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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 2g, 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 p.m.
Mayor Liewer in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris and Rowe
answered the roll call.
Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager
Wright.
After discussing the agenda for the regular _ ,
meeting of October 2g, 1975, at 7:30 p.m., the meeting
was adjourned to executive session for discussion of
matters of litigation and personnel.
Following the executive session, the meeting was
reconvened and it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
by Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting
adjourn .
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City Clerk, City of ynwood
APPROVED NOVEMBER 4, 1975
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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 28, 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 and Rowe
answered the roll call.
Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager
Wright .
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the
adjourned regular meeting of October 7, 1975, and the
regular meeting of October 7, 1975, be approved as
written.
COMMENDATIONS
Res.of corrunend. The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
Rick & Lee OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING
Waranius RICK AND LEE WARANIUS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRI-
BUTIONS AND SERVICE TO THE CITY OF LYNWbOD." Tt was
moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the resolution be adopted.
A copy of the resolution was presented to Mr. and Mrs,
Waranius.
Res.ofcommend. The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
Jirrpnie Walker OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING
JIMMIE WALKER FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AND
SERVICE TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." Tt was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and
carried, that the resolution be adopted. Mr, Walker
was present to receive a copy of the resolution.
PUBLIC HEARING
Hearing-General The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for
Plan Elements continued public hearing on the proposed adoption of
Cont'd to General Plan Elements. The Manager informed the
11/4/75 Council that the Land Use and Circulation elements
were to be reviewed but the consultant was currently
making some modifications. Postponement of the hearing
to a later time was discussed, and it was moved by Council-
man Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried,
that the hearing be continued to November 4, 1975, at
7 30 p.m.
Res. of Commend. The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
Charles Haisler OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING
CHARLES HAISLER FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICE TO
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AS FIELD REPRESENTATIVE FOR
SUPERVISOR HAHN'S OFFICE." It was moved by Council-
man Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried,
that the resolution be adopted.
Youth Apprec. The Mayor read a proclamation designating the week
Week of November 10 - 16, 1975, as Youth Appreciation
Week. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded
by Councilman Green, and carried, that the proclamation
be authorized.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
Res. No. 75-112 The Manager presented a report on the request of
Setting hearing Economic Resources Corporation for vacation of water
water line line easements in the vicinity of Industry Way and
easement Alameda Street, and recommended adoption of
RESOLUTION N0. 75-112 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING
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ITS INTENTION TO ORDER VACATION OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS."
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, that Resolution No. 75-112 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A report on the Housing & Community Development Act HCDA Citizen
was presented by the City Manager with the recom- Participation Plan
mendation that the Council review and adopt the approved
Citizen Participation Plan and appoint a 9-member
board to serve as the Housing & Community Develop-
ment Advisory Board.
Mr. Mark Briggs, 926 J Street, Sacramento, presented
a report on the Citizen Participation Plan and
discussed with the Council the number and method
of appointment of the members, It was moved by
Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork,
and carried, that the plan be adopted with the
provision that a nine member board be appointed,
each individual councilman to seleet one member,
and four members to be ~,peiected collectively by
the Council.
A report on the agreement for the annual Chamber
of Commerce Fall Festival was presented by the City
Manager. The agreement includes a change in hours
of operation to permit closing on Friday and
Saturday at 11 p.m, instead of 10 p.m. The Manager
recommended that the Council authorize the Mayor
to execute the agreement and to consider the
request of the Chamber for waiver of fifty per cent
of the business license fee. It was moved by
Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork,
and carried, that the Council grant the waiver of
fifty per cent of the business license fee,
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Mayor be
authorized to execute the agreement as~recommended
by the City Manager.
Chamber of Corrmierce
Fall Festival
agreement approved
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Generator report
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the report on tabled
the standby generator for the Police Station be
tabled as requested by the Public Works Department.
A report on the disability retirement of a member
of the Fire Department, John D. Arden, was pre-
sented by the City Manager with the recommendation
that the Council adopt RESOLUTION N0. 75-113
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING DISABILITY RETIREMENT
OF LYNWOOD CITY EMPLOYEE JOHN D. ARDEN PURSUANT
TO SECTION 21023.6 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE." It
was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Green, that the resolution be adopted.
Councilman Rowe inquired about the employee's
eligibility for one-half of accumulated sick leave
and the City Attorney stated he would prefer to
respond in executive session.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. No. 75-113
John D. Arden
disability retire.
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Re-rent of State The Manager presented the request of E & G Contractors,
property granted Inc . for authorization to re-rent State-owned
E&G Contr.Inc. property at 5460 Century Boulevard. Tt was moved
by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork,
and carried, that the request be granted.
FINANCE REPORT
Res. No. 75-114 RESOLUTION N0. 75-114 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF
Demands THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND
APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING
WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was
moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that Resolution No. 75-114 be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Info.Bulletin It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
No. 75-20 Councilman Morris, and carried, that Information Bulletin
No. 75-2o be accepted and filed.
Citizen Ser. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman
Request Log Byork, and carried, that Citizen Service Request Log
No. 75-20 No. 75-20 be accepted and filed.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
SDA Church It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
fund raising man Morris, and carried, that the Council approve "^!
approved the request from the Lynwood Seventh Day Adventist
Church for permission to do house-to-house solicitation
with sound equipment on December 6, 7, 13 and 14, 1875,
in connection with their annual fund raising campaign.
Hosler Booster It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
Club fund man Morris, and carried, that the Council grant the
raising appr'd request from Hosler Band & Drill Booster Club for
permission to conduct fund raising activities from
October 28, 1975, to May 28, 1976.
St.Jude Hosp. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
fund raising Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council grant
approved the request from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Foundation, Inc., for permission to conduct their
annual fund raising from October 24 to October 21, 1975.
CarnpFire Candy It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
sale approved Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council grant
the request from the Rio Hondo Area Council of Camp Fire
Girls, Inc., for permission to conduct annual candy sales
from January 21, 1976 to February 29, 1976.
American Heart It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Assn. fund Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council approve
raising appr'd the request from the American Heart Association for
permission to conduct annual fund raising from February 1,
1976 to February 29, 1976.
Claims denied - It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
S.Flores, R. man Morris, and carried, that the claims for damage
Garcia,D.Rose, filed on behalf of Sam Flores, Robert Garcia, Donald
M. Hawkins Rose and Merrita Hawkins be denied and referred to the
City's insurance carrier.
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COUNCIL AGENDA
Councilman Morris informed the Council about a
discussion he had had with Mr, Harlan Jacobson, of
Meade Development Corporation, concerning
rehabilitation and resale of vacant HUD houses,
and asked the staff to contact Mr. Jacobson for
further information and subsequent report to the
Council.
Councilman Rowe questioned the City Manager about
filling the vacant position of Administrative
Secretary and the reasons for the delay in filling
the vacant position in the City Clerk's office.
He also questioned the Manager about authorizing
personnel such as the Fiscal Officer to attend
conferences, and requested a report of the total
cost of the recent San Diego conference, including
the Recreation Department personnel who attended,
and the San Francisco conference. Councilman Rowe
also inquired about the recent appointment of a
department head to act in the absence of the City
Manager.
As there was no objection, the Mayor appointed
Councilman Morris to continue as the Council's
representative to the Lynwood Unified School District
Advisory Council.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. Richard Kreisler, Attorney, 11661 San Vicente
~* Boulevard, Los Angeles, addressed the Council on
behalf of the Lynwood Police Association, to
I'~, clarify statements made at the October 7, 1975,
Council meeting and reported in newspapers of
local circulation which referred to accrued vacation
and sick leave, retirement tax increase, and a
telephone call to Europe.
Mrs. Peggy Myers, 5164 Century Boulevard, Lynwood,
addressed the Council to question the legality of
the retirement tax increase which included an
amount sufficient to repay Revenue Sharing money
used in 1974 to eliminate the Retirement Fund
deficit. She was informed that if the money was
a loan from the Revenue Sharing Fund to the Retire-
ment Fund, it would be appropriate to repay the
money to the Revenue Sharing Fund. After further
discussion, the City Attorney agreed to meet with
Mrs. Myers for review of the material pertinent to
the question she raised.
Rehab. of HUD homes
Vacant secretarial
positions
Attendance and cost
of conferences
E.L.Morris appt'd
to school advisory
council
Attny R.Kreisler re
Police personnel
benefits, retirement
tax rate, etc.
Peggy Myers re
retirement tax rate
Mrs . Myers also questioned the loss to the taxpayers Perry Myers re loss
of revenue because of the redevelopment project , and of revenue due to
the method of diverting tax revenues was explained redevelop.project
by the City Attorney.
Mrs. Myers commented on the unscheduled meeting of Peggy Myers re
the City Council held on October 8, 1975, and asked 10/8/75 meeting &
the purpose of the meeting. She suggested that resignation of
certain members of the City Council resign and Council members
stated that if they chose to remain in office, it
was her intention to begin a recall petition.
Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, R.Waranius re
addressed the Council concerning the need for community developmnt
commercial and industrial development in the City,
and urged that the Council address itself to the
needs of the community.
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Councilman .Councilman Morris commented on the meeting to which
Morris re Mrs. Myers made reference and recounted his conver-
10/8/75 meet. cation with the City Attorney concerning that meeting.
The City Attorney spoke to clarify provisions of the
Brown Act.
Mrs. Kathy Green, 3958 Louise, and Anne Fields, 3920
Magnolia, spoke in support of Mrs, Myers.
Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard,
spoke concerning the Brown Act and possible need for
review of its provisions.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, spoke on the need for
stabilization of the community and Council support of
the Stabilization Commission's efforts.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to
November 4, 1975, at 7 p.m.
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APPROVED NOVEMBER 4, 1975