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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 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 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Rowe in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris and Rowe
answered the roll call.
Also present was Acting City Manager Shepherd.
A report on negotiations for water rights lease as
authorized at the August 17, 1976 meeting was
presented, with the recommendation that the Council
approve lease of 100 acre-feet of water rights from
Lunday-Thagard Oil Company for $30 per acre-foot.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the Council
concur in the recommendation.
RESOLUTION NJ. 76-73 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND
APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING
WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. The City
Council was informed that it was necessary to
authorize a warrant for postage prior to the next
regular meeting because of the extraordinary amount
needed to mail out dog license renewal notices.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Higgins, that Resolution No. 76-73 be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Mr. Andrew Swan, of the Engineering Department, reviewed
the Engineering Department operations budget, Account
No. 1-170. Budgeting for replacement of the Public
Works Director and possible change in Mr. Swan's
classification were discussed, and it was agreed that
any action should be delayed until employment of a new
City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Higgins,
seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the
Council concur in the Acting City Manager's recommenda-
tion for the Engineering operations budget.
The following capital projects were discussed and
approved:
Engineering. IBM Selectric II Typewriter (presently
on lease). $700.
Street Cleaning. Street Sweeper. Prior to purchase,
a study of the feasibility of contracting for street
.~ sweeping will be made, as well as various alternatives
in frequency of sweeping. It was moved by Councilman
'~ Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried,
that the sweeping schedule be studied by the Traffic
and Parking Commission as it pertains to parking
limitations to enable sweeping to be carried out in
an orderly manner. $38,000.
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Long Beach Boulevard Widening Phase III (6-150-1g6).
Completion of project. $80,000.
Imperial Highway Roadway Improvement (6-150-199).
Completion of project. $8,000.
Concrete Ramps for the Physically Handicapped
(6-150-202). $10,000, $2,500 from City funds; remainder
from SB 821 Funds.
State Street Improvement (6-150-203)• $500,000 plus
$12,000 for median sprinkler system. ,
Peach Street Storm Drain (7-150-191). Completion of
existing project. $39,000.
Cross Gutter Construction (7-150-198). Completion of
existing project. $2,500.
Alley Improvement Project. Improvement of five alleys
$40,000 Gas Tax Funds; $10,000 Capital Outlay Funds.
Cross Gutter Construction. Continuing program to
install cross gutters in residential areas. $20,000.
Vibrating Roller for Street Maintenance operations.
$4,000.
Ford Skip Loader. $18,000. Mr. Swan was asked to
investigate purchase of diesel-powered loader.
Tree Removal Project. Removal of 20 trees most in
need of removal and replacement of broken sidewalk,
curb and gutter. $6,000.
Brush Chipper. $8,000. Possible contract for tree
removal discussed and it was agreed that no purchases
will be made pertaining to tree trimming and removal
until it is determined that work will continue to be
done by City forces.
Rotary Mower replacement needed to carry out weed
abatement program. $700.
Circle Saw. $450.
Street Lighting - Atlantic Avenue Lamp Conversion.
$25,000.
Imperial Highway Lighting, State Street to Bellinger.
$25,000.
Water Rights Lease (2-209-753) $13,160 for rights
leased and purchased and paid in 1976-77 fiscal year.
Water line loop in Santa Fe Avenue from Century
Boulevard to 110th Street, 12" line. $20,000.
Elevated Tank Restoration (2-20g-754). Completion
of existing project. $4,053.
Duncan and El Granada six inch water line installation.
(2-209-755). $15,000.
Pope Avenue between Fernwood and Walnut Avenues, Water
line installation (2-20g-756). $14,000.
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Pope Avenue between Century Boulevard and Elmwood
Avenue, water line installation. $11,000.
Peach Street Water Line (2-209-757) $13,000. (Included
in Peach Street Storm Drain Project).
Pneumatic Tamper for use in Water Department. $700.
Service body for Water Department truck. $1200.
Power Pipe threader for use in Water Department. $400.
Water rights acquisition. $60,000.
Sidewalk construction, west side of Bullis Road between
Century Boulevard and Mulford Avenue, to be done by
force account. $10,000.
It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting adjourn
to Monday, August 23, 1976, at 7:30 p.m.
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