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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 18, I
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 Green, Liewer, Byork, Rowe and Morris
j ! answered the roll call.
Also. present were City Attorney.-:Murphy and City
Manager .Wright.
After discussing items appearing on the agenda for Executive Session
the regular meeting of November 18, 1975, the
meeting was adjourned to executive session for
discussion of matters of litigation and personnel.
Following the executive session, the meeting was
called to order, and it was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried,
that the meeting be adjourned.
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ity Jerk, City of Lyn ood
APPROVED DECEMBER 2, 1975
Mayor, of Lynwood
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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 18, I
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 Morris, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried,that the minutes of the adjourned
regular meeting of November 4, 1975, the regular meeting
of November 4, 1975, adjourned regular meeting of
November 12, 1975, and the adjourned regular meeting of
November 13, 1975, be approved as written.
COMMENDATION
Res. of Coma .The M~.yor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
St.Francis OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CONGRATULATING
Hosp. ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL OF LYNWOOD ON THEIR 30TH ANNIVERSARY."
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the resolution be adopted.
Mr.I,loyd Knight, Administrator of St. Francis Hospital,
presented Sr. Christine, Provincial Superior, and Sr.
Francesca, Associate Administrator, who were given a
copy of the Resolution.
Ref.Petition As there were no objections, the Mayor announced that
Certification the matter of the certification of the result of the
referendum petition examination would be advanced to this """~
time, as requested by Councilman Rowe.
The City Clerk read her certification o~ the result of
the examination of the referendum petition filed on
October 15, 1975, protesting the adoption of Ordinance
No. 99~., which indicated the following: There were
9,847 registered voters in the City as of the last
certification to the Secretary of State, the petition
contained 2,087 signatures; the petition contained
1,769 valid signatures, an amount which exceeds 10 per
cent of the registered voters of said city.
The City Attorney advvsed the Council that it could accept
and file the petition, but that ultimately it must either
repeal the ordinance as requested by the petition, or
submit it to the voters at an election held for that
purpose.
Pursuant to questions by Councilman Rowe, the City Attorney
reviewed the status of Ordinance No. 991 and the status
of the position of Fiscal Officer as established by
Resolution No. 75-45.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that Ordinance No. 991 be rescinded.
In response to questions from the Council, the City Attorney
advised that the Counci]_ make a prima facie examination
of the documents to make sure they are in apparent order
but may not be examined or used for any other purpose.
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Roll Call: Referendum Petition
Ayes: Councilmen Morris and Rowe.
Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer,
Absent: None.
It was .moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man.Byork, that the matter be tabled until the
December 2, 1975, meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
man Morris, that the motion be amended to include.
rescinding the two resolutions authoring the hiring
of a fiscal officer.
Roll Call ors amendment
Ayes: Councilmen Morris and Rowe.
,Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer.
Absent: None.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: Councilmen
Absent: None.
Byork, Green, Liewer.
Morris, Rowe
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that the Fiscal Officer be relieved of his
.employment with the City. The motion was withdrawn
after the Council was advised by the City Attorney that
the appointing and removing power is exercised jointly
by the Council and the City Manager in the case of a
department head.
PU}3LIC HEARINGS
The Mayor announced f,hat the time had arrived for
continued public hearing on the proposed adoption of
General Plan Elements. The City Manager r~cviewed
actions :at prev9_ous hearings and requested a report
from the Planning Director.
Mr. Rice asked that the hearing be continued ,as to
the Land Use Element to allow a. statement to be
prepared so there will be a transition provided in
the Land Use Element in order that the General Plan
will be in conformance with the zoning ordinance.
He also informed the Council that all elements have
been available for several months for public infor-
mation and that Mr. Owner Menard has been available
to~discuss the various elements with interested
citizens. Mr. Menard Was present to answer questions.
The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak. As
there was no response, the hearing was closed.
RESOLUTION N0. 75-119 entitled: "A RESOLUTION Oh' THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI'hY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING THE
HOUSING ELEMENT TO THh; CITY OF LYNWOOD GENERAL PLAN."
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No.
75-119 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
hearing - General
Plan Elements
Res . P1o . 'T5-119
Adopting }-lousing
Element
RESOLUTION N0. 75-120 entitled : "A RESOLtJTT_ON OF THE Res. No. 75-120
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY O}~ LYNWOOD ADOPTING T[lE Adopting Circulation
CIRCULATION ELEMENT TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD GENERAL Element
PLAN.".was presented. It was moved by Councilran Byork,
c7C~G
seconded b,y Councilman Morris, that Resolution No.
75-120 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. No. 75-121 RESOLU`.['ION N0. 'j5-121, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
adopting Open 'fHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI`PY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING THE
Space & Conser- OPF;N SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT TO THE CITY OF
vation Element LYNWOOD GENERAL PLAN." was presented. It was moved
by Councilman Byork, seconded b,y Councilman Morris, that
Kesolution No. 75-121 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
i~loes : None .
Absent: None.
Hearing Cont'd The hearing was reopened as to the Land Use Element,
to 12/2/75 and it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that the hearing on the
Land Use Element of the General Plan be continued to
December 2, 1975.
Hearing - The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for
Vacation of public hearing on the proposed vacation of water line
Water Line easements requested by Economic Resources Corporation,
Easement - ERC 11633 Alameda Street , in the general vicinity of the
southwest corner of Alameda Street and Industry Way.
The City Manager reported that the Planning Commission
has reviewed the request and recommended approval of
the request. IIe referred to two maps showing the
easements to be vacated and informed the Council. that
as one easement, contains a water line, Economic
Resources Corporation will be required to relocate
the water line to a new easement.
'I'he Mayor inquired if any one wished to speak in
support of or in opposition to the proposed easement
vacation. As there was no response, the hearing was
closed.
Res.No.75-122 RESOLUTION N0. 75-_122 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Vacating water CITY COUNCIL OF TI1E CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS
line easements AC`T'IONS 'f0 ORDIi',K VACATION OF A CERTAIN EASEMEN`T' . " was
presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 75-122 be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent : Norre .
Water line It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council-
easement man Byork, that the Council authorize acceptance of
accepted a grant deed for replacement of a water line easement
as shown on map entitled Exhibit "A."
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilrnc~n Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
AWARD OIL' B:I US
Police vehicle The Manager presented a report on bids re ceived for.
bid to Don furnishing four police pursuit vehicles, and recommended
Kott Ford that the Council award the bid to the lowest and best
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bidder, Don Kott Ford, for the bid price of $19,595.04.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Morris, that the Counc~_1 concur in the Manager's
recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A report on bids received for the purchase of water
rights was presented by the City Manager with the
recommendation that the Council accept the proposal.
of Mobil Oil Corporation for the purchase of 112
acre feet of water rights for a total of $39,760,
and further approve the purchase of 26 acre feet for a
total of $9,230 to be paid during fiscal year 1976-77.
Mrs. Winifred Johnson, 12537 Wr_i~;ht Road, addressed
the Council to complain about the quality of water
she is receiving Pro;n Park Water Company. Mr.
Alvarado suggested that he would discuss the complaint
with Park Water Company, and was asked to report on
his conversation with Park.
It was moved by Councilman
man Byork, that the Council
tions of the City Manager.
Roll Call:
Morris, seconded by Council-
concur in the recommenda-
Water right acquisition
from Mobil Oil. Corp.
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Pursuant to the City Manager'
for painting house numbers on
5-172-750, and recommendation
the project until next fiscal
Councilman Green, seconded by
the matter be tabled.
s report on bids received Club Numbering bids
curbs, Project No. tabled
that the Council postpone
year, it was moved by
Councilrrlan Morris, that
Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, Vice Chairman of
the Traffic and Parking Commission, addressed the
Council to urge that the project be carried out.
~'In discussing ways of funding the project, it was
agreed that the Manager would provide information on
possible alternatives at the next meeting. All members
present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Following a 5-minute recess, the meeting was called
to order at 9:05 p.m.
The Mayor introduced Councilman Sawicki, of tree City
of Bell Gardens.
MANAGEMEN`f STUDIES AND REPORTS
~ The Manager presented a report on the proposal of
CALTRANS to provide the ai-r and noise study required
for the improvement of State Street between Fernwood
Avenue and Century Bou]_evar-d b,y Federal Highway Act
of 1973 funds. CALTRANS proposes to do the study at
a cost of $4,700, of which Federal Aid Urban System
funds would pay approximately $3,900 and the City
approximately $800. It was recommended that the
Council accept CALTRANS proposal for the study at a
cost of $4,700. -
Recess
CAL`PRANS proposal
for air & noise study
accepted
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Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green,
that Resolution No. 75-125 be adopted.
Roll Gall:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent : IJone .
DEPAR`I'MENTAL REPORTS
Information Staff was requested to set December 3, 1875, at 7:30
Bulletin 75-22 p.m. for a joint meeting with the Lynwood Unified
School District; Board, as recommended by the Board.
The matter of reimbursing members of the
Community Development Advisory Board for
expenses was discussed among the members
and Mr. Dave M. Richman, a member of the
it was agreed that the usual policy for
ment be followed.
Housing and
personal
of the Council
Board, and
nileage reimburse-
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 75-22
be received and filed.
It was moved b,y Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and car r.ied, that Citizen Service Request Log.
No. 75-22 be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman f
Byork, and carried, that the report of Planning Commission
actions be accepted and filed.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
Head Start It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
rummage sale Byork, and carried, that the Council deny the request
permit denied from Lynwood Head Start Program for permission to hold a
rummage sale at 2979 Poplar Drive.
Head Start It was moved b,y Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
candy sale Byork, and carried, that the Council grant the request
approved of the Lynwood Head Start Program for permission to con-
. duct a candy sale from November 19 to December 4, 1875.
Leukemia Assoc. It was moved b.y Councilman Morris, seconded by Council-
benefit by Lava man Byork, and carried, that the Council grant the
Lite approved request of Mrs. Cora Sprague, of the Lava Lite, 10321
State Street, for permission Lo conduct a fund raising
benefit for the Leukemia Association of America.
Youth center The request from Reverend James Roy Thompson f.or
request held license exemption to conduct a ,youth center was held
over over to permit review by the Planning Department.
Christmas 'T`ree It was moved b,y Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
sales approved man Morris, and carried, that the Councia approve the
following appl_i_cations for special permits to conduct
Christmas tree- sales lots : Lucky Stores, Inc.. , 1..0721
Atlantic Avenue, Wayne T. Wallace, 1031.0 Long Beach
Boulevard. C. G. Palmer, 322.5 Imperial Highway.
School election The request from t;he Compton l.Jn i f ied school District
' consolidation for consoLidat;on of a school election with the.General
request held Municipa. F;_Lect;ion was held over pending receipt of
over further inf'or~mation on procedures involved.
COUNCIL AGENDA
Councilman Byork commented on the high cost of the
rebuilding the County's juvenile hall, and suggested
the use of the mothball fleet for that purpose. He
also reported on combining of the Stabilization and
Real Estate Practices Commissions, and. requested more
time for a complete report. In answer to questions
he has received, he reported that the Senior Citizens'
lunch program has been discontinued for lack of funds.
Councilman t~york also questioned the current number of
Police Reserve Officers, and suggested advertising for
more reserve officers. He also questioned Acting Fire
Chief Johnson about the new communications system, and
NIr. Johnson reported that the system is proving to be
excellent.
Police Chief Ralph llarton addressed the Council
to take exception to remarks made at a previous
meeting b,y Councilman Green relative to accrued
vacation and sick leave and the lack of clarification
of information provided to the local newspaper. After
an exchange of rem~.rks about such accrued time, particu-
larly as to Chief Dayton and two elected officials,
Councilman Green requested the City Manager to provide
a revised version of the unused sick leave and vacation
pay.
In response to questions raised by~Mrs. Peggy Meyers
at the October 28, 1975, meeting, the City Attorney
read a letter relating to the question of whether the
~ transfer of Revenue Sharing Fund money to the Retire-
ment Fund was in the form of a loan or a grant. (See
letter on file). It was the Attorney's conclusion
that the $84,351.97 in question was never properly
transferred and it was his recommendation that the
Council establish a standard procedure for effecting
inter-fund transfers by either the processing and
approval of a warrant or the adoption of a resolution
or minute order authorizing and directing the transfer
of'a specific dollar amount. In response to Council-
man Rowe's questions, the City Manager stated he had
not authorized the fund transfer.
Mrs. Peggy Meyers, 516 Century Boulevard, inquired
if the City Attorney agreed there was no loan to the
Retirement Fund. The City Attorney responsded that
neither a loan nor a grant was authorized and that
the Council must decide what they want to do to
correct the deficiency.
..Mrs. Meyers questioned the failure of the Council_ to act
on the referendum petition and also made reference to
the resolutions establishing the classificatiorr of
Fiscal Officer. The City Attorney explained that the
Council ma,y either repeal the ordinance or place the
matter before the voters; that the resolutions estab-.
lished the position but the Fiscal Officer was hired
by minute order of the Councill_, an action unaffected
by the present status of Ordinance No. 991.
In response to statements made earlier relative to
the fund transfer, the CiY;y Clerk stated that _it had
been done at the czirection of the City Manager. The
City Manager, stated he was unaware of the transfer
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Juvenile hall-use of
ships for
Report on combining
of Commissions
Senior Citizen lunch
program
Police Reserve
Fire Dept.
corrrnun.ication system
Dayton re unused
sick leave & vaca-
t ion pay
Fund transfer
report