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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JULY 15, 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 Pro tempore Green in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe answered the
~ roll call. Councilman Liewer was absent.
Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager
Wright.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that Councilman Liewer's
absence be excused.
After discussing items appearing on the agenda for
the regular meeting of July 15, 1975,. the meeting
was adjourned to executive session for discussion of
matters of litigation, as requested by the City Attorney
Following the executive session, it was
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilma
carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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City Clerk, City of Lynwood
APPROVED AUGUST 5, 1975
Mayor of he City of~Ly wood
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REGULAR MEETING JULY. 15, 1975
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a
regular session in the City Hall, 1133a Bullis
Road, on above date at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Pro tempore Gredh in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe answered the
roll call. Councilman Liewer was absent.
Also present were City Manager Wright and City
Attorney Murphy.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Councilman Liewer's
absence be excused.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that the minutes of the
adjourned regular meeting of July 1, 1975, and
regular meeting of July 1, 1975, be approved as
written.
COMMENDATIONS
Res. of Corrmienda- The Mayor read a resolution entitled : "A RESOLUTION
tion - Percy OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING
Bruner PERCY BRUNER FOR HIS CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS." It was
moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the resolution be adopted.
Recreation Commissioner Bruner was present to receive
a copy of the resolution.
C of C Beautifica- On behalf of the Chs.mber of Commerce Beautification
tion award Committee, Mr. Richard C. Waranius presented the
committee's commercial beautification award to Mr.
Troy Callas, operator of the service station at
Century Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue.
Mr. Callas was present to receive the award.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Hearing - The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being
Street Lighting the time fixed for hearing on the matter of the
Maint. street lighting maintenance District A, the Manager
presented a report on the proposed lighting maintenance
program for the period 1975-78 and recommended adoption
of resolutions ordering the work and levying the
assessment and ordering Southern California Edison
Company to furnish the service necessary to maintain
and/or illuminate the street lights.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak
in opposition to the proposed lighting maintenance
program.
Mr. Howard B. Gray addressed the Council to question
the precise purpose of the assessment and when it was
explained to him that the assessment is for the purpose
of furnishing the energy to light the street lights,
he stated that he favored the assessment.
Mr. Cyrus Van De Mark, 10700 San Vincente Avenue
(corner of San Vincente and Abbott Road), inquired how
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a corner lot is assessed, and was informed that
the charge is based on the address of the residence.
The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing to
speak in opposition to or in favor of the proposed
assessment. As there was no response, he declared the
hearing closed.
RESOLUTION N0. 75-76 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 75-76
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OVERRULING PROTESTS, Levying St.
ORDERING THE WORK ADD LEVYING THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT Light assess.
FOR SERVICE NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN AND ILLUMINATE ALL
STREET LIGHTS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD," was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council-
man Byork, that Resolution No. 75-76 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Liewer.
RESOLUTION N0. 75-77 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 75-77
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ORDERING THE Ordering St.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY TO FURNISH THE - Light service
SERVICE NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN AND/OR ILLUMINATE ALL
STREET LIGHTS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD," was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council-
man Byork, that Resolution No. 75-77 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Liewer.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being Hearing -
the time fixed for public hearing on the proposed vacation alley vacation
of the alley adjacent to Lots 1-6, 10-13, and Lot 19, Meto Tab Church
Block 8, Tract 8288, as requested by the Metropolitan continued
Tabernacle Assembly of God Church, the Mayor requested
information concerning the proposed vacation.
At the request of the City Manager, Planning Director
Rice presented a report on the actions of the Planning
Commission relative to the alley vacation.
The Mayor inquired if any one wished to speak in favor
of the proposed vacation.
Reverend Amundsen, Pastor of the Metropolitan Tabernacle
Church, spoke in favor of the proposed vacation as it
would improve security for the members of the church
who park in the area, and it would result in a better
recreation area.
Alternative solutions to the security problems adjacent
to the.. church and the need for retention of utility
easements were discussed. Vacation of a portion of the
alley in 1968 was discussed, particularly as to the
closing of the alley to surface traffic.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that the hearing be continued
to August 5, 1975, at 7:30 p.m.
AWARD OF BIDS
A report on bids received for the mobile radio system
(Pro,ject No. 5-145-742) was presented by the City Manager
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Award'of bid - fire with the recommendation that the Council award
mobile radios, the bid to the' lowest and best bidder Motorola
Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. at the
bid price of $7,571.67.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilr~~ Morris, and carried, that the Council
concur in the Manager's recommendation.
Sale of 1948 A report on the bids received for the sale of the
Seagrave fire 1948 Seagrave Fire Truck was presented with the
pumper to P. recommendation that the Council authorize the
Tedesco sale of the truck to Peter Tedesco, the high bidder,
for $1,579052
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that the Council concur in the
Manager's recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Liewer.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES ~iND REPORTS
Ord. first read - Pursuant to adoption of a resolution of intention
Amend. PERS contractto approve an amendment of the Public Employees
re Firefighters Retirement System contract to provide final
r°ompensation on the basis of one-year for local
firemen, the Manager presented for first reading
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." It was moved by
Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork,
that the ordinance be read by title only.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman L~ewero
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Rowe, that the ordinance be introduced,
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Liewer.
City Utility The Manager presented a report on a proposal from
vaulation proposal Standard Utility Rating Engineers for conducting
an analysis of the City's electric utility billing
for the purpose of effect%ng a saving in the cost
of electrical energy, and recommended that the
Council authorize the analysis as outlined in the
proposal submitted to the Council.
Mr. David Farrell., 100 ~Iia Quito, Newport, addressed
the Council concerning his proposal explaining the
Edison Company rating system and ways in which it
might be possible to save energy costs.
After discussing the proposal it was the consensus
off' the Council that more information was needed, and
it was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and. carried, that the matter be taken under
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advisement for further studyo
The Manager informed the Council that notice has been Amendment of CETA
received from the County of Los Angeles that funding Title II Agreement
is available for Title II of the CETA program for an
additional 30 days, and recommended that Council
~- authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the
CETA Title II agreement.
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It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that the Council concur in the
Manager's recommendation.
Pursuant to a request from the Lynwood Unified School Res. 75-78.
District for vacation of water easements in the vicinity Set hearing-water
of Duncan and Beachwood Avenues, the Manager recommended line easement vac.
adoption of RESOLUTION NOo 75-78 entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO ORDER VACATION OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS."
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that Resolution Noo 75-78 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Liewer.
A report on use of Streets and Highways Code Section Res. 75-79;
2106 and 21.07 Gas Tax funds was presented by the Public Determining that
Works Director. To allow the use of 2106 funds on 90% of select. sys.
minor streets, it was recommended that the Council streets complete
adopt RESOLUTION N0. 75-79 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING
THAT 90% OR MORE OF ITS SELECT SYSTEM OF CITY STREETS
HAVE BEEN CONSTRUCTED." It was moved by Councilman
Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, that F~~solution
No. 75-79 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Liewer.
FINANCE REPORT
RESOLUTION N0. 75-80 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 75-80
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND Demands
ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, that Resolution No. 75-80 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: Noneo
Absent: Councilman Liewer.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
In reviewing items appearing on information Bulletin Letter of apprecia-
No. 75-14, it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded tion to Judge Ricks
by Councilman Byork, an-d carried, that a letter of
appreciation be sent to Judge Everett Ricks for his
efforts in retaining prosecution of juvenile cases
in the Compton Court.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- P.D. 4-10 plan
man Byork, that the Police Department 4-10 plan be reinstated 9/1/75
reinstated on September 1, 1975.
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11 Call:
yes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe.
Joe s : None .
Absent: Councilman Liewer.
Mayor Green requested that a personnel status report
for the police department be furnished to the City
Council.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that Information Bulletin No.
75-14 be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that Citizen Service Request
Log No. 75-14 be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that Planning Commission
actions report be accepted and filed.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
Special permit ~It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council-
lics approved - man Byork, and carried, that the Council approve the
Rudison, 5116 Imp application of Alvin Rudison for a special permit to
Avina, 10894 Atlnt conduct a secondhand business at 5116 Imperial Highway.
Greater LA Patrol,
Cal. Plant Pro. It was moved b Coun it B
y c man york,
man Morris, and carried
that the seconded by Council-
Council
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application of Margareta I. Avina approve the
for a special permit
to conduct a secondhand business at 10894 Atlantic
Avenue.
Claims for damage
denied - It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
C. Acfallel man Morris, and carried, that the
fil
d claim for damages
J. Droz, J.Everly, e
on behalf of Carmen Acfallel
to the City's insur be denied and referred
J. McGriff, ance carrier.
0. Hadaway It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that the application filed
on behalf of Jon Droz, Joan Everly and Jim McGriff
for permission to file a late clai m for damage be
deniedo
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that the Council approve the
applications of Greater Los Angeles Patrol, 11982
Eddleston Drive, Northridge, and California Plant
Protection, Inc., 4505 West Rosecrans, Hawthorne,
for special permits to conduct security guard service.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the claim filed on behalf
of Ollie Hadaway be denied and referred to the City's
insurance carrier.
COUNCIL AGENDA
It was agreed that appointments to fill the vacancies
on the Traffic and Parking Commission, Planning
Commission and Recreation and Parks Commission be
held over to a later meetingo
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PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. James Hunter, 11900 Peach Street, addressed the
Council to comment on the increase in assessed valuation
of property in the City and about pound service being
provided by the County of Los Angeles.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to
August 5, 1975, at 7:00 p.m.
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City Clerk, City of LYnwood
APPROVED AUGUST 5, 1975
Mayor of he Cit of Lynwood