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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING APRIL 19 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. ,,,~,~
Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City ~ "
Manager Valliere.
As there was no business to be considered, it was
moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
,'City~Clerk, City of ynwood
A ROVED MAY 3, 1977
a or, C ty of Lynwood
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 19, 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 Byork, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting
of April 5, 1977 and the regular meeting of April 5, 1977
and the adjourned regular meeting of April 12, 1977 be
approved as written. Councilman Green questioned the
minutes of April 12, 1977 with reference to the adoption
of Resolution No. 77-32 which requests the County Sheriff
to provide additional lave enforcement services and
questioned its legality. He was informed that the addi-
tional services are such things as traffic law enforcement,
license inspection and enforcement, and parking enforcement
services and the costs are a part of the total package.
There being no objection, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
A report on bids received for gymnasium flooring in the
Community Center Building to be funded by Housing and
Community Development Act funds, was presented by the City
Manager with the recommendation that the bid be awarded
to Advanced Coatings, Inc. for the bid price of $24,852.
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.
The City Manager presented a report on the proposed Block
Grant Application under the State Urban Open Space and
Recreation Program for the purpose of the installation
of a solar heating system at the Natatorium. Funds are
available under the program on a 25~ matching basis on
which the State would provide $30,422 and the Gity's
match would be $10,140. It was recommended that the
Council grant authorization for the application by
adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 77-35 entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING THE BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN-SPACE AND
RECREATION PROGRAM." It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 77-35
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Bid award
Advanced
Coatings Inc.
RES.No. 77-35
app.block
grant ~pp.for
funds
Hes.No. 77-36 A report on the Progress and Needs Data for the
'
app, 2156 Rept. City
s street system which must be submitted
City Street annually to the Department of Transportation as
Construction required by Section 2156 of the Streets and
Highways Code was presented and it was recommended
that the Council
approve the report by adoption oi"
RESOLUTION N0. 77-36 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING
SECTION 2156 REPORT OF CITY
STREET CONSTRUCTION I
AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRESS AND NEEDS." It was moved
by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that Resolution No. 77-36 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, #iiggins, Morris,
Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res.No, ?7_37 A report on Lynwood Street Lighting Maintenance
app. rapt. & District "A" for the 1977-78 fiscal year was
levying assess, presented by the City Manager together with the
St.Lighting City Engineer's Debt Limit Report. It was
Maint.Dist. A recommended that the Council adopt RESOLUTION N0
.
77-37 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING REPORT
AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS IN THE MATTER OF LYNWOOD
STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT "A." It was
moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, that Resolution No. 77-37 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris,
Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Install. of It was reported that the Economic Resources
traf. signal at Corporation has completed installation of tr~ffie
Alameda & Ind- signal and safety lighting at Alameda and Indu$try
ustry Way Way and it was recommended that the City Council
completed by accept completion of the work and authorize the
ERC City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the
Los Angeles County Recorder. It was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris,
and carried,. that the Council concur in the
recommendation.
A report on Central and West Basin Water
Replenishment District proposed water replenish-
ment activities for fiscal year 197?-78 was
presented for the Council's information. It Was
moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the report 1~e received
and filed.
$ids for The City Manager presented a report on the bids
4Jheelchair received for Wheelchair Ramps for the Physically
Ramps rejected Handicapped ( Gas Tax Prod act No . 7-150-202 ) which ~•.
were 43~ above the engineer's estimate. It was
recommended that the bids be re~eeted and the
_ project be combined with the proposed Cross
Gutter Construction Project (Gas Tax Project No.
7-150-207). It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that
the Council concur in the recommendation...
A report was presented on the request of the U. S. Postal Res,No. 77-38
Service for vacation of a portion of the alley adjacent Intentioa~ to
to the main post office on Long Beach Boulevard. The hold public
request has been reviewed by the Planning Commission and hearing on
the Traffic and Parking Commission. It was recommended alley vacation
that a public hearing on the proposed vacation be set by
adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 77-38 entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER VACATION
OF ALLEY." zt was moved. by Councilman Byork seconded by
~
be adopted.
Councilman Higgins, that Resolution No. 77-3
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
FINANCIAL REPORT
RESOLUTION N0. 77-39 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res.No. T7-39
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING ids
THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN
T#iEREFOR."was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that Resolution
No. 77-39 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by St.Ehprdius'
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council approve festival app'd
the request from St. Emydius Church for permission to
hold a festival from April 30 to May 1, 1977.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Claim denied-
Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the Council L. McKay
reject the claim for damages filed by Lucy McKay on
the basis that the claim fails to comply substantially
with requirements of the Government Code.
:It was -moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by App. app'd
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council B. B. Ke118r
approve the application of Mrs. Betty B. Kellar for a for secondhand
special permit to conduct a second-hand and pawnshop artcl pawns~ap
business at 3827 Century Boulevard.
COUNCIL AGENDA
In response to questions from Councilman Green, Coon. Green re
Officer Donald Beard, representing the Lynwood Peace disposition of
Officers Association, explained the disposition of Peace Off. Assn.
the funds of the Association. funds
s Councilman Green questioned the City Attorney about Coup. Green x'e
his investigation of action against the bankrupt banla~uptcY
insurance company. The City Attorney informed the proceedings
Council of .what has been done and assured Councilman
Green that the Council would be kept informed.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
E. Castro re Mr. Ed Castro, 4541 Arlington, addressed the Council
trucks on to complain of large trucks being stored and
Arlington Ave. traversing Arlington Avenue. He was informed that
the matter would be investigated.
W.Cunningham Mr. William Cunningham, 10821 Cornish Avenue,
re imprvd. addressed the Council to urge that there be better
communication communication and cooperation among the members of
the Council toward solving the city's problems.
Mrs.Sanders re Mrs. Sanders, of Seminole Avenue, addressed the
vehicles at Council to complain of vehicles being parked in
3346 & 3349 the front yard setback area at 3346 and 3349 Seminole .
Seminole Ave. She was informed that the complaint would be
investigated.
C. Waranius Mr. Cass Waranius, 12420 Long Beach Boulevard,
re the Consti- addressed the Council to read excerpts from the
tution Constitution and Bill of Rights.
P. Meyers re Mrs . Peggy Meyers, 5164 Century Boulevard, addressed
Supervsrs.Mtg, the Council concerning attendance at the County
City Atty. Board of Supervisors' meeting, the City Attorney's
ruling & recall ruling on the action relative to the Sheriff's
service contract, and the recall action which has
been commenced.
R.Waranius re Mr • Richard C . Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard,
grafitti addressed the Council concerning a gra,fitti-covered
building across from his residence and to express
his desire for a successful recall.
D. Richman Mr. Dave Richman, of Benwell Drive, addressed the
re City Council to criticize the manner in which. City
administration affairs are being conducted.
J.L. Feryanitz Mrs. Joy Louise Feryanitz, 10850 Alexander, addressed
re initiative the Council to inquire what disposition has been made
petition of the initiative petition filed on April 6, and was
informed by the City Attorney that the documents
filed were in gross violation of the Elections Code
and do not constitute a valid initiative petition,
and the City Clerk has been instructed to so notify
Mrs. Meyers by mail as efforts to meet personally
with Mrs. Meyers failed.
J.L. Feryanitz Mrs . Feryanitz also inquired if any of the three
re recall Councilmen served with recall notices had answered and
notices no one had any comment .
H. Pearce re Mrs. Helen Pearce, 11500 Long Beach Boulevard,
petition addressed the Council to inquire if notices of the
invalidity of the petition would be mailed to the
signers of the petition. Councilman Morris
expressed his view that such notification was the
responsibility of the proponents. Mrs. Pearce
questioned statements made at the Board of
Supervisors meeting relative to the Sheriff's
contract. The City Attorney reviewed what had
been said relative to insurance coverage.
Mr. Dave Richman addressed the Council to state that the D. Richman re
City Clerk should seek legal advice relative to election City Atty.
laws from the County Recorder and was informed by the
City Attorney that the City Clerk is obligated to seek
the City Attorney's counsel in legal matters.
s.~ Mr. Henry Hill, 13918 De Alcala Drive, La Mirada,
addressed the Council to inquire how much time is allowed
for verification of the petition and was informed that it
must be completed within thirty days after filing.
Elva Yeargain, 11627 Virginia, addressed the Council to
inquire about a private citizen receiving legal informa-
tion from the City Attorney. In the discussion which
followed, the City Attorney explained the types of
problems with which the City Attorney can be of
assistance without being in conflict with his duties to
the municipal corporation.
Mr. Robert Payne, 1a94o Otis, addressed the Council to
suggest that the City disincorporate, have the Sheriff
come in, and hold a new election to incorporate again.
H. Hill re
petition
E. Yeargain re.
City Atty.
R. Payne re
disincorporation
Mr. Richard C. Waranius addressed the Council concerning R. Waranius re
point statements made by two Council members in the last ~, el,ection
municipal election.
Mr. John Watkins,of Jorgensen Steel Company, addressed J. Watkins re
the Council to `urge that since a decision has been made need for cooper-
on the Sheriff s contract, that everyone work together ation
to make it work. He spoke favorably of his discussion
with representatives of the Sheriff and of the need for
cooperation among City officials and citizens for
positive attitudes and actions for the betterment of
the community.
Mrs. Helen Hill, 13918 De Alcala Drive, La Mirada, H. Hill re
addressed the Council about her desire to remain an position
employee of the City.
Louella Stickler, 3573 Carlin Avenue, addressed the L. Stickler re
Council regarding the rules under which Council Council
meetings are conducted and questioned the vote needed decisions
to abolish the Police Department. She was informed
that the action relative to the Sheriff's Department
does not fall under that provision.
It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting
adjourn to May 3, 1977 at 7 p.m.
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