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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MARCH 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.
The meeting was adjourned to executive session for matters
of litigation.
Following the executive session, it was moved by Councilman
Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the
meeting be adjourned.
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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 15, 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.
COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting be
turned over to the City Clerk or the City Manager for
the purpose of reorganization of the Council.
Councilman Morris read RESOLUTION N0. 76-26 concerning
reduction in costs of city government and stated that
in view of the Cityts problems and in the interest of
continuity, he nominated Councilman Rowe to continue
as Mayor.
Councilman Byork nominated Councilman Green for Mayor.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Higgins, and carried, that nominations be
closed.
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Councilman Byork: Councilman
Councilman Green; Councilman
Councilman Morris: Councilman
Councilman Rowe.
Mayor Rowe asked for nominations for the office of
Mayor Pro Tempore. Councilman Morris nominated
Councilman Higgins. Councilman Green nominated
Councilman Byork. Councilman Byork declined the
nomination. It was moved by Councilman Morris,
seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the nominations
be closed.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: Councilman Green.
Abstaining: Councilman Byork.
Absent: None.
for the office of Mayor: Mayor Rowe
Green; Councilman Green: re.-elected
Higgins: Councilman Rowe;
Rowe; Councilman Rowe:
It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the minutes of
the adjourned regular meeting of March 1, 1977 and
the regular meeting of March 1, 1977 be approved as
written.
Coun.Higgins
re-elected
Mayor Pro
Tempore
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MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
Genl. Liability A report was presented by the City Manager on the
policy with City's general liability insurance coverage with
Star Ins. Co. Star Insurance Company which has been cancelled
cancelled effective March 16, 1977 because of the company's
3/16/77 insolvency .
Mr. R. J. Syfritt of R. J. Syfritt and Associates
addressed the Council to inform them that he has ' `'
been successful in obtaining coverage to replace
the Star Insurance Company policy and presented
a binder with Lloyd's of London for the Council's
consideration. He stated that the premium for
the coverage is being negotiated and estimated
that the cost would be approximately $80,000
including the Police Department and $50,000 to
$60,000 without the Police Department.
Lloyd's of London There followed a discussion of the circumstances
binder app'd surrounding the bankruptcy of Star Insurance
Company and at the request of the City Attorney,
it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting
adjourn to executive session for discussion of
possible litigation. Following the executive
session, the meeting was called to order. The
City Manager reviewed the situation commenting
that the proposed coverage by Lloyd's of London
for approximately $80,000 annually is preferred
to self-insurance and that the City would like
to exercise the binder; that Mr. Syfritt will
complete negotiations with Lloyd's of London
within approximately two weeks when the actual
cost will be known and in the meantime, he will
continue to seek a domestic carrier. If can-
cellation with Lloyd's of London is desired
before the 30-day binder period expires, the
City may do so and then pay a pro rata share,
plus 10~ penalty, or approximately $7,500.
Mr. Syfritt stated that the Manager's review of
the situation was substantially correct and that
he would continue to seek a domestic carrier.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that the binder be approved.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris,
Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A report on the request from Paul Martinez for
permission to re-rent State-owned property at
11696 Atlantic Avenue was presented by the City
Manager, Mr. Martinez who presently operates an
auto body and paint shop on Wright Road was
present to explain how he intends to conduct
business at the Atlantic Avenue address. It was
moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that the request be granted with the
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understanding that all work will be conducted within
trYe building, that no more than 6 cars will be stored
outs~.de the building at any one time and there will
be no storage of cars on Atlantic Avenue, Fernwood
Avenue, the ad,~acent alley or any other public
right-of-way adjacent to the property.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: Councilman Higginso
Absent: None.
A report on the five year General Services Agreement
currently in effect between the City of Lynwood and
the County of Los Angeles was presented by the City
Manager. The agreement will expire on June 30, 19770
Tt was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that the agreement be renewed and
the Mayor be authorized to ez~.ecute the agreement on
behalf of the City.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowea
Noes: Noneo
Absent: None.
The result of bids received for furnishing the City
with 800 water meters was presented by the City
Manager with the recommendation that the low bid of
Hersey Products Inc. be accepted at the total bid
price of $23,744. 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: Nane.
Absent: None,
A report on completion of plans and specifications
for concrete ramps for the physically handicapped
(Gas Tax Project Noe 7-150-202) was presented by the
City Manager with the recommendation that the Council
approve the plans and specifications and authorize
a call for bids to be received on April 6, 1977 at
2 p.m. It was move3 by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Higgins, ghat the Council concur in the
recommendationo
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Manager^ reported that pursuant to a survey
by the Public Works Department and recommendation
of the Traffic and Parking Commission, it is
recommended that parking on Virginia Avenue, between
Long Beach Boulevard and Longvale be prohibited at
all times on the north side of the street. It was
recommended that the restriction be authorized by
adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 77-22 entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 67-9 DESIGNATING
CERTAIN STREETS WHEREIN PARKING IS PROHIBITED AT ALL
TIMES." It was moved by Councilman Morris,
seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No.
77-22 be adopted.
Re-rental of
11696 Atlantic
Avenue app'd
Genl.Services
Agrt. renewal
app'd
Bid award -
Hersey Products
Inc. for water
meters
Bid call auth.-
Concrete ramps
for handicapped
Res.No. 77-22
Parking prohib.
Virginia Ave.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris,
Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Noneo
Public Hearing The City Manager presented a report on the
4/5/77 on proposed proposed reconstruction of State Street (Gas
reconstruction of Tax Pro,j ect No . 6-150-203 ) and recommended that
State Street the Council authorize a hearing on the prod ect
on April 5, 1977 at 730 p.m. It was moved by
Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins,
and carried, that the Council concur in the
recommendation.
Res.No. 77-23 The local agency-State of California Agreement
Auth.execution No. 10, Program Supplement No. 2, for State
of agrt. for Street Improvement ( Gas Tax Pro,j ect No .
State St. ima:~~vt. 6-150-203) was presented for Council's
consideration. Execution of the agreement will
permit a claim for reimbursement of an estimated
$4,200 incurred by the City in preparation of
Negative Declarata_an Reports and preliminary
engineering f°or the project. The City Manager
recommended that the agreement be authorized by
adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 77-23 entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LOCAL AGENCY-
STATE AGREEMENT N0. 10, PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT N0. 2,
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF STATE STREET." It was
moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by
Councilman Green, that the Council adopt
Resolution No. 77-23.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris,
Rowed
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Bid call auth. - A report on specifications for repowering and
Repowering and repainting Fire Engine No. 31 was presented with
repainting of the recommendation that the Council approve the
Engine No. 31 specifications and authorize a Ball for bids to
be received on April 15, 1977 at 2 p.m. It was
moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council
concur in the recommendation.
RESOLUTION
Res.No. 77-24 The City Manager reported on the desirability
Auth. County to of having the Civil Service Commission of the
perform personnel County of Los Angeles perform certain personnel
services services for the City of Lynwood and recommended
that the service be authorized by adoption of
RESOLUTION NOo 77-24 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING AND REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF
PERSONNEL AND/OR THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERFORM
PERSONNEL SERVICES." It was moved by Councilman
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Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution
No. 77-24 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
FINANCE REPORT
RESOLUTION N0. 77-25 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE
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 Morris, that
Resolution No. 77-25 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Mayor declared a five-minute recess. Following
the recess, the meeting was called to order.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
Res.No. 77-25
Demands
Feces
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by ISKCON request
Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the application for permit
from ISKCON (International Society for Krishna denied
Consciousness) for a permit to solicit funds from
March 20, 1977 to March 20, 1978 be denied.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the application
from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council,
'; Compton Judicial District, for a permit to solicit
funds from April to December, 1977, be tabled
pending receipt of further information.
It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council
approve the request from the Greater Long Beach
Girl Scout Council for permission to conduct cookie
and calendar sales from March ~1 through March 21
and November 18 through December 10, 1977,
respectively.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council
approve the application of Bert Hardison for a
special permit to conduct a used T.V. Sales
business at 11213 Atlantic Avenue.
COUNCIL AGENDA
Councilman Green asked what can be done in
response to a complaint he has received concerning
loud music from radios and other devices. TI~e
""~` City Attorney informed him that the noise ordin-
ance can be enforced with the aid of decibel level
readings and although the City has no meter, the
use of one is available to the City through the
County of Los Angeles.
Crim.Justice
Coor. Council
req . for
permit tabled
Greater Long
Bch.Girl Scout
req. app'd
Spec. permit
at 11213 At lan-
tic app'd
Coun. Green re
noise ordinance
enforcement
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Coup. Green re Councilman Green questioned the City Manager about
Sheriff's study the timing of the Sheriff's study. The anticipated
schedule of events was outlined by the City
Manager,
Coun. Byork re Councilman Byork questioned Mr. Andrew Swan about
tree removal,
" removal of Mr. Charles Garvey's tree. Mr
Swan
block watch" .
informed him that he has been in touch with
signs Mr. Garvey as to what the City will do. !
Councilman Byork also inquired about the "block
watch" signs he had requested at the previous
meeting and Mr. Swan described the signs which
were designed by a Lynwood resident and which are
currently on order.
Coup. Higgins req. Mr. Swan was also asked by Councilman Higgins to
for study of have the Traffic and Parking Commission study
Beachwood Ave. Beachwood Avenue between Long Beach Boulevard
and the park toward the end that the cars will be
off the street to permit street-sweeping.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
D. Richman Mr. Dave Richman, 11106-B Benwell Drive, addressed
the Council to read a letter he had received from
the Mayor of the City of Commerce.
P• Meyers re Mrs. Peggy Meyers, 5164 Century Boulevard
civil service ,
addressed the Council to review the various civil
ordinances service ordinances and to state that the current
ordinance prohibits transfer of police services
to the Sheriff's Department.
S. Warvi re Mrs. Star Warvi, 11045 Pine Street, invited the
breakfast on Council to be present at the March 30, 1977 fund-
3/30/77 raising breakfast at Stop's Restaurant being
co-sponsored by the March of Dimes and the
Lynwood Women's Club.
Rev. J. Edner Rev. James Edner addressed the Council to direct
questions to the Mayor concerning his stand on
matters affecting the community.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the meeting
adjourn to April 5, 1977 at 7 p.m.
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