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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MARCH 4, 1975
the City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an
adjourned regular session in the City Ha11, 11330
Bullis Road, on above date at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Liewer in the chair.
Councilmen Green, Liewer, Morris and. Rowe answered
the roll call. Councilman Byork was absent.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that Councilman Byork's
" absence be excused.
Items appearing on the agenda for the regular meeting
of March 4, 1975, were discussed.
Councilman Byork arrived.
Councilman Morris asked that a letter be sent to
the Police and Fire Departments in commendation for
their efforts to save the life of a child who fell
into a swimming pool.
The meeting was adjourned to executive session for
discussion of a matter of litigation.
Following the executive session, it was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and
carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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APPROVED MARCH 18, 1975
Mayor a City of Lynwood
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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 4 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. Tai e~~aer, Morris and Rowe
answered the roll call,
Also present were City Attorney John 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 February 18, 175,
regular meeting of February 18, 1975, and adjourned
regular meeting of February 26, 1975, be approved as
written.
PROCLAMATIONS
Bicycle Safety
March '75 Mth The Mayor read a proclamation declaring the month of
March, 1975, as Bicyle Safety Month, It was moved
by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green
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and carried, that the proclamation be authorized.
Mr. J. Blumfield, 5230 McCallum Street, South Gate
,
representing the Coordinating Council was present
to explain the bicycle safety program.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
Fire Dept.
Alternative A report on alternative methods of providing fire
s protection service was presented by the City Manager.
Since the City of South Gare has voted to annex to
the Los Angeles County Consolidated Fire Protection
District, the City Manager recommended that the
Council direct staff to meet with surrounding
governmental jurisdictions regarding the implementation
of automatic aid agreements and to contact the County
Fire Protection Da~strict for an updated proposal for
annexation of Lynwood to the Fire Protection District.
It was moved. by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council concur
in the Manager's recommendations.
Res. 75-17
Declaring need A report on formation of a Housing Authority, held
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for Housing ver
rom the previous meeting, was presented by the
City Manager with the
Authority recommendation that the Council
adopt RESOLUTION N0. 75-17 entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING
THE NEED FOR A HOUSING AUTHORITY TG FUNCTION WITHIN
SAID CITY AND APPOINTING ITSELF TO BE THE COMMISSIONERS
OF SUCH AUTHORITY " It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 75-17
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer ,Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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Acting as the governing body of the Lynwood Housing
Authority, the Council considered RESOLUTION NO. 75-1
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPOINTING
CERTAIN OFFICERS THEREOF, FIXING THE COMPENSATION
OF MEMBERS AND DETERMINING THE DATES_ Ok' :N[EE'Z'TNGS , rr
After discussing the advisability of compensating
"'~" members of the Council for attending Housing Authority
Commission meetings, it was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Resolution be
adopted.
Roll Call:
' Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris.
Noes: Councilman Rowe.
Absent: None.
A report on parking in residential setback areas was
presented by the City Manager with the recommendation
that the Council direct staff to commence enforcement
of the existing ordinance relating to such parking and
that notification of the enforcement program and the
way in which it will operate be sent to the residents
along with their water bills.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that the Council concur in the
Manager's recommendations.
A report on maintenance of traffic .signals by City
forces was presented by the City Manager.- The
comparison of costs by City forces and by contract
was discussed between Councilman Rowe and the Public
Works Director and it was determined that the work to
be done by City forces included maintenance of street
lights, well motors and telemeter equipment, thereby
making the cost for signal maintenance only, less
if done by City forces.
Following a general discussion of signal maintenance
service, it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded
by Councilman Byork, and carried, that specifications
be prepared and quotation for signal maintenance
service be obtained.
Res. 75-1
Appt. members etc
to Housing
Authority Caren.
Parking in
residential set-
back areas
Maintenance of
traffic signals by
City forces
A report on recirculation of the cessation of Recirculation of
solicitation petition as recommended by the Real Estate Cessation of
Practices Commission was presented by the City Manager. solicitation
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman petition
Green, that Council concur in the Manager's recommendation.
Councilman Morris questioned the recommendation because
of its possible conflict with the goals stated in the
"National Neighbors Organization" appearing on the
agenda as item 7.
~- Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Rowe.
Noes: Councilman Morris.
Absent: None.
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District Atty. The Manager presented a report on the District
Services - Real Attorney services relating to real estate practices
Estate Enforcement enforcement and recommended that the Council consider
the Real Estate Practices Commission recommendation
to establish another meeting with a representative
of the Consumer and Environmental Protection Division
of the District Attorney's office to resolve the
problems the City has with prosecution of violators
of the real estate sign ordinance.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council concur
in the recommendation of the Real Estate Practices
Commission.
National A report on the recommendation of the Lynwood
Neighbors Community Stabilization Commission recommendation
Organization that the City of Lynwood become a member of the
National Neighbor's Organization was presented
by the City Manager.
Mr. Richard C. Waranius, a member of the Community
Stabilization Commission, and Mr. Jerry Rokos, a
member of the Real Estate Practices Commission,
addressed the Council to explain how membership
in the organization would benefit the City and
their respective commissions in carrying out their
functions.
In discussing the organization, Councilman Rowe
took exception to language used in material furnished
and the article to which he referred was read by
Mr. Waranius.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, that the City join the National Neighbor's
Organization for a one year trial.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Helen Pierce, 11500 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed
the Council t
o question the amount of research done
on the organization prior to the Council voting to
join the organization.
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Urgency ord. re ORDINANCE N0. 983 entitled: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
swirmiing pools, THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING
SECTION 22-9 TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
etc. RELATING TO SWIMMING POOLS, WADING POOLS, AND OTHER
SUCH
BODIES OF WATER," was presented by the City
Manager
It w
.
as moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
by Councilman Green, that Ordinance No
983 b
.
e 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 Council-
man Morris, that Ordinance No. 9~3 be adopted.
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o Call.
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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An O~~adinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTION 22-q
TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO SWIMMING
POOLS, WADING POOLS, AND OTHER SUCH BODIES OF WATER,"
was presented for first 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 the ordinance be introduced.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
FINANCE REPORT
Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
RESOLUTION N0. 75-18 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
Morris, that Resolution No. 75-18 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilman Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
DEPARTMENTAL. REPORTS
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 75-5
be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that Citizen Service Request Log No.
75-5 be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the Public Works Street
Summary for February, 1875, be accepted and filed.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
Ord. first read
Amend. Code re
swimming pools
etc.
Res. 75-18
Demands
Department
reports
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Jr. Catholic
Morris, and carried, that the Council approve the request Daughters
from the Junior Catholic Daughters for permission to easter egg: sale
sell candy Easter eggs from February 28 to March 28, 1875. 2/28 to 3/28
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that the claim for damages
filed by Mary Lee Stewart be denied and referred to the
City's insurance carrier.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the Council grant the request of
the Knights of Columbus for permission to hold a parking
lot sale on March q, 1875, at 3889 Imperial Highway.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the claim for damages filed by
John B. Mills be denied and referred to the City's
insurance carrier.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that the requests of Charles
Terry Glenn and Carolyn Glenn be rejected on the basis
that there is no showing of mistake, inadvertence, surprise
Claims for
damages denied
M. Stewart
J. Mi11s
C. T. Glenn
C. Glenn
Knights of
Columbus parking
lot sale -
3/q/75
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or excusable neglect and the Cit,;y of Lynwood was
not prejudiced by the failure to present the claim
within the time specified in Government Code Section
911.2.
Letter from- A letter from Assemblyman. Frank Vicencia was read
Vicencia in which Mr. Vicencia expressed his pleasure at
meeting with the City Council. on February 18, 1975.
COUNCIL AGENDA
Meeting with The City Council agreed to adjourn to Tuesday, March
consultants re 11, 1975, at 4:30 p.m. , o meet with consultants
Finance Dir. regarding a Finance Director.
The matter of appointment of a Community Stabilization
Commissioner was held over.
Discussion re Councilman Rowe provided deficit fund balance figures
deficit fund for the Council's information and. inquired if the
balances Manager has come up w%th some kind of a program.
The City Manager commented on the hiring freeze and
Capital Fund expenditure freeze, anal stated that a.
financial update will. be provided o the Council,
including passible layoffs.
Comment re anti- Councilman Byork complimented the Chamber of Commerce
graffitti prj . on the anti-graffito project, and Mr. Richard C.
POST survey Waranius, project chairman, provided a progress
report.
Councilman Byork commented on the POST study of ,,,~,~
the Police Department operations which he is in
the process of studying.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Rev. Gray of Lynton Reverend Howard Gray of the Lynton Village Church,
Village Church 3945 Carlin Avenue, addr=essed the Council to express
dissatisfaction with the manner .n which the church
was treated by City personnel regarding the conditional
use permit granted the church i,n November.
Discussion re apt Mr. Richard C. ~laranius addressed. the Council to
house on Carlin complain about the conditions existing at an apartment
house on Carlin Avenue. In discussing ways to alleviate
conditions such as those described by Mr. Waranius, the
Mayor asked that the Health Department be requested
to become more involved.
Mr. Waranius suggested the possibility of having those
guilty of littering and spray painting be given an
opportunity to work on anti.-litter programs on week-ends.
Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, expressed appreciation
for having return envelopes included with the water bills.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Green, seconded by Coun~°ilman Byork, and carried, that
the meeting adjourn ro Tuesday, March 11, 1975, at 4:30 p.m.
City Clerk, City of Lynwood Mayor o City o Lynwood
APPROVED MARCH 18, 1.975