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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MARCH 1, 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, Rowe answered
the roll call.
Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager
Valliere.
The City Attorney reported to the City Council that the
League of California Cities has authorized an amicus curiae
brief in a case involving the legality of at-large elections
in general law cities. It was moved by Councilman Higgins,
seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the name
of the City of Lynwood be allowed to be used as one of the
parties of the brief.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Rowe, and carried, that the meeting adjourn.
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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 1, 1977
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 Morris, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the minutes of the
ad,~ourned regular meeting of February 15, 1977 and the
regular meeting of February 15, 1977 be approved as
written.
AWARD OF BID
A report on bids received for installation of a boiler
in the Natatorium (Project No. 5-19-764) was presented
by the City Manager with the recommendation that the
Council accept the bid of Spencer Boiler and Engineering,
Inc., the low bidder, in the amount of $7,166.01. It
was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Green, that the Council concur in the recommendation and
award the bid to Spencer Boiler and Engineering, Inc. at
the bid price of $7,166.01.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
The City Manager presented a report on the proposed
lease of 220 acre-feet of water from Citrus Grove
Heights Water Company at $28 per acre-foot, and recom-
mended that the Council approve the Water Right Lease and
Agreement and authorize its execution by the Mayor. It
was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that the Council concur in the recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE N0. 1013 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CLTY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SUBSECTION (c) TO
SECTION 5-39 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
*-- PERTAINING TO DOG LICENSE FEES." was presented for
second reading. It was moved by Councilman Higgins,
seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be
read by title only. As there were no objections, the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Bid award-
Natatorium
boiler to
Spencer Boiler
& Eng., Inc.
Water lease
from Citrus
Grove Hgts.
Water Co. app'd
Ord.No. 1013
pertaining to
dog lic. fees
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Lt was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that Ordinance No. 1013 be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Ord. No. 1014 ORDINANCE N0. 1014 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
pertaining to CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING ARTICLE V
elimination of ( COMMENCING WITH SECTION 8-81) TO CHAPTER $ OF THE
graffiti LYNWOOD CITY CODE AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE TO
ELIMINATE GRAFFITI." was presented for second reading.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Green, that the ordinance be read by title
only. As there were no objections, the Mayor declared
the motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that Ordinance No. 1014 be adoptedo
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Res.No. 77-21 RESOLUTION N0. 77-21 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 Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green,
that Resolution No. 77-21 be adopted with the under-
standing that there is an additional warrant in the
amount of $419 payable to the U. S. Post Office.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe,
Noes: None,
Absent: None.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
Amer.Cancer It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Soc. Fund Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the Council
campaign app'd approve the request from the American Cancer Society
for permission to conduct its annual fund campaign
during April, 1977.
Pop Warner fund It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
solicitation Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council
app'd approve the request from the Pop Warner Association
for permission to solicit funds.
Claim denied - It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
BaJ. Bell Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council
deny the claim for damages filed by Benjamin J. Be11
and refer the claim to the City's insurance carrier.
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COUNCIL AGENDA
Councilman Byork gave a report on the status of the Coun. Byork to
I-105 Freeway and suggested that if the Council desires, attend SCAG
he and the City Manager might attend a SCAG meeting to rr~=sting
be held at Pasadena and suggested there might be a need
to go to Sacramento in an effort to get action on the
~-- freeway. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded
' by Councilman Morris, that Councilman Byork be
authorized to attend.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Councilman Byork expressed to the Chief of Police his Coun. Byork re
opinion that police officers should question children. children on
they see on the street during school hours as to why streets
they are not in school and why they are on the street
if they are observed after the curfew hour.
Mayor Rowe commented on the request from County Mayor Rowe to
Supervisor Hahn that the City support the County attend L. A.
Sanitation District's proposal to use the Mission City Council
Canyon Landfill and stated that he would be present at ME:eting 3/3/77
the Las Angeles City Council meeting on March 3, 1977
when the matter will be considered.
Councilman Morris asked the City Attorney the legality Sheriff's services
of providing the taxpayers of the community with info. to be mailed
information pertaining to the Sheriff's services by in water bills
means of a mailing in the water bills. The City
'~ Attorney informed the Council that the- courts have
held it is not appropriate to spend public funds to
- influence one side or another of the question but funds
can be spent to inform concerning the affairs of the
City. After a lengthy discussion of the propriety of
such a mailing, it was moved by Mayor Rowe, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that information be sent to the
people based solely on the data on hand from the Sheriff
and City costs. Councilman Morris stated that he would
like to have the City Attorney review the statement to
determine if there were any political aspects to it.
It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that the motion be amended to provide
that the statement be reviewed by the City Council
before it is mailed.
Roll Call on Amendment:
Ayes: Councilmen Higgins, Morris.
Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Rowe.
Absent: None.
Roll Call on original motion:
Ayes: Councilmen Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green.
Absent: None.
Councilman Green requested the City Manager to clarify Coun. Green re
a statement made by Councilman Higgins concerning gas gas tax funds
tax funds and to provide members of the Council with a
full report on handling of funds,
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PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Dr. Edney re
Sheriff's Dr. James Edney addressed the Council to inquire if
services info the statement concerning Sheriff's services will
. contain all the ramifications of the proposal and
what proof would there be that the report will be
truthful.
H. Pearce re
Sheriff's Mrs < Helen Pearce, 11500 Long Beach Boulevard, ...
serv. addressed the Council to inquire if a referendum
would stop the action on the Sheriff's services
and made reference to appearing in a Long Beach
court in an attempt to obtain a temporary restrain-
ing order. Councilman Higgins made a brief state-
ment urging that more positive attitudes be taken
toward the City's problems and that negative
attitudes be put aside for the betterment of the
community.
C. Waranius re
1972 election Mr. Cass Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard,
addressed the Council to read a political ad
concerning the 1872 municipal election.
T. Rauzan re
availability of Mrs . Thelma Rauzan, 3970 Shirley Avenue, addressed
information the Council to describe an incident involving her
daughter and asked if the City contracts with the
Sheriff, would citizens have to go into Los
Angeles for reports and other information. After
discussing the question with Lt. John Hammergren,
Mrs, Rauzan was assured that all reports generated
at the station would be maintained at the station
and it would not be necessary to go to Los Angeles.
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In response to a question from Councilman Higgins,
Lt. Hammergren explained that in unincorporated
areas of the County, the California Highway Patrol
is responsible for traffic enforcement and their
reports are maintained centrally.
Coun. Green re
disposition of Councilman Green inquired what disposition was
stolen bicycles made of stolen bicycles and Lt . Hammergren stated
that if the owners can be ascertained, they are
returned; otherwise, they are donated for TOYS
FOR TOTS.
E, Thomas re Mr. Ed Thomas discussed with Lt. Hammergren how
recovered long and where recovered property is kept, how
property complaints are handled and questioned the City
Manager about "carry over" costs of contracting
with the Sheriff.
P. Meyers re Mrs , Peggy Meyers, 5164 Century Boulevard,
water fund & addressed the Council to ask if it would be
water usage possible to have a five-minute recess, and
questioned Councilman Higgins about his remarks
concerning the amount of money in the water
fund and the cutback in water usage.
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l:t was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Higgins, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to
March 15, 1977 at 7 p.m.
Following the adjournment at the request of Councilman
Higgins, those present stood in a moment of silence in
memory of the late Paul Kerr, former Lynwood Chief of
Police.
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