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REGULAR MEETING JUNE
The City Council of the City of Lynwood
regular session in the City Hall, 11330
on above date at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Morris in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe
answered the roll call.
1972
met in a
Bullis Road,
and Stevens
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the minutes of
the regular meeting of May 16, 1972, be approved as
written.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
man Rowe, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned
regular meeting of May23, 1972, be approved as written.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned
regular meeting of May 30, 1972, be approved as written.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the
adjourned regular meeting of June 6, 1972, be approved
as written.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Discussion Mr. Cass Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed
re new real the Council to suggest that a business fee of $200 per
estate sign year be established for out-of-town real estate brokers,
ordinance and urged that the recently adopted real estate sign
ordinance be strictly enforced.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council
concerning alleged violations of the sign ordinance
which he has observed, and urged enforcement of the
ordinance. He also complained of certain real estate
practices and presented the results of his survey of
newspaper ads of various real estate brokers and
suggested that the types of ads contained therein
might be violations of Title 8 of the Civic Rights
Act .
Mr. Steve Smith, of the Los Angeles Times, addressed
the Council to suggest that an equal housing investigator
be hired, and that possibly there are Federal funds
available for such a position.
Mr. Richard Bowen, 3875 Cortland Avenue, addressed the
Council concerning Assembly Bill 1717, and he was
told it would be discussed later in the meeting.
Mrs. Gloria Harris, 5321 Lavinia Avenue, addressed
the Council concerning non-solicitation by real estate
brokers of those people signing petitions requesting
that they not be solicited.
Mr. Bob Compton, 10850 Atlantic Avenue, spoke regarding
alleged violations of the sign ordinance and his
personal feelings about its provisions and signs generally.
He said that his staff and members of the real estate
board have been instructed about theprovisions of the
ordinance, and he felt they would abide by them.
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Miss Lana Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed
the Council concerning enforcement of real estate
practices ordinance relative to solicitation of persons
having signed petitions requesting they not be
solicited.
The City Attorney stated that if complaints are filed,
they will be prosecuted.
Mrs. Lee Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed
the Council to state that there are people who have
complained, and the City Manager informed the Council
that his office has complaints which will be processed.
Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard,
addressed the Council to call attention to four
points symptomatic of "blockbusting" tactics, which
he enumerated.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being
the time fixed far public hearing to ascertain
whether a nuisance is being maintained on property
described as Lot 5, Block 13, Tract 5418, commonly
known as 2614 112th Street, the Mayor asked for
information concerning said hearing.
The Manager presented a report and pictures showing
the condition of the property and recommended adoption
of RESOLUTION N0. 72-64 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
.-~ THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING
THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN
_ PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY AND DIRECTING THE
ABATEMENT THEREOF."
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to be
heard. As there was no response, the Mayor declared
the hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that Resolution No.
72-64 be adopted.
Nuisance
abatement -
2614 112th
Res. 72-64
Directing
abatement of
nuisance -
2614 112th
The hour of 7;30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being Vacation of
the time fixed for hearing on the proposed vacation easement
of a 10 foot sewer easement between Mona Boulevard hearing
and Industry Way, the Mayor asked for information
concerning said proposed vacation.
The City Manager's report was presented with the
recommendation that the Council adopt a resolution
vacating subject easement.
The Mayor inquired if there was anyone present wishing
to speak for or against the proposed vacation of
r"" easement. As there was no response, the Mayor declared Res. 72-65
the hearing closed.. Ordering
vacation of
RESOLUTION N0. 72-65 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE easement -
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ORDERING THE bet. Mona &
VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES Industry Way
PURPOSES," was presented. It was moved by Council-
man Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried,
that Resolution No. 72-65 be adopted.
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Hearing - The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour
Zone Change being the time fixed for public hearing on the proposed
Lts. 8 & 9, change of zone of por tions of Lots 8 and g of Modjeska
Mod. Acres Acres Tra ct from Zone R-3 to Zone M-2, the Mayor
requested information concerning the proposed zone change.
The City Manager presented his report and recommendation
that the Council approve the change of zone. ~..
The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing
to be heard. As there was no response, the Mayor
declared the hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that the Council concur in
the Manager's recommendation.
Ord. first An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
read - zone ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
change, Lts. OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED
8 & 9, Mod. SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SAID
Acres ORDINANCE," was presented. It was moved by Council-
man Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and
carried, that said ordinance be read by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the ordinance
be introduced and passed to the second reading.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
5-yr. Capital The five-year Capital improvement plan was presented
Imp. Plan to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Liewer,
presented seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that
the plan be received for further study.
Ord. first An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
read - Real COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ARTICLE IX
Estate TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
Practices ESTABLISHING A REAL ESTATE PRACTICES COMMISSION AND
Commission SETTING FORTH THE POWERS AND DUTIES THEREOF," was
presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer,
seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the
ordinance be read by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that said ordinance
be introduced.
Appointment of members of the proposed commission
was discussed briefly, and those lay persons interested
in serving were asked to submit their names for
consideration, and the City Manager was asked to
notify the Real Estate Board to submit names of
realtors who might wish to serve.
Memo of Under-The City Manager recommended that the City Council
Standing - ratify the Memorandum of Understanding as signed by
Lyn. Empl. the Municipal Employees Relations Officer and the
Assoc. Lynwood City Employees Association, and direct the
staff to begin preparation of a resolution setting
forth salaries and benefits for the 1972-73 fiscal
year.
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It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the Council
concur in the Manager's recommendation.
The Manager reported on the proposed sale of Report -
a 611 square foot parcel of city owned land located Proposed
,.-. at the northeast corner of Peach Street and sale of City
Beechwood Avenue, and recommended that the Council owned prop.
approve the sale of the parcel to the Lynwood
Investment Company at a price of $2,482 and
direct the staff to take the necessary steps
to carry out the transaction.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the Council
concur in the Manager's recommendation.
The Mayor declared a five-minute recess.
Following the recess, the meeting was again
called to order.
The City Manager presented a report on the Interim Oper
Interim Open Space and Environmental Element to Space &
the General Plan as approved by the Planning Environment<
Commission, and recommended that the Council Element to
set a public hearing on the matter for July General Plat
5~ X972, hearing set
July 5, 197:
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the
Council concur in the Manager's recommendation.
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The Manager submitted a report on a request of EEA agreeme~
the County of Los Angeles relative to review and amendment
utilization of excess funds accumulated under
the Emergency Employment Act and recommended
that the Council authorize execution of an
amendment to the existing sub-agent agreement
regarding modification 4-F of the Emergency
Employment Act.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the Council
concur in the Manager's recommendations.
The Manager presented a report and recommendation Service
that the Council approve a service agreement agreement
between the City and the Title Insurance and with Title
Trust Company for title services, and authorize Ins.
the Mayor to execute said agreement.
It was moved by Councilman Byork seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the Council
concur in the Manager's recommendation.
The Manager recommended approval of an agreement Jaycees nth
''-"' between the City and the Lynwood Jaycees for the of July
annual Fourth of July program as recommended by agreement
the Recreation Commission.
Mr. Wes Warvi, Jaycee President, was present to
answer any questions concerning the fourth of July
program.
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It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that the Council concur in
the Manager's recommendations.
Ord. 911 ORDINANCE N0. 911 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Setback lines COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING SECTION
established 8.14.1 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE ESTABLISHING SETBACK
Santa Fe Ave LINES FOR SANTA FE AVENUE FROM 110TH TO WEBER STREETS," .,~,,,
was presented for second reading. It was moved by
Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and
carried, that the ordinance be read by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that Ordinance No. 911 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
AB 1717 The City Manager reviewed briefly Assembly Bill 1717
reviewed (Wakefield) pursuant to a letter from the Lynwood
Chamber of Commerce and comments made by Mr. Richard
Bowen earlier in the meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that telegram be sent to the
appropriate legislators in support of AB 1717.
FINANCE REPORT
Res. 72-66 RESOLUTION N0. 72-66 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Demands 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 Liewer,
that Resolution No. 72-66 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Departmental It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
Reports man Stevens, and carried, that Information Bulletin
72-10 be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, and carried, that Citizens' Service
Request Log 72-10 be received and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that Code Enforcement Committee
Nuisance Abatement Activity Report 72-7 be accepted and
filed.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that the Public Works Department
EEA Work Summary be accepted and filed.
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CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
RESOLUTION N0. 72-67 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD URGING INTERNATIONAL
RED CROSS TO EXERT MAXIMUM EFFORTS TOWARDS RELEASE OF
PRISONERS OF WAR AND OBSERVANCE OF GENEVA CONVENTION
IN TREATMENT OF PRISONERS OF WAR," was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council-
man Rowe, that Resolution No. 72-67 be adopted. All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A claim for damages filed on behalf of Opal Marie
Brown and William Frank Chutiz was presented. It
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer,
seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that
the claim be denied and referred to the City's
insurance carrier.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that notice of
cancellation of escrow submitted by Security
Pacific National Bank be received and filed.
COUNCIL AGENDA
Councilman Stevens asked that a dilapidated dwelling
on the north side of Imperial Highway east of
California Avenue be investigated for possible
abatement. He also commended the Fire .and Police
Departments for their handling of a major traffic
accident recently.
Mayor Morris congratulated Councilman Stevens
upon his being recognized in Who's Who In California.
The City Manager requested an executive session
at the conclusion of the meeting.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Mrs. Gladys Matheson, 3911 Cortland Avenue,
addressed the Council to complain about noisy ducks
being kept by a neighbor, and she was informed the
matter would be investigated.
Res. 72-67
Re Prisoners
of War
Claim for
damage denie
Brown &
Chutiz
Security
Bank Escrow
cancelled
Mr. Richard Castle, Business Representative of Fire Fighter
Public Employees Union, Division of Teamsters Rep. reques'
Local 986, addressed the Council to describe correspondence recognitic
which has taken place with City representatives relative for salary
to representation of firemen in meet and confer sessions, negotiation;
and to request that the Union be identified as the
recognized employee organization for the fire fighters
pursuant to a majority vote of the Fire Department
personnel, and with the recognition meet and confer
sessions be commenced no later than Wednesday, June
14. Legal problems involved in recognition of the
Public Employees Union were discussed with City
Attorney Erickson, who stated it was his recommendation
that the Council not recognize the Public Employees
Division of the Teamsters Union pending a satisfactory
answer to questions raised by City Attorney Keaton;
that he would be meeting with Mr. Keaton to go over the
matter and that Mr. Castle would be welcome to join
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in the discussion. The Mayor informed Mr. Castle that
currently there has been no change in the status of
the Firefighters Associationwhich has been previously
recognized, and no action was taken on Mr. Castle's
request.
Mr. Cass Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard,
addressed the Council to state that he is a member
of the International Association of Firefighters and
did not believe the firefighters has a right to support
candidates for election.
The Mayor appointed Councilman Byork City Clerk pro
tempore and excused the City Clerk from the rerr~ainder
of the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned to executive session.
Adjourn to Following the executive session, the meeting was
6/13/72 at called to order and it was moved by Councilman
7:30 p.m. Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the
meeting be adjourned to Tuesday, June 13, 1972, at
7 30 p.m.
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City" Clerk, City of'Lynwoo
APPROVED JUNE 20, 1972
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Mayor of he City of Lynwood
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 1972
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an
adjourned regular session in the City Hall, 11330
Bullis Road, on above date at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, and Stevens
answered the roll call.
A request from Job's Daughters Bethel No. 58 of Lynwood Fireworks
for late-filing for a fireworks stand permit was stand permit
presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, granted Job':
seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Bethel #58
thepermit be granted.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the meeting
be adjourned to executive session.
The Mayor appointed Councilman Byork City Clerk
pro tempore, and excused the City Clerk from the
remainder of the meeting.
Following the executive session, the meeting was
called to order.
After introduction of the four-ten plan for the
Police Department and amendment of Paragraph 5
to conform to the recommendation of the Personnel
Board, it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded
by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the four-ten
,.-., plan be adopted.
The capital improvement budget for 1972-73 was
discussed.
A letter from Mrs. Virginia Robbins recommending
appointment of Mrs. Paul Watts to the Real Estate_
Practices Commission was read.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the meeting
be adjourned to June 20, 1972, at 7 p.m.
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'City Clerk, City of Lynwood
APPROVED JUNE 20, 1972
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M r of the City of Lynwood
Executive
session
Four-tee play
approved for
Police Dept
Capital Budg~
discussed
Letter re
real estate
commission
Adj ourn to
6/20/72 at
7 p.m.