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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MAY 3, 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.
After discussing items appearing on the agenda for the
May 3, 1977 regular meeting, it was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that
the meeting adjourn.
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APP~ED MAY 17, ]~77
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REGULAR MEETING MAY 3, 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 Higgins,
and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting
of April 15, 1977, the adjourned regular meeting of April 19,
1977, the regular meeting of April 19, 1977 and the special
meeting of April 22, 1977 be approved as written.
The Mayor presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mr. Herbert Cert. of
Weyand for community service in cleaning the street in the area Recog. -
in which he lives for the past several years. Mr. Weyand was H.Weyand
present to receive the certificate.
The Mayor read a proclamation designating the month of May as Proc. -
"Anti-Litter Month." It was moved by Councilman Byork, "Anti-
seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the proclama- Litter
tion be authorized. Nbnth"
UPDATE PRESENTATION
Director Jay Price and Community Relations Representative SCRTD
Carol Taylor of the Southern California Rapid Transit District update
were present to give the City Council a transportation update.
The presentation covered the financial aspects and services of
the Rapid Transit District as they affect the City of Lynwood.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for a public Pub].iC
hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is being maintained Hying
at 11818 Peach Street. The City Manager presented a report 1181$
reviewing the actions taken by the Building Department in Peach St
attempting to have removed from the premises the accumulation
of debris, weeds and abandoned vehicles. Fire Chief Johnson
was administered the oath for testimony before the City
Council. Chief Johnson identified the property and described
the conditions which he believed canstitute a nuisance. He
testified that the photographs on display accurately depict
and describe the conditions of the premises and that in his
professional opinion, they constitute a nuisance within the
meaning of the Lynwood City Code.
The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to speak Res. 77-
in opposition to the proposed nuisance abatement. There was Dix~ectin
no response. The Mayor inquired if there was anyone who Nu1s.Ab.
wished to speak in favor of the proposed abatement. As there at 11818
was no response, the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION N0. Peach St
77-40 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING
i^ MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY AND DIRECTING
THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." was presented. Tt was moved by
Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, that
Resolution No. 77-40 be adopted.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
Removal of Pkway
trees at 4038 The City Manager reported on the request of Mr. George H.
Beechwood & 11520 Ginnow, 4038 Beechwood Avenue, for removal of a tree
from th
Duncan app'd e parkway in front of his property and from
Mrs. Violet K. Eaton, 11520 Duncan Avenue
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of a parkway tree in front of her residence. It was
recommended that the Council consider approving the
requests. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the Council
approve .removal of the subject trees.
Long Bch. Blvd.
Phase III Widen- The City Manager presented a report on completion of
ing completed Phase III of the Long Beach Boulevard Widening Prod ect
by Strecker Construction Company and recommended that
the City Council accept completion of the work and
authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion
with the Las Angeles County Recorder. It was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that
the Council concur in the recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Bid award -
Crown Coach Co The City Manager presented a report on bids received
. for repowering of Engine No . 31 ( Prod ect No .
Repainting & 5_145_763_A) and for repainting of Engine No. 31
Repowering (Pro,ject No. 5-145-763-B) and recommended that the bid
Engine No. 31 of Crown Coach Company be accepted in the amounts of
$15,016.04 and $4,241025, respectively. Fire Chief
Johnson reviewed details of the work to be done on
Engine Noo 31 and the bids received. He explained
that although Vernon Motors submitted the low bid for
repainting, all of the work required to be done was
not included in their bid. It was moved by Councilman
Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council
award the contract for repowering of Engine No. 31 tq
Crown Coach Company in the amount of $15,016.04.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Vernon Motors' It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by
low bid rejected Councilman Morris, that the City Council finds that
the bid submitted by Vernon Motors, the apparent
low bidder, for repainting of Engine No. 31 is not
responsive for the reasons set forth by Fire Chief
Johnson in his presentation to the Council and the
Council finds and deterrraires that the bid of Crown
Coach Company is the 7uowest responsible bid and
awards the contract to Crown Coach Company in the
amount of $4,241.25.
Roll call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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A report on a ComPath telecommunications system to replace
the existing City equipment was presented by the City
Manager. After discussing the system and the projected
cost savings which would result, it was moved by Council-
man Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried,
that the proposal be tabled until the next meeting which
will allow members of the Council to inspect the ComPath
system presently in operation in the South Gate City Hall.
ComPath
proposal table
A report was presented by the City Manager on consolidation Xerox notice
of the City's accounting functions and acquisition of an authorized
NCR minicomputer on a lease-purchase agreement. The report
reviewed the capabilities of the computer and the cost
savings to be realized. The City Manager requested
authorization to put Xerox Computer on a 90-day notice that
the City is examining other forms of centralized accounting
in cooperation with the auditors and prepare to make a final
recommendation to the Council on the machine thought best
suited for that purpose. It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Higgins, that authorization be granted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION N0. 77-41 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res.No. 77,41
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO THE DESTRUCTION Destruction of
OF RECORDS." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Records
Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution
No. 77-41 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
FINANCIAL REPORT
RESOLUTION N0. 77-42 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. 77-42 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes:. Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
Res . No . 7742
Demands
It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Vet. of ForeiE
Morris, and carried, that the Council approve the request W~~ peppy Sa,7
from Lynwood Post No. 3902, Veterans of Foreign Wars, for app'd
permission to sell poppies on May 20 - 21, 1977.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman American Legit
Higgins, and carried, that the Council grant the request Aux. Poppy Sa;
~" from the American Legion Auxiliary for permission to sell app'd
poppies on May 20 - 21, 1977.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Claim denied•
Higgins, and carried, that the claim for damages filed by E. Lopez
Eunice Lopez be denied and referred to the City's
insurance carrier.
Rwrnnage Sale req.
by W.Rogers It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by
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. grant the request from Will Rogers Children's Center
for permission to hold a rummage sale on May 21,
1977 at 11250 Duncan Avenue.
Claim denied -
D. Arriola It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the claim for
damages filed by David Arriola be denied and
referred to the City's insurance carrier.
Claim denied -
J. McGee It was rr~oved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the claim
for damages filed on behalf of Joel McGee be denied
and referred to the City's insurance carrier.
Cinco deMa,,yo Cann.
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d It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by
pp Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council
approve the request from the Lindbergh PTA for
permission to hold a Cinco de Mayo Carnival on
May 5, 1977.
Recess The Mayor delcared a recess at 9 p.m. Following
the recess, the meeting was called to order at
9:15 p.m.
COUNCIL AGENDA
Coun. Higgins re Councilman Higgins asked that an investigation be
trash dumping & made of the possibility of closing off a portion
status of public of Josephine Street, Alice Street and Lavinia
works bill Avenue on the east side of the City in order to
eliminate the use of the area for dumping trash.
Councilman Higgins also inquired about the status
of the proposed public works bill and the
possibility of there being funds available for
capital expenditures such as rebuilding the
Community Center Building.
Coun. Byork req. Councilman Byork requested that the Public Works
for monthly water Superintendent furnish a water conservation report
conservation rept. on a monthly basis . He also inquired about the
status of the new County Library building. In
response to Councilman Byork's question concerning
transition to the Sheriff's Department, the City
Manager informed him that the final cost of all
benefits for the employees totalled $211,068.84.
Coun. Green re Councilman Green inquired why two tape recorders
use of two tape are in use during the Council meetings and was
recorders informed that as it is not possible to monitor
the large tape, the additional cassette recorder
is used as a backup-and also to facilitate
responding to requests for transcriptions of
portions of the Council meetings.
Coun. Green re It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
certificates of Councilman Byork,. that some appropriate form of
service for recognition be given to the former police
police personnel reserve officers. He was informed by the City
Manager that certificates of service have been
prepared for all of the sworn and non-sworn police
personnel and that the reserve officers will be
included.
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Councilman Green questioned the City Manager about Coun. Green re
alleged misappropriation of County Highway Through Hwy Thru Cities
Cities Funds and was informed that the County wants funds
the project records in chronological sequence which
takes time the Engineering Department has not had
time to spare and that there has been no
misappropriation of funds.
~~ Councilman Green asked the City Attorney if any action Coun. Green re
~ has been taken on the insurance fraud and the City return of
Attorney informed him that a communication has been commission due
sent from the City Manager's office to Mr. Syfritt and to Star..bkruptc,
Mr. Schwartz regarding the refund of unearned commissions
and that action has not yet been filed against Star and
the insurance commissioners.
Councilman Green asked if it was true that the police Coun. Green re
personnel were required to submit resignations and the poJ.ice resigna-
City Manager informed him that pursuant to the agreement tions
with the association, when the police personnel became
County employees, they had to waive certain provisions
covered by the Government Code which was done through a
letter of resignation. The City Attorney stated that
they specifically waived claims against the City for
back pay and other benefits that are being paid to them
through the Memorandum of Understanding.
Councilman Green questioned the "additional services" Coun. Green re
provided by the Sheriff's Department, specifically license enforce
license enforcement and Captain Waller explained that by Sheriff's
assistance in license enforcement is provided, not
license collection, as part of the basic charge.
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Councilman Green stated that he understood those
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arrested in Lynwood are transported to the County and transporting of
Captain Waller explained the procedures being followed and prisoners
stated that no one is transported to Los Angeles unless
it is a last resort.
Councilman Green questioned the need for a community Coun. Green re
affairs officer and Captain Wa17.er explained the functions Corrmunity Affz
of such a position and the desire to work with various Officer
groups within the community. He also stated that the
department will continue to participate in JADE and
CECOBIT.
Councilman Green questioned the right to use the parking
lot adjacent to the bowling alley.
Councilman Morris asked the City Manager to contact the
City of South Gate to indicate that the Lynwood City
Council members will probably visit individually to
observe that City's ComPath system. Councilman Green
also suggested that both the ComPath system and the
system available through Pacific Telephone Company be
investigated.
Coun. Green re
parking
Coun. Morris re
inspection of
ComPath sys.
at So. Gate
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It was the consensus of the Council that a commendation
be prepared to honor Mrs. Edith Armstrong for her work
with the local PTA.
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Coun. Morris req. At the request of Councilman Morris, the City Manager
for review of provided a review of insurance costs projected with
insurance costs and without the local police department . Councilman
Morris also asked that the possibility of additional
funds being available because of the water-metering
program be investigated.
Raymond White & Councilman Morris commented on the existing vacancy
~ Thomas on the Community Affairs Commission and placed in
nominated for nomination the name cf Mr. Raymond White, 10780 Cornish
Community Aff. Avenue . Councilman Green nominated Mr. Ed Thomas for
Comm. vacancy the vacancy. It was agreed that the appointment would
be made at the next regular meeting.
PUBLIC BLTS:INESS FROM THE FLOOR
Pastor Clark re Pastor Clark, 1.2217 I-Ia.rx°is A.Taenue, asked that steps be
d~~ taken to eliminate dumpl_ng at the site cf the farmer
Willard dump and the City Manager was asked to
investigate the matter.
P. Meyers re Mx~s. Peggy Meyers, 51.6 Century Boulevard
, addressed
Police Dept., ,
the Council, tc? inq~zire how long it would take to get a
Sheriff's Dept. new freglzency from the FCC if a new police department
is establ.l.shed, to inquire about Sheriff's contract
cance],l.ation provisions, and to inquire the identity
of the Dolly Sisters.
D. Ric.'~nan re Mr. Dare Rchzr~an, 11106--8 Benwell Drive, addressed the
water conser. Council to urge treat legislation be enacted relative
to wager conservation.
C. Fayette re Mrs. Charlene Fayette, 11226 Wright Road, inquired
law enforceruent what is going to be done about gang activities,
speak.i.n~; specifically of a family member who had been
inju.red.. Captain. Waller explained the types of pro-
grams they Sheriff's Department carries out and
suggested that Mrs. Fayette contact him to discuss
the sper.i f'ic compla=int she has .
C. Waranius re Mr. Cass Waranius, 1.2416 Long Beach Boulevard,
editorial addressed. f~he Council. to read an editorial which
appeared in. the Lynwood ~7ournal.
C. Carillo re Mrs. Carol Carillo, 11971 Peach Street, addressed the
amend. of ord. Cour~c~.,.1 to request that local ordinances be amended
to permit the parking of a truck at a permanent
location for the purpose of selling produce. After
discussion with the City Attorney, it was suggested
that she request the Planning Commission to consider
such a change.
K. Proctor re Mrs . Kathy Proctor, 11862 Duncan Avenue, addressed
patrol cars the Council to inquire about the numbers of cars
contracted for with the Sheriff's Department. The
manning schedule was explained by Captain Waller.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting
adjourn to May 17, 1977, at 7 p.m.
,_Clty Clerk, City of Lynwood
APPROVED MAY 17, 1977
or, City of Lynwood