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REGULAR MEETING, .MAY 6, 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 Green in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Morris,
Rowe, Thompson and Green answered the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Davis and City Attorney
Murphy.
The Mayor introduced Mr. Jose Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez
commended Council, the City Manager, and Recreation
Director Don Snavely for sponsoring the first annual
Cinco de Mayo celebration. Mr. Jesus Landeros served
as interpretor for Mr. Gonzalez.
The Mayor presented Councilman Morris with a plaque in
appreciation of his service to the City as Mayor.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
Council proclaimed May 17,1980 as "WALK FOR LITTER AND proclamations
CLEAN-UP DAY"; May 7, 1980 as "LYNWOOD LIBRARY".day;
May 20, 1980 as "RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES DAY"; May 4-10,
1980 as "GOODWILL WEEK"; May, 1880 as "CORRECT POSTURE
MONTH"; and May 10-16, 1980 as "MUNICIPAL CLERKS' WEEK."
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the proclamations be authorized.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned
regular meeting of April 15, 1980, and the regular meet-
ing of April 15, 1980 be approved as written.
The City Manager recommended that Council reject the bid
received from Traffic Applian ces Corporati on for the Bid reject-
thermoplastic paving markings installation project, and ed Thermo-
authorize staff to reduce the scope of the project and plastic
re-bid in June, 1980. It was moved by Cou ncilman Rowe, paving
seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Council markings
concur with the recommendatio n.
The City Manager presented renewal agreement with Carl Renewal
Warren & Company for administration of liability claims Agreement
for the period April 16, 1980 to April 16, 1981. It was Carl Warren
moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris,
and carried, that Council approve execution of Amendment
#3 to the Service Agreement.
The City Manager reported that Day & Nite Yellow Cab Company Day & Nite
has requested approval of a 25¢ surcharge per trip to cover yellow Cab
increased expenses of petroleum products and insurance. It 25¢ surcharge
was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman approved
Byork, and carried, that Council approve the request.
RESOLUTION N0. 80-38 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES. 80-38
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING OF THE APPLICATION Disability
.-. FOR DISABILITY RETIREMENT OF ARTHUR F. ZIELINSKI PURSUANT TO Retirement
SECTION 21025 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODS." was presented. It A.F.Zielinski
~ was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the resolution be adopted.
RESOLUTION N0. 80-39 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES. 80-3g
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING THAT THE CALIFORNIA
STATE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH APPROVE AN EXTENSION OF Extension
TIME TO COMPLETE THE UPDATING OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE for Housing
LYNWOOD GENERAL PLAN BY MAY 6, 1981." was presented. It was Element
moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and update
carried, that the resolution be adopted.
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The City Manager presented an agreement with Pyro-
Agreement Spectaculars .for 4th of July fireworks display, and re-
app'd. Pyro- commended that Council approve execution of the agreement
Spectaculars and expenditure of $2,575. for the program. It was
moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that Council concur with the re-
commendation.
RESOLUTION N0. 80-40 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Res 80-40 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE APPLI-
Appl. for Grant CATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN
UPAAR OPEN-SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM." was presented by
the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Thompson,
seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the
resolution be adopted.
Res 80-41 RESOLUTION N0. 80-41 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
app'd. purchase COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF
of street A STREET SWEEPER FROM NIXON-EGLI OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
was presented. The City Manager reported that in order
sweeper to maintain new street sweeping schedules two (2) in-
service sweepers and one (1) back-up sweeper are re-
quired. The present back-up sweeper (a 1972 mobil unit)
is inoperative. The City Manager recommended that pur-
chase of the sweeper be funded through a purchase agree-
ment with Home Bank for $38,000. It was moved by
Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that
Council concur with the recommendation.
In response to Councilman Rowe's question as to why the
purchase was being charged to the budget for the current
fiscal year, the City Manager stated the recommendation
is made because of the immediate availability of the
sweeper, and the cost savings of $7,000. Councilman
Thompson recommended that staff develop long-range plans
for equipment replacement.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res 80-42 RESOLUTION N0. 80-42 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
amending COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0.
Salary 79-41, THE SALARY RESOLUTION. was presented. It was
resolution moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, and carried, that this resolution be adopted.
Res 80-43 RESOLUTION N0. 80-43 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Mandatory COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO ANNUAL
vehicle MANDATORY VEHICLE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE. was pre-
inspection sented by the City Manager with the recommendation that
Council support HR 6466. It was moved by Councilman
Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that
the resolution be adopted.
AB 3275 The City Manager reported that AB 3275 would decrease
supported the City's liability exposure and potential liability
costs. It was moved by Councilman .Morris, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that Council support
AB 3275.
SB 1584 The City Manager reported that SB 1584 would prohibit
opposed the property tax override currently levied by the City
for retirement costs. It was moved by Councilman Byork
seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that
Council oppose SB 1584.
The agenda item regarding SB 1594 was deleted.
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The City Manager reported that AB 2474 would permit AB 2474
executive sessions "for the purpose of consulting with opposed
an attorney only when litigatign has been filed or when
the City Council, upon a 4/5th vote, determines that
litigation is "about to be filed." It was moved by
Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried
that Council oppose AB 2474.
The City Manager reported that AB 2674 would give the
Board of the Public Employees Retirement System the power
to make lump sum cost-of-living increases to retirees, AB 2674
or survivors of beneficiaries of PERS members from the o osed
"excess" fund in the contingency reserve account. It pp
was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, and carried, that Council oppose AB 2674.
RESOLUTION N0. 80-44 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY- RES 80-44
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE ,Demands
DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR."
was presented.. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
by Councilman Morris, that the resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
OLD BUSINESS
The City Manager recommended that Council reaffirm the Joint
Joint Powers Agreement dated February 16, 1960 for Area E powers
Inter-Agency Cooperation. It was moved by Councilman Agmnt.
Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, Reaffirm.
that Council concur with the recommendation.
The City Manager recommended
~' that bid award for a radio Bid award
' communication system be made
" to General Electric Company
in the amount of $15,593.72, plus the cost of one (1) G/E Co.
additional radio for the Fir e Chief. It was move d by Radio
Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that comm.
Council concur with the reco mmendation. system
Councilman Rowe stated that he did not consider radio RES. 80-45
communication equipment a high priority item and that
additional considerations regarding bay station, an approv.
operator, maintenance, standby radios, and vandalism appl. for
should be addressed. Councilman Morris stated that a SB 821 funds
radio communication system .will expedite operations and
enhance service to the community.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green.
Noes: Rowe.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 80-45 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE APPLICATION
FOR BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED UNDER
ARTICLE 3 OF THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (SB 821)."
was presented by the City Manager. It was moved by Council-
man Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried,
that the resolution be adopted.
ROUTINE ITEMS:
The City Manager presented the following items:
25. ORDINANCE N0. 1098 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY ORD. 1098
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO EMERGENCY Emer. Org.
ORGANIZATIONS AND FUNCTIONS''; & Functions
26. RESOLUTION N0. 80-46 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES. 80-46
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER Unclaimed
OF UNCLAIMED MONEY FROM THE WATER FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND"; Water
Deposit
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27. Request from St. Francis Medical Center for permission to
solicit funds for the largest period of time allowable;
28. Request from Lynwood Chamber of Commerce for special permit
and waiver of business license fee for a carnival to be held
from June 12-15, 1980;
2g. Request from American Legion Auxiliary Unit 85 for permission
to sell poppies within the City on May 16-17, 1880;
30. Request from Muscular Dystrophy Association for permission to
conduct annual fund-raising for the months of April, May and
June, 1980;
31. Application from Charles Barlia for special permit to conduct
outdoor flower stand at 10721 Atlantic Avenue;
32. Resubmission of application from The Holy Spirit Association
for the Unification of World Christianity for exempt business
license to solicit within the City for the maximum time allowed;
33. Applications for permission to conduct fireworks stands from
the following organizations:
(a) American Legion Post ~~85, Imperial Highway & Santa Fe;
(b) Boy Scout Troop ~~84, 11471 Long Beach Boulevard;
Fireworks ( c ) Boy Scout Troop ~~245, 3830 Century Boulevard;
Appl. (d) Cub Scout Pack ~~437, Southwest Corner State Street &
Long Beach Boulevard;
(e) Cub Scout Pack ~~893-C, Southwest Corner Atlantic Avenue &
Imperial Highway;
(f) Lynwood Assembly of .God Church, 11984 Santa Fe Avenue;
(g) Lynwood Firefighters' Association, 3100 Imperial Highway;
(h) Ounce of Hope Chapel, Northeast Corner Atlantic Avenue &
Beechwood;
(i) Association of the Sheriff's Youth Athletic League, Inc.,
Southwest Corner Olanda & Atlantic Avenues;
(j) Southwest Indian Scouts, Northwest Corner Century & Abbott;
(k) Lynwood Pop Warner Football Association, 11216 Atlantic Avenue;
(1) Little League Flag. Football, 3581 Century Boulevard;
(m) Explorer Post ~~84, 3100 Imperial Highway;
(n) Charles Barlia, 10621 Atlantic Avenue;
(o) Lynwood DeMolay, 3541 Century Boulevard (Clark Drug lot);
(p) All Nations Early Education Center, 12302 Atlantic Avenue;
34. Request from St. Paul's Lutheran Elementary School for special
permit to conduct annual carnival on May 24, 1980.
Councilman Morris requested that items 33(0) and (p) be deleted
on the grounds that the applications were received after the
May 1st deadline.
Councilman Byork, referring to Item 26, stated that Kenneth
Thompson has recommended that unclaimed money from water deposits
be allocated to continue the water loop between 108th and 10gth
Streets. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris,
that the foregoing items, with the exception of (32) be approved.
Council discussed City ordinances relating to special permits
for fireworks stands. The City Attorney advised that there are
two (2) questions with respect to charitable organizations:
should they have a permit to conduct fireworks sales, and,
should they have to pay a fee. The City Attorney stated that
Council could deny a permit only if the organization failed to
comply with federal, state and local law. Councilman Thompson
withdrew his_'motion, and Councilman Morris .withdrew his second.
It was roved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman-Morris,
that items (25) through (30) be approved.
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Mr°s. Renee Pearson, 11700 Arkansas Street, Artesia, Public Holy Spirit
Relations Director for The Holy Spirit Association for the Appl. denied
Unification of World Christianity, addressed Council to
request special permit to solicit.
Roll Call:
Ayes: None.
Noes: Councilmen: Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green.
Absent: None.
~ It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, to grant special permits to conduct fireworks
stands to all applicants, and to .waive license fees for all
- applicants, with the exception of (n). Councilman Morris
stated that he was opposed to granting special permits to
late applicants.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen: Byork, Rowe, Thompson, Green.
Noes: Councilman Morris.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, and carried, that application of Charles Barlia,
Item 33(n) for special permit to conduct a fireworks stand,
be approved.
Councilman Byork requested a complete report from the Fire
Department with respect to the additional work created by
fireworks permits.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork,
and carried, that St. Paul's Lutheran Elementary School
request for a special permit to conduct their annual carnival
May 24, 1980 (Item 34) be approved.
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Councilman Thompson thanked the City Manager and City em-
ployees for helping him to became acquainted with various
City Hall operations.
Councilman Byork commended the Recreation Department and
Recreation Director Snavely on the success of the Cinco de
Mayo Program.
Councilman Byork commented that the gutters on Atlantic
Avenue are in need of street sweeping and suggested that
main thoroughfares be swept at night.
Councilman Morris commended the Parks and Recreation De-
partment and Recreation Director Snavely for the Cinco de
Mayo Program.
Councilman Morris inquired about the status of Ham Park
restoration. The Assistant City Manager responded that
construction work is in progress.
Councilman Morris expressed concern regarding the potential
fire hazard with fireworks stands. He commented on the large
number of applications and stated that Council should adhere
to the ordinance. Councilman Morris requested that a study
be made of cities which disallowed selling of fireworks..
Chief Lathrope described problems the Fire Department has
encountered with regard to enforcement. Councilman Morris
recommended that Council re-evaluate the City ordinances
relative to fireworks stands.
Councilman
Thompson
commends
City Mgr &
employees.
Byork commend:
Recr Dept &
Director on
Cino de Mayo
Byork street
sweeping
Morris comment
Pks & Recr
Dept & Directc
(Cino de Mayo)
Morris Ham
Park, fire-
works, &
skating rink
Councilman Morris recommended that Council consider building
a skating rink on the top water tank.
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Councilman Rowe Councilman Rowe commended Recreation Director Snavely
commends Recr and the Sheriff's Department on the successful Cinco
Dir & Sheriff's de Mayo Program.
(Cinco de Mayo)
Councilman Rowe Councilman Rowe requested that the agenda of May 20
Ord. 1039 include an item entitled: "To reconsider the fire
service fee set forth in Ordinance No. 1039 as requested
by Councilman Rowe."
Councilman Rowe referred to a recent organizational chart
Councilman and questioned the Assistant City Manager's .designation
:Rowe re as Department Head for Public Works. He stated that
,Dept Head there is a rule setting forth qualifications for a
(Public Wks) Public Works Director and read the job specification
for Public Works Director/City Engineer, Code 357,
dated December 17, 1974. Councilman Rowe stated that
the job specification provides that the head of Public
Works must be a professional in the field and inquired
whether declassification of the position of City Engineer
from Civil Service automatically voided specifications
for the duties of that position. He requested the City
Attorney and the City Manager to clarify the matter.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed Council to
IA. Legg re express concern about the City's contract for animal
"~ Animal control. Mr. Legg described ari incident when he called
~FControl, the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority at 2:30 p.m.
!street and did not receive a response until 11:30 p.m. He
`sweeping stated that when he questioned the animal control em-
ployee about the slow response time, he was told that
Lynwood was one of eight (8) cities that had to be
covered. Mr. Legg, also, complained about the lack of
street sweeping on Long Beach Boulevard.
'; R. Pearson re Renee Pearson, Public Relations Director for The Holy
!solicitation Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christ-
jpermit ianity, addressed Council to state that Council's action
in denying their application for a special permit to
solicit is in violation of the First and Fourteenth
Amendments of the Constitution.
M. Slaughter Margaret Slaughter, 4536 Olanda Avenue, ~raddressed Councilr~
", re litter & to request that there be more frequent Walks For Litter.
radio Ms. Slaughter questioned the need for radio communication
!communication systems in City vehicles .
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to May 20,
1980, 7:30 p.m.
L~CJRENE COFFEY, CITY C~ERK
CITY OF LYNWOOD
APPROVED MAY 20, 1980
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EUGENE R. REEN, MAYOR
CITY OF LYNWOOD
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING, MAY 6, 1980
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an ad-
journed regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis
Road, on above date, at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Green in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson and Green
answered the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Davis and City Attorney
Murphy.
The Mayor recommended that Council give consideration
to holding the adjourned regular meeting on Tuesday.
afternoon instead of at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned.
Li~U~'ENE COFFEY, CITY ~CL~YRK
CITY OF LYNWOOD lI
APPROVED MAY 20, 1980
CITY OF LYNWOOD