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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 21, 1972
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an
adjourned regular session in the City Hall, 11330
Bulbs 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.
Councilman Byork asked that the Clerk correct the
minutes of the November 8, 1972, meeting to indicate
that he had cast a negative vote on the matter of
continuing the hearing on the adoption of an
ordinance amending Ordinance No. 570 relating to
real estate advertising signs.
Mayor's Com. Attendance at the meetings and apparent lack of
disbanded public interest in the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee
was discussed, and it was moved by Councilman Liewer,
seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the
Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee be disbanded effective
November 21, 1972.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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APPROVED DECEMBER 5, 1972
Mayor of the City of Lynwood
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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 21, 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 Liewer, and carried, that the minutes of
the adjourned regular meeting of November 8, 1972,
and the regular meeting of November 8, 1972, be
approved as corrected.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. Ernest Angell, 11218 Pope Avenue, presented a
report on the progress of the Human Relations
Committee organized under the Mayor's Blue Ribbon
Committee, and asked the status of the committee
since the disbanding of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon
Committee.
In discussing continuation of a Human Relations
Committee the City Attorney suggested either the
formation of a commission having a permanent
status or an ad hoc committee for the same purposes
that were originally given to the committee
formed under the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee.
It was-:moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the Council
authorize the formation of a committee on Human
Relations as presently existing and that the
committee report directly to the City Council.
Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach
Boulevard, addressed the Council to read a news
article relative to real estate activity specifically,
an alleged housing and urban development fraud in
the City of Detroit, Michigan. He also spoke of
the problem of abandoned houses in the City and
in discussing this problem, it was suggested by
Councilman Stevens that the Acting City Manager
correspond with Mr. George Romney regarding
housing problems. Councilman Byork informed the
Council that he is in the process of contacting
HUD officials for facts relative to housing sales
that result in houses being subsequently abandoned.
Mr. Bruno Fecketter, 931 E. Rosecrans, president
of the Compton-Lynwood Board of Realtors, spoke to
give statistics on sales of houses in the City over
the past several years. He also commented on the
difference between a real estate broker and a realtor.
Mr. Ken Porter, 3658 Louise, addressed the Council.
to comment on the need for those aware of real estate
violations informing the proper authorities.
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Mr. Don Jervis, realtor, of Maywood, commented on the
news article referred to earlier.
Jaycees to Mr. Wes Warvi, 11045 Pine Street, president of the
sell food Lynwood Jaycees, addressed the Council to invite them
stuffs at to attend the Jaycees Old-timers night on November 29,
Christmas and to request permission for the Jaycees to conduct
parade sales of food stuffs along the Christmas parade route
on November 24.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that the request be granted.
COMMENDATIONS
Res. 72-110 RESOLUTION N0. 72-110 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Commending CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING THE LATE
Mary Justice MRS. MARY JUSTICE FOR HER SERVICE TO CHILDREN," was read
by Mayor Morris and a copy was presented to Mr. Jess
Justice and daughters, Mrs. Edwina Sulima and Mrs.
Aletha Schwarzrock,
Res. commend.: The Mayor read a resolution commending Police Chief
Police Chief Ralph E. Dayton for his service to the community and
Ralph Dayton for his leadership of the Police Chief's section of
the League of California Cities during the past year.
A copy of the resolution was presented to Chief Dayton.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public The Mayor announced that the November 8, 1972, public
Hearing - hearing on the proposed adoption of an ordinance amending ,,,,,.,,~,
Ord. amending the zoning ordinance (No. 570) relating to real estate
Ord. 570 re advertising signs had been continued to this date in
real estate order to allow further consideration of sign restrictions;
signs however, that there have been requests that the hearing
again be continued as discussions of points in need
of clarification have not taken place,
After discussing the advisability of further continuing
the hearing, it was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded
by Councilman Morris, that the hearing be continued for
two weeks.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Stevens.
Noes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe.
Absent: None.
The Mayor announced that the hearing was open and
asked if any one present wished to speak in favor
of adoption of the proposed ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 570 relating to real estate advertising
signs.
Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard,
Mr. Charles Clark, 12217 Harris Avenue, Mr. Jerry
Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, and Mr. Ken Stewart, 4046
Platt Avenue, all addressed the Council in favor of
adoption of the proposed ordinance.
The Mayor again asked if any one wished to speak in
favor of adoption of the ordinance. As there was no
response, the Mayor inquired if there were any present
wishing to speak against adoption of the proposed ordinance.
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Mr. Bruno Fecketter, 931 E. Rosecrans, Compton, Mr.
Ken Porter, 3658 Louise Street, Mr. Richard Kunst,
3805 Lugo Avenue, Mr. Ed Thompson, 10999 Sampson
Avenue, Mr. Don Jervis, 6017 Atlantic Avenue,
Maywood, Mr. Dick Rhine, 3659 Palm Avenue, Mrs.
Mae Martin, 3307 Mulford Avenue, and Miss Ola
Johnson, 11935 Long Beach Boulevard, all addressed
the Council in opposition to adoption of the
proposed ordinance.
An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO
REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING SIGNS IN DISTRICT N0. 2,"
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer,
seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance
be read by title only.
Roll Call:
Ord. first reac
Amend. Ord. 57C
re real estate
signs
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, that the ordinance be introduced.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 3.17
~,._,., OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO REAL ESTATE
ADVERTISING SIGNS IN DISTRICT N0. 2," was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, that the ordinance be read by title
only.
Roll Call:
Ord. first re ac
amend. Sec.
3.17 of Code rE
real estate
signs
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, that the ordinance be introduced.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be amended to
include two riders.
Roll Call on the amendment:
Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Stevens.
Noes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe.
Absent: None.
Roll Call on motion to introduce the ordinance:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
.-- Absent: None.
The Mayor declared the meeting recessed for five minutes.
Following the recess, the Mayor called the. meeting to
order.
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Hearing - The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for
vacation of public hearing on the proposed vacation of utility
easement - easement on portions of Lots 122, 123, 124, Tract
Lts. 122, 123,2551 (southeast corner of Peach Street and Imperial
124, Tr. 2551 Highway), as requested by Security Pacific National
Bank and Southwest Realty Company. The May or
inquired if there were any present wishing to be
heard concerning theproposed vacation. As there was
no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
Res. 72-111 RESOLUTION N0. 72-111 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
Ordering ease-THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ORDERING THE
ment vacated VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES,"
Lts. 122, 123,was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
121, Tr. 2551 seconded by Councilman Stevens, that Resolution No.
72-111 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
A report on the Chamber of Commerce request that the
Chamber of Council establish a public hearing on formation of
Commerce a Business Improvement District within the City of
request for Lynwood pursuant to Section 3600 et seq. Streets
Bus. Imp, and Highways Code was presented by the Acting City
Dist. Tabled Manager.
Inasmuch as it would not be possible to meet the
time limitations imposed by law to have such a
district in effect on January 1, 1973, the alternative
of increasing the business license fees by 100% for
a period of one year to provide additional revenue
which could be allocated to City Promotion and P1.iblicity
was proposed, while at the same time setting for hearing
establishment of a business improvement district to
provide funds for subsequent years, beginning January
1, 1974. The Acting City Manager recommended Council
consideration of the Chamber of Commerce proposal to
establish a business improvement district within the
City and modification of the existing license ordinance
to accomplish this purpose for the next calendar year.
Following discussion of the proposals among members
of the Council, City Attorney, and Mr. Robert Solton,
representing the Chamber of Commerce, it was moved
by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
that the request be tabled for further study.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The advisibility of having the City Attorney make-up
a synopsis of what would be involved in various
alternatives open to the Council with regard to
assisting the Chamber of Commerce was suggested by
Councilman Rowe.
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A report on renewal of the agreement with the Southern
California Humane .Society for animal regulation was
presented with the recommendation that if the
Council wishes to proceed with the Society's request
that dog license fees be increased, that an ordinance
amending the City Code be introduced and that the
Council authorize the Mayor to execute an extension
of the existing animal regulation agreement with the
Southern California Humane Society.
The ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION
5.39 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO DOG
LICENSE FEES," was presented. It ryas moved by
Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork,
and carried, that the ordinance be read by title
only.
It was moved by Councilman Li ewer, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that the ordinance be introduced.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the Mayor be
authorized to execute an agreement between the City
of Lynwood and the Southern California Humane Society
for animal regulation services for the calendar year
1973•
Based upon a study by the Public Works office, the
Acting City Manager recommended that the Council
approve and award a service contract for the
maintenance of air-conditioning equipment for the
City's public building to Lynwood Refrigeration
Company of Lynwood, California.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the agreement
be approved.
A report on the recommendation of the Personnel
Board relative to background check of prospective
employees was presented by the Acting City Manager
with the recommendation that the Council consider
the Personnel Board's recommendation regarding
adoption of the Employee Entrance Examination
Background Check Policy.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council concur
in the Personnel Board's recommendation.
ORDINANCES
An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTIONS
17.57(1I~I) and 17.57(~45Ca]) OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE,
PERTAINING TO THE LICENSING OF CERTAIN VENDING
MACHINES," was presented. It was moved by Council-
Animal reg.
agreement
approved
Ord. first
read - Amend
code re dog
lic. fees
Air-cond.
maint.
agreement
approved foz
Lynwood
Refrig. Co.
Emp. Back-
ground check
policy
approved
Ord. first
read - amens
Code re lic
of vending
mach.
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man Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that
the 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. g25 ORDINANCE N0. g25 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
granting COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD GRANTING A FRANCHISE
Mobil Oil TO MOBIL OIL CORPORATION TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A
franchise PIPE LINE SYSTEM FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF OIL AND
GAS, AND TO MAINTAIN A TELEPHONE LINE IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH 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 second reading. It was
moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that the ordinance be read
by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that Ordinance No. 925 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
FINANCE REPORT
Res. 72-112 RESOLUTION N0. 72-112 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 Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
that Resolution No. 72-112 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Departmental In discussing the information bulletin, the Mayor
reports asked the intersection of Abbott Road and Century
Boulevard be investigated for improvement and the
Public Works Director informed him that an improvement
project for that intersection is currently in
progress. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded
by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that Information
Bulletin No. 72-21 be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, and carried, that the report of Planning
Commission actions be accepted and filed.
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CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- Boy Scout
man Byork, and carried, that the request of Boy Scout Tr. 700
Troop No. 700 for permission to sell hot chocolate fund proj.
and coffee during the Christmas Parade on November approved
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It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- Lyn. Head
man Rowe, and carried, that the request from the Lynwood Start Fund
Head Start for permission to conduct their fund: drive 11/21
raising project from November 21, 1972, to December to 12/14
14, 1972, be approved.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Guillow
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the claim filed claim for
by Mrs. Mary Guillow be denied and referred to the damage
City's insurance carrier. denied
COUNCIL AGENDA
Councilman Byork described an incident .in which Mr.
Tom Vernia and Mr. Bernard Turner succeeded in
putting out a fire in a neighbor's residence
and asked that the Mayor send letter of commendation
to the individuals involved.
At the request of Councilman Rowe the Police Chief
provided figures on the uniform officers presently
available for field duty.
Councilman Stevens announced that the Helpline
office, formerly "Operation L.I.N.D.A." will soon
be closing its operation in the City.
The Mayor read a letter from the State Division
of Highways assuring the City that regular
maintenance and inspection of freeway right of way
property will be carried out.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the City
employment application material indicate that the
City is an equal opportunity employer.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard,
addressed the Council to suggest that a means be
devised to give local businessmen an advantage
when bidding on public projects.
Mr. Richard Bowen, 3875 Cortland, addressed the
Council to suggest that those in the business of
leasing and renting commercial buildings be
required to have a business license such as
presently required of apartment house owners. Mr.
Bowen also called attention to a handbill which
has been distributed recently and asked that it be
Council
agenda
City job
apps . to
add equal
opp. emplr.
Oral
communicate
tions
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investigated for possible violation of Civil Rights
laws.
Adjourn to It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
12/5/72 at man Rowe, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned
7:00 p.m. to December 5, 1972, at 7:00 p.m.
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