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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 2, 1980
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regu-
lar session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on
above date at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Morris in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe and Morris an-
swered the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Davis and City Attorney
Murphy.
The Mayor presented a Service Award to Mrs. Lee War-
anius, former member of the Community Affairs Commis-
sion.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Coun-
cilman Higgins, and carried, that minutes of adjourned
regular meeting of December 18, 1879 and regular meet-
ing of December 18, 1979 be approved as written.
The Mayor outlined alternatives with respect to appoint-
ment of youth to City Commissions. pursuant to staff
report dated December 26, 1979. After discussion of
membership status and term of office, it was the con-
senus of Council that youth serve as ex officio members
for a term of one year. It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried, to direct
staff to implement the program as outlined with sub-
stitution of "School Principal" for "Student Council"
in Item 4 of Selection Process.
The Mayor stated that nominees for appointment to the
Community Affairs Commission are Randy Williams and
Fred Hughes.
Roll Call on Nominee Randy Williams:
Ayes:' Councilmen Byork and Green.
Noes: Councilmen Higgins, Rowe and Morris.
Absent: None.
Roll Call on Nominee Fred Hughes:
Ayes: Councilmen Higgins, Rowe and Morris.
Noes: Councilman Byork.
Absent: None.
';Fred Hughes It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
!:appt'd to man Higgins, and carried, that an unanimous ballot be
iCAC cast for Fred Hughes.
NEW BUSINESS
Res. No. RESOLUTION N0. 80-1 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
'80-1 re COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SUPPORTING THE CALIFOR-
'Crime Watch NIA CRIME WATCH PROGRAM." was presented with the recom-
''Program mendation that the resolution be approved.
It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Council-
man Green, that Council concur with the recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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RESOLUTION N0. 8C-2 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE APPRO-
PRIATION OF TWENTY-FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR THE U.S.
CENSUS COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE AND APPROVING AN AMEND-
MENT TO THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 1979-80 TO APPROPRIATE REQUISITE FUNDS." was pre-
sented with the recommendation that the resolution be
approved. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded
~"'^ by Councilman Green, that Council concur with the
recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Manager presented a revised City of Lynwood
Employee Classification Plan for Council approval.
Councilman Green commented favorably on the plan and re-
quested that Council also be provided with the Step
Salary Plan. The Mayor commended staff and the Per-
sonnel Board for their work in updating the Employee
Classification Plan. It was moved by Councilman Higgins,
and seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
Council accept revised City of Lynwood Employee Classifi-
cation Plan.
RESOLUTION N0. 80-3 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING
THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THERE-
FOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman _Byork,
seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 80-4 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF
AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT. BOARD.
was presented by the City Manager with the recommenda-
tion that Council approve the resolution. The City
Manager reported that SB 650 Funds will be used to com-
plete a feasability study and to implement a solution
to the problem of removal of tires from the Desser
property. It was moved by .Councilman Higgins, seconded
by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Council con-
cur with the recommendation.
The City Manager reported that local businessmen have
requested Council to support formation of a Local De-
velopment Company. The purpose of a Local Develop-
ment Company is to allow banks to make 100% loans to
small businesses with the Small Business Administra-
tion guaranteeing g0% and the Local Development Company
guaranteeing 10%. The loans would enable small busi-
nesses within the City to improve facilities, buy
land, build new facilities and acquire machinery and
equipment. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that Council approve
formation of a Local Development Company.
The City Manager recommended that
Entity method of payment be appro
ployment Insurance. It was moved
seconded by Councilman Green, and
concur with the recommendation.
Res. No
80-2 re
Census
FY79-80
Revised Em-
ployee Class
ification
Plan app'd
Res. No.
80-3
Demands
Res. No.
80-4 re
State Solid
Waste Manage-
ment Bd
Local De-
velopment
Co. app'd
the Local Public Local Pub-
ved to finance Unem- lic Entity
by Councilman Byork, re unemploy-
carried, that Council ment ins
app'd
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OLD BUSINESS
Pursuant to the recommendation of the City Manager,
Item 15 of the Agenda relating to reimbursement agree-
ment between the City of Lynwood and the Lynwood Re-
development Agency was held over.
Ord No. 1087 ORDINANCE N0. 1087 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
re residen- COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO AMEND CHAPTER 4
tial zone AND DELETE CHAPTERS 5 AND 6 OF ORDINANCE N0. 570 WITH
and condo- RESPECT TO RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND CONDOMINIUM DEVELOP-
minium de- MENT." was presented. It was moved by Councilman
velopment Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordi-
nance be read by title only and adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ROUTINE ITEMS
It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Coun-
Muscular Gilman Green, and carried, that request from Muscular
Dystrophy Dystrophy Association for permission to conduct fund
app'd g0-day raising be approved for a ninety-day period.
fund raising
Ord No. 1088 ORDINANCE N0. 1088 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
re election COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REPEALING SECTION 2-7
fees OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO ELECTION FEES."
was presented.
Ord No. 1088 ORDINANCE N0. 1089 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
re water COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 32-21 (a)
charges AND 32-53 (d) OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO
WATER CHARGES." was presented.
Res. No. 80-5 RESOLUTION
amend. Res No COUNCIL OF
79-41- 79-41 THE
Salary Res.
N0. 80-5 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0.
SALARY RESOLUTION." was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Green seconded by Council-
man Byork, that the ordinances and resolution be
read by title only and adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Coun.Byork Councilman Byork recommended that Council write the
re item pric- State Assembly opposing elimination of item pricing in
ing, Christ- supermarkets. Councilman Byork inquired about pickup
mas trees of Christmas trees and was advised that C V Disposal is
responsible for collection.
Coun.Higgins Councilman Higgins inquired what could be done about
re New Yrs the problem of noise from guns and rifles on New Year's
Eve noise Eve. The City Manager will submit a report.
It was moved by Mayor Morris, seconded by Councilman
Higgins, and carried, that a representative of the City
Mayor Morris attend an Employee Relations Institute to be held at
the Marriott Hotel on January 23-24, 1980.
re Employee
Relations A recess was called at 8:45 p.m. Following the recess,
Institute the meeting was reconvened. ~
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PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Bill Kolitz requested Council to authorize a proc-
lamation designating the week of January. l3-20, 1980
as "Small $usiness Week." Staff was directed to
prepare a proclamation.
It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded and
carried, that the meeting be adjourned to January 15,
1880 at 6:00 p.m. for a joint meeting with the Traffic
and Parking Commission.
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APPROVED JA1NUARY 15, 1880
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