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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 6, 1978
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 Higgins in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe and Higgins
answered the roll call.
Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager
Valliere.
Councilman Byork took exception to the minutes of the
special meeting of May 18, 1978 as his statement with
respect to the City Treasurer was omitted. The Mayor
directed the city clerk to correct the minutes.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, ,and carried, that the minutes of the
adjourned regular meeting of May 16, 1978 and the
regular meeting of May 16, 1978 be approved as written.
The Council concurred with the City Manager's
recommendation that public hearing for nuisance abate-
ment, 11747 State Street, be terminated inasmuch as
there has been full compliance with action requested.
The City Manager recommended that Section 'VI (1)~on
the agenda pertaining to mobile office trailer bid
award be held over and that Section VI (2) pertaining
to bicycle facility and sidewalk bid call be reinstated.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
Lynwood Com~n.Dev. Council discussed application from Lynwood Community
Serv. Corp. Development Services Corporation for exempt mail order
application held license to solicit for a charitable organization and
over ordered the matter held over pending receipt of further
information.
Sanders Bargain It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
Center applica- man Rowe, and carried, that application from Sanders
tion tabled Bargain Center, 11034-36 Atlantic Boulevard, for
special permit to conduct a secondhand business be
tabled.
Cub Scout Pack It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
#437C fireworks man Morris, and carried, that application from Cub
appl. app'd Scout Pack #437C for exemption from license fee to
operate fireworks stand be approved.'
Lynwood Lions It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
Club appl. app'd man Morris, and carried, that application from Lynwood
Lions Club for exemption from license fee to conduct """""
fireworks stand at corner of Long Beach Boulevard and
Century Boulevard be approved subject to completion
of normal application form.
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ORDINANCES
The City Manager reported that the boundary descrip-
tions in the street sweeping ordinance have been
deleted and presented an amended ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD ADDING SECTION 19-22 TO THE CODE OF THE CITY
~,,,.,, OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO CERTAIN PARKING PROHIBITIONS
FOR THE PURPOSE OF STREET SWEEPING." for first read-
ing. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the ordinance
be read by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be introduced.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCE N0. 1030 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING
SECTION 2-58 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO
COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION CONTRACTS.
was presented. Upon advice of the City Attorney,
"need" was substituted for "shall" in line 2, Section
(c). It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by
Councilman Byork, .and carried, that the ordinance be
read by .title only.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by
Councilman Green, that Ordinance No. 1030 be adopted.
~ Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTION 2-10
TO THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO AUTHORITY TO
SIGN CITY WARRANTS." was presented by the City
Manager. After discussion it was the consensus of
the Council that Section 2-10 be changed to read
as follows: "Sec. 2-10. Authority to sign City
warrants. The persons holding the following offices
hereby are authorized to sign warrants and checks
of the City of Lynwood: .the City Treasurer, the
Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tempore." It was moved by
Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork,
and carried, that the ordinance be read by title
only.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be introduced.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, .Morris, Rowe, Higgins.
Noes: None.
"~'" Absent : None .
Ord, first read
street sweeping
Ord. 1030
garbage colZec.
contra,ets
Ord. first read
authority to sign
warrants
An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ord.. first read
OF LYNWOOD ADDING CHAPTER 17A 'UNIFORM MECHANICAL adoption of
CODE' THEREBY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM Uniform Mechan~,cal
MECHANICAL CODE, 1976 EDITION." was presented by the Code, 1976 Ed.
City Manager. It was moved by Councilman .Green,
seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that .the
ordinance be read by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by
Councilman Green, that the ordinance be introduced.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Ord.first read An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Adoption of Nat'l OF LYNWOOD PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC
Elec. Code, 1978 HEALTH, LIFE AND SAFETY THROUGH ADOPTION BY REFER-
Ed. ENCE OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1978 EDITION,
ESTABLISHING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AS THE
CONTROLLING AUTHORITY, ADDING AN APPEAL PROCEDURE
AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF
IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." was presented for first
reading. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded
by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the ordinance
be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the
ordinance be introduced.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was the consensus of the Council that Item IX (1)
be deleted from the agenda.
Res. 78-52 The City Manager reported on the Street Lighting
Adopt. Rept. of Debt Limit Report, 1978-1881, and recommended
City Eng., Street adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 78-52 entitled:
Lighting System "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD ADOPTING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER
RELATING TO THE SERVICE NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN,
IMPROVE AND ILLUMINATE BY ELECTRICAL ENERGY ALL
THE STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM IN THE SAID CITY OF
LYNWOOD." It was moved by Councilman`Morris,
seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No.
78-52 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 78-51 RESOLUTION N0. 78-51 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
Declaring Inten- THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING
tion to order INTENTION TO ORDER STREET LIGHTING SERVICE ON
Street Lighting CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR A PERIOD
Serv. 7/1/7 to BEGINNING JULY 1, 1978 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1981."
6/30/81 was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris,
seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No.
78-51 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins.
Noes: None.
Absent; None.
Res. 78-53 RESOLUTION N0. 7$-53 entitled: "A RESDI~UTIDAT DF THE
Approving Amend. CITY ~OUidCIT~ OF THE_ CITY OF LYNWOOi) APPROVING AN
of Block Grant AMENDMENT 'OF THE BLOCK GIANT APPLICATION FOR GRANT
Application FUNDS UNDER THE URBAN OPEN-SPACE AND RECREATION
PROGRAM." was presented by the City Manager.
Mr. Don Snavely, Director of Recreation and Parks,
discussed three. high priority options for funding
under this program which are (1) softball field
lighting at .John Ham Park, (2~ construction of new
public restrooms in the City Park, and (3) installa-
tjon.af new picnic shelters in the City Park.. It
was the consensus of the Council that consideration
to the construction of new restrooms be given.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that Resolution No.
78-53 be adopted.
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RESOLUTION N0. 78-54 entitled; "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO PARTICIPATE IN
CONTRACT WITH THE LYNWOOD SERVICES CORPORATION FOR
CETA PERSONNEL" was presented by the City Manager.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that Resolution No.
78-5~ be adopted.
RESOLUTION ND. 78-55 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
;CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING AGREE-
iMENT WITH CARL WARREN AND COMPANY FOR SERVICES TN
ADMINISTERING A PROGRAM OF SELF-INSURANCE." was
presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris,
seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that
Resolution No. 7~-55 be adopted.
RESOLUTION N0. 78-56 entitled; "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING OF AND
MAKING APPLICATION FOR THE DISABILITY RETIREMENT OF
;LYNWOOD CITY EMPLOYEE, RALPH D. MORRISON, PURSUANT
TO SECTIONS 21024 AND 21025 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE."
was presented by the City Manager.
Mr. Ralph Morrison addressed the Council to request
that the effective date of his retirement be at the
expiration of sick leave.
Res. 78-55
amending agrt .
with Carl Warren
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 78-56 be
Item X (1)~on the agenda, Median Landscaping, Long
Beach Boulevard, was postponed.
FINANCIAL REPORT
RESOLUTION N0. 78-57 entitled: "A 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 Rowe, seconded by Councilman Green, that
Resolution No. 78-57 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Council adjourned to executive session at 9 p.m. for
litigation matters. The meeting was reconvened at
9:20 p.m.
Res. 78-54 auto.
participation
with Lynwood Sere.
Corp. for CETA
personnel
Res. 78-56
Disability ~etir~.
Ralph Morrison.
Res. 78-57
Demands
Lt . John Hammargren introduced Lt . Jerry Farley to the Lt. Jermy Farley
Council., Lt. Farley will serve as evening watch
commander.
COUNCIL AGENDA
Councilman Morris withdrew his nomination of
Mr. Archie Legg for the Personnel Board at Mr. Legg''s
request and nominated Mr. Frank Hanzie, 3592 Mulford
Avenue, for the Personnel ward.
Councilman Byork nominated
the Personnel Board.
Councilman Green nominated
Personnel Board.
Mrs.: Kenneth McJimsey for
Mr. Henry Glave for the
1Vorr~atidrna-~
Per~el~ Board :
~'rar~'c~ n~, .~,,.,
KenrYeth~ Mme';
& Henry Glsve'
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The Mayor inquired if there were any other nomina-
tions to the Personnel Board. There being none, he
declared nominations closed.
Coup. Morris re Councilman Morris requested the City Manager to
lighting for investigate the possibility of reusing lights no
Bateman Hall longer needed in the Atlantic Avenue and Park area
alleyway in the alleyway to the entrance of Bateman Hall.
Councilman Byork requested correction of a typo-
graphical error in the street lighting debt limit
report.
Caun. Byork re Councilman Byork commented favorably on the recent
Coor. Council Mtg. Coordinating Council meeting stating that he was
gratified to see young people who have excelled
receive recognition. He also announced that
Mr. Richard C. Waranius has been elected President
of the Coordinating Council.
Coun. Byork Mayor Higgins commended Councilman Byork on his
appt'd to Fed'1 appointment by Southern California Association of
Urban Pol.Comm. Governments to the Federal Urban Policy Committee.
Coun. Green re Councilman Green discussed his investigation of
delinquent delinquent ambulance bills . He also commended
ambulance bills the Beautification Committee for its brochure
"Eyesore of the Month."
Coun. Rowe req. Councilman Rowe requested the City Manager to
for meeting arrange a meeting among the Pool Association,
Recreation Commission and Recreation Department
to resolve disagreements with respect to policy.
Coun. Rowe re Councilman Rowe inquired whether the $15 stipend
stipend per meeting for commissioners is incorporated in
the 1978-79 budget and was informed by the City
Manager that it is included.
Mayor Higgins re Mayor Higgins commented on complaints received
ice cream trucks on noisy ice cream trucks .
Appointments to the Community Affairs Commission
and Housing and Community Development Advisory
Board were held over.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
D.Riehman - Mr. Dave Richman, 11106-B Benwell Drive, City
City Treasurer Treasurer, requested permission to discuss his
duties duties as City Treasurer and was advised to
submit his questions to the City Attorney, in
writing.
R.C.Waranius - Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard,
nuisance abate. inquired about nuisance abatement procedure and
was advised by the Mayor to contact Chief Johnson.
Fire Chief & Asst. Councilman Byork commended Chief Johnson and
Fire Chief Assistant Chief Lathrope for their efficiency in
commended handling nuisance abatements. Councilman Green
stated he would like to see nuisance abatements
on every agenda.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by,
Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting
be adjourned to June 13, 1978 at 5 p.m.
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 197~i
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 5 p.m.
Mayor Higgins in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe and Higgins 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 Council adjourn to executive session
for personnel matters. Following the executive session, the
meeting was reconvened.
The City Manager presented "Situation Report - Fiscal 1978-79"
relating to the effect of Proposition 13 on City operations
and on Lynwood property-tax payers. Council discussed three
budget options submitted in the report: Budget Plan I,
providing for a reduction in police and fire services, reduc-
tion in work force of 23% (38 employees) and deferred capital
improvements; Budget Plan II, providing for maintenance of
police and fire services at existing levels, reduction in work
force of 20% (26 employees), increased water fees, increased
business license fees, increased building permit fees and
institution of 'the following fees: fire clearance fee, fire
service fee, business occupation fee, bad check fee, dump.~fee, water
turn-on and turn-off fee, sewer stand-by fee, sidewalk replace-
ment fee, tree trimming fee and impound fee;Budget Plan III,
providing for maintenance of police and fire services at
existing levels, activities as Council may deem as priority
services and elimination of expanded services.
The City Manager recommended adoption of Budget Plan II, stating
that this plan, if adopted, would enable the City to maintain
vital safety services through revenue derived from increased
water fees. He further stated that the new user fees proposed
in Budget Plan II would not apply to the general taxpayer but
would apply on a user-pay basis.
Mrs. Elizabeth Fox, speaking on behalf of the Lynwood City
Employees' Association, requested Council to reconsider the
proposed layoffs and to seek alternate sources of revenue.
Council commended Mrs. Fox on her presentation.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris,
that it has become necessary in the interest of economy to
abolish certain positions and to lay off certain employees
and we, therefore, move to abolish the positions and effect the
layoffs as specified in the report of the City Manager, dated
June 12, 197, entitled: " Situation Report - Fiscal Year
197$-79, Budget Plan II."
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The meeting was adjourned to June 20, 1978 at 7 p.m.
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City Clerk, City f Ly ood
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JUNE 20, 1978
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 Higgins in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe and Higgins answered the roll
call. Councilman Green was absent.
Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager
Valliere.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe,
and carried, that Councilman Green's absence be excused.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe,
and carried, that Council adjourn to executive session for
personnel and litigation matters. Following the executive
session, the meeting was adjourned.
Cit Clerk, City o yn od
APPROVED JULY 5, 1978
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