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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 21 1975
The City Council of the City of
adjourned regular session in the
Road, on above date at 7 p.m.
Mayor Liewer in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer,
answered the roll call.
Assistant City Attorney Stephen
Manager Stephen Wright were alsc
Lynwood met in an
City Hall, 11330 Bullis
Morris and Rowe
Coontz and City
present.
A report on Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime
(TASC) Project and a claim for damages was added to the
agenda for the regular meeting of January 21, 1975.
Councilman Byork asked that Western Rubbish Haulers
be contacted regarding trash pickup at 3 a.m.
Mayor Liewer announced that Assemblyman Frank
Vicencia will not be present at the regular meeting
as previously announced.
The meeting was adjourned to executive session for
matters of litigation.
Following the executive session, it was
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
carried, that the meeting adjourn.
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APPROVED FEBRUARY 4, 1975
Mayor of e ity of Lynwood
moved by
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Executive
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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 21, 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.
Assistant City Attorney Stephen Coontz and City "~""
Manager Wright were also present.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the mintues of
the adjourned regular meeting of January 7, 1975, and
the regular meeting of January 7, 1975, be approved
as written.
COMMENDATIONS
Resolution A resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
commending COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING DON DIXON
Don Dixon FOR HIS EFFORTS IN INSTITUTING AND PROMOTING THE
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC ACTION FOR LYNWOOD
PLAN" was read by Mayor Liewer. It was moved by
Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and
carried, that the resolution be adopted.
Mr. Dixon was present to receive the commendation and
provided a brief description of the IDEAL program.
The Mayor announced that Assemblyman Frank Vicencia
would not be present as previously announced.
AWARD OF BID
Police Radio A report on bids received for detachable police radios,
bids--no pur- Project No. 5-140-742, was presented by the City Manager
chase to be with the recommendation that the low bid of Mobil
made Radio, Inc. be accepted, but that the radios not be
purchased until such time that the freeze on capital
expenditures is lifted. It was moved by Councilman
Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that tk~e
Council concur in the Manager's recommendations.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
Use of money A report on use of money derived from the sale of
from sale of city property on Wright Road to Ryan Outdoor Advertising
Wright Rd. Company was presented by the City Manager. It was
property moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, that the Council concur in Alternative No. ~,
retaining the money in the Water Fund and investing
it for an unlimited time, and transferring the
interest to the General Fund. ($122,032.90).
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. No. 75-6 RESOLUTION N0. 75-6 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Amending Pers. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION
Rules & Reg. N0. 2843 REGARDING THE PERSONNEL SYSTEM RULES AND
(CETA Emply. ) REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD" was presented for
second reading. It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that
Resolution No. 75-6 be adopted.
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The City Manager .also reported on position classifications
for employees under the Comprehensive Employment and
Training Act, Title VI, and recommended approval of
position specifications for Building Inspector, Pool
Maintenance Man, Arts and Crafts Specialist, and a
change in title for the Senior Building Inspector. It
was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the Council concur in the
Manager's recommendations.
RESOLUTION N0. 75-7 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THE
PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES FOR CONTRACTS FOR
PUBLIC WORKS" was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that
Resolution No. 75-7 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A report on the recommendation of the Real Estate
Practices Commission regarding services of the District
Attorney was presented by the City Manager. After
discussing the problems relating to prosecution of
offenders of the City's real estate sign ordinance,
it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that Mr. Irvin,
liason officer with the District Attorney's office,
be asked to meet with the Mayor, Assistant City
Manager and Chairman of the Real Estate Practices
Commission.
Position
Specifications
approved
Res. No. 75-7
Per Diem Wage
Rates
Real Estate Prac
Com. re District
Attny Services
r~-• The City Manager reported on the water line project Atlantic Ave.Wate
for Atlantic Avenue from Imperial Highway to Century line project - bi
Boulevard (Project No. 2-209-741) , and recommended call authorized
that Council approve plans and specification for the
project and authorize a call for bids to be received
at 2 p.m. on February 13, 1975. It was moved by
Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and
carried, that the Council concur in the recommendations.
A report on property appraisals for acquisition of Phase III, L.B.
right of way for Long Beach Boulevard widening (Phase widening - L.D.
III, Imperial Highway to Century Boulevard) was pre- Brown to provide
sented by the City Manager. The Manager recommended appraisal service
that the Council authorize Lawrence D. Brown, formerly
of Howard Martin and Associates, the firm retained
to prepare the appraisals, to continue appraisal
services on the remaining parcels. It was moved by
Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and
carried, that the Council authorize Lawrence D. Brown
to continue with appraisal services on the remaining
parcels, upon obtaining a release from Howard Martin
and Associates satisfactory to the City Attorney.
The Manager presented a report on the Draft SCAG SLAG Regional
Regional Transportation plan and recommended that Transportation
~"""` Council consider appointment of personnel to attend Plan Workshop &
the workshop to be held on January 27 and the Public Hearing
public hearing to be held on January 30 on the Draft (I-105 Freeway)
Regional Transportation Report, and that as many
Council members as possible attend the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that the Mayor speak on
behalf of the City and lead a delegation at either or
both of the meetings.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council oppose
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the recommendation in the Regional Transportation
Plan with reference to the I-105 Freeway which calls
for "approval of planning purposes only" and that
this section be replaced with "approval for construction
and completion of the Freeway as proposed by the
California State Division of Transportation.
TASC Project - A report on the Compton Municipal Court District
City to Treatment Alternative to Street Crime Project (TASC)
participate was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation
that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute a
contract for compliance and liason law enforcement officer
with the County of Los Angeles to provide for the
City's participation in the TASC project. It was moved
by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, and
carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's
recommendations.
City of L.A.vs. The matter of the legal .action taken by the '.City- of
County of L.A. Los .Angeles against the County of. Lose.- Angeles ,regarding
re funding of the method of funding services for contract cities
contract city and the costs being shared by independent cities was
services discussed. It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that
the Council indorse the concept and recommend that
the League of Independent Cities join in the action
of the City of Los Angeles.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Res. No. 75-~ RESOLUTION N0. 75-8 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE
Demands CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING .AND
APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING
WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was
moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that ,Resolution No. 75-8 be adopted.
Councilman Rowe commented on the cost of traffic
signal maintenance and was informed by the Public Works
Director that signal maintenance is being studied
and a report and recommendation will be forthcoming.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Information In discussing the information bulletin, the Manager
Bulletin 75-2 informed the Council that additional proposals have
been received for the Finance Officer consultant
Finance Con- service, and suggested that the staff meet with the
sultant various consultants and the auditors and eliminate
proposals all but three proposals for the Council's consideration
at a later meeting. It was moved by Councilman
Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council
authorize staff to proceed as suggested by the City
Manager. All members voting aye, except Councilman
Rowe, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Residential Councilman Green disagreed with the report on illegal
off-street residential parking conditions. In discussing the
parking problem with Lt. Sauls and Mr. Rice, it was learned
that present ordinances are inadequate to prohibit
parking in front yard setback areas and that City
Attorney John Murphy has proposed that the problem be
considered and a new ordinance be drafted.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that Information Bulletin 74-2
be accepted and filed.
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It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Service Request
Liewer, and carried, that Citizen Service Request Log Log 75-2
No. 75-2 be accepted and filed.
In discussing the report of Planning Commission Actions
of January 14, 1975, it was noted that the Planning
Commission determined that the R-1 zoning and proposed
public use ,of a lot at 35+3 Palm Avenue is in conformance
with .the GeneralPlan and recommended acquisition of the
lot for public purposes. It was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that
the report of Planning Commission Actions be accepted
and filed.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the request from the Crippled
Children's Society of Los Angeles County for permission
to conduct its annual fund drive from January 27 to
December 31, 1975, be approved.
Planning Com.Rep.
Purchase of lot a'
35+3 Palm approve
Crippled Children
Fund Drive approve
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- YMCA fund drive
man Byork, and carried, that the Council approved the approved
request from the Southeast Rio Vista YMCA for permission
to conduct a fund drive from February 5 to March 5,1975.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that the Council approve the
request from the Greater Long Beach Girl Scout Council
for permission to take advance orders for cookies from
March 1 to 10, 1975, and deliver and sell -a>okies from
April 4 to 1~4, 1975, and conduct calendar sales from
November 21 to December 2, 1975.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that the Council approve the
application of Charles Barlia for a special permit to
conduct outdoor sale of flowers and trees at 10721
Atlantic Avenue on the dates of February 13 and 1~4,
March 28 to 30, May 11 to l3, May 28 to 30, and
~ December 14 to 24, 1975.
Girl Scout
Cookie & Calendar
sales approved
Charles Barlia
special permit
granted
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- Lidie Luckey
man Byork, and carried, that the claim for damages claim denied
filed on behalf of Lidie Luckey be denied and
referred to the City's insurance carrier.
COUNCIL AGENDA (NEW BUSINESS)
Councilman Morris informed the Council of the passing
of Mr. McFarland, who has been with .the Southeast
Mosquito Abatement District for many years.
Councilman Byork requested a report on possible ways
to carry out a house-numbering program. Councilman Byork
also moved, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the
~,,,, Council go on record as being ready to move ahead on
the tri-city fire protection program. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Councilman Rowe commented on an item which was tabled
at the previous meeting about the concern of the
Traffic and Parking Commission members as to the wording
of the ordinance establishing the Commission, and
suggested that a policy be established to provide that
any commission member who is removed can, if he wishes,
discuss the reasons therefor in privacy. It was the
consensus of~;the Council that that be the Council's
policy, and Councilman Morris asked that the City
Manager so inform all of the Commissions.
McFarland death.
House numbering
report requested
Tri-city Fire Dept
City ready to
proceed
Policy re removal
of Commission
members
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Legg,Archie, re Mr. Archie Legg, a member of the Traffic and Parking
removal of Commission, addressed the Council concerning the
Commissioners working of the pertinent ordinance and suggested that
a member be informed why he is being removed rather
than why he has been removed.
Miller,Ed, It was moved by Councilman Green,seeonded by Councilman
.resignation Rowe, and carried, that the resignation of Mr. Ed Miller
accepted from the Community Stabilization Commission be accepted
with regret.
Dial-a-ride Councilman Green asked the City Manager to investigate
_report the establishment of a dial-a-ride system under the
requested CETA program.
Telephone use Councilman Green questioned the report of illegal
report telephone use, noting that not all employees involved
were disciplined, and the City Manager informed him
that follow-up action..will be taken so that all
employees will be treated equally.
Mark Keltner Mr. Mark Keltner, 3533 Carlin Avenue, inquired about
re budget the budget report which was to have been presented
report and the Manager informed him that a review and analysis
of the information received will be presented to the
Council.
Legg,Archie, re Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed the
trash pickup Council about the items that the trash collectors
fail to pick up and the manner in which they handle
the trash containers. The Mayor assured him that the
Public Works Director will contact the disposal
company about his complaints.
Arseneau,G., re Mr. Gerald Arseneau, 3916 Josephine Street, ,addressed
removal of the Council to comment on the wording of the Traffic
Corrnnissioners and Parking Commission ordinance, and thanked Council-
man Rowe for initiating the policy regarding removal
of Commission members.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting
adjourn to Tuesday, February 4, 1975, at 7 p.m.
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APPROVED FEBRUARY 4, 1975
Mayor e City of Lynwood