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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 15, 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 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Morris in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, and Stevens answered ••~w
the roll call. Councilman Liewer was absent.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, and carried, that Councilman Liewer's
absence be excused.
The Mayor requested that the meeting be adjourned to
executive session for the purpose of discussing
possible litigation concerning the 105 freeway.
Following the executive session, it was moved by
Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork,
and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 15, 1972
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 Morris in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Stevens answered the
roll call. Councilman Liewer was absent.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, and carried, that Councilman Liewer's
absence be excused.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the minutes of
the adjourned regular meeting of August 1, 1972, be
approved as written.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the minutes
of the regular meeting of August 1, 1972, be approved
as written.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the minutes of
the adjourned regular meeting of August 9, 1972,
be approved as written.
The Mayor presented a letter of resignation from
Mr. Ronald Prince. It was moved by Councilman
r--* Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried,
that the letter be received and filed.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed the Oral
Council to clarify statements made at an earlier Communications
Council meeting regarding the use of an outside
security service for the Chamber of Commerce
Fall Festival. He informed the Council that his
company, Southeast Merchants Patrol, located in
Lynwood, has furnished the security service
since the first fall festival and all succeeding
years.
Mr. Leon Allison, 4054 Platt Avenue, addressed City ad purchasE
the Council to request that the City purchase an in high school
ad in the high school year book. It was moved by yearbook
Cou ncilman Byork, seco nded by Councilman Stevens,
and carried, that the City purchase a full page
ad in the current high scho ol yearbook.
Mrs. Rose Workman, 3849 Lilita, speaking on behalf
of her mother who lives at 3843 Virginia Avenue,
addressed the Council to request that steps be
taken to correct the existing nuisances at 3540
Virginia Avenue, and presented a petition signed
by herself and eight others protesting the lack
of action.
The City Attorney informed the Council of the
problems involved in abating the nuisances
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complained of by Mrs. Workman and proposed that an
ordinance be submitted for the Council's consideration
which would provide for enforcement by the issuance
of citations similar to the way in which traffic laws
are enforced.
Mrs. Workman also complained of the height of the ,~,~,~
fence erected by the property owner at 3540 Virginia.
The Mayor suggested that the Council consider the
ordinance proposed by the City Attorney and Council-
man Stevens asked that the City Manager write to
Mrs. Workman to inform her of what the Council will
be considering.
Mr. Philip Chance, 3726 Cedar Avenue, addressed the
Council concerning the trimming of trees on the State
property located at the southbound off-ramp from the
Long Beach Freeway. He said his efforts to stop the
cutting of the trees has been unsuccessful and at
the request of the Mayor, the Public Works Director
said he would attempt to learn who has jurisdiction
over the property and see what can be done to stop
the practice of cutting the trees.
Mr. Herb Debold, 10366 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed
the Council to inform the City Attorney that there
are provisions in the State Penal Code which would
be applicable to the nuisance abatement problem at
3540 Virginia Avenue. The City Attorney said the
problem with the Penal Code provisions is that
the District Attorney is the enforcing agent and
the City has to depend on the District Attorney's
cooperation; however, that approach will be investigated.
PUBLIC HEARING
Public The Mayor announced the time had arrived for public
hearing - hearing to consider objections or protests to the
Abatement itemized statement of expense involved in abating
Cost report the nuisance at 5507 Cortland Avenue, and asked for
5507 Cortland information concerning said hearing.
The City Manager's report on abatement of the nuisance
was presented with the recommendation that the Council
Res. 72-84 adopt RESOLUTION N0. 72-84 entitled: "RESOLUTION
Confirming CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL OF THE
abatement EXPENSE INCURRED BY THE CITY IN THE DEMOLITION OF
cost report BUILDINGS DONE PURSUANT TO SECTION 203 OF THE UNIFORM
5507 Cortland BUILDING CODE 1970 EDITION AND THE UNIFORM HOUSING
CODE 1964 EDITION AND ORDERING THE EXPENSE BE ASSESSED
AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY UPON WHICH THE BUILDINGS
FORMERLY STOOD, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT, THAT THE
SAME TO BE RECORDED AND THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR, THE
COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR AND THE COUNTY AUDITOR UPON
RECEIPT OF NOTICES OF LIEN, TO RECEIVE THE SAME AND
TO ADD THE AMOUNT OF THE ASSESSMENT TO THE NEXT REGULAR
BILL FOR TAXES LEVIED AGAINST THE LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND
THEREIN DESCRIBED AND THE AMOUNT OF THE COUNTY
ASSESSMENT UNDER THE LAW IN SUCH CASES MADE AND PROVIDED."
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The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to be
heard. As there was no response, he declared the
hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that Resolution
No. 72-84 be adopted.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
An agreement between the City of Lynwood and the
Southern Pacific Transportation Company for lease
of additional right of way at Fernwood Avenue and
Fir Street and a sublease agreement between the
City of Lynwood and the International Church of
the Foursquare Gospel for sublease of the
additional right of way was presented with the
recommendation that the Council approve the
two agreements and authorize the Mayor to
execute the agreements on behalf of the City.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the Council
approve the two agreements.
Pursuant to the request of Security Pacific
National Bank and Southwest Realty Company for
vacation of exterior boundary easements on Lot
121, Tract 2551, the Planning Commission
recommended that a public hearing on the proposed
relinquishment of easement be established.
RESOLUTION N0. 72-85 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO ORDER VACATION OF A CERTAIN
EASEMENT," was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that Resolution
No. 72-85 be adopted.
Pursuant to the request of Jesse Lee Taylor and
New Brittany, Inc. for vacation of a 4" water
easement on portions of Lots 1 and 2, Block A,
Tract 10978, the Planning Commission recommended
that the City Council set a date for public hearing
on the proposed relinquishment of water line ease-
ment. RESOLUTION N0. 72-86 entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO ORDER VACATION OF A CERTAIN EASE-
MENT," was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that Resolution No.
72-86 be adopted.
Agreements for
additional right
of way lease
approved -
Trinity church
Res. 72-85
Reso. of Intent.
vacation of ease-
ment-Lt. 121,
Tr. 2551
Res. 72-86
Reso. of Intent.
vacation of ease-
ment-por. of Lts,
1,2, Block A,
Tr. 10978
A report was presented on the recommendation of Public Works
!""'" the Personnel Board that the salary resolution be Leadman approved
amended by deleting special assignment compensation
for Water Leadman and adding special compensation
for Public Works Leadman.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, and carried, that the Council concur
in the recommendations of the Personnel Board.
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Res. 72-88 A report on the proposed traffic control modification
Traffic for the intersection of Bradfield and Carlin Avenues
control was presented with the recommendation that flashing
mod. at stop signs be placed at the east and west approaches
Bradfield & to the most easterly intersection of Carlin and
Carlin Bradfield Avenues.
RESOLUTION N0. 72-88 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION
N0. 67-9 DESIGNATING CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS AS STOP
INTERSECTIONS," was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork,
and carried, that Resolution No. 72-88 be adopted.
Extention of The Manager recommended that the Council set a
urgency ords.public hearing for September 5, 1972, at 7:30 p.m.
hearing - on extension of the urgency ordinances relative
9/5/72 to real estate advertising signs.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council concur
in the Manager's recommendation.
Hearing set It was recommended that the City Council set the
on adoption date of September 5, 1972, at 7:30 p.m. for public
of Public hearing on adoption by reference of the Standard
Works Stand. Specifications for Public Works Construction, 1970
Specs, edition, and supplements.
9/5/72
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Rowe, and carried, that the Council concur in the
Manager's recommendation.
ORDINANCES
Ord. 915 ORDINANCE N0. 915 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Amending COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTION 20.73A
Code re Lics.TO THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO ESTABLISH
for real LICENSE FEES FOR PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE REAL ESTATE
estate bus. PROFESSION," was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that
said ordinance be read by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, and carried, that Ordinance No. 915 be
adopted.
DEMANDS RESOLUTION.
Res. 72-87 RESOLUTION N0. 72-87 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 Stevens, that Resolution No. 72-87 be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Liewer.
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DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
The report on the Federal Revenue sharing program
appearing in Information Bulletin No. 72-15 was
discussed briefly with particular reference to
its affect on the pay increases granted for the
1972-73 fiscal year. It was moved by Council-
man Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and
carried, that Information Bulletin No. 72-1~j
be received and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Citizens'
Service Request Log No. 72-14 be received and
filed.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that Code Enforcement
Nuisance Abatement Report No. 72-9 be received
and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the report
on Planning Commission actions be received and
filed.
COUNCIL AGENDA
Councilman Stevens commented on the excellent job
being done by Mr. and Mrs. Pengra in the community
garden project at Bullis And Fernwood Avenue and
.-, asked that an expression of appreciation be sent
to them.
Mayor Morris appointed Councilman Byork as voting
delegate and Councilman Liewer as alternate delegate
for the annual League of California Cities
Conference.
Departmental
Reports
A comprehensive report on the status of the 105
Freeway and a meeting of representatives of the
affected cities and a subsequent meeting of the
City Attorneys of those cities was presented by
City Attorney John Murphy. He outlined various
alternative actions the Council might take, and
recommended that if the Council wishes to pursue
the matter further that it join with other cities
in a motion to intervene. It was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the
Council authorize the retention of the firm of
Burke, Williams and Sorensen as special counsel
to represent the City of Lynwood through a motion
to intervene in the law suit at a cost of not to
exceed $1,000.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Liewer.
Report on 105
Freeway Status
After observing a moment of silence in memory of Adjourn in
Police Officer Stanley Pate, it was moved by Council- memory of Stan
man Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the Pate to 8/28/72
meeting be adjourned to August 28, 1972, at 7 p.m. at 7 p.m.
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