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REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 1, 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.
Mayor N:~rris in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe and Morris answer-
ed the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Davis and City Attorney
Murphy.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that minutes of the adjourned regular
meeting of March 18, 1980, and the regular meeting of
March 18, 1980, be approved as written.
The Mayor presented a plaque to Mr. Paul Fowler, President
P. Fowler, of Southern California Automobile Club, in appreciation
SC Auto of his outstanding contribution as Advisor to the Traffic
' Club and Parking Commission for the past five years.
The Mayor read a Certificate of Appreciation commending
Cert. of Lynwood Services Corporation employees for their efforts
{ A~.pprec. during the recent flood.
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The Mayor read a Proclamation designating April 19, 1980,
as "Walk For The Hungry" Day. It was moved by Councilman
Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that
the proclamation be authorized. Mrs. Rene Ryan and Mrs.
{ Kathy Villereal were present to accept the proclamation.
The Mayor read a Proclamation designating April 7,.1980 to
Proc. Publi cApril 11, 1980, as Public Schools Week. It was moved by
Schools Wk" Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, and
'~ carried, that the proclamation be authorized.
NEW BUSINESS
The City Manager recommended that Council waive permit and
SJM Fiesta license fees for SJM Fiesta Shows, concessionaire for the
Shows fees Cinco de Mayo celebration to be sponsored by the Recreation
waived and Park Department from April 30, 1880 to May 5, 1980. It
was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the Council concur with the
recommendation.
Amend. to A resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Res. 2843 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 2843 RE-
GARDING THE PERSONNEL SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE
first read CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented for first reading. The
proposed amendment relates to management policy regarding
job changes from the classified to the unclassified service.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the resolution be approved. Councilman Rowe
recommended that Council defer action pending Council
reorganization.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Manager recommended that Resolution No. 2843 be
amended to add Section 1 to Rule XV of the Personnel Rules
and Regulations regarding requirements preceding discipli-
nary action and presented a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESO-
LUTION N0. 2843 REGARDING THE PERSONNEL SYSTEM RULES AND
~, REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." for first reading. The
proposed amendment is in conformance with rulings by the
California Supreme Court.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried,, that Council concur with the recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Manager reported that the City's Liability in-
surance policy-will expire April 16, 1980. The cost to
maintain current coverage would be $45,756; however, Cal-
Surance has recommended the-City increase limits of pro-
tection from 3 million dollars to 5 million dollars.., and
maintain the $50,000 self insured retention, and the
$300,000 stop loss. The City Manager recommended that Council
approve renewal with increased protection at a cost of $48,756.
Councilman Higgins questioned whether 5 million dollars
coverage is sufficient. The City Manager stated that a
quotation will be obtained for 5 million dollars additional
coverage. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that Council concur with the
recommendation and approve the recommendation to change the
effective date of the liability insurance policy to co-
incide with the fiscal year and to consider additional
coverage as needed.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Councilman Rowe stated that previous discussions of liabil-
ity insurance be made part of the record.
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Resolution No. 80-30 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE Res
DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." 80-30
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded Demands
by Councilman Byork, that the resolution be adopted.
Councilman Rowe inquired if Warrant No. 6217 for $400,000
payable to the Sheriff's Department included. money from the
State for the .freeway corridor contract, and was advised by
the Administrative Assistant that the $400,000 represented
a two-month payment for Sheriff services. Councilman Rowe
inquired if payments for the corridor contract are separate.
Councilman Green inquired if the cost of the vehicle used
by the Sheriff to patrol the corridor is included in the
$400,000, and was advised by .the Administrative Assistant
that the State pays for the vehicle.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Resolution No. 80-31 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OPPOSING STATE
Res . 80-31 ASSEMBLY BILL N0. 2257 COtiCEi~PIIRIC~ THE RESTRICTION OF THE
INTRA-AGENCY USE OF TAX INCREMENT FUNDS OUTSIDE OF PROJECT
ABp2257g AREAS FROM WHICH SUCH FUNDS ARE GENERATED." was presented by
the City Manager, with the recommendation that Council approve
the resolution. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded.
by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Council concur with
the recommendation.
ROUTINE ITEMS
Buddy A request from the Lynwood Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post No.
Poppy sale 3902, for permission to sell Buddy Poppies within the City
app'd. limits on May 16-17, 1980, was presented.
City of A request from the City of Hope for an exempt business license
Hope req. to solicit funds from June 8 to June 15, 1980, was presented.
app'd.
iFireworks A request from Desperado Van Club, Inc. for permission to
stds. conduct fireworks stands at: (1) 12411 Atlantic Avenue, and
`ape'd. (2) the southeast corner of Fernwood and Atlantic Avenues
was presented.
Ord. 1087 Ordinance No. 1097 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
re water COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REPEALING SUBSECTION (a) OF
charges SECTION 32-5 AND RENUMBERING SUBSECTION (b) OF SAID SECTION
RELATING TO WATER CHARGES." was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork,
that the foregoing items be approved.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Coun.Green Councilman Green inquired if management policy with respect
re solict. to charitable solicitation requests is to limit approval to
requests Lynwood residents. The City Attorney advised that an ordi-
nance addressing the matter is being prepared.
Coun.Rowe Councilman Rowe requested that staff prepare an organization
req. for chart for the next agenda showing all departments and listing
table of all staff, duties assigned, and chain of command.
organiz.
C.Byork re Councilman Byork commented on a newspaper article regarding
'.Freeway the award of 2.2 million dollars to plaintiffs in the Century
Freeway litigation. Councilman Byork expressed concern about
the lack of progress in the Freeway Housing Program.
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Councilman Higgins advised that CalTrans has commenced work at
the Willard dump, and proposed that Alice, Josephine and Lavinia Coun
Avenues be closed off to prevent dumping. The City Attorney gg
recommended that staff seek CalTrans' approval of temporary Hi i
closure of the streets involved. re cl
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Dr. V. James Edner, 374o Palm Avenue, addressed the Council
to appeal for funds for temporary classrooms at the Lynwood
High School and to ask if Council had come to any decision
in the matter.
The Mayor responded that the City Attorney has advised that
the City cannot use City funds to help the School District.
The City Attorney stated that the City is without Legal power
to make a grant of Revenue Sharing funds to the School
District. The City Attorney stated he will continue to
explore legal aspects of the question to see if there is
some way the City could .assist the School District. The Mayor
stated that he has contacted various County .officials to
try to obtain relocatable classrooms for use in the City,
and.that he will continue to pursue the matter. Dr. Edner
stated he is concerned about cutting down on programs and
the possibility of .half-day .sessions. He requested assistance
from the City's. Revenue Sharing funds. The Mayor responded
that the City has constraints imposed by the Constitution
of the State of California.
Mrs. Jo Evelyn Terrell, President of the School Board, in-
quired when Council would have an answer regarding financial
assistance for the School District. The Mayor stated that
the City is exploring possibilities of obtaining funds from
the State and County.
Dr. Hyrum Loutensock, Superintendent of Schools, requested
Council to pursue the possibility of granting Revenue Sharing
funds to the School District. The City Attorney stated that
the City does not have authority to expend Revenue Sharing
funds to make a grant to the School District. The Mayor
asked the City Attorney if it would be possible to negotiate
with the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency in this regard. The
City Attorney will submit a report.
The City Manager stated that the City has just received budget
projections and that it will be mid-April before the finan-
cial position of the City can be ascertained. Councilman
Rowe stated that there is a possibility that the Lynwood Re-
development Agency could raise money for the School District
in exchange for some consideration. The Mayor requested Dr.
Loutensock to provide the City Attorney with names of offi-
cials in Washington with whom he talked regarding the use of
Revenue Sharing funds.
Caffie Green, 3858 Louise Avenue, addressed Council to complain Green
t""' about the delay in responding to the School District's request re
for funds. School
Dist.
Margaret Slaughter, 4536 Orlando Avenue, addressed Council to
complain about staff expenditures for new furniture. Mrs. M?
Slaughter stated she does not see a need for an Assistant Slaugh~
City Manager. - ter
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diture;
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D.Richman Dave M. Richman,. 11106 Benwell Drive, addressed Council to
recommend collaboration and cooperation between the City and
re coop.
with SD the School District regarding the use of the parks and play
grounds.
Winston L. Brown, 5149 Lavina Avenue, addressed Council to
W.Brown complain that Council is insensitive to the community's needs,
re to complain about Council priorities, to criticize expendi-
rodents, tures, to recommend that the City assist the School District,
tires to inquire why the tires have not been removed from the Desser
property, and to state that the City has a serious rodent
problem.
C. Clarence Holloway, 11661 Esther Street, addressed Council to
Holloway discuss the problems of removal of tires at the Desser prop-
re tires, erty, to comment on the rodent problem and to request that
''rodents speed bumps be installed on Esther Street.
William Cunningham, 10821 Cornish Avenue, addressed Council
Wm. to recommend that Mr. Holloway attend the Traffic and Parking
'Cunningham Commission meeting on April 24, 1980, at 7:30 p.m., to discuss
re the traffic problem on Esther Street. Mr. Cunningham stated
:':traffic that the rodent problem had been discussed at previous Council
prb~.~n meetings and that remedies have been available through the
City staff.
It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded and carried,
that the meeting be adjourned to April 15, 1980, at 7:30 p.m.
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APPROVED APRIL 15, 1980
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Mayor, City ~f Lynwood