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REGULAR P,~EETING AUGUST 4, _ 1981
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 Byork in the chair.
Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson and Byork answered
the roll call.
'""" Also present were City Manager Weaver and City Attorney McEwen.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, and carried, that minutes of the regular meeting
of July 7, 1981 be approved as written.
The Mayor presented a proclamation "Municipal Treasurer's
Week' which Dave Richman accepted.
The Mayor presented Certificates of Service to:
Ronald W. Lathrope Arthur Nelson
John George Robert Zaiger
Joseph Duarte
which represented over 125 years of service to the City of
Lynwood.
"MUNICIPAL
TREASURER'S WK
CERT. OF SERV I
R. Lathrope
A. Nelson
J. George
R. Zaiger
J . Duarte
The City Manager presented a report for the determination of PUBLIC
existence of a public nuisance at 2719 Fernwood. He stated NUISANCE
that a garage and storage room have been converted to illegal 2718 Fernwd
living quarters. The property is zoned R-1 and is being
used for income property. Also, disabled vehicles are in
the driveway. Authority exists under Chapter 21 of the City
~--- Code for the Council to declare such property a public
nuisance; consequently on June l a 30-day notice was mailed
to Mr. Gurule (owner of the property) advising him to vacate
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and convert back to a garage. The structure has been
vacated, but no attempt has been made to correct any of the RF~S
violations. Since all attempts to abate this alleged nuisance 81-104
have failed, the City must take other measures, and he re- for Pub.
commended adoption of RESOLUTION No. 81-104 entitled: "A Wig, on
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DE- Nuisance
GLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN @ 2719
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WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY.
Fernwooc
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, and carried, that the resolution be adopted.
The City Manager reported that the Office of Traffic Safety Purchase c
Grant for bicycle safety contained within its budget the pur- video mach
chase of a video tape machine and camera which were purchased and camera
in January. The program is no longer. in force and equipment
can now be used for general City use. He said that with the
equipment we have, plus a television, cost efficient presen-
tations can be made, thus providing Council with additional
information to make decisions. Also, equipment can be put to Purchase
many uses, such as a comprehensive employee orientation of Audio
program, history of Lynwood, a benefit package presentations Visual
for new employees, etc. He stated the cost of a television Equip.
'~` and utility cart is estimated to be approximately $1500 and approved
that funds are available in the 1981-82 remodeling account,
and recommended that Council authorize Staff to acquire the
television and rnobile utility cart for use with video equip-
ment already owned by the City.
After discussion by Council of other uses for this equipment, Uses for
such as management training orientations; community affairs; video
etc., it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Council- equipment
man Morris, and carried, that Council approve the purchase of
a television and utility cart.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen: Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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The City Manager reported that a stated objective of the
Personnel Rules and Regulations is to detail procedures
1st reading which ensure the equal treatment of all applicants and
of Non- employees in personnel matters. He stated that Rule XV
Discrimination reestablishes an appeal procedure for employee complaints
Statement of discrimination, the grounds for which must be defined.
Amendment to July 16 the Personnel Board approved an amendment to Rule II
Personnel of the Personnel Rules and Regulations which would delete
Rules & the disclosure of religious or political affiliation pro-
Regulations visions, and add a non-discrimination statement encompassing
all the legally prohibited bases of employment decisions.
This has been reviewed by the Association representatives
and the City Attorney. He presented a resolution amending
Rule II, Section 1 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, and carried, that this Resolution be introduced
and further reading waived until the meeting of August 18.
The City Manager reported that under the terms of the
Federal Aid .Urban System Program, Staff submitted plans,
specifications and cost estimates to Caltrans for the
Imperial Highway-Bullis Road to the Long Beach Freeway
project, stating that the City will be reimbursed approxi-
mately 86% of the costs estimated to be $610,000. The City
must contribute a 14% match ($84,119.). These funds will
be provided through gas tax allocations, as shown in the
RES. 81-105 1981-82 Capital Improvement Budget. RESOLUTION No. 81-105
Imperial entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Hwy.-Bullis LYNWOOD APPROVING AND ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NO. 7 LOCAL AGENCY -
Rd. to Long STATE AGREEMENT N0. 07-5250, FOR THE PROGRAM OF LOCAL AGENCY
Beach Frwy. FEDERAL AID URBAN SYSTEM PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD."
Federal Aid was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded
Urban System by Councilman Green, and carried, that the Resolution be
Project adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen: Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Manager presented a report on temporary modules
for the City's Corporate Yard facilities, stating that they
Spec. & Adv. have been recognized inadequate as to space and the present
for bids on Yard in the LRA property is considered temporary. He
temporary stated that preliminary cost estimates for the two-year
modules for lease, installation and steps is less than $26,000. He
Corp' Yazd said it is not feasible to reconstruct existing facilities
facilities because of .the Yard's present location in the Redevelop-
approved ment Area and that immediate action to rectify the facilities
is necessar The lease with o tion to bu
Y. p y, would allow
the City the flexibility within the two years to either buy
the trailers or move to a new site, and that this project
has been budgeted in the 1981-82 Budget. He recommended
that Council approve the specifications and advertising
for bids on this temporary module project. The size is
10' x 40', with landscaping included. After discussion, it
was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, to approve the recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen: Green, Morris, Thompson, Byork.
- Noes: Councilman: Rowe.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION No. 81-106 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
RES. 81-106 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
~ DEMANDS PRESENTED BY ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR."
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, se-
conded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the Resolution
be adopted.
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OLD BUSINESS
The City Manager reported that two Planning Commissioners'
terms expire this month. At the July 21 Council meeting two
candidates were nominated to fill these vacancies - Walter
Read and Donald Dove, and he recommended that Council appoint
these two candidates to the Planning Commission for the two
positions to be filled. It was moved by Councilman Morris,
seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Waiter Read
and Donald Dove be appointed. Donald Dove was in attendance
and was introduced to the Council.
P? arming
Come.
appointmen
Walter Rea
Donald Dov
`"~"~ The City Manager reported that under the Energy Conservation
Act of 1979 the California Energy Commission is authorized
to loan funds to cities to accomplish street lighting con-
version, which helps to save energy and reduce the cost
providing this service to City residents. He stated that
the California Energy Commission accepted our proposal to
receive these funds, but a resolution is required to be
passed authorizing the Mayor to enter into and obligate the
City to the Loan Agreement and Promissory Note. RESOLUTION
No. 81-107 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND PROMISSORY NOTE WITH THE CALIFORNIA
ENERGY COMMISSION UNDER THE STREET LIGHTING CONVERSION LOAN
PROGRAM." was introduced. It was moved by Councilman Morris,
seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that this Resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen: Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
CITY CLERK' S AGENDA
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RES. 81-10
Lean Agree
ment, Stre
Lighting
Conversion
Annual
The City Manager presented an application from St . Philip Carnival @
Neri Church for their annual carnival September 18-20, 1981. St.Philip
Neri Church
The City 1t2anager presented RESOLUTION No. 81-71 for second
reading entitled: `'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RULE ITI, SECTION 1 OF THE PERSONNEL ~. gl-?1
RULES AND REGULATIONS." which had its first reading at the 2nd Readin;
June 3 Counci 1 meeting . Personnel
Tre City "~€anager presented RESOLUTION No. 81-92 for second
reading entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ~, gl_92
CITY ~F LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION 2843, PERSONNEL RULES 2nd Readin
AND REGULATIONS, RULE VIII, SECTION 2." which had its first personnel
reading at the July 9 Council meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
11~~rr~_s, and carried, that the above three items be .approved.
The City b~anager presented the Paramedic Program, stating PARAMADIC
that a decision must be made by this Friday, August 7, so ISSUE TO BE
it could be put on the November 3, 1981 School Board election. PUT ON
die turnEd the .meeting over to Ron Lathrope, Fire Chief , for BALLOT
~:resentation in detail. Lynwood provides service at the
EMT l level now. We are one of four cities, out of 81 cities,
T~ho do not offer this service, with the other four cities
also attempting to provide this service. Last year at this
time there were seven cities not offering this service.
After lengthy discussion, RESOLUTIOIvT No. gl_lpg entitled: "A
kESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A
SPECTAL 1~iLTNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON
TUESDAY , i~'OVEMBER 3 , 1581, FOR THE SUB~ZT SS I ON TO THE
QtlALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAII? CITY A PROPOSED ORDTNANCE FELAT-
IivG TO THE LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND
PREVENTION SERVICES (PARAMEDICS)." was introduced. It was
moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman 144orris,
and carried, that this Resolution be adopted.
RES. $1-10
Paramedics
£oll Call:
Ayes: Cr_,uncilmen: Green., Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork.
Noes: Nine.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION No. 81-109 entitled: "A RESOLUTION- OF THE CITY
RES. 81-109 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYN4~dOOD, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE
Paramedics BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSO-
LIDATE A SPECIAL ivIUNICIPAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
TO BE HELD ON NOVEi;~BEP~ 3, 1981, WITH THE UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT BOARD ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEP.~BER 3, 1981."
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded
by Councilman Morris, and carried, that this Resolution be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen: Green, Morris, .Rowe, Thompson, Byork.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION No. 81-110 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
RES. 81-110 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE
Paramedics BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER
SPECIFIED SERVICES TO uAID CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF
A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1981." was presented. It was moved
by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and
carried, that this Resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: .Councilmen: Green, Morris, Rowe, Thorpson, Byork.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RES. 81-111 RESOLUTION No. 81-111 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Paramedics COUNC I L OF THE C I TY OF LYNWOOD , CALIFORNIA , AUTHO:I I Z I NG CERTA I N
OF ITS MEiI%BERS TO FILE A IVRITTEN ARGUMENT REGAP~DING A CITY
MEASURE." was presented. It was t~ioved by Councilman Morris,
seconded by Councilman Green, and car~~ied, that this Re-
solution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen: Green, P~iorris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION No. 81-112 entitled: "A P~ESOLUTION OF THE CITY
RES. 81-112 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE
Paramedics FILING OF REBUTTAL AP.GUi'.ENTS FOR CITY i,~EASURES SUBD4ITTED AT
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS." was presented. It was moved by Council-
man Thompson, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
this Resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen: Green, Morris, ,owe, Thompson, Byork.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
COUNCIL ORAL C0:.4MUNICATIONS
Councilman Councilman :Morris wants everyone in the comr:unity to be
Morris re thoroughly informed on this Paramedic Program and to jo to
Paramedics the polls and vote intelliently and consider that it can
benefit themselves.
Councilman Councilman P~owe brought up the re cent carpeting in City
Hall, stating that Ordinance No. 1084 clearly stat es when the
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no formal purchase amount is $3500 or r~lore it shall be by fo rmal bid
bids on and awarded to the lowest bidder - that we are not to deal
with a single vendor. $14,699.10 was the bid of a firm in
carpeting Downey, whereas he obtained a bid in Lynwood that is
$3405.69 lower.
Mayor Byork Mayor Byork is very happy about the Paramedic Program being
re pursued, since this is something we've been trying to obtain
Paramedics for quit e some t ime .
Councilman Councilman Morris inquired from Councilman Rowe who the
Morris re carpeting company was in Lynwood who could handle this, but
carpeting Councilman Rowe declined to give the name of the carpeting
company whom he contacted.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Robert Downs, 3920 Carlin Avenue, questioned what the
Sheriffs have done about street walkers (they have moved to
Carlin and Long Beach Boulevard) since this subject had been
discussed at the last Council meeting. Councilman Morris
reported on his ride through the City with Captain Ripley,
and his meeting a couple weeks ago with both Captain Ripley
and Judge Hill, Assistant District Attorney in Compton. He
said this correction has to start in the Courts.
°"" Mr. Downs also suggested that the Traffic
at putting a speed bump at Bradfield and
~__' like a race track there. He was informed
cannot be placed on a public street. Mr.
to talk to the Sheriff's Department about
there.
Department look
~arlin, since it's
that speed bumps
Weaver was asked
increasing patrol
Mr. Downs also suggested that Mr. DeWitt's lot be cleaned up.
He was informed it is a weed abatement lot.
When Mr. Downs inquired about organized sports programs at
school district facilities, he was informed by Mr. Snavely
that none of the organized sports programs conducted by the
Parks and Recreation Department are performed on .school
facilities; however, some teams may use school sites for
practice.
Council adjourned to executive session at 9:12 p.m. and re-
convened at 9:45 p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that Staff be authorized to take such
action as necessary to protect the City's Second Trust Deed
interest in the amount of $5,000 on property owned by Mrs.
~„, Barner.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen: Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to
August 18, 1981.
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WEAVER, Acting City Clerk
APPROVED AUGUST 18, 1981
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