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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 15 1977
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 Rowe in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris and Rowe answered
the roll call.
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Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager
Valliere.
At the request of the City Attorney, it was moved by
Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, and
carried, that the meeting adjourn to executive session for
matters of litigation.
Following the executive session, it was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the
meeting adjourn.
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APPROVED MARCH'.ly 1977
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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 19.77
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 Rowe in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green,. Higgins, Morris and Rowe answered
the roll call.
Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager
Valliere.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned
regular meeting of February 1, 1977 and the regular meeting
of February 1, 1977 be approved as written.
The Mayor stated that the Sheriff's Report on law Sheriff's
enforcement services was received on February 10, 1977 and Rept. recd.
unless notified to do otherwise, the Sheriff will proceed 2/10/77
no further.
Councilman Byork suggested that the matter be tabled and Discussion of
taken up at a later add ourned meeting in Bateman Hall; Sheriff's
that the Sheriff's representatives be invited to attend services
as well as all interested citizens to participate in the scheduled for
discussion. The Mayor recommended that at the close of 2/16/77 in
the meeting, it be adjourned to Wednesday, February 16, Bateman Hall
1977, in Bateman Hall for a meeting devoted exclusively
to discussion of the Sheriff's services.
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Mrs. Helen Pearce, representing "Citizens Against Sheriffs"
addressed the Council to invite them to a meeting to be
held on Wednesday, February 23, 1977 in Bateman Hall.
Councilman Higgins reported on the recent Central Basin Coun.Higgins'
Water District meeting, problems of water shortages, and Rept. on
the need to respond to Governor Brown's recent action Central Basin
regarding reduction of water usage. He informed the Water Dist.
Council that the Governor has requested that information meeting
be sent by 10 p.m. February 17, 1977 as to what water
conservation measures will be undertaken by the City.
It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that the City, in the interest of
water conservation, pursue the water-metering program
as outlined by the Lynwood City Code.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
PROCLAMATIONS
The Mayor read a proclamation designating the week of "Junior
,.,,, February 19 through 26 as "Junior Catholic Daughters Catholic
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of America Week." It was moved by Councilman Higgins, Dgtrs.of
seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the America Wk."
proclamation be authorized. Members of the organization 2/19 - 2/26
were present to receive a copy of the proclamation.
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"Feather Day" The Mayor read a proclamation designating February 25
2/25 & 2/26 and 26 as Southwest Indian Scouts "Feather Day." It
was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the proclama-
tion be authorized-. A copy of the proclamation was
presented to a member of the organization.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
Res.No. 77-17 The City Manager reported that negotiations had been
Long Bch.Blvda completed for acquisition of Parcel No, 30 for the
acquis. autho Long Beach Boulevard Widening Project, Phase III,
(portion of Lot 8, Tract 2794, Mabel Craft). He
recommended that acquisition be authorized by
adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 77-17 entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY
FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH
BOULEVARD." It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that
the resolution be adopted.
Res.Noo '77-18 A report on the recommendation of the Traffic and
Parking prohib. Parking Commission that a 60-foot passenger load-
at passenger ing zone be installed ad,j acent to the Child Day
loading zone Care Center at 2950 Industry Way, was presented
by the City Manager with the recommendation that
the installation be authorized by adoption of
RESOLUTION N0. 77-18 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING
RESOLUTION N0. 67-9 WHEREIN PARKING IS PROHIBITED
AT ALL TIMES IN A PASSENGER LOADING ZONE." It
was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that Resolution
No. 77-18 be adopted.
Tree removal A report on the necessity for removing trees at
auth. - 11324, 12146 Louise Avenue and 11324 and 11341 Cornish
11341 Cornish 8~ Avenue was presented by the City Manager with
12146 Louise the recommendation that the removal be authorized,
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council
concur in the recommendation.
Bid call autho A request for authorization to invite bids for
for flooring in installation of a new floor in the Community
Coiranunity Ctr. Center gymnasium was presented. The project was
gymnasium previously approved for funding in the 1976-77
fiscal year under the Housing and Community
Development Act program. After discussing the
type of flooring available, it was moved by
Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green,
and carried, that the request for bids be
authorized.
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ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION
The City Manager presented a report on an amendment of
the Lynwood City Code to provide fora 50~ delinquent
dog license penalty fee and recommended that an
ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SUBSECTION (c) TO
SECTION 5-39 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
PERTAINTNG TO DOG LICENSE FEES." be introduced. It
was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Higgins, that the ordinance be introduced.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A report on State legislation which permits the use of
public funds for removal of graffiti from public and
privately-owned structures under certain conditions
was presented by the City Manager with the recommenda-
tion that an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING ARTICLE V
(COMMENCING WITH SECTION 8-81) TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE
LYNWOOD CITY CODE AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE TO
ELIMINATE GRAFFITI." be introduced. It was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that
the al~ut7a.nce be read by title only. As there were
no object:iUns, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by
Councilman Green, that the ordinance be introduced.
Implementation of the graffiti removal program under
!~-- the provisions of the proposed ordinance was
discussed with the City Attorney. Fire Chief Johnson
exhibited slides depicting some of the graffiti
photographed in a recent survey.
Rev. Charles Floyd commented on the display of
graffiti on his church and Mr. James Moss,
11024 Duncan Avenue, took exception to identification
of the gang symbols shown in the pictures.
Mr, Ed Chavarria, 4527 Carlin Avenue, commented on
meetings he has attended at which a Police
representative has been present for discussions
aimed at elimination of graffiti by the youth gangs.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A report on recent State legislation which permits
local agencies to establish at 90-day statute of
limitations for seeking review of administrative
decisions pursuant to Section 1094.5 of the State
Code of Civil Procedure was presented by the City
Manager. In order to implement the legislation, the
~" City Manager recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0.
77-19 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD MAKING CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
SECTION 1094.6 APPLICABLE TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
ESTABLISHING A TIME LIMIT FOR SEEKING REVIEW OF
ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATIONSa" It was moved by
Ord .first read -
Delinquent dog
lic. penalty fee
Ord.first read -
Graffiti removal
expenditure auth
Res.No. 77-19
Statute of Limit .
for review of
adminis.decisions
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Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green,
that Resolution No. 77-19 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Res.No. 77-20 RESOLUTION N0. 77-20 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE
Demands 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
Higgins, that Resolution No. 77-20 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
Purple Heart It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by
Veterans exempt Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council
business lic. grant the request from the Purple Heart Veterans
aPP'd for renewal of their exempt business license for
salvage collection.
Claim denied - It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
P.Goldsmith Councilmen Higgins, and carried, that the claim
for damages filed on behalf of Phyllis Goldsmith
be denied and referred to the City's insurance
carrier.
Claim denied - It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
A.Frl~uckic Councilman Morris, and carried, that the claim for
damages filed on behalf of Adzura Frl~uckic be
denied and referred to the City's insurance
carrier.
COUNCIL AGENDA
Purchase of After a brief discussion of the Council Chamber
microphone sound system, it was moved by Councilman Higgins,
stands auth. seconded by Councilman Morris, that the
expenditure of $130.95 be authorized for the
purchase of "gooseneck" type microphone stands.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
County Fire Councilman Higgins noted that no formal action
Protection Dist. had been taken relative to the proposal submitted
Proposal not to the City by the County Fire Protection District
acceptable to and moved that the proposal submitted be found to
City be not acceptable to the City Council of the City
of Lynwood. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Byork.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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Councilman Byork commented on the block-watch program
on his block and asked if it would be feasible to put
up signs indicating that a block-watch program is in
actiono The City Manager said he would have a report
on an appropriate sign and the cost at the next
meetingo
~.-• Councilman Green questioned comments made by the
City's auditors in their most recent audit report
concerning use of federal anti-recessionary funds.
Use of the funds was explained by the City Manager.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that the matter of contracting with
the County Sheriff for law enforcement services be
put to a vote of the people immediately. After
discussion with the City Attorney, 3.t was determined
that the next date in which a special election could
be held would be May 31, 1977.
Roll Call:
Ayeso Councilmen Byork, Green.
Noeu: Councilmen Higgins, Morris, Roweo
Absent: Noneo
Councilman Morris asked that the deteriorated
structure at 2930 Poplar Drive be investigated to
see what can be done about its removal or
rehabilitation.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Mrso Helen Pearce, 11500 Long Beach Boulevard,
~'"' addressed the Council to obtain from them their
residence addresses.
Mr. Cass Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard,
addressed the Council to read a newspaper ad and
other literature concerning the 1976 General
Municipal Election campaign.
Coun.Byork -
Block-Watch
Program
Coun.Green -
Audit Rept.
Coun.Green -
Motion to place
Sheriff's serv.
matter on ballot
Coun.Morris -
Req. to invest.
structure at
2930 Poplar Dr.
H.Pearce -
Req. for residence
addresses
C.Waranius -
Campaignliter.
Pastor Howard Gray of the Lynton Village Church, Pastor Gray -
3945 Carlin Avenue, addressed the Council to urge Sheriff's cont.
that there be unemotional discussions of the discussion
proposed Sheriff's service contract toward the
end that a decision can be made based on facts and
in the best interests of the communl.tya
Mr o Ed Thomas, 10761 Elm Avenue, addressed the EoThoma.s
Council c®ncerning a vote on the Sheriff's service Sheriff's cont.
contracts
Pastor Bill Lewis of the Neighborhood Lyngate Church, Pastor Lewis -
addressed the Council to object to a meeting being Objection to
held on Wednesday, February 16, 1977, as he would Meeting date
be unable to be present.
,,,_ Mrs o Kathy Proctor, 11816 Duncan Avenue, and K.Proctor,
Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, R.C.Waranius -
addressed the Council in opposition to the Sheriff's Opposition to
service . Sheriff's sere.
D.Richman - Mr. Dave Richman, 11106 Benwell Drive, addressed
Objection to the Council to state that there is a Housing and
meeting date Community Development Advisory Board meeting on
Wednesday, February 16, 1977, and he would be
unable to be present if the adjourned Council
Meeting were to be held at the same time.
B.B.Kellar - Mrs. Bettye Black Kellar, 4301 Walnut Avenue,
Approval of addressed the Council to urge that the meeting
meeting date be held as suggested as all evenings are busy
and sacrifices may sometimes be necessary if
citizens wish to participate.
J.Moss - Mr. James Moss again addressed the Council to
Opposition to speak in opposition to the matter being placed
ballot measure on the ballot as it is the duty of elected
officials to act in behalf of the citizens.
A.Wattree - Mrs. Arnese Wattree, 4288 Niland Street, spoke
Referendum, concerning a vote on the matter as well as the
City funds for need for funds for operation of City programs .
programs and She also commented on the problem of eradication
graffiti of graffiti.
P.Meyers - Mrso Peggy Meyers, 5164 Century Boulevard,
Recess, addressed the Council to inquire why {-.here was
Lt.Buttrey's no recess of the meeting; to inform the Council
resigna~;ion and that police reserve Lt . Buttrey has resigned
Sheriff's and to assure the Council that the matter of
contract the Sheriff's contract will be voted upon.
H.Meyers - Mr. Herb Meyers, 5164 Century Boulevard,
Mutual agrt. addressed the Council to state that the City
for emergency currently has a mutual agreement with the
services County and neighboring communities for
emergency services.
H.Pearce - Mrs. Helen Pearce again addressed the Council
Inquiry re to inquire what percent of the registered
referendum voters are needed for referendum petitions
petition and for recall petitions.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded
by Councilman Byork, that the meeting adjourn
to Wednesday, February 16, 1977 at 7:30 p.m.
in Bateman Hall.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: Councilman Green.
Absent: None.
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