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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 6, 1976
~,., 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.
The City Manager informed the City Council that the Department
of Housing and Urban Development has indicated they have
three additional dwellings available for rehabilitation and
sale. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council lift the
restriction onthe number of houses which may be processed
and authorize the staff to process additional houses as they
come up.
After discussing items appearing on the agenda for the
January 6, 1976, regular meeting, the meeting was adjourned
to executive session for discussion of a personnel matter.
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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APPROVED JANUARY 20, 1976
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REGULAR MEE?,r~Tu _~;~",4i~ir~A~;s°__t~ y__~%~~.
The City Cc~ancil of rh.e Ct~v cf
session in the City Hall., 1133.0
date at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Liewer in the cha.-ir~
Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer,
answered the roll. ca1.1~
Also present were City Attorney
Wright .
Lyrawcod rnet ~_n a regular
Bulbs Road, on above
Morri s and Rowe ,,.~
^~Iurphy and City Manager
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and ca~~ried, that the minutes of the
adjourned regular meet,~ng of December 16, 1975, the
regular meeting of December lb, 1975, the adjourned
regular meeting of December 2~, 1.975, anal the adjourned
regular meeting of December 30, 1975, be approved as
written.
Presentations Mr. Richard Waranius, representing the Chamber of
Commerce Beautification Committee, presented awards for
residential Christmas decorations to Mr. & Mrso Raymond
and Mr. & Mrs. dohr~son~
Mrs< Hooper, President of the Coordinat~.ng Council,
accompanied by Mr3 Terry Markham, President cf the
Exchange Club, and Mr~ Walter R~;ad, Exchange Club
representative to the Coordinating Council, presented
to the City a Bicentennial Flag.
PUBLIC HEARING
Res. No. 76-1 The Mayor announced that the time had arrived
Underground fflr public hearing on tthe est~blisk~ment of Underground
Util.Dist.#5 Utility District #5, and the City Manager presented
his report on the project and recommended adoption of
Resolution No3 7h-1 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF` THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OE' LYIrTW00D ESTABLISHING
UNDERGROUND UTILITY D~STR.ICT N0, 5,'1
The Mayor inquired if anyone wished tc speak in favor
of or in opposita_on to establishment of the Districto
Mr. Meyer Weisberg, 30&~ Stone Canyon Road, Sherman
Oaks, addressed the CJur;°il tc inquire about details
of the project and. th.e c:~st to the property owners.
He was informed that the project would be done at no
cost whatsoever to the property ownerso
The Mayor again inqui_~ed if anyone present wished to
be heard. As there was no ~~espcarise, he der°Iared the
hearing closed.
It was moved by Counci lmars T~~ewes~, seconded by
Councilman Morris, thatResol~~tio~a Pdo., 76-1 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, GY~°e en, ;ewer, M,~rris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Nonee
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AWARD OF BIDS
A report on results of bids for a fire rescue truck
cab and chassis, Project No. 5-145-753, was presented
by the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council concur
in the recommendation to accept the bid of Downey Auto
Center for acquisition of a cab and chassis, Project
No. 5-145-753, for $5,710 excluding tax.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Mor•rais, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None,
The City Manager presented a report on results of bids
received for disposition of obsolete City equipment
and recommended that the Council award the sale of the
items in the inventory accompanying the report to the
highest bidders. It was moved by Councilman Morris,
seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council concur
in the Manager's recommendationo
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Gr-e en, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A report on the current status of the I-105 Freeway
was presented by the City Manager. At the suggestion
of the Mayor, it was agreed that tie Mawr should
arrange to meet with th~:Mayor~s of the,.other cities
in the freeway corrider.
Mr. Nick York, 10752 San Jose Avenue, inquired about
controlling construction to insure that there will be
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space remaining for additional lanes to be constructed
in the future.
The Mayor requested staff to set up a meeting with
the other Mayors as socn as possible.
The City Manager presented a report on the Municipal
Garage Fund as first presented to the Council at the
December 16, 1975 regular meeting anal recommended
adoption of Resolution Noo 76-2 entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL GARAGE
FUND." The effect of a resolution in establishing
the fund as opposed tc an ordinance was discussed
as well as the need for the fund. It was moved by
Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork,
that Resolution No. 76-2 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green and Liewer.
Noes: Councilmen Morris and Rowe,
Absent: None.
~"", A report on personnel for the Housing Rehabilitation
Program under the Housing and Community Development
Cooperative Agreement with the County was presented
by the City Manager. The City Manager recommended
implementation of the hiring by adoption of
Resolution No. 76-3 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA,
AGREEING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC AGENCY COLLEGE
WORK-STUDY PROGRAM WITH THE CALIFORNIA STATE
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA"~ and that the Council
Award of bid -
fire rescue truck
Downey Auto Ctr.
Sale of used egpt.
Rept. on I-105
Freeway
Res. No. 76-2
Municipal Garage
Fund
Res. No. 76-3
College Work
Study Program
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authorize the City Manager to sign the ner:essary
agreement for participation in the pz~ograrri.
Planning Director Rice explained details of the
program to the City Council.. It was moved by
Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork,
t.hat~Re~~lution No. 76-3 be adopted.:
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe:
Noes: None.
Absent: None
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded. by
Councilman Byork, and carried, tthat the City
Manager be authorized to sign the necessary agreement.
Abatement Cost The City Manager presented an itemized statement of
Rept. - 10781 expense involved in abating the nuisance at 10781
Colyer Ave. Colyer Avenue and recommended that the Council concur
in the cost and authorize a lien to be placed on the
property to recover the cast of nuisance abatement.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Morns, that the Council concur in the
Manager's recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCE
Ord. No. 994 Ordinance No. 994 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
Zone change ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
County Library OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED
SECTION OF THE ZONING MAF WHICH IS PART OF SAID
ORDINANCE" was presented for second reading. It was
moved by Councilman Byork, seco.n.ded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the Ordinance be read by
title only.
It was moved by Councilman Gr^een, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, that Ordinance No. 994 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
FINANCE REPORT
Res. No. 76-4 Resolution No. 76-4 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Demands CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA,
ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND
ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREfiOR" was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded. by
Councilman Rowe, that Resolut~,on No. 76-4 be adopted.
Roll Call
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Greer, L~_ewer, Morris, Rowe.,
Noes: None.
Absent : Nose o
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Information Items appearing cn lnfcrma.tion Bulletin Ne. 76-1
Bulletin 76-1 were reviewed. I±, was moved. by Councilman Green,
seconded by Coun.cil.man. Byork, that the Council
authorize staff to prepare a statement in support of
Ordinance No. 991. and present it tc the Council at
the next meeta.ng.
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Mr. Richard Elliott, 11128 Virginia Avenue, questioned R, Elliott re
the Council regarding proponents of the referendum argument against
providing an argument concerning the measure and the Ord. No. 991
effect of the Attorney General's opinion prohibiting
such an argument at this time was explained by the
City Attorney.
After discussion of the motion with theCCi~y:''.Attorn~y
~' the motion was withdrawn by Councilrr~en Green and
Byork. It was then moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Byork, that Staff be directed
to prepare an argument in favor of the measure and
authorize the Council or any or all of its members
to sign such an argument and submit the same to the
City Clerk.
Mrs. Caffie Green, 3958 Louise Street, addressed the C. Green re
Council to inquire the source of funds for hiring the City Attorney
City Attorney, to whom he is responsible and where
his responsibilities are set forth. The City Attorney
responded to Mrs. Green's questions.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green and LLiewer.
Noes: Councilmen Morris and Rowe,
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, that the City Council instruct
Staff to prepare an argument against Ordinance
No. 991 to appear on the balloto
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Morris and Rowe.
Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green and Liewer.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Metropolitan
Mayor Liewer, and carried, that the Mayor be Water Dist.
authorized to send. a letter opposing the Metropolitan rate increase
Water District rate increaseo
In discussing the proposed Finance Workshop, it was Finance Workshop
agreed that the Council would adjourn to January 13,
1976 at 4:30 p.m. for that purpose.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Information Bull.
Mayor Liewer, and carried, that Information Bulletin Noo 76-1
No. 76-1 be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Resignation
Councilman .Byork, and carried, that the resignation accepted - J.Roko~
of Mr. Jerry Rokos from the Real Estate Practices
Commission be accepted.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Citizen Serv.
Councilman Green, and carried, that Citizen Service Req. Log 75-24
Request Log No. 7~-~4 be accepted and filed accepted
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by P.W. Dept. Street
Councilman Byork, , and carried, that the Public Work Surrnnary
Works Department Street Works Summary be accepted accepted
and filed.
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CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
Req. Pop Warner The request from Lynwood Pop Wax°r:e~ ~~"ootbal.l
Football Asso. Association for permission to olicit moneta:ray
app'd donations far purchase ~f equipmer~.t and ;;thee
'~ items for the organization was dis~;ussed.
Members of the Association were present to dis-
cuss their request with the Council. It was
moved by Councilman Greer, seconded. by
Councilman Rowe, and carried, that permission.
be given for the period of Jan.~.aary 6 through
April 6, 1976.
Renewal of bus. It was moved by Coun.c°ilrrian. NI:.-:~~ris, secoonded by
lit. exemptions Councilman Byork, anal ~~arred, that the Ccuncil
app'd grant renewal cf license exemptions far the
collection of salvage material to the following
organizations : St . Vincent de i'atal Society,
Deseret Industries and The Rescue Arm;,y.
Req. 7th Day It was moved by Councilman Mcrri , seconded by
Adventist Church Councilman Greer, and carried, that the City
Health on Wheels Council approve the :request cf the Lynwood
app'd Seventh Day Adventist Ch7;~rch to place its
Health on Wheels Trailer at C7d,r°kPC Drug Stoore
on January 19 througr~ vanu.a~ y 22, ~ g /5 .
Claims denied - It was moved by Councl.rnan Mc~~ r~s, seconded by
J. Caro, Sylvia Councilman Byork, and carried, that the
Walker, W. S. Council deny the claims filed on btihalf of
Armstrong John Caro, Sylvia Walker anal Wes rey James
Armstrong and refer them to the City's incur- ,.s,,,
ante carrier.
Council to be Councilman Green requested thaf> the Council. be
Earn. with furnished with copies ef' a1.1 claims filed
copies of claims against the city .
PUBLIC BUSYNESS FROM THE FLOOR.
H. Pierce re Mrs. Helen Pierce, 11500 Long Beach B<,ule~,rard,
Ord. No. 991 addressed the Ccun~ 7 l tc speak i n cpposi.tion.
to using City personnel ar~d money f';~-~ a,n
argument against Ordinance Nc„ 991 and. re-
quested that the Council recor~si der the action.
R. Waranius re Mr . Richard C . Wa,rani uS , l %4 ~ 6 Long Beach
Fiscal Officer Boulevard, addressed ~Yse Ccun~. il. to question
them about their reasons f!~r bel~_eving there is
a need for a fiscal cffic:er~
R. Hill re Mr. Richard Hill., 4321.. Imper~_a~. H~.ghway,
Lynwood Redev. addressed the Council tc inqu.-~7°c ab,:~ut the
Project status of the proposals f°rotn deg.=elopers for the
Lynwood Redevelopment, P;"o~~ ect
A. Legg re Mr. Archie Legg, 367:.. F1_a`;t Ati=enue, addressed "~""
dog nuisance the Council about the pr:;bler~z of dogs running
at large and the Ma.yo~:= asked the C~.ty Manager
to investigate Mr. r egg's corr~.pl~3nt,
J. Feryanitz re Mrs. Joy Feryanit2 , 1050 A? F-xandeW~ A=a~n.u~°,
Mun.Garage Fund, addressed the Council t.o ~n.quire a~bc~a.t
job classifica- additional personnel t~: do w,~rk necessary to
Lions, and administer the Mlznic°ipal Gar°age F~~an_d~ She
parking prohib. also inquired about, the j~,,b ~lasa ~ ~~'i_ca.~ ons
and salaries of the Ci.t~~ T/!an~gex~' ~; ,: ;a.ff
Mrs. Feryanitz asked i_~ y.~, v~ct~ld ~}~=~ p~~~;s-.b,le
to have the curb panf:;ed t d to p»cha hit:
parking adjacent tc ±he i_r,~;er~~ec~f,-~;~n. ~_~f
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Alexander Avenue and Imperial Highway. Thy Mayor asked
Staff to investigate the need. for the parking prohibition.
Mrs. Peggy Meyers, 516 Century Boulevax°d, inquired about
the $30,000 received for the Housing and Community
Development Program and the money a.nd its use was
explained by the Planning Director Mrso Meyers also
~}~~uired if the resolution creating the Municipal Garage
Fund was subject to referendum and she was informed
that if it is a legislative act, it would be.
Mrs. Meyers commented on Councilrr~an Green's statements
on November 18, concerning the referendum petition having
been signed under false pretenses. Mrs. Meyers also
questioned the Mayor about statements relative to
transfer of fire services to the Countyo
P. Meyers re
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A~'ter di~c~u.ssng a time limitation on oral. c:~rrimunications, Time limit on
the- Mayor stat~c~;; that for the nett three meetings those oral communications
speaking would be limited to five minutes each.
Mrs. Shirley Cole, 3736 Walnut Avenue, commented on S. Cole re
division among the Counci3 members and urged that steps beautification
be taken to beautify the City, particl.~.larly the
entrances to the Cityo She also commented on the
method by ~rhich tree-trimming is carried out and about
a utility pole at Long Beach Boule~rar~d and Sanborn
Avenue.
Mr. Archie Legg addressed the Council. to inform them A. Legg re
that the harking and Traffic. Commission has been in beautification
contact with the State concerning beautificaticn. of
the freeway adjacent to the City.
Mrs. Helen Pierce again addressed the Council H. Pierce re
--~ concerning arguments for and against the measure arguments
to be on the March 2 ballot and the City Attorney
explained that pursuant to an Attorney General's
opinion, the legislative body is the only one that
can submit an argument. Mrs, Piere:e also spoke about
the I-105 Freeway anal the Mayor stated that the
Mayors will be discussing the type of freeway and
problems that have been created in trAe various cities
by the freeway.
Mr. Hal Clifton, 4332 Pendleton Avenue, a.ddresued the H. Clifton re
Council to suggest that time spent in researching beautification
City government might be better spent in beautification
of homes and yards.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting
adjourn to Tuesday, January 1.3, 1976, at ~:30 p~m.
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APPROVED JANUARY 20, 1976
Mayor, t of ynwood