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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 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.
After discussing various items appearing on the agenda
for the regular meeting of November 8, 1972, Mr.
Tony Anthony and Mr. Dick Omert, of Anthony &
Langford/Architects, presented for the Council's
review the completed plans for the remodeling of
the police building.
The meeting was adjourned to executive session
for the purpose of discussing personnel matters.
Following the executive session, the meeting
was called to order and it was moved by Councilman
Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried,
that the meeting be adjourned.
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Ci y erk, City of ynwood
APPROVED NOVEMBER 21, 1972
Mayor of the City of Lynwood
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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 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,
answered the roll call.
Morris, Rowe, and Stevens
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the minutes of
the regular meeting of October 17, 1972, adjourned
regular meeting of October 18, 1972, regular meeting of
October 18, 1972, and adjourned regular meeting of
October 25, 1972, be approved as written.
Mayor Morris read a proclamation congratulating
the Angeles Girl Scout Council for their Action
Career Trails program which provides career
enlightenment for girls of the community.
The Mayor asked that the matter of the proposed police
facility be considered at this time. The Acting City
Manager recommended Council approval of the plans
and specifications and authorization for the staff
to advertise for bids.
Police bldg. After review of the completed plans and specifications
call for for remodeling of the police building as presented by
approved Mr. Tony Anthony and Mr. Dick Omert, of Anthony and
Langford/Architects, it was moved by Councilman
Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the
Council approve the plans and specifications and
authorize the staff to advertise for bids.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. K. F. Thompson, 2652 108th Street, addressed the
Mary Justice Council to present a picture of President Nixon
to be ,
and to suggest thatthe Council honor the late Mrs.
honored Mary Justice, known as the "doll lady" by recognizing
the contribution she made to children in making,
repairing and distributing dolls to underprivileged
children.
Traffic Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed the
hazard at Council to request that action be taken to correct
Platt & the traffic hazard in the area of Platt Avenue and
Spruce Spruce Street. The Mayor asked the Acting City
discussed Manager to cause a study to be made and report the
findings to the Council.
Opposition Mr. Robert Aran, Attorney representing the Compton-
to Ord. 901 Lynwood Board of Realtors, addressed the Council
(real estate) concerning Ordinance No. 901, which regulates real
expressed estate activities within the city. He expressed his
view that the ordinance is unconstitutional and
provided his reasons for that view, and urged the
Council to review the ordnance.
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Mr. Salvatore De Luca, 3675 Platt Avenue, and Mrs.
Taylor addressed the Council to describe the
hazardous traffic conditions in the neighborhood
of Platt and,Spruce adjacent to the Holler Junior
High School.
City Attorney Erickson commented briefly on the
statements by Mr. Aran.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for
public hearing on the proposed adoption of an
ordinance amending the zoning ordinance, No. 570,
relating to real estate advertising signs in
District No. 4. The Mayor inquired if any one
present wished to speak in favor of adoption of
the ordinance.
Mr. Michael Peralta asked if the ordinance
referred to all real estate signs, and was informed
that the ordinance regulates signs placed by owners
as well as those of real estate brokers.
Mrs. Irene Lipke, 11030 State Street spoke in
opposition to the ordinance.
Mr. Cass Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard,
and Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach
Boulevard, both spoke to give their view of the
purpose of restricting real estate. advertising.
Mr. Bob Compton, 10850 Atlantic Avenue, spoke
to urge that less restrictive sign requirements
be considered, particularly the placement of the
signs and use of "sold" signs.
Mr. Robert Aran, representing the Compton-Lynwood
Board of Realtors, spoke in opposition to adoption
of the ordinance, giving his reasons therefor.
He discussed with the City Attorney various legal
aspects of the ordinance, with particular
reference to omission of the terms "trade or
exchange" in the list of real estate activities
contained in the ordinance, and the prohibition
of "sold" signs.
Mr. Michard Mentz spoke about the restrictions
on open house signs and the difficulties encountered
when the property is located on a cul de sac or
dead-end street.
Mr. Ed Thompson, 10999 Sampson Avenue, apoke
concerning the makeup of the Real Estate Practices
Commission.
~"'- Mr. Price Wright, 4037 Josephine Street, and Mr.
ken Porter, 3658 Louse Street, speaking in
opposition to the ordinance, questioned its
purpose.
Hearing -
Ord, amending
zoning ord.
re signs.
As there were no others wishing to be heard, the
Mayor declared the hearing closed.
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Hearing re It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council-
real estate man Liewer, that the hearing be reopened and continued
signs to the next regular meeting for the purpose of further
continued consideration of restrictions relative to sign riders,
adequacy of one sign for open houses located on
cul de sacs or dead-end streets, and inclusion of
"trade or exchange" among the real estate activities
listed in the ordinance.
In Council discussion of the matter, Councilman Stevens
suggested that the City Attorney and Mr. Aran discuss
the legal questions raised prior to the next Council
meeting. All members of the Council voting aya, the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Res. 72-107 the Mayor announced that the time had arrived for
Establishing public hearing on the establishment of Underground
Underground Utility District No. 2, and the Acting City Manager
Utility Dist. presented his report on the project and recommended
No. 2 adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 72-107 entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT N0. 2."
The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing
to speak either for or against the project. As there
was no response, he declared the hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, that Resolution No. 72-107 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
Res. 72-108 The Acting City Manager reported that the Real
authorizing Property Agent for the County of Los Angeles has
condemnation notified the City that acquisition of the property
procedures at 11235 Long Beach Boulevard (Lots 226, 227, 228,
for 11235 Tract 2551) for the widening project will require
L.B. Blvd. condemnation proceedings. He recommended that the
Council adopt RESOLUTION N0. 72-108 entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY~OF
LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CONDEMNATION
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND DECLARING THE
PUBLIC NECESSITY THEREFOR." I~b was by Councilman
Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that
Resolution No. 72-108 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Call for It was recommended by the Acting City Manager that
bids-Mobile the Council approve the specifications for a mobile
office office unit for the Fire Department, as approved
trailer-Fire in the current Capital budget, and authorize the
Dept. staff to advertise for bids.
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It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, that the Council concur in the
recommendations.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A report on the request of the Chamber of Commerce
that the City Council review the possibility of
establishing a Business Improvement District
pursuant to Section 3600 et seq, of the Streets
and Highways Code was presented by the Acting
City Manager. Boundaries of the proposed district,
indemnification of the City should the additional
business license tax levy be enacted to include
businesses located outside of the City, use of
revenue derived from the tax, businesses to be
excluded and reaction of the business community
were discussed among the members of the Council,
the City Attorney and the Chamber of Commerce
representatives, President W. H. Greenawalt and
Executive Manager Norman Wasserman.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that a resolution be adopted
setting a public hearing for December 5, 1972,
on the proposed creation of a Business Improvement
District within the City boundaries, setting forth
the proposed use of the revenue, the rate of tax
and excluding apartment houses and home occupation
permit holders.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the
Council concerning the state law allowing the
formation of a business improvement district and
questioned t-he method used by the Chamber in
seeking member reaction to an increased business
license tax.
In discussing the proposal it was the consensus of
the Council that more information was needed prior
to establishing a public hearing and the motion
to establish a public hearing was withdrawn by
the makers, Councilmen Liewer and Stevens, and
the Mayor declared the matter tabled for further
study.
ORDINANCE 921 entitled: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING
SECTION 7.69 OF THE CITY ORDINANCE N0. 570 (ZONING
ORDINANCE) AS AMENDED BY ADDING SUBDIVISION (f)
THERETO RELATING TO SITE PLAN APPROVAL IN THE CB-7_
ZONE." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the ordinance
be read by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, that Ordinance No. 921 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Bus. Imp. Dist
tabled
Ord. 921
Urgency ord.
amending Ord
570 re site
plan
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Planning A report recommending that the salary range 12-G ($794-
Technician $963 per month) be established for the position of
salary Planning Technician was presented by the Acting City
established Manager.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, that the salary range be approved.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCES
Ord. first An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE
read - Mobil TO MOBIL OIL CORPORATION TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A PIPE
Oil Franchise LINE SYSTEM FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF OIL AND GAS, THERE-
WITH UNDER, UPON, AND ACROSS CERTAIN PUBLIC HIGHWAYS
IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD: SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS
ACCOMPANYING A GRANT OF FRANCHISE: PROVIDING FOR AMOUNT
AND METHOD OF PAYMENT BY GRANTEE FOR THE PRIVILEGE
GRANTED, AND PROVIDING FOR THE TERM THEREOF," was
presented for first reading. It was moved by
Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe,
and carried, that said ordinance be read by title
only.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, that the ordinance be introduced.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Ord. 922 ORDINANCE N0. 922 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Noise Control OF LYNWOOD REPEALING PRESENT CHAPTER 26 AND 26-A
Amend. Chpt. AND ADDING CHAPTER 26 TO THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
26 & repeals PROHIBITING EMISSION OR CREATION OF NOISE BEYOND
Chpt. 26-A of CERTAIN LEVELS," was presented for second reading.
Code It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the ordiance
be read by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, that Ordinance No. 922 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayee:: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Ord. 923 ORDINANCE N0. 923 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Adopting COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
revised City AND ENACTING A CODE OF ORDINANCES, INCLUDING THE
Code ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF VOLUMES I AND III OF THE
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1970 EDITION, THE UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE, 1970 EDITION, WITH APPENDICES A--C,
E--G; SECTIONS 110, 508, 510, 511, 534--538, 542
OF THE PUBLIC HEARING CODE OF THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES, BEING LOS ANGELES COUNTY ORDINANCE N0. 7583, AS
AMENDED BY ORDINANCES NUMBERED 7616, 7674, 8095, 8200,
8234, 8425, 8588, 8614, 9375, 10075; ESTABLISHING
THE SAME: PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES
NOT INCLUDED THEREIN, EXCEPT AS HEREIN EXPRESSLY PROVIDED,
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SUCH CODE AND A PENALTY FOR
THE VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF
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AMENDING SUCH CODE; AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE," was presented for second
reading. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded
by Councilman Byork, and carried, that said ordinance
be read by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, that Ordinance No. 923 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCE N0. 924 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING
FILING FEES FOR CERTAIN PLANNING AND ZONING
MATTERS," was presented for second reading. It
was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that said
ordinance be read by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, that Ordinance No. 924 be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
FINANCE REPORT
Ord. 924
Changing
Planning &
Zoning filing
fees
,.._.; RESOLUTION N0. 72-109 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF Res. 72-109
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING Demands
C 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. 72-109 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Departmental
Councilman Byork, and carried, that Information reports
Bulletin No. 72-20 be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the Public Works
EEA Work Summary be accepted and filed.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that the application of Christmas trey
±^~ Charles Barlia for a special permit to conduct a lot approved
Christmas Tree sales lot at 10721 Atlantic Avenue 10721 Atlanti
be approved. C. Barlia
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Closing out
man Liewer, and carried, that the application of sale-Lewis
Lewis Jewelers, 3553-B Century Boulevard, for a Jewelers,
permit to conduct a closing out sale be granted. 3553-B Centur;
Damage claims It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
denied - Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the claim for
Mrs. Limbaugh damages filed by Mrs. R. S. Limbaugh be denied and
Mrs. Kanka referred to the City's insurance carrier.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, and carried, that the claim for damages
filed by Mrs. John Kanka be denied and referred to
the City's insurance carrier.
Master lease It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
renewal man Byork, that the request of L. V. Claus for permission
request deniedto renew a master lease with the State of California
3553-3578 for the apartment building at 3553-3578 Fernwood
Fernwood Avenue be denied.
Dr. Claus addressed the Council concerning his
request, stating he believed the property would be
better maintained under his master lease than if
operated by the State.
The Mayor explained that it has been the policy of
the City not to authorize renewal of master leases
as they expire.
All members of the Council voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Mayor Morris Consideration was given to the School District request,
appointed to held over from the previous mee ting, that the Council
District appoint a representative to the District Advisory
Advisory Council. At the request of the other members of the
Council Council Mayor Morris agreed to serve as the City's
representative.
Christmas treeIt was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
lot at Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the application of
10310 L.B. W. s. Wallace for a special permit to conduct a Christmas
Blvd. granted tree sales lot at 10310 Long Beach Boulevard be approved.
COUNCIL AGENDA
Acting Mgr. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council-
salary raise man Byork, that the salary of the Acting City Manager
approved be increased to Step E.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Complaint re Councilman Liewer asked that the repair of vehicles
vehicle at a residence across from the Girl Scout House on
repair on Birch Street be investigated. He also suggested that
Birch St. the City Attorney investigate the possibility of bringing
suit against the Sierra Club for damages resulting from
the delay in freeway construction.
Complaint re The Mayor commented on a list of approximately 150
deficient pieces of property surveyed recently of which approximately
State Prop. 96 are deficient in some way, and asked the Acting
City Manager to communicate with the State Division of
Highway to urge that the structures be removed or
deficiencies be corrected.
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Because of the resignation of Parks and Recreation
Commissioner Dallas Smithson, Mayor nominated
Michael Del Medico for appointment to the vacancy.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that nomination be closed
and the Clerk directed to cast a unamious ballot
for Mr. Del Medico.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. K. F. Thompson addressed the Council to request
that a butane storage facility located on Norton
Avenue be investigated as to its safety.
The Mayor asked for a staff investigation and
report on the installation for possible hazards.
Mr. Thompson also asked that the water well on
108th Street be investigated toward the end that
the water quality will be improved. He also
asked that trucks over the weight limits be
advised to stop delivering on 112th Street.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting
be adjourned to November 21, 1972, at 7:00 p.m.
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,,,-'City Clerk, City of ynwood
APPROVED NOVEMBER 21, 1972
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Mayd of the City of Lynwood
Parks & Rec.
Com.-D. Smith-
son resigns,
M. Del Medico
app't to
vacancy
Staff report
requested re
business on
Norton Avenue