 75-3 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 67-g,
DESIGNATING CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS AS STOP INTERSECTIONS.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that Resolution No. 75-3 be
adopted.
Support of A request was presented from the Board of Education
School Distr. in of the Lynwood Unified School District that the. City
3/4/75 election Council indicate its favor and support of the School
approved Lease/Purchase Tax issue to be voted on at a special
election to be held March 4, 1975. It was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that
the City Council support the Board of Education and
School District. The propriety of the City Council
supporting the District was questioned by Councilman
Green, with Councilman Morris pointing out the need
for educational opportunities for children of the
community.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: Councilman Green.
CETA Title VI A report on the Comprehensive Employment Training
letter of intent Act of 197+, Title VI, was presented by the City
approved. Manager with the recommendation that the Council
approve a letter of intent for the City's participation
under Title VI of the Act and adopt a resolution
amending the salary resolution to add the titles of
Arts and Crafts Specialist, Pool Maintenance Man, and
Building Inspector.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that the Council approve the
letter of intent as recommended by the City Manager.
Res. No. 75-4 RESOLUTION N0. 75-4 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Adding titles CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SALARY
to salary RESOLUTION N0. 74-57." was presented. It was moved
resolution by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris,
that Resolution No. 75-4 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res.amending The City Manager also recommended that the Personnel
Personnel Rules Rules and Regulations be amended to provide for
& Regulations employment of personnel under the CETA Title VI
introduced program and presented for first reading a resolution
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 243 REGARDING
THE PERSONNEL SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD." It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the
resolution be introduced.
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It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the annual report of the Real
Estate Practices Commission be accepted and filed.
FINANCE REPORT
RESOLUTION N0. 75-5 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA,
ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND
ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It
was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, that Resolution No. 75-5 be adopted.
Councilman Rowe called attention to warrant No.9554
in the amount of $8,845.08 in repayment of misapplied
Federal funds in the employment of personnel under the
EEA program. Councilman Morris expressed the opinion
that an apology was due Councilman Rowe because he had
been censured by the Council for charges which repay-
ment of the funds substantiates, and the Mayor informed
him that Councilman Rowe was not censured for that one
occasion but because he was going to the press with
false information.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
In reviewing the information bulletin, it was pointed
out that the Assistant City Manager, Maureen Cassingham,
has been named by the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce
Women's Guild as one of the 12 outstanding women
professionals of the year, and that Mayor Liewer has
been appointed to the State Democratic Central Committee.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that Information Bulletin No.
75-1 be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that Citizen Service Request
Log No. 75-1 be accepted and filed.
Real Est.Practice
Com. report
accepted & filed
Res. No. 75-5
Demands
Information
Bulletin 75-1
Citizen Service
Request Lot 75-1
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- Public Works
man Byork, and carried, that Public Works Department Summary Dec.1974
Street Work Summary for the month of December, 1974,
be accepted and filed.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Mayor
Liewer, and carried, that the claim filed by Allstate
Insurance Company be denied and referred to the City's
insurance carrier.
It wasmoved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that the application of
Gonzales and Cojacaru for a dance permit at La Copa
de Oro, 12006 Atlantic Avenue, be approved.
Allstate Ins.Co.
claim denied
Dance permit - La
Copa de Oro
approved
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- Claim-Gonzales et
man Morris, and carried, that the Council again finds al - rejection
that the claim filed on behalf of Charles Barrios confirmed
Gonzales, Sam Westley Berry, Henry Lee Battle and
others, fails to comply for lack of specificity
under Government Code Section 910.
COUNCIL AGENDA (NEW BUSINESS)
Councilman Green requested that the ordinance
regulating automobile parking in front yards be
enforced. He also noted that the apartment house
at El Segundo and Santa Fe Avenue is for sale and
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El Segundo & asked what can be done to require rehabilitation
Santa Fe - sub- of the property. The City Manager and Building
standard bldgs. Official both informed him of new legislation which
permits financial action to be taken against the
owners of substandard properties and permits the
city to record a notice of substandard conditions
with the County Recorder in order that a purchaser
will be aware of the conditions.
Newspaper art. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
report accepted. Councilman Byork, and carried, that the City Manager's
report on Councilman Rowe's newspaper article be
accepted and filed.
Telephone call Councilman Green asked about the status of the illegal
report telephone calls and was informed that only one remains
to be completed. The Manager was asked to provide
a report at the next Council meeting.
Wright Rd. The sale of the city-owned property on Wright Road
property - sale was discussed by Councilman Morris who expressed
opposed opposition to the sale because of possible future
needs of the City for a utility yard site. Ownership
of the building on the property was discussed with
the City Attorney, as well as authority to sign a quit-
claim deed to the structures. The City Attorney
stated that the Council has taken action to authorize the
Mayor and officers to sign the necessary documents.
SCAG - Byork Mayor Liewer appointed Councilman Byork as the City's
appointed as representative to the Southern California Association
City rep. of Governments, and agreed to act as alternate.
Cammie J. Councilman Green nominated Mr. Cammie J. Thompson
Thompson appt'd, for membership on the Community Stabilization
to Stabiliza- Commission. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
tion Corrml. seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
nominations be closed and the Clerk instructed to cast
a unanimous ballot for Mr. Thompson.
The oath of office was administered by the City Clerk.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Tom Vernia re Mr. Tom Vernia, 3276 Cedar Avenue, addressed the Council
juvenile crime concerning crime in the City by juveniles, and asked
that a letter be directed to Governor Brown requesting
that priority be given to the problem of juvenile crime.
Councilman Byork suggested that the City Manager be
instructed to write to Governor Brown, and Councilman
Morris suggested that such a letter be sent. to the
County Board of Supervisors, and Councilman Green
suggested that JADE be included.
C.Waranius re Mr. Cass Waranius addressed the Council concerning
crime causes of crime and slum conditions.
Mr. Bob Dennis, 4022 Shirley Avenue, addressed the
Council concerning the Ger~er~.l Fund status report and
urged that no cutback be made in Recreation Department
funds.
County sheriff Mayor Liewer asked that the City's County Supervisor be
& ambulance contacted regarding ambulances traveling through the City
sirens to be escorted by sheriff's cars, all with sirens activated.
investigated
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to January 21,
x.975, at 7 p.m,
City Clerk, City o Lynwood Mayor of the City of Lynwood
APPROVED JANUARY 21, 1975