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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 1971
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 Liewer in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris and Stevens
answered the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the
regular meeting of September 7, 1871, be approved
as written.
RESOLUTION N0. 71-60 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 71-60
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND Demands
APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING
WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. It was moved
by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
that the resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A plaque in recognition of his many years of public
service to the community was presented to former
Councilman Nickolas A. Siokos by Mayor Liewer.
Mr. Maurice Latour, 5272 Niland, and Mr. Joe Cabori,
11261 Warren Avenue, representing the Lynwood
~""~" Jaycees, introduced the following members of the
California State Shooting Education Championship
team: Michael Cabori, Diane Cabori, John Cabori,
and Charla Miller. Two of the team members were
unable to be present.
The Mayor introduced Mr. Frank Heckl, Lynwood
swimmer, and gave a resume of his swimming
accomplishments, particularly at the Pan American
meet in Columbia, South America. The Mayor
proclaimed the week of September 21 to September 25
as "Frank Heckl Week" in the City of Lynwood.
The Mayor proclaimed October 1 and 2 as "White Cane
Days" within the City, and the month of October as
"Lynwood Woman's Club Juniors Federation Month."
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A letter from the Chamber of Commerce was read. On
behalf of the officers, directors, and committee
chairman, Chamber President Buddy Storms expressed
appreciation for the cooperation of the Lynwood
Recreation Department, City Manager and Police Depa
for helping to make the Fall Festival a success.
Plaque given tc
Nickolas Sioko~
Calif . State
Shooting Educa-
tion Champions
presented
Frank Henkl
Week-g/21 to
9/25
White Cane Day;
& Lyn. Woman's
Jr. month
proclaimed
Letter from C c
C expressing
appreciation fc
help with Fall
rtment Festival
A letter from the City of Monrovia urging the City
Council to join in petitioning the County Board of
Supervisors to submit a charter amendment deleting
Article 10, Section ~+7 of the County charter relative
to compensation of county employees was read. The
subject article provides that in fixing compensation
to persons under the County classified civil service,
the Board of Supervisors shall provide a salary or
Letter from
Monrovia re
amendment to
County charter
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range at least equal to the prevailing salary or range
for the same quality or service rendered to private
persons, firms, or corporations under similar
employment, in case such prevailing salaries or wages
can be ascertained. It was moved by Councilman
Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried,
that the City Council petition the Board of
Supervisors to submit a charter amendment to the
electorate deleting Article 10, Labor Section 47
of the County charter.
Hank Becker A letter from Mr. Hank Becker, submitting his
resigns from resignation from the Planning Commission, was read.
Planning It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Commission Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the letter be
accepted and filed and that a plaque be presented to
Mr. Becker in recognition of his service to the
community.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Seventh Day A request from the Pathfinder Club of the Seventh
Adventist Day Adventist Church for its annual parade permit for
parade 10/10 October 10, 1971, was presented. An invitation for
a city representative to be present on the reviewing
stand was included. It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that
the request be granted.
B. Book secondThe application of Barbara Lee Book for a special
hand store permit to conduct a secondhand business at 10229
approved - Long Beach Boulevard was presented. The Council
10229 Long was informed that the occupancy permit has been
Beach Blvd. approved by the Building and Fire Department and
the Police Department investigative report indicates
no reason why a permit should not be issued. It
was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that the special permit be granted.
All members of the Council voting aye except Council-
man Green, who voted no, the Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Councilman Green proposed that an ordinance be
drawn requiring applicants for secondhand business
permits to specify the types of merchandise they will
sell, and the City Manager was instructed to place
the matter on the agenda for discussion at the next
Council meeting.
Report and A request from Operation L.I.N.D.A. that the City of
request from Lynwood agree to be agent for receiving and disbursing
Operation Federal funds under the Safe Streets Act of 1968 was
L.I.N.D.A. presented. Councilman Stevens, Director of Operation
L.I.N.D.A. explained that the organization has made
application for funds which are available under the
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets act of 1968,
which is administered by the California Council
on Criminal Justice; however, if the application is
approved, the funds must be received and disbursed
by the city. The program has been reviewed by
Namcon Company, 9000 Sunset Boulevard, as any
program seeking Federal funds must first be evaluated
by other than the applicant. Councilman Stevens
reviewed the report previously furnished to members
of the Council concerning the goals of the project,
its organizational structure, methods of operation,
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and the growing numbers of young people and families Report from
who are taking advantage of the counseling and services Operation
being offered. He explained that the initial funding L.I.N.D.A.
would be for one year, with Operation L.I.N.D.A. to
provide matching funds of 40 per cent, which can be
made up of "in kind" services. Mrs. Korner, Secretary
and Office Manager, stated that at present approximately
$6,000 can be provided. If the required amount cannot
be provided by the en d. of the year, evaluation is again
made and the deficit may be deleted from the next year
or they may be given a second year in which to make
up the necessary amount.
Among the items questioned by members of the Council
during the informal discussion of the request were
powers and duties of the Director, Board of Directors,
and Advisory Board; the possibility of the program
being sponsored by some other organization, and the
availability of other funds not requiring city
involvement. Councilman Stevens emphasized that a
requirement of the Federal program is that the
resolution concerning receipt and disbursement of
funds must be adopted by the city government. The
Council also questioned the Director's salary, the
problems that might accrue to the city forces in
administering the funds, and the possibility of
a conflict of interest in a member of the legislative
body of the city also serving as Director of the
organization applying for the funds.
Upon being questioned about a possible conflict of
interest, the City Attorney informed the Council that
~` it would be difficult to say specifically with the
information available, and that in his opinion it
would be premature to adopt any resolution at this
time as it is not clear in the sample resolution what
the obligation of the city is going to be; that there
should be documentation from this organization exactly
what they propose to do and what they expect the city
to do, and the city should have a copy of any contract
they want the city to enter into.
Councilman Stevens said he would commence gathering
information immediately to be able to inform the
Council fully, including names and telephone numbers
of the individuals to be contacted.
Councilman Morris suggested that the matter be
tabled to the next regular meeting to allow time
for Councilman Stevens to submit further information
and documentation for the Council's consideration.
It was also suggested that the Mayor appoint a member
of the Council to meet with the Board of Directors
of Operation L.I.N.D.A., and at the Mayor's request,
Councilman Morris agreed to meet with the Board.
The Mayor announced that the matter would be tabled
for the present.
The City Manager reported on the actions taken by Report on
the Planning Commission at its regular meeting of Planning Com.
Sept ember 14, 1971, as follows: actions
9/14/71
1. Adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No.
469 recommending approval of the application of Mr.
Paul Harlow for change of zone from R-1 to M-1 for
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Planning Com.
action
report.
Zone change
hearing -
10/19/71
Lots 39 and 40, Block 3, Tract No. 5418 (2611 109th Street).
As the Commission's recommendations in matters of zoning
amendments are advisory only, it was recommended that the
City Council set the date of October 19, 1971, for public
hearing on the proposed change of zone. It was moved
by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and
carried, that a public hearing on the proposed change
of zone be set for October 19, 1971, as recommended.
Mr. K. F. Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, addressed
the Council concerning the proposed zone change, but
was advised that the matter could not be discussed
until the time set for public hearing.
Alley vacation2. Reviewed and supported a request from the Church
Hearing - of Christ, 3841 Imperial Highway, for vacation of the
10/19/71 westerly 112 feet of the alley immediately north of
Imperial Highway between Fracar and Alexander Avenues.
The Manager said if the Council wishes to proceed,
it would be appropriate to adopt a resolution of
intention to vacate the subject alley, and suggested
the date of October 19, 1971, for public hearing. It
was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that a hearing on the proposed
vacation be set for October 19, 1971.
Res. 71-61 RESOLUTION N0. 71-61 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF
Intent to INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
vacate alley DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE
FIRST ALLEY NORTH OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY BETWEEN FRACAR
AND ALEXANDER AVENUES," was presented. It was moved
by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
and carried, that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. K. F. Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, addressed
the Council concerning the proposed change of zone
of Lots 39 and 40, Block 3, Tract 5418, and was
informed that the matter would be discussed thoroughly
at the time of the public hearing on October 19. He
also asked that the zoning problems on the north side
of 108th Street be corrected, and commented on the
studies made by the Planning Commission of various
sections of the city and the resulting zone changes.
The Manager said that the primary concern of the
Planning Commission had been P-l zoning, and the
Commission had completed major zoning studies which
resulted in changes in zone in two area to date.
The studies were discontinued following completion of
the second one because the Commission felt they
would be getting into the freeway area and they felt
any action prior to freeway development would be
in appropriate. Mr. Thompson also urged that steps
be taken to alleviate the hazards to school children
in the area of Norton and Bellinger where they must
walk in the street because of vehicles at Manchester
Tank and Equipment company are parked over the sidewalk.
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Mr. Buddy Storms, 3535 Josephine Street, Chamber of
Commerce President, addressed the Council to call
attention to Lynwood Day at the Los Angeles County
fair on September 30, 1971.
Lyn . Day at
Fair 9/30/71
The Mayor commented on the fact that this was City Last meeting fo:
Manager James Riley's last Council meeting as he is James Riley &
leaving the employ of the City, and City Attorney Howard Howard Hemenway
Hemenway's last meeting because of service retirement.
Councilman Byork inquired about the possibility of
requiring occupancy permits at the time residential
properties are sold. After a brief discussion, it
was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that an ordinance be developed
that would require occupancy permits for residential
occupancies at the time of sale.
Councilman Morris said he was concerned about the
ordinance requiring installation of a water meter
when unmetered property changes hands, and asked
for a breakdown of costs of the meter and manpower
entailed in installing such meters. The Manager
said the information would be supplied.
The Mayor said that Joyce Marthaller asked that he
announce that the Reclamation Center would be in
operation on September 24, 25 and 26 from g a.m, to
5 p.m, at the Community Center. Mayor Liewer
announced that the Council would adjourn to
executive session. He excused the City Attorney and
City Clerk, and appointed Councilman Byork, City
Clerk pro tem.
Following the executive session, the meeting was
called to order, and it was moved by Councilman
Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried,
that the meeting be adjourned.
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,.pity Clerk, City of Lyn ood
APPROVED OCTOBER 5, 1971
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Mayor of th C y of Lynwood
Discussion re
occupancy permi
for residences
Discussion re
water metering
system
Reclamation
Center -
Sept. 24, 25,
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