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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1975-08-05 - CC~1 < <~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 5, 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, Morris, Rowe answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Wright and City Attorney Murphy. 4-10 plan in P.D. The City Manager informed the Council that Police to begin q/14/75 Chief Darton has requested that the 4-10 plan be implemented on September 14th rather than September 1 in order to coincide with pay periods and vacation and shift cycle. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the request be granted and the 4-10 plan take effect on September 14, 1975• At the request of the City Attorney the meeting was adjourned to executive session for the purpose of discussing matters of litigation. Following the executive session, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. t `. - ;( GCit Clerk, City o Lynwood APPROVED AUGUST 19, 1975 Mayor o h ity of Lynwood _~ ~. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 5, 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 Attorney Murphy and City Manager Wrighto It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of July 15, 1975, and regular meeting of July 15, 1975, be approved as written. COMMENDATIONS AND AWARDS _The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING MICHAEL McBRIIIET'FOR FITS CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. Mr, Mc Bride was present to receive a copy of the resolution. The City Manager reported that the following employees are eligible for award of service pins upon completion of ~~"""" five through nine years of service: George Eo Argante, Margaret J. Eckles, Bruce J. Ferguson, Robert Lee, Allen Moore, Thomas Romash, Richard Swingle, Joyce Van Schyndel, John E. Youngo George Argante, Margaret Eckles and Richard Swingle were present to receive their pins. PUBLIC HEARINGS Res of Commend. M. McBride Employee service pins The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for continued Hearing - hearing on the proposed vacation of the alley adjacent to Alley vacation Lots 1-6, 10-13, and Lot 19, Block 8, Tract 9288, as Metro Taber. requested by the Metropolitan Tabernacle Assembly of Church God Church. Planning Directrar Rice reported on the result of discussions with a representative of the Church and stated that the church still wants the alley vacated because of security problems in the church parking lot and criminal activities in thy.. alley. Staff has suggested that the parking lot be fenced or that the City .install a light in the alley to light the area where the criminal problems exist and to light the parking iot. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the proposed vacation. There was no responseo The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the alley vacation. Mr. Frank Kogut, owner of property at 4336 Century Boulevard, spoke in opposition to the alley vacation as he would have no access to the parking spaces at the rear of his property. 320 The Mayor inauired if there were any others wishing to speako As there was no response, the hearing was closed.. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, that the alley not be vacated. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None, Absent: None. Councilman Byork asked that a light be installed in the alley as suggested by the Planning staff. Hearing - Nuisance The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for abatement 1..0781 public hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is being Colyer maintained on Lot 27, Tract 13633, commonly known as 10871 Colyer Avenue, and inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor of the abaterr~ent Mr. George Argante, Code Enforcement Officer, was administered the oath for testimony before the City Council. Mr. Argante identified the property and described the ~;onditions which he believed coristftute a nuisanceo He testified that the photographs on display accurately describe and depict the condition. of the premises and in his professional opinion, they constitute a nuisance within the meaning of the Lynwood City Codeo He further testified that the conditions on the property have not changed substantially since the photographs were taken on June 25, 1975, and July 1, 1975• The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor of the abatement. There was no response. The Mayor inquired if arEyone wished to speak in opposition to the proposed abatemento There was no response. It was moved by Counci:~man Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the hearing be closed. Res. 75-81 RESOLUTION N0. 75-81 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE D3..recting abatement CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THAT of nuisance - A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY 10781 Colyer WITHIN SAID CITY AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 75-81 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Noes: None. Absent: None. Hearing - Nuisance The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public abatement - 4220 hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance was being Shirley maintained on Lot g2, Century Square Tract, commonly known as 4220 Shirley Avenue, and inquired if anyone wished. to speak in favor of the abatement. Mr. George Argante, Code Enforcement Officer, was administered the oath for testimony before the City Council Mr. Argante identified the property and described the conditions which he believed to constitute a nuisance. He testified that the four photographs on display dated June 24, 1975, and August 4, 1975, fairly represent the condition,. ~~~ of the premises and that in his professional opinion they constitute a nuisance within the meaning of the Lynwood City Code. The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing to speak in favor of the abatemento There was no response, The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the proposed abatemento There was no response. The Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION N0. 75-82 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that Resolution No. 75-82 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes.: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 75-82 Directing abatement of nuisance - 4220 Shirley The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public Hearing - hearing on theproposed vacation of waterline easements Waterline requested by the Lynwood Unified School District on easement Lots 1-10, Tract 10978, Lots 1-2, Block A, Tract 9641, vacation ~:n the ~dne~al tri~inity of Duncan Avenue and Beechwood Avenue. The Manager reported that the Planning Commission has reviewed the request and recommended vacation of the easement, and that the Department of Public Works has indicated there is no further need for the easements as the waterlines have been relocated in the public streets. The Mayor inq~.aired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or opposition to the proposed vacation. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed RESOLUTION N0. 75-83 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 75-83 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS Vacation of ACTIONS TO ORDER VACATION OF A CERTAIN EASEMENT," was waterline presented, It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded easements - by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 75-83 be Lts. 1-10, adopted. Tr. 10978 & Roll Call: Lots 1-2, Bl. Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. A, Tr. 9641 Noes: None. Absent: None. AWARD OF BIDS The City Manager presented a report on bids received for Traffic Sig. traffic signal maintenance (Project No. 3-180-C1-C2) and Maint bids recommended that the Council award to bid to Superior awarded to Signal Service Corporation the low bidder for a total Superior price of $692 0 55 per month. Signal Service It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the bid be awarded to superior Signal Service Corporation for $692,55 per month. ~~~ Councilman Morris inquired about the result of the study for doing the signal. maintenance with city forces, and was infor-med that the City could. do the work with the employment of one additional. employee. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Greer, Liewer, Morr~.s, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None, MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS The Manager reported that negotiations has 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 acquisition. Res. 75-84 RESOLUTION N0.75-84 ent%tledic: "A RESOLUTION OF Acquisition of Prop THE CITY. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING L.B.Blvd. Ph III PURCHASE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING Pr. Lt.4,Tr.2794 AND IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD," Parcel 4-portion of Lot 4, Tract 2794). It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, that, Resolution No. 75-84 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Roweo Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 75-85 RESOLUTION N0. 75-85 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF Acquisition of Prop THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING L.B.B1vd. Ph III PURCHASE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING AND Por.Lt.31,Tr.2551 IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD," Parcel 13-portion of Lot 31, Tr~.ct 2551). It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, that Resolution No. 75-85 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 75-86 A report on participation in the California Highway CHP training Patrol Motorcycle Training School was presented by agreements the City Manager with the recommendation that RESOLUTION N0. 75-86 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE TRAINING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY PATROL," be adopted. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Rowe, that Resolution No. 75-86 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, G,~eer~, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 75-87 A report on the proposed weed abatement program was Setting weed abate- presented by the City Manager faith the recommendation ment hearing that RESOLUTION N0. 75-87 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF 9/2/75 INTENTION TO ABATE D1~Y AND DRYING WEEDS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD," be adopted. ~~~ It was mowed by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, that Resolution No. 75-87 be adopted, In response to questions from the Council, the Public Works Director stated that letters will be sent to the property owners in order that they might have the option to .bate the weeds themselves. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Nonea A report on changes needed in on-street parking restrictions on certain days because of the recent change in residential refuse pick-up schedules was presented by the City Manager. After a brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the matter be referred to the Traffic and Parking Commission prior to Council. action. A report on the request for authorization to destroy City warrants completed prior to July 1, 1968, for which consent has been given by the City Attorney, was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that RESOLUTION N0. 75-88 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO THE DESTRUCTION OF WARRANTS," be adopted. Itwas moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution Noe 75-88 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING MICHAEL BARROW FOR HIS CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS,11 It was by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. Mr. Barrow was present to receive a copy of the resolutiono The Mayor introduced Mr. Gordon Di11 recently appointed Secretary/Manager of the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, The Mayor declared a five-minute recess at 9:00 p.m. Following the recess the meeting was called to order. The request of Police Office James Garvey for a 60-day extension of his leave of absence from August 8 to October 8, 1975, was presented by the City Manager, It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the Council grant the request. Parking Prohibitions referred to Traffic & Park Commission Res. 75-88 Destruction of Records City Clerk Res. of Commend M. Barrow Leave of Absence - J, Garvey The Manager reported on the purchase of four police Call for bids pursuit vehicles as approved in the Capital Budget P.Do Cars and recommended approval of specifications and authorization 8/27/75 at to call for bids to be received before August-27, 1975, 2:00 p.m. at 2:00 pomp Councilman Green questioned the need for the type of 324 ,~, vehicles specified as well as the possibility of obtaining a two year warranty. The Public Works Director explained the reasons for the type of car specified and that in the past, proposals for two year maintenance had been sought but the ••w cost was excessiveo It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council approve the specifications and authorize the call for bids. Bid Call - The Manager reported on the specifications for Bateman Hall Air air conditioning equipment for Bateman Hall as approved. conditioning in the annual budget , and recommended approval of the 9/9/75, 2:00 p.m. specifications and authorization to advertise for bids on September 9, 1975, at 2:00 p.m, It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Morris; and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Bid Call - The Manager reported on acquisition of water meters Water Meters (Project No. 2-209-751) as approved in the budget 8/27/75, 2:00 p.m. and recommended acquisition of the meters and authorization to call for bids on August 27, 1975, at 2:00 p.m. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations . "'~"' z Councilman Morris expressed opposition to purchase of the meters and stated he felt the purchase should be held in abeyance for at least a year. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: Councilmen Absent: None. Byork, Green, Liewer. Morris, Roweo Bid Call - A report on acquisition of a tractor loader Tractor Loader (Project No. 5-182-759) as approved in the annual 8/27/75, 2:00 p.m. budget, was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the Council approve the specifications and authorize a call for bids on August 27, 1975, at 2:00 p.m. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations. (~RT~TNANf:F Ord. 989 ORDINANCE N0. 989 entitled: "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Amend. PERS ContractCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT re Firefighters TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM," was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Noneo Absent: Noneo ,. - ~~~ :. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Ordinance No. 989 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Noneo FINANCE REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 75-8g entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 75-89 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND ORDERING Demands WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. The City Manager requested that an additional warrant be added to the register, payable to the American Red Cross in the amount of $120. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, That Resolution No. 75-89 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS In discussing items appearing on the Information Bulletin Department Councilman Byork presented a report on the meeting reports he attended relative to the I-105 freeway. The Manager was requested to arrange a meeting with Meeting with POST representatives for the 20th and 21st of August. POST reps The request of the Community Stabilization Commission Joint Stabilize. for a joint meeting with the City Council was discussed C~n/Council meet briefly with Mr. Richard C. Waranius, and it was suggested 8/26 that such a meeting be arranged on August 26, 1975. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 75-15 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Liewer,. and carried, that Citizen Service Request Log No. 75-15 be accepted and filedo It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that PUblic Works Summary Report be accepted and filedo CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- United Crusade man Green, and carried, that the Council approve the fund drive ~„~ request from- United Crusade for permission to conduct 9/15 to 12/15 their annual fund raising from September 15 to December 15~ 1,975• It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- Cystic Fibrosis man Morris, and carried, that the Council approve the fund drive request from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for 9/75 permission to conduct their fund raising drive during the month of September 1975. ~~ Claims for damage It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- denied - P. Jones man Morris, and carried, that the fallowing claims L. Jones, M. Nelson be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier: E. Haynes, H. RogersPortia L. Jones, Letisha M. Jones, Mozelle Nelson, Edmund C. and Theresa Va Haynes, Mrs. Ho M. Rogers. Complaint filed A complaint filed by the State Compensation Insurance by St. Comp. Ins. Fund was presented and. upon re commendation of the Fund referred to City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Byork, carrier seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the matter be referred to the City 's insurance carrier with the request that the carr ier provide a defense, COUNCIL AGENDA Discussions re Councilman Morris commended the Stabilisation. Commission alley clean-up, and the young people for cleaning up the alleys . 11355 Atlantic Ave, He also asked that the Health Inspector inspect the street repair, premises at 11.355 Atlantic Aver.~ue. request for total receipts & expend. Councilman Byork asked. ghat the holes in the south for 1974-75 side of Fernwood Avenue betweeg? Atlantic and Harris Avenues be repaired. He also asked if there is not an ordinance prohibiting the storage of trash cans in alleys. Councilman Rowe asked the City Manager to provide the Council with a report of total receipts and expenditures for 1974-75 at the next meeting. CETA employees to Councilman Green commented on a meeting with the work on C of C Chamber of commerce Beautification Committee and graffiti committee their request that the City have a CETQ, employee head the work group painting out graffiti, and it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Manager be instructed to see what can be done to provide two people to supervise the group Inquiry re Curb Counalman Morris asked. if anything had been done numbers about painting new curb numbers ar~d the Manager informed him that the Traffic a.nd Parking Commission is presently reviewing that program and there will be a report to the Councilo Commission app'ts. Mayor Liewer nominated Mr. Maurice R. Latour to M. Latour, Traffic fill the vacancy on the Traffic and Parking Commission & Parking resulting from the resignation of Mro Mike Barrows. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that nominations be closeda R. Pryor Planning Councilman Green nominated Mr. Roy Pryor for Corrrnission appointment to the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that nominations be closed. Bruce Hag~.done Councilman Morris nominated Mr. Bruce Hagadone Recreation & Parks for appointment. to the Recreation and Parks Commission. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman. Green, and. carried, that nominations be closed. «-~ Lee Waranius Councilman Byork nominated Mrs. Lee Waranius for Real Estate Comm. ~i n appointment to the Real Estate Practices Commission, It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that nominations be closed. A recess was declared for the purpose of holding a joint meeting with the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency. The joint City Council/Lynwood Redevelopment Agency meeting was called to order. Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe answered the roll calla Lynwood Redevelopment Agency members Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe answered the roll call, PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that the City Council and the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency were now in joint session for the purpose of hearing arguments for and against the amendment of Redevelopment Project Area "A!' A report on the proposed amendment was presented by the City Manager who presented RESOLUTION N0. LRA 75-3 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE LYN4~OOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECOMMENDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA A." • The Mayor inquired if there were any present who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the amendment of Redevelopment Project Area A. ~ As there was no response, he declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Mr. Byork, seconded by Mr. Morris, that Resolution No. LRA 75-3 be adoptedo Roll Call: Ayes: Council and Agency members Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE N0. 945, AS AMENDED, AND THE OFFICIAL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA 'A'," was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Gall: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Gall: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. The meeting of the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency was declared in recess. Joint LRA/Council meeting Hearing - Amendment of Project Area A Res. LRA 75-3 Recotrmiendir~g amend. of Proj. Area A Ord. first read - Approving amend. of Pro j . Area A The City Manager presented a report on providing 32~~ administrative support for the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency and suggested the rate of $1500 per month, based on staff review of the cost to the City, The Manager recommended adoption of Resolution No. Res. 75-90 75-90 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Amend Res. 7~-33 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION No . 73- Modifyi.rig certain 33 MODIFYING CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE CITY Relationships OF LYNWOOD AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY." It was between City and moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Counc~ lmara agency Morris, that Resolution No. 75-90 be adoptedo Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Apostolic Etc. The request of Pastor Perry of the Apostolic Church cake walk Overcoming Holy Church of God for permission to conduct 8/16/75 a church fund raising "cake walk" in the City Park on August 16, 1975, was presented. Recreation Director Snavely explained what the group wishes to do and indicated that it would not interfere with normal use of the park and that he had no objections. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the request be grantedo The meeting of the City CoGsncil was declared ~,n recess. The meeta~ng was reconvened. Res. 75-91 The Manager reported that the Lynwood. Redevelopment Extending Agency has requested an extension of the Promissory promissory note Note for the purchase of land within. the project re agency area. The Agency proposed to pay the City $82,280.28 with the condition that the remainder of the note plus 7% interest will be paid on or before ~7une 30, 1976. The Manager° recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 75-91 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD GRANTING AN EXT"ENSTON OF A PROMISSORY NOTE°" It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 75-91 be adopted. Roll Call: ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowea Noes: None. Absent: None. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Ac~j ourn to 8/19/75 7:00 p.m. Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12~I16 Long Beach Boulevard, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee, addressed the Council to state he has learned that the Police d~ respond on graffiti calls but that the District Attorney refuses to prosecute this type of misdemeanor He asked that Council see what can be done to make the courts more responsive to the needs of the comrraunity. He commented on the suggestion of Sgt. Grant of the Police Department that an education program might be carried on in the schools. He displayed a notice tt,o be posted warning about laws pertaining to defacing prope~°ty which had been provided to the Chamber by Councilman Rowe. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to August 19, 1975, at 7:00 p.m~ e City Clerk, City ~ LYnwo®d Ma or of y o ynwoo J