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REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 4, 1980
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.
r~ Mayor Morris in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe-and Morris
answered the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Davis and City
Attorney Murphy.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that minutes of ad-
journed regular meeting of February 19, 1980, regu-
lar meeting of February 19, 1980, and adjourned
regular meeting of February 26, 1980, and adjourned regu-
lar meeting of February 27, 1980, be approved as written.
The City Manager recommended that Council approve
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Installation Pro-
ject (PMS-0005-(024), 17-07-5250-3) and authorize
a call for bids on March 31, 1980 at 10:00 a.m._`The
project cost, :estimated at,$165,000, will be fully-
funded by the Federal Highway Administration.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that Council
concur with the recommendation.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE N0. 1095 entitled: "AN URGENCY ORDI-
NANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
ADDING CHAPTER 122 TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD RELATING TO FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION."
was presented. The City Manager reported. the
Federal Insurance Administration has completed
a flood insurance study and flood hazard areas
have been established within the City. Resi-
dents in the flood areas have been informed
that they are eligible for low-cost flood in-
surance.
It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: None..
Absent: None.
Ord No. 1095
Flood Damage
Prevention
Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris.
The City Manager recommended that Council support
the following Assembly and Senate Bills and
~.., direct staff to contact legislators: Assembly
t Bill 1951. Requires that any public construc-
tion activity costing over $20,000 be subject to
public bidding requirements as set forth in the
Government Code. It was moved by Councilman
Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried,
that Council concur with the recommendation.
:SENATE BILL 1352.Implements legislation for Propo-
sition 4 and provides for the use of the state-
wide change in population rather than the De-
partment of Finances estimate of population. It
Senate and
Assembly Bill
recommendations
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was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that Council concur with
the recommendation.
Assembly Bill 1791. Makes possession of an
open container of alcoholic beverage in City
streets, parks, or other public places a misde-
meanor. It was moved by Councilman Green, second-
ed by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that Council
concur with the recommendation.
Assembly Bill 1986 and Assembly Bill 2046. Pro-
hibit the sale of narcotics paraphernalia to
minors. It was moved by Councilman Higgins,
seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
Council concur with the recommendation.
The City Manager recommended
Senate Bill 1983 which would
from a City upon petition by
moved by Councilman Higgins,.
man Byork, and carried, that
the recommendation.
that Council oppose
allow deannexation
residents. It was
seconded by Council-
Council concur with
Res. No. 80-21 RESOLUTION N0. 80-21 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
re burster THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZ-
purchase ING THE APPROPRIATION OF TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED
TEN DOLLARS AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1979-
1880 TO APPROPRIATE REQUISITE FUNDS." was pre-
sented. The City Manager stated the appropriation
is required to purchase a burster machine for
separation of computer sheets. It was moved by
Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green,
that the resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Contracts app'd The City Manager recommended .that Council approve
for Jerome Knight, contracts with Jerome Knight and Clifford Robinson
Clifford Robinson for Housing and Community Development.. Rehabilitation
Services. It was moved by Councilman Higgins,
seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that
Council concur with the recommendation. Council-
man Byork inquired about the nature of the work
performed by a rehabilitation specialist and was
advised by Mr. Christopher Johnston, Director of
Housing and Community Development, that a rehabili-
tation specialist is a loan counselor who meets
with home owners to draw up plans and specifica-
tions, prepare contracts and oversee construction.
Res. No. 80-22 RESOLUTION N0. 80-22 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
re Administrative CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESO-
Intern, Traffic LUTION N0. 79-41, THE SALARY RESOLUTION." was
Engineer presented. The City Manager stated the amend-
ment is required to update the salary schedule for
two hourly positions, Administrative Intern and
Traffic Engineer. It was moved by Councilman
Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the
resolution be adopted. Councilman Byork questioned
the hourly rate for traffic engineer. The Assistant
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City Manager explained that the traffic engineer
is a consultant on grants projects and that the
salary for the position is fully funded. The
Mayor inquired if the position was necessary and
was advised by the Assistant City Manager that
the workload in the Engineering Department warrant-
ed the position. Councilman Green questioned the
need for a traffic engineer.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 80-23 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
Higgins, that the resolution be adopted. The
Mayor commented favorably. on the new information in-
cluded on the warrant register.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
OLD BUSINESS
RESOLUTION N0. 80-24 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZ-
ING A PRE-APPLICATION FOR GRANT ASSISTANCE UNDER
THE URBAN PARK AND RECREATION RECO~'FRY (UPARR}
PROGRAM." was presented. The City Manager re-
ported that Heritage Conservation Recreation
Service has recommended that the City resubmit a
pre-application for Urban Park and Recreation Re-
covery funds for renovation or replacement of
restrooms, picnic shelters, and tennis court
lights in the City Park. The estimated project
cost is $210,000, of which $172,611 will be
funded by the federal government; $25,888 will
be funded by the state government and $11,500
will be funded by the City as its matching share.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ROUTINE ITEMS
The City Manager recommended that Council appoint
'~^` City Planner Steven Hayes as ex-officio member
and secretary to the Planning Commission.
ORDINANCE 1086 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION
1q-64 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO PRIMA
FACIE SPEED LIMITS." was presented.
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Pop Warner app'd A request from Pop Warner Football Association for
for g0-day special permit to conduct appeal for funds from
fund raising January 1880 to January 1881 was presented.
period It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the foregoing
items be approved and that the request from Pop
Warner Football Association be approved for a
ninety-day period.
Request from A request from American Philanthropy Association
American Philan- for special permit to solicit funds from February,
thropy Assn 1880 to July, 1880 was presented. Councilman Green
tabled requested additional information with respect to
the nature of the organization. The Mayor inquired
if there was anyone in the audience from the American
Philanthropy Association. There was no response.
It was moved by Councilman Higgins,- seconded and
carried, that the request for special permit from
American Philanthropy Association be tabled pend-
ing receipt of further information.
City's insurance The City Manager reported. that the City's insur-
carrier approved ance carrier has submitted a program for work in-
for recreation volved to replace the recreation building recently
building replace- destroyed by fire. The lower of the two bids re-
ment ceived by our insurance carrier to replace the recre-
ation building is $126,586.56. It was moved by
Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins,
that Council authorize the insurance carrier to
proceed with replacement of a completed building.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
80-25
No
Res RESOLUTION N0. 80-25 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE
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designating City CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DESIGNATING
Engineer as local THE CITY ENGINEER TO ACT AS THE LOCAL AGENT. AUTHO-
agent - Federal RIZED TO PROVIDE THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Emergency Manage- ADMINISTRATION WITH INFORMATION PERTAINING TO
ment Adm. - dis- DISASTER ASSISTANT." was presented. The City Mana-
aster assistant ger reported that in order to obtain reimbursement
for the costs incurred in connection with the re-
cent flood, it is necessary to assign an agent to
act as liaiwon with the State for disaster assis-
tance.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Harold Williams, The Mayor introduced two new staff members, Mr.
City Engineer, Harold Williams., City Engineer, and Mr. Steven Hayes,
Steven Hayes, City Planner. The Mayor commended all members of
City Planner the City staff for their dedication to the City.
introduced Councilman Byork commended the members of Commission
for their support.
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COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Green congratulated the City Manager on
the new seating arrangement for staff in the Chamber.
Councilman Green inquired about the status of a
verbal agreement with Edison Company to install street
lights east of Fernwood Avenue to McMillan Avenue.
Councilman Green stated that the vacant building on
the northeast corner of Long Beach Boulevard and Fern-
wood Avenue constitutes a hazard and requested that
the owner be required to board up the building.
Councilman Byork objected to the omission of the City's
name on maps printed in the Los Angeles Times and by
Southern California Association of Governments and re-
quested staff to have the omission corrected. -Council-
man Byork commented on the large number of broken
bottles strewn about the City and inquired about the
status of new legislation requiring deposits on
bottles. The City Attorney stated legislation is
pending. Councilman Byork inquired about t~~
status of the industrial park on Wright Road.
The Mayor commended the Public Works and Planning
Departments for correcting the signal at Abbott Road
and Century Boulevard. The Mayor stated that the new-
ly installed microphones and equipment in the Chamber
have improved the audio range. He also commented
that the new podium will be more accessible to the
public. Councilman Higgins stated that the podium
was donated with the compliments of the First Baptist
Church.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Pastor Harold Gray, Lyngate Methodist Church, 4654
Abbott Road, .addressed Council on the following
matters: (1) to express concern about the lack of
sidewalks on Carlin Avenue between Mark Twain School
and Atlantic Avenue,.{2) to request clarification of
AB 1851,.(3) to inquire about the new speed limit
ordinance, (4) to request that the Edison Company
install lights in the entire City, (5} to complain
about the poor condition of a vacant lot at 3945
Carlin Avenue and (6) to complain about flooding
condition on Imperial Highway and Atlantic Avenue.
Joy Feryanitz, 10850 Alexander, addressed Council to J.Feryanit~
request information on thermoplastic materials to re Pave-
be used in Pavement Marker Project and to inquire ment Mark-
about the new speed limit ordinance . Mrs . Feryanitz er Project,
asked for informatio n on revenue received from the speed ord
traffic citations
Bill Hefner, 11355 Louise Street, addressed Council B. Hefner
to state that he was affec ted by the flood. He re flood
inquired about assurances for future flood problems. assurances
The City Manager responded that the City is working in the
with the Flood Control.. ~i~trict and Cal Trans and future
that a report will be made to the citizens in the near
future. The Mayor advised Mr. Hefner to apply to the
Disaster Control Area,
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400 Atlantic Avenue, Monterey Park, fora low
,interest loan to repair any flood damage-to his
property. Mr. Hefner inquired about availability
of literature regarding flood .problems.
The. meeting was adjourned to April 1,.1980 at
7.p .m.
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APPROVED APRIL 1, 1980.
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City of Lynwood
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 4, 1980
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an
adjourned regular session in the City Ha11,11330
Bulbs Road, on above date at 7:00 p.m.
, -~' Mayor Morris in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe and Morris ..~+,,
answered the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Davis and City
Attorney Murphy.
Council adjourned to executive session for dis-
cussion of personnel matters. Following the
executive session, the meeting was adjourned.
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City Clerk, City o y ood
~~ APPROVED MARCH 18, 1980
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Mayor, C' y of Lynwood