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ADJOUKNEll REGULAR METING JUNE 17, 19x5
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an
adjourned regular session in the City Hall, 11330
Bulbs Road, on above date at 7:00 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.
Items appearing on the agenda far the regular meeting
of June 17, 19'(5, were discussed.
Councilman Morris provided a progress report on the
Southeast Community Action Agency and discussed the
City wide election which will take place on June 24,
19'(5, to elect a representative from the lower
income sector to serve on the Community Services
Agency.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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APPROVED JULY 1, 1975
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REGULAR MEE~.t°ING JUNE l e° , 1y75
The City Council of the t;ity of Lynwood met in a
regular session in the City Half, 11330 Bullis
Road, on above date at 7030 p.m,
l~layor Liewer in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Gx:yeen, Liewer, Morris, Rowe
answered the roll cello
City t~ianager Wright and City Attorney Murphy were
also presence
It was moved by t~ou~?cilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman xowe, that ~,he minutes of the
adjourned regu~~.s~° meeting of June 2, 19'5, regular
meeting of June ~, 1y75, adjourned regular meeting
of June 4, 1y75, adjourned Regular Meeting of
June 7, 1y75, sd~ourned regular meeting of June 6,
1975, sojourned regular meet~.ng of rune 9, 1975,
adjourned regular meeting of rune l0, 1q~5,
adjourned reguls.r meeting of June ll, 1.975,
adjourned regu~sr meeting of June 12, 195,
and adjourned regular meeting of June 13, 1975,
be approved as writtex?a
Councilman Green took e~~ception to the minutes
of the meeting of June 5, 19'(5, as he believed the
adjournment of that meeting was in errors
The City Clerk presented a report of what took place
in adjourning the meet%ng of June 5, 1975, and June
6, 1975, and suggested use of the tape recording
for verification of adjournment of the meeting of
June 5 0
After further discussion, all members of the Council
voting aye, except ~.'ounc~.iman G~~een, the Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Pastor Burnett of the Foursquare Church made a
presentat~.on concerning fund raisar~g f'or the purpose
of purchasing new uniforms for the high school band
ano expressed appreciation for the cooperation
received from the Cityo
CUMMENDATIUNS
Res. Corrnnena. The Mayor reao a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
Ben Krinitt OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING
MR, BEN KHINITT OF FILBAR M~NUk~°ACTURLNG COMPANYo"
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded. by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that the resolution be adopted.
AWARD OF BID
Award of Bid - The Manager presented a report on bid results for
L,B.tslvd. Ph.Il median landscaping and sprinkler system, Long Beach
landscaping Boulevaro Phase II, t'ro ject 6-150 -187, and recommended
Alc~o's Landscape that the award be made to tk~e low bidder Aldo's
Landscaping Company in the arr~ount of X6,932,
It was moved by Counci~..man Green, seconded by Council-
man Morris, that the Council. concur in the Manager's
recommendations,
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen t3york, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: ivone.
Absent: None,
MANAGEMENT STUDIES ANi~ REI~ORTS
The City iYianager presented a report on the budget for
the 1975-7b fiscal year together with resolutions
adopting the budget and establishing salaries. As
agreement has not been reached with Fire Department
personnel, the Manager recommended deletion of the
section of the salary resolution relating to 1~'ire
Department salaries.
It was moved Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Byork, that tESOLUTION N0. 75-62 entitled: ''A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF `1'HE CITY OF
LYNWOOD ADUPTTNG THE ANNUAL OPERATING tsUDGET FOR ~l'HE
FISCAL YEAR 1975-76," be adopted.
Councilman Morris noted the omission of an equipment
replacement account, objected to inclusion of a fiscal
officer, the water rate increase, and to adoption of°
the budget prior to establishing the tax rate, but
favored adoption of the salary resolution at this
time.
Councilman Rowe questioned various items and expressed
opposition to the water rate increase and to the fiscal
officer, a matter which was discussed at length.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
man Morris, that the motion be amended to delete the
fiscal officer from the budget.
troll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe.
Noes: Councilmen Byork, green, Liewer.
Absent: None,
It was moved by Councilman. Morrl.s, seconded by Council-
man Rowe, that Resolu.*ion No. 75-62 be tabled.
Roll. Call:
Ayes: Councilmen l~lorris, Rowe.
Noes: Councilmen Byork, green, Liewer.
Absent: Noneo
Roll Call on adoption of resolution No, 75-62:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer.
Noes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe.
Absent: None.
The City lvianager presented RESOLUTION NU, 75-63
entitled: "A xESULUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ONE THE
CITY Or` LYNWOOD SETTING FOR°1'H THE SALAKIES BY
CLASSIFICATION OF ITS OFFICERS A1vD Ei~1PL0YEIJS, AND
OTHIJR BIJNEFITS," wifh the page entitled "City of
Lynwood, Lynwood Firefighters Bi-Weekly and Monthly
Salaries" deleted.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, that Resolution No, ~(5-63 be adopted.
Holl Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byc7Yk, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Nonee
Res. 75-62
adoption of
195-'(6 budget
Res, 75-b3
Salary tteso
Housing & Corrm-. A report on Housing and Community Development Act
Dev. Act App. funds was presentee by the City Manager with the
recommendation that the Council authorize the
submission of an application to the Department
of Urban Affairs of the County of Los Angeles
for Housing and Community Development Act Planning
money in the amount of $30, 000. .~,...
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council concur
in the Manager's recommendation.
Liability Ins. Following a report by the City Manager on the City's
approved liability insurance for the 1975-76 fiscal year, it
was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, that the existing policies
be renewed as follows: Special Multi-Peril rolicy
Blanket on Buildings, $3,872; PUblic Entity Liability
$69,330; Umbrella Policy, $13,800.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen t~york, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: iVone.
Absent: None,
The Mayor declared a five-minute 'recess at 9:00 p.m.
The Meeting was reconvened at 9:05 p.m.
A report on a three-year street lighting proceeding
was presented by the City Manager together with the
City Engineer's Debt Limit Reporto The ylanager
recommended adoption of the necessary resolutions
to carry out the project,
Res, 75-56 RESOLUTION N0. 75-5a entitled: "A RESOLU~1~'ION DIRECTING
Directing prelim. THE PREPARATION uF A PRELIMINARY REPORT OF MAIN°l~'ENANCE
rpt. re Street OF STREET LIGHTS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD . " It was
light. maim. moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, that Resolution No. 75-56 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res . 75-57 RESOLUTION NO . 7 5-5'( entitled : "A RESOLVI'ION OF THE
Adopting Frig. rept.CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI°l'Y OF LYNWOUD ADOPTING THE
re Street Light. REPOR`i° OF THE CITY ENGINEER t~ELATING TO THE SERVICE
Maim. NECESSArtY TO MAINTAIN AND ILLOMINATE BY ELECTRICAL
ENERGY ALL THE STREET LI GHTINt~ SYSTEM IN °l'HE SAID
CI~1'Y OF LYNWOOD." It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No.
75-57 be adoptedo
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Noneo
Res. 75-58 RESOLUTION N0. 75-58 entitled: "A RESOL~ITION OF '"~"'`
Intent. to order THE CI`1'Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING
Street Light. ITS INTENTION TO ORDER STREE°i° LIGHTING SERVICE ON
LER1°AIN STREE`1`S IN THE CI`1'Y OF LYNWOOD FOR A PERIOD
BEGINNING JULY 1, 1975, ANll ENDINc~ JUNE 30, 1975."
It was moved by Councilman i~1orris, seconded by Council-
man Byork, that Resolution No. 75-58 be adopted.
Roll Ca11:
Ayes: Councilrraen t~york, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe
Noes: None
Absent: None.
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A report on purchase of a vacant lot at 3543 Palm
Avenue from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development was presented by the City Manager with
the recommendation that the Council authorize the
Mayor to execute a sales contract with the department
for the purchase of the lot for $5u0.
It was moved by
man Byork, that
recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: None
Absent: None.
Councilman Green, seconaed by Council-
the Council concur in the Manager's
Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
The Manager reported that negotiations have been
completed for acquisition of two parcels of" property
needed for the widening of Long Beach Boulevard, Phase
III, and recommended adoption of resolutions authorizing
the acquisitions.
RESOLUTION NU. 75-5y entitled: "A RESOLU~i'ION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOUD AUTHORIZING
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING AND
IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD," Parcel 16--
easterly 9 feet of Lot 34, Tract 2551). It was moved
by Councilman Byork, seconaed b.y Councilman Morris,
that Resolution No. 75-59 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 75-59-A 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," (Parcel 33--
westerly 6 feet of southeast 50 feet of Lot 12, Tract
2794). It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 75-59-A be adopted.
Roll CAl1:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None,
Absent: None.
Pursuant to recommendation by the City Manager, it
was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that the Council authorize
the Mayor to execute an agreement with the State of
California, State Personnel Board, Cooperative
Personnel Services Division for the purpose of
performing civil service examining services for the
City of LYnwood.
A report on the request of Metropolitan Tabernacle,
,,.., 4330 Century Boulevard, for relinquishment of a 20
ft. alley easement east of Linden Street and north
of Walnut Avenue was presented by the City Manager.
The Manager recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0.
75- 60 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
ORDER VACATION OF A CERTAIN EASEMENT."
Purchase of HUD
prop. 3543 Palm Ave
Res. 75-59
Acquisition of prop
L.B, blvd. Phase III
E. 9ftofLt34
Tr. 2551
Res. 75-59-A
Acquisition of prop
L. B. Blvd. Phase
III, Por Lt 12,
Tr. 2794
Contract for
personnel examining
services approved
Res. 75-60
Setting hearing for
alley easement
vacation - Metro.
Tabernacle Church
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that Resolution No. 75-60
be adopted.
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Amend. to CETA The Manager reported on the request from the County
VI agreement of Los Angeles for amendment of the Comprehensive
Employment Training Act agreement to clarify portions
of the agreement relating to payments of fringe
benefits, and recommended that the Council authorize
the Mayor to execute an amendment to the CETA title
IV agreement.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council
man Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in
the Manager's recommendation.
Leave of absence It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
extended - Glenn man Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in
Earhart the Manager's recommendation that the Council approve
the request of Park Maintenance Man Glenn Earhart
for the 30-day extension of his leave of absence
from June 24, 1975, to July 24, 1975.
Council opposes PUblic Works Director Alvarado presented a report on
statutory regional proposals to permit creation of statutory regional
councils councils and to augment implementation powers of
regional_ transportation planning agencies on which
a hearing will be conducted on July 10, 1975, in
Sacramento. Mr. Alvarado stated that he and the
Planning Director have reviewed the proposal and
request authorization to express the City's objection
thereto, It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded
by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council
authorize the staff to send a letter of objection.
At the Mayor's suggestion, it was the consensus of
the Council that members of the Council or staff
be authorized to attend the hearing.
ORDINANCE
Ord. 988 ORDINANCE N0. 988 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Increasing water CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SUBSECTION
meter rates (b) OF SECTION 32.48 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING
TO GENERAL METER RATES FOR WATER SERVED THROUGH
METERS," was presented for second reading,
The City Attorney informed tY'ie Council that the
date appearing in Section 2 should be October 1
instead of August 1,
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.
Noes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe,
Absent: None.
The City Manager read the ordinance in full.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green., that the ordinance be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewero
Noes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe.
Absent: None.
FINANCE REPORT
RESOLUTION N0. 75-61 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING
AND ORD~;RING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Green, that Resolution No, 75-61 be
adopted.
Roll Ca11:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
DEPARTMEN`T`AL REPORTS
After discussing items appearing in Information
tsulletin No. 75-12, it was moved by Councilman Morris,
seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that it
be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that Citizen Service Request
Log No. 75-12 be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that the report of Planning
Commission actions be accepted and filed.
Res. 75-61
Demands
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Closing out sale
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council Atlantic Shade
approve the application of Atlantic Shade and Linoleum 11170 Atlantic Ave
Company, 111`0 Atlantic Avenue, for a special permit
to conduct a closing-out sale.
In response to statements made at the Council meeting Report on business
of June 9, 1y75, concerning business license revenue lic. revernze for
for the current fiscal year, the City Clerk presented 1974-75
a report on revenue for the period of July 1, 1974, through
June 13, 1925.
At the request of Councilman Green, the Mayor declared
a 5-minute recess° Following the recess the meeting
was reconvened,
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Mrs. Helen Pearce,
the Council to urge
of Senate 13111 275,
11500 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed
immediate opposition to passage
Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12416 Long BeacY~ Boulevard,
addressed the Council to request Councilman Rowe to
submit his questions to the City Manager in
!~"'" writing in advance. Mr. Waranius commented on the
loss of businesses in the City and suggested that
opposing views about employment of a fiscal officer
be compiled.
Mr. Cass Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard,
commented on the 1976 Bicentennial observance and
noted that final adoption of° the constitution was
in 1784, He also commented on Petition RM2493
before the Federal Communications Commission which
concerns religious communications on the air,
Comments re SB 275,
fiscal officer, loss
of businesses,
bicentennial
observance
Mrso Thelma Higgins, 5300 Cortland Avenue, commented
on the movement o~° residents from the City and the
condition of some of the homes, and expressed the
hope that public attitude about the city can be
changed.
Mr. Jack Gish, 3321 Sanborn, commented on the efforts
being made by the Stabilization Commission, and
invited Mrs. Higgins and other interested citizens
to attend a meeting of the Commission on June lti.
The Mayor declared a recess at 10:10 p.m,, and the
meeting wa,s reconvened at 11:25 p,m,
Res. 75-64 RESOLU`1'ION NOo 75-64 en~;itled: "A RESOLUTION OF
Setting hearing - THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C1'rY OF LYNWOOD CALLING
Amend. to Prj. A PUBLIC HEARING TU CONSIDER A PROPOSED AMENDMENT
Area A '1'0 THE REDEVELOPMENT PLFAN FOR PROJECT AREA A,"
was presentedo It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman green, that Resolution No.
75-64 be adopted..
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilman Byork, Green, Laewer, 1~lorris
Rowe.
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Noes: None
Absent: Noneo
It was moved. by Councilmsa.n Liewer, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to
July 1, 1,975, at `I:00 p,m,
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APPROVED JULY 1, 197
Mayor f t City of I,ynwood~