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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MAY 6, 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 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Liewer in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Rowe answered the
roll call. Councilman Morris was absent.
Items appearing on the agenda for the regular
meeting of May 6, 1975, were discussed.
Councilman Morris arrived.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. for discussion
of personnel matters. Following the executive session
it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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'C~Clerk, City of wood
APPROVED MAY 20, 1975
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Mayor City of Lynwood
ADJOURNED REuU1,AR MEETING NrA 6, 1975
The City ncil of the City of Lynwood met in an
adjourned regu sessio the City Hall, 11330
Bullis Road, on abo dates t 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Liewer in the cha
Councilmen Byork, Green, ~ er, Rowe answered the
roll call. Councilman Mo ,his w absent,
Items appearing on the agenda far the r ular
meeting of May 6, 1975, were discussed.
Councilman Morris arrived.
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REGTJLAR HEFTING MAY 6, 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, Rowe answered
the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Wright and City Attorney
Murphy.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that the minutes of the
adjourned regular meeting of April 15, 1975, regular
meeting of April 15, 1975, and adjourned regular meeting
of April 29, 1975, be approved as written.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATTONS
The Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee C of C
commercial award was presented to Mr . Johnson of the Beautification
Bank of America in recognition of the new bank facilities Awards
on Imperial Highway.
Mr. Johnson was present to receive the award.
The Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee
residential award to Mrs. Anita Dayton was accepted on
r- her behalf by her neighbor Mrs. Leggit.
The Mayor presented the Southern California Water Presentation of
Works Association Water Distribution Operator Grade I certificate to
certificate to Darrel M. Englert, water supervisor. Darrel M.
Englert
The Mayor read a proclamation designating the month
of May as "Anti-Litter Month. " It was moved by May "Anti-litter
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and Month"
carried, that the proclamation be authorized.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
The City Manager presented a report on the Housing Community
and Community Development Act application for funding Development Act
and recommended that the City Council authorize the agreement
Mayor to execute a copperative agreement with the approved
County of Los Angeles for funding for community
development purposes.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in
the Manager's recommendation.
A report on an automatic aid agreement with the Automatic Aid
'"""" County of Los Angeles and the consolidated Fire Protection agreement
District was presented by the City Manager with the approved
recommendation that the Council approve the concept
of the agreement for automatic exchange of fire protection
and rescue services as outlined in the study and authorize
the Mayor to execute such an agreement.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council concur
in the Manager's recommendation,
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Ord. restricting ~~ report on regulat ~.cn of garage sales within the City
garage sales and a draft of an ordinance establishing restrict;iorzs
tabled applicable to such sales was presented by the City
Manager. In discussing the proposed ordinance with
the Planning Director, Mr. Rice informed the Council
that the primary concern was with continuing sales
and sign violations and asked that staff be directed
to attempt control of the violations by enforcement
of existing ordinances, should the Council not
adopt the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Richard Anderson, 8956 Dorothy Street, South Gate,
read a statement by Pastor Bill Lewis of the Lyngate
Neighborhood Church on Abbott Road in opposition to
the proposed ordinance. A copy of Pastor Lewis'
statement was filed with the City Clerk.
Mr. Loren Mark, 3576 Euclid, addressed the Council in
opposition to the proposed ordinance.
The Mayor stated that staff would be asked to draw
up a revised ordinance.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the
Council to urge that existing ordinances be enforced
in an effort to control garage sales being carried on
by professionals.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Rowe, and carried, that the ordinance be tabled.
Report re fiscal The City Manager presented a report on fiscal operations
officer and recommended that the Council direct the Personnel
Board to consider the classification of Fiscal Officer.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that the matter be referred
to the Personnel. Board.
Bid Call - Traffic As recommended by the City Manager, it was moved by
sig. maim. Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that
5/28/75, 2 p.m. the Council approve specifications for the maintenance
of traffic signals under contract, project No. 3-1.80-C1/
C-2, and authorize a call for bids on May 28, 1975,
at 2:00 p.m.
Councilman Morris inquired about a survey relating to
the work being done by City forces, and was informed
that a report had been submitted which included
maintenance of the telemetry and water pumping facilities.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris.
Noes: Councilman Rowe.
Absent: None.
Ord. first read - Pursuant to prior adoption of a resolution of intention
Amend. PERS Cont. to amend the contract between the City of Lynwood and
re Police Dept. P ublic Employees Retirement System Board of Administration
retirement to provide final compensation computed on the basis of
one year for Police Officers, the City Manager presented
an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION, PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LYNWOOD," fer first reading. Tt was moved by
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Coun~~,lman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and
carried, that the ordinance be read by title only,
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Morris, that the ordinance be introduced.
Roll Call:
r""' Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A report on easements needed for construction of a
storm drain and appurtenant work in Peach Street
from Imperial Highway to Los Flores Boulevard was
presented by the City Manager.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council
authorize staff to proceed with the negotiations for
the acquisition of storm drain easements along Peach
Street at Oakwood Avenue and Los Flores Boulevard.
Mr. Robert Stovall, 10612 Third. Avenue, Inglewood,
Project Director of the TASC program (Treatment
Alternatives for Street Crime) addressed the Council
to give a progress report and to answer questions
from the Council about the program.
The City Manager reported on the request from the
Southern California Edison Company for extension of
time for completion of utility underground district
No. 4 and presented RESOLUTION N0. 75-37 entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 7U-61 PERTAINING
TO THE TIME LIMIT ESTABLISHED FOR THE COMPLETION OF
UNDERGROUND DISTRICT N0. X40" It was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green,
that the Resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager reported on the revised ordinance amending
the real estate code and presented an ordinance
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTIONS 27-1/2-44, 27-1./2-~45
and 27=1/2-46 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
RELATING TO REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS," for first reading.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Byork, 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 Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, that the ordinance be introduced.
Mr. Gordon Epling, 11606 Atlantic Avenue; Miriam
Armstrong; Mr. Ed Thompson, 10999 Sampson; Mrs.
Ella Britton, 3516 Century Boulevard; Mr. Larry
Pope, 3320 Century and Mrs. Marie King, 11927 Long
Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council in opposition
to the proposed ordinance.
Peach Street
Storm Drain
Prj. Easements
Presentation
From R. Stovall
re TASC
Res. 75-37
Extending
underground
Dist. No. 4
Ord. first read
Amend. Code re
real estate
transactions
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Mrs. Edith Mitchel, 1.2224 Long Beach Boulevard; Mr.
Jack Gish, 3321 Sanborn Avenue; Mr. Richard C,
Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard; Mr, Jerry
Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road; Mr. Allen Mosley, 11329
Atlantic Avenue, addressed the Council in support
of the proposed ordinance. .~.
Mrs. Betty Carr associated with a Compton broker
addressed the Council to explain some of the reasons
for the boarded up homes.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Rowe.
Noes: Councilmen Liewer, Morris.
Absent: None.
Report re National A report on the
Flood Ins. Prog. under the flood
was presented.
authorize staff
toward particip,
Program.
National Flood Insurance Program
diaster protection act of 1973
It was recommended that the Council
to begin application procedures
~tion in the National Flood Insurance
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that the Council concur in
the recommendations.
Sale of 1948 The Manager presented a report on sale of the surplus
Seagrave Pumper Seagrave Pumper and recommended that the Council
authorized authorize the sale of the equipment through public
bid at a minimum sale price of $1,200.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that the Council concur in
the recommendation.
Leave of absence - Pursuant to the recommendation of the City Manager
G. Earhart it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that the Council approve the
request of Glenn Earhart, Park Maintenance Worker,
for the 60-day leave of absence commencing April 28,
1975•
Res. 75-41 The Manager presented a report on sale of City
Sale of prop. to owned property to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency
LRA and recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0, 75- 41
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OFFERING TO SELL CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY TO THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY." It
was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Counilman
Green, that Resolutior~No. 75-41 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
FINANCE REPORTS
Res. 75-38 RESOLUTION N0. 75-38 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Demands CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND
ORDERING WARRANTS LRAWN THEREFOR," was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Byork, that Resolution No. 75-38 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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DEPA:~ L'MENT REPORTS
In discussing Information Bulletin No. 75-9 Council-
man Green recommended that the City Manager take
care of the complaint from Lugo PTA regarding the
need to im~,rove traffic safety at the school. Upon
being informed that the matter is being handled by
the Chief of Police and Public Works Director,
Councilman Green suggested that their efforts be
coordinated with the City Manager.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that Information Bulletin
No. 75-9 be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that Citizen Service Request
Log No. 75-9 be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that the Public Works Street
Summary be accepted and filed.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Cedu Foundation
man Morris, and carried, that the request from Cedu soliciation
Foundation Inc . for a fund solici tation permit for request denied
the period of July 1 to September 30, 1975, be denied.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Exchange Club
man Green, and carried, that the following requests "Wht Elephant"
be granted : sale 6/7/75
1. Exchange Club "White Elephant" Sale, June 7, 1975. Hosler Band &
2. Hosler Junior High Band and Drill Boosters, rummage Drill Boosters
sale_on May 10, 1975, at Fracar and Abbott. rummage sale
3. Lynwood Peace Officers' Association fireworks stand 5/10/75
at southwest corner of State and Imperial
4. Boy Scout Troop 84 fireworks stand at 4050 Imperial Various
5. Southwest Indian Scouts fireworks stand at northeast license
corner of Atlantic and BPechwood exemptions for
6. Lynwood Trailblazers fireworks stand at 11355 Atlantic fireworks stands
7. Royal Rangers, fireworks stand at 11984 Santa Fe approved
8. Job's Daughters Bethel #248 fireworks stand at
Clark Drug parking lot
9. Job's Daughters Bethel #58 fireworks stand at
12615 Atlantic Avenue
10. American Legion Post #85 fireworks stand at 11300 Bullis
11. American Legion Post #85 Auxiliary fireworks stand at
3581 Century Boulevard
12o American Legion Post #85 fireworks stand at 2600 Imperial
13. Boy Scout Troops 60 & 60X fireworks stand at 11716
Long Beach Boulevard
14. Knights of Columbus fireworks stands at 2791 Imperial
and 3889 Imperial
15. DeMolay and Rainbow fireworks stand at Long Beach
Boulevard and State Street
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman License approved
Morris, and carried, that the request for a business license Barlia fire-
to operate a fireworks stand located at 10721 Atlantic works stand
Avenue be granted to Charles Barlia. 10721 Atlantic
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- Claim for damage
man Byork, and carried, that the claim for damage filed denied J. Hollo-
way
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day Mrs. Johnnie M. Holloway be denied and referred to
the City' s insuran,-:e carrier .
COUNCIL AGENDA
Comment re news Councilman Morris commented on a recent news item
item re shopping concerning development of the central shopping center
center and asked that in the future when information of this
type is available, that it be submitted to the members
of the City Council.
Councilman Green asked that a vacant house at 3908
Carlin Avenue be boarded up.
Jo?~:n Adams It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
reappt. to Per. man Byork, and carried, that Mr. John Adams be
Bd. reappointed to the Personnel Board for a four year
term.
PUBLIC BUSINEiS FROM THE FLOOR
Complaint re Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed the
noxiuos odor Council to complain of a noxious odor that is
present during the evening hours, The Mayor
suggested that the Public Works Director attempt
to determine the cause of the odor. '
Corranent re Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the
newsracks, real Council to ask that something be done about a
estate ord., noisy transformer on a power pole across from
12209 Bullis Road near the high school auditorium.
He also filed with the City Clerk a number of
handbills which had been left at his home and
asked that they be investigated for compliance
with the license ordinance. Mr. Rokos questioned
what action would be taken with reference to the
garage sales, and the Mayor suggested that staff
will enforce the existing ordinance. Mr. Rokos
also questioned the definition of offensive
matter which may appear in newsracks and why such
material cannot be banned in other public places.
Mr. Rokos expressed his dissatisfaction with Mayor
Liewer's negative vote on the matter of the real
estate ordinance amendment.
Telegram to be It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
sent re Community man Green, and carried, that the City Manager be
Dev. Act authorized to send a telegram to Congressman
Edward Boland regarding alternative ways of funding
for cities under 50,000 population under the
Community Development Act.
Executive session It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting
adjourn to executive session for personnel matters.
Following the executive session the meeting was
reconvened.
Res. 75-39 The City Manager presented a report on disability
Retiring James retirement of Police Officers James Jesinghaus and
Jesinghaus Michali Rambas. RESOLUTION N0. 75-39 entitled:
(Disability) "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING DISABILITY RETIREMENT OF LYNWOOD
CITY EMPLOYEE JAMES JESINGHAUS PURSUANT TO SECTION
21023.6 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE," was presented.
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It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Byork, that Resolution No. 75-39 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None,
RESOLUTION N0. 75-40 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING
DISABILITY RETIREMENT OF LYNWOOD CITY EMPLOYEE MICHALI
K. RAMBAS PURSUANT TO SECTION 21023.6 OF THE GOVERNMENT
CODE," was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution
No. 75-40 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned
to May 20, 1975, at 7:00 p.m.
~_;Ci y lerk, City of Ly wood
APPROVED MAY 20, 1975
Mayor City of Lynwood
Res, 75-40
Retiring Michali
Rambas (Disability)