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REGULAR_MEETING AUGUST 15, 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 Byork, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned
regular meeting of August 5, 1975 and the regular meet-
ing of August 5, 1975, be approved as written.
COMMENDATIONS
The Mayor read a resol
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MARIE THATCHER FOR HER
TO THE COMMUNITY." It
seconded by Councilman
resolution be adopted.
anon entitled: "A RESOLUTION
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING
CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICE
was moved by Councilman Byork,
Morris, and carried, that the
Mrs. Thatcher was present to receive a copy of the
resolution.
The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING
AL EVANS FOR HIS CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICE TO THE
COMMUNITY." It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the
resolution be adopted.
Mr. Evans was present to receive a copy of the
resolution.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
The City Manager presented a report on the retirement
tax rate for 1975-76 in which he proposed either a 52~
increase which would meet the needs of the Retirement
Fund and repay Revenue Sharing Fund money transferred
to the Retirement Fund during 197+-75 in the amount of
~84,351~97, or a 43~ increase, if the Council does not
wish to replace the Revenue Sharing Fund money, resulting
in a total Retirement Fund tax rate of either o80~ or 71~.
Councilman Morris spoke in opposition to repayment of
the Revenue Sharing funds and Councilman Rowe provided
figures in support of his suggestion that the entire
amount needed not be obtained by property tax as it is
not mandatory to do so.
The meeting was recessed to allow the City Attorney to
study the initiative ordinance relating to the
Retirement Fund tax, and following the recess, informed
the Council that the ordinance provides that the
Council shall levy such taxes as are determined necessary
to maintain the City's share of the retirement benefits,
but does not specify what kind of taxes.
Councilman Green discussed repayment of Revenue Sharing
Fund money over a two-year period and it was moved by
Councilman Green,secor_ded by Councilman Byork, that the
Res. of Commend.
M. Thatcher
Res. of Commend.
Al Evans
Tax Rate - 1975-76
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retirement tax rate be increased 47~.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that the motion be amended to postpone the
matter until September 2.
The meeting was recessed to allow the City Attorney
to determine whether or not the matter could be delayed
until September 20 Following the recess, the City
Attorney informed the Council that the Government Code
requires that the tax rate be set before September 1,
and the motion to amend was withdrawn.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that the matter be discussed further at an
adjourned meeting sometime between the present meeting
and August 25.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Morris and Rowe.
Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer.
Absent: Noneo
Roll call on main motion:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer
Noes: Councilmen Morris and Rowe.
Absent: None.
A report was presented by the City Manager on the general
purpose tax rate in which he proposed an increase of 7~
for general operating purposes, for a total rate of 86~.
The report indicated an additional 7~ increase would be
required if the Council wishes to implement the Police
Department Needs List developed by the Police Chief and
his staff. Councilman Morris questioned the report
relative to the Police Department Needs analysis and
the matter was discussed among the Council, Police Chief
and City Manager.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Liewer, that a 7~ increase be levied for general
operating purposes.
Expenditure items discussed during budget sessions were
reviewed, particularly those relating to reduction of
manpower in the Fire Departmento
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewera
Noes: Councilmen Morris and Rowe,
Absent: None.
Res.No.75-92 RESOLUTION N0. 75-92 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Tax Rate INCORPORATED CITY OF LYNWOOD FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES,
1975-76 AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1,
1975, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1976." was presented. It was
moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork,
that Resolution No. 75-92 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer.
Noes: Councilmen Morris, Roweo
Absent: None.
School lease of A report on the request of the Lynwood Unified School
City property District for renewal of the lease for City property
at Birch Street and Mulford Avenue was presented, with
the request that the term of the lease be changed from
a three-year period to an indeterminate period and that
the names of the current City Manager and Assistant
School Superintendent be inserted.
RESOLUTION N0~ 75-g6 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. No, 75-96
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AND School lease of
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT property at
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND THE LYNWOOD UNIFIED Mulford ~ Birch
SCHOOL DISTRICT." was presented by the City Manager.
It was moved by Cou.nc,ilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the agreement be
approved and Resolution No. 75-96 be adopted, with the
deletion of the indeterminate term and retention of
the three-year term of the Lease.
A report on a,n automatic aid agreement far fire
service between the City, of Lynwood and the City of
Compton was pr°esented by the City Manager with the
recommendation that the Ccu,ncil authorize the Mayor
to execute a ~Toint Powers Agreement for Automatic Aid
with the City of Compton, It was moved by Councilman
Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
the Mayor be authorized to sign the necessary agreement.
The City Manager recommended that the Council authorize
the Mayor to execute a Sub-Agreement between the City and
the County of Los Angeles for Title II extension of the
CETA program, which has been approved by the County of
Los Angeles Board of Supervisors through September 30,
1975 It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council concur
in the Managers recommendation.
A report on proposed alley improvements, Project No.
7-150-188, was presented by the City Manager with the
recommendation that the Council approve plans and
specifications and authorize a call for bids at 2 p,m,,
September 11, 1975. It was mo`red by Councilmarb Green,
seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the
Council, concur in the Manager's recommendations.
The Manager recommended that the Counci,h approve
specification for an aerie"1 ladder ~F'roject 5-1~3-751)
and authorize a call for bids at 2 p_,mo September 10,
1975 It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, teat the Council
concur in the Manager's recommendations,
The City Manager informed the Council that a change
in the bid date for police pursuit ~,t~ehicles is
necessary as there has been a delay in price announce-
ments by the factory, and recommended that the
Council concur in changing the bid date to October 29,
1975, at 2 p,mo It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Liewer, and e:arried, that the
Council concur in the Manager's recorrmendationo
~,,,,,,, A report was, presented by the City Manager on two
proposed redevelopment survey areas designated as
Alameda Survey Area urea west of State Street to
west City limits and from north to south City
l~im.its), and Long Beach Freeway Survey Area (Duncan
Avenue to east City limit, Imperi~?l to Fernwocd). The
Manager recommended adoption of re~ol~;~tions implementing
the stud~~es o
At the request of the Council, the City Attorney
explained the purpose of a sur~~ey area under the
communitty redevelopment law, and Planning Director
Rice discussed the reasons for designating a broad
area for study o
Fire Dept.
automatic aid -
City of Compton
CETA Title II
agreement approved
Alley improvement
Plans & Specs
approved - bill
call authorized
Aerial Ladder
Specs approved &
bids authorized
Police Vehicles -
char~ge in bid
date to 10/29/75
Alameda Survey
Area and Loa~g
Beach Freeway
Survey Area
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Mr. K. F. Thompson, 2652 Eo 108th Street, addressed
the Council in opposition to the study in the area
north of Fernwood Avenue, and to comment on past
actions of the City in zoning matters in his area.
Res. 75-93 It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Alameda Survey Mayor Liewer, that the Alameda Survey Area include
Area the area south of Fernwood from State Street to the
west City boundary, not to include any portion of the
City north of Fernwood, and that RESOLUTION N0. 75-93
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD DESIGNATING THE "ALAMEDA REDEVELOPMENT
SURVEY AREA" FOR STUDY PURPOSESa" be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Roweo
Noes: Noneo
Absent: None.
Res. 75-94 RESOLUTION N0. 75-94 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Long Beach CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DESIGNATING THE
Freeway Study "LONG BEACH FREEWAY REDEVELOPMENT SURVEY AREA" FOR
Area STUDY PURPOSES." was presented, It was moved by
Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that
Resolution No. 75-94 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCE
Ordinance 990 ORDINANCE N0. 990 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Amendment of COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN
Redevelopment AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE N0. 945, AS AMENDED, AND THE
Project Area "A" OFFICIAL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AREA "Ao" was presented for second reading. It was
moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that the ordinance be read by title onlyo
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Roweo
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, that Ordinance No~ 990 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: Noneo
Absent: None.
FINANCE REPORT
Res. No. 75-95 RESOLUTION N0. 75-95 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS
DRAWN THEREFORo" was presentedo It was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that
Resolution Noo 75-95 be adoptedo
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe,
Noes: None,
Absent: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Departmental After commenting on items appearing in Information
Reports Bulletin Noo 75-16, it was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
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Information Bulletin No. 75-16 be received and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that Citizen Service
Request Log Noa 75-16 be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the report of Planning
Commission actions be received and filedo
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
Departmental
Reports
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Burns Int'1 Sec.
Councilman. Green, and carried, that the Council approve Patrol approved
the application of Burns International Security Services
for a special permit to conduct security patrol within
the City.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Claims denied -
Morris, and carried, that the claims filed on behalf Mijares
of Bernardo Mijares and Israel Rogers be denied and Rogers
referred to the City's insurance carrier.
COUNCIL AGENDA (NEW BUSI:NESSy
Councilman Morris requested that the City Manager, Acquisition of
in cooperation with the School Superintendent and former Will Rogers
Board of Education, investigate the possibility of school site
obtaining the former Will Rogers School site on a
99-year lease at $1.00 per year.
Councilman Morris commented on an executive session
held at a previous meeting and requested clarification
of remarks made by the Mayor at fret time.
Councilman Rowe commented on employment of a fiscal Fiscal officer
officer and inquired about his employment and the employment
Manager informed tre Counciy~ that it is expected to
be effective the first of September; fret he expects
to present rim informally at the August 26 adjourned
meeting and formally at the September 2 meeting,
The meeting was adjourned to executive session at Executive Session
10:20 p.mo Following the executive session, the
meeting was called to order.
Councilman Greer stated that the Mayor has taped a
program for "Meet the Mayors" which will be shown
on Channel 9 on September 1 at 10:30 a.m~ and on
September 3 at 9030 a.m.
Councilman Byork commended the Chamber of Commerce
Beautification Committee and its chairman, Richard
Waranius, for the work being doneo
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
~' Councilman Morris, that th.e appointments to the
various commissions be held over to the September 1
meeti.ngo
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Richard C o Waranius, 12~E16 Long Beach Boulevard, Waranius re qualifi-
addressed the Council to inquire about the qua~.~ifi- cations of Fiscal
cationv of a fiscal officer. The City Manager Officer & City Clerk
described tre qualifications established by the
Personnel Board Mr. Waranius then made a similar
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inquiry about the City Clerk, and the City Attorney
informed h.im that there are no statutory requiremerkts
for either position.
POST report The proposed meeting with POST representative
discussion to discuss the POST report on the Police Department
was discussed as Mr. Waranius wished to know if the
meeting would be public. The City Attorney informed
the Council that if the review of the study involves
complaints or charges relating to personnel performance,
it would then be appropriate to discuss it in executive
session. It was determined that the discussion would be
in open session
Joint meeting Mrs. Lee Waranius informed the Council that two members
with Com. Stab. of the Community Stabilisation Commission preferred that
Com. postponed the point meeting with the City Council not be held
on August 26 anal that it be held at a later date.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to
Wednesday, August, 20, 1975, at 7:30 p.m.
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,'`City 'Clerk, City of L nwood
APPROVED SEPTEMBER 2, 1975
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