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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 3, 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, Liewer, Morris, Rowe and Stevens
answered the roll call.
Items appearing on the agenda for the October 3,
1972, regular meeting were discussed. The meeting
was adjourned to executive session for personnel
matters.
Following the executive session, it was moved by
Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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APPROVED OCTOBER 18, 1972
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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 3, 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, Liewer, Morris, Rowe and Stevens
answered the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the minutes of
the adjourned regular meeting of September 19, 1972;
regular meeting of September 19, 1972; adjourned
regular meeting of September 20, 1972; and adjourned
regular meeting of September 26, 1972, be approved
as written.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Presentation Mr. Robert Solton, 4271 Niland Street, representing
by C of C re the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, addressed the
AB 103 Council about AB103 which was passed in 1965. This
legislation provides that a city can impose a tax
on businesses in addition to a general business
license tax. The funds can be used for special
purposes including promotion of retail trade in the
City. Mr. Solton spoke of the opportunities for
new business, the need to promote existing businesses,
and the lack of sufficient funds to do the needed
promotion. He stated that business license revenue
under this act could be increased by 66-2/3% and
the Chamber believes it is vitally necessary to
the future success of the City to enact this
legislation immediately. He urged that a resolution
of intention be adopted setting the matter for public
hearing.
At the conclusion of Mr. Bolton's presentation and
after a brief discussion, it was the consensus of
the Council that prior to taking any action a staff
study of the matter should be made & presented to
the Council for its consideration.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Awards to The Mayor presented to Mr. Darrel M. Englert an
various award from the California Department of Public
employees Health and the American Water Works Association
for attaining the certification for Water Treatment
Works Operator Grade IV.
The Mayor presented to Fire Department Engineer
Donald D. Blaydes a certificate of completion of the
Rio Hondo College Academy and Fire Department Management
and Training.
The presented to Fire Department Engineer William J.
Shultz a certificate of completion of the Rio Hondo
College Academy and Fire Department Management
Training.
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AWARD OF BID
The Acting City Manager presented a report on the Police car
result of bids for 1973 police vehicles, and recommended bid awarded
that the Council award the bid for four vehicles to to Maywood
the lowest bidder, Maywood Bell Ford, at a price Bell Ford
of $3,570.42 each including sales tax.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, that the Council concur in the Manager's
recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
The proposed Planning Department budget was presented
for the Council's consideration with the recommendation
that the Council approve the proposed Planning
Department-Planning Commission budget for 1972-73.
It was moved by Councilman. Byork, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that the Council approve the
proposed Planning Department-Planning Commission
budget for 1872-73.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilman Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
An application to the County of Los Angeles and
to the United States Department of Labor
Manpower Administration for 1972-73 funding under
Section 6 of the Emergency Employment Act of 1971
was presented with the recommendation that the
Council approve submittal of the grant application
and authorize the Acting City Manager to execute
the application to the Los Angeles County Manpower
Programs Division.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that the grant application
submittal be approved.
Filling of vacant permanent positions with EEA
personnel was discussed and the Acting City Manager
said requirements of the EEA program provide that
positions vacant for a period of more than six months
prior to the City's implementation of the program are
not considered unfilled and are not required to be
filled by permanent positions.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
-~~ Noes : None .
Absent: None.
Planning
Dept.-
Planning
Commission
budget
approved
EEA fund
app. approve
for
continued
funding
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Report on The Acting City Manager reported on the two ordinances
real estate initiating the action on real estate sign regulations,
sign Ords. (1) Ordinance No. 910 which amends the zoning ordinance
and which has been reviewed by the Planning Commission
and the Real Estate Practices Commission, and (2) No. 909
which amends Section 3.17 of the Lynwood City Code. The
only change recommended by the Real Estate Practices
Hearing on Commission is to amend Section 3.17 of the Code to
zoning ord. provide for location of the sign "within five feet of
amend. re the building setback line." He informed the Council
signs set it would be necessary to set a public hearing on the
11/8/72 ordinance amending the zoning ordinance.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that a public hearing on said
amendment be set for the meeting of November 8, 1972.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that the ordinance establishing
the sign setback be redrafted.
Acceptance A report on the Planning Commission action in giving
of grant tentative approval to Parcel Map No. 3288 (portion of
deed - Lt. Lot 1236, Tract 3335, 3588 Platt Avenue) was presented
1236, Tr. with the recommendation that the Council approve the
3335 (3588 parcel map and accept the grant deed for a property
Platt) line radius dedication from Mr, and Mrs. Henry Crosby
for property at 3588 Platt Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, and carried, that the Council concur
in the recommendations and Council found and determined
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that such action would have a trivial enviornmental
impact.
Report on The Acting City Manager presented a study on cost
Bateman Hall estimates for conversion of the lounge in Bateman
lounge Hall into an executive conference room facility and
conversion recommended that the Council direct the staff to
advertise for bids for such conversion as outlined
in the study.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that the matter be referred
back to the staff for further study of other alternatives.
Report on A report on the study and property owner questionnaire
parking relative to parking restrictions in the area of the
restrictions Centurywood Medical building were presented. Since
Benwell & the results of the mailing were inconclusive, the
Carson Dr. Mayor suggested, with the concurrence of the Council,
that the property owners be notified to present a
petition to the Council as to their wishes with
reference to parking restrictions in the area of
Benwell and Carson Drives between Century Boulevard
and LeSage Street.
White Cane At the suggestion of Councilman Stevens, the business
Days 10/6 & of the agenda was interupted to allow the Mayor to
7/72 proclaim October 6 and 7, 1972, as "White Cane Days."
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Mr. Don Holland, Lynwood Lions Club White Cane Chair-
man, was present, along with the club president and
the young ladies assisting in the drive, to present
symbolic White Canes to the members of the Council.
ORDINANCES
Upon advice of the City Attorney, the introduction
of an ordinance adopting the revised City Code
was held over to the next meeting as the required
advance copies of the Code have not arrived from
the publisher.
FINANCE REPORT
Ord. adopting ',
revised Code
held over
RESOLUTION N0. 72-97 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF Res. 72-97
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING Demands
AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING
WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. It was
moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, that Resolution No. 72-97 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Items appearing on Information Bulletin No. 72-18 Departmental
were discussed. The Long Beach Boulevard progress Reports
report was discussed with the City Attorney
commenting on possible delays in the project because
of the recent court ruling on the Environmental
Quality Act of 1970. The Acting City Manager
stated they would continue the project in every
way possible including the underground utility
district for Long Beach Boulevard from Imperial
Highway to Sanborn. He asked that the Council
direct that City represents meet with the
representatives of the affected utility companies Committee to
regarding the undergrounding project as required meet re
by City Code. underground
utilities
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Rowe, and carried, that the City's representatives
meet with representatives of the utility companies
as required.
In discussing the paramedic program, the Mayor asked
that a staff report be prepared on the cost to the
City of a paramedic program and the various alternatives
available.
Councilman Stevens commended the Lynwood Chamber of
Commerce on the excellent picture book recently
published.
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Mr. Norman Wasserman, Secretary-Manager of the Chamber
of Commerce, informed the City Council that 700 of
the booklets will be mailed out to the major industries
throughout the United States.
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It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that Information Bulletin No.
72-18 be received and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
man Rowe, and carried, that Citizens' Service Request
Log No. 72-16 be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that Public Works Department
EEA Work Summary be accepted and filed.
PROCLAMATIONS
United Mayor Morris proclaimed the month of October as "United
Charities Charities Month" and presented a copy of the proclamation
Mth.-Oct. to Mrs. Lillian Moser.
PTA MembershipMayor Morris proclaimed the month of October as "PTA
Mth.-Oct. Membership Month" and presented a copy of the proclamation
to Mrs. Kenneth Lord.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
Claims for A claim for damages filed on behalf of Marvin Williams
damages was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer,
denied - seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the
Marvin claim be denied.
Williams and
Queenie H. A claim for damages filed on behalf of Queenie H.
Howlett Howlett was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried,
that the claim be denied.
Lyn. Women's It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council-
Club Jrs, man Rowe, and carried, that the request of the Lynwood
Fund drive Women's Club Juniors for permission to conduct a fund
10/16 /72 raising activity on October 16 be granted.
March of It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
Dimes fund man Stevens, and carried, that the request of the
drive March of Dimes for permission to conduct a fund drive
be granted.
P. Mandala The request of Paul Mandala for the City Council to
request re authorize the State Division of Highways to grant
add'1 Master an additional Master Tenancy lease for pr operty at
Tenancy agree .11502 Lewis Street was discus sed. It was moved by
denied Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and
carried, that the request be denied.
SE Med. Asst. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council-
Bazaar man Liewer, and carried, that the request from the
10/21/72 Southeast Medical assistants Association for permission
to conduct a bazaar at the Community Center on October
21, 1972, be approved.
Johnson Sec. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
lic. approved man Stevens, and carried, thatthe application of Johnson
Security for special permit to conduct the business of
private patrol be approved.
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COUNCIL AGENDA
Councilman Stevens congratulated Councilman Liewer Council
upon his installation as a Director of the Independent discussion
Cities organization. He also commended Officers
Romash and Patterson for their apprehension of a
criminal suspect.
Councilman Liewer introduced Mr. Robert Solton,
who spoke earlier in the meeting on behalf of the
Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. Greenawalt, President
of the Chamber of Commerce.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, Oral
addressed the Council to urge that. action be taken.. Communication
to require upgrading and proper maintenance of
apartment units in the southern section of the city
where there are many absentee landlords. The
Acting City Manager suggested that perhaps some
action could be initiated through the Code Enforce-
ment Committee.
Mr. Richard Bowen, 3835 Cortland, questioned the
proposed change in the language of the setback
requirements for real estate signs. He also commented
on the Planning Commission's study of the possible
inspection of apartment units at the time of transfer
of title.
~•.., The ,Mayor announced that commencing on October 4 a
representative from Supervisor Hahn's office would
be present in the City Hall .each Wednesday from 9
to 11 a.m.
Mr. K. F. Thompson asked for clarification of the
Planning Department/Planning Commission budget which
the Council adopted, and asked that the Economic
Resources Association study be evaluated.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be
adjourned in memory of Eddie Gardia.
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APPROVED OCTOBER 18, 1972
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