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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1973-05-15- CC~1~. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MAY 15, 1973 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 Byork in the chair. ,,,_,,. Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris,. Rowe, Stevens answered the roll call. Items ,appearing on the agenda for the regular meeting of May 15, 1973, were discussed. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. Cis C rk, ity of Ly wood APPROVED JUNE 5, 1973 ~ , M o o the C y o Lynwood __,~_ `i~ REGULAR MEETING_MAY 15, 1873 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bu11is Road, on above date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Byork in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 1, 197?. regular meeting of May 1, 1973, adjourned regular meeting of May 8, 1973, and adjourned regular meeting of May 8, 1973, be approved as written. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Complaipt re Mr. Howard Gray, Pastor of the Lynwood Community hazardous prop.Church, 3945 Carlin Avenue, addressed the Council concerning the condition of the property west of the church property. He reported a number of fires and various acts of vandalism have occurred there. The Mayor asked the City Manager for a report on conditions at the Carlin Avenue location as well as at 3334 Beechwood Avenue and the northeast corner of Lynwood Road at Fir Street. J. Lowe re Mr. Jack Lowe, 4055 Platt Avenue, addressed the DeMolay fire- Council to ask that the Council reconsider denial of works stand the Warren Chapter DeMolay's request for a fireworks request stand permit as the Lynwood Chapter DeMolay wishes to operate the stand in partnership with the Warren Chapter. After a brief discussion of Mr. Lowe's request, he was informed that if he cared to file an application on behalf of the Lynwood DeMolay Chapter it would be considered at an adjourned meeting to be held May 22, 1873• Request from Mr. Sly Bland, representing Church's Fried Chicken, Church's Fried 2801 Imperial Highway, addressed the Council to Chicken re request permission to hold a music and talent show music & talent on the premises on May 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to show 5/26 & 9 p.m. each day. 5/27 It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the request be referred to the administrative staff and police department for study and report. COMMENDATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Res. commendingA resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Milton Lee COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING MR. MILTON E. LEE, MEMBER OF THE LYNWOOD PERSONNEL COMMISSION FOR HIS SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICE TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD," was read by Mayor Byork. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. The Mayor presented a copy of the resolution to Mr. Lee. Res. A resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY commending COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING MR. WES wes Saling SALING MEMBER OF THE LYNWOOD REAL ESTATE PRACTICES COMMISSION FOR HIS CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICE," ~. .. ~~.J was read by Mayor Byork. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. The Mayor presented a copy of the resolution to Mr. Saling. The Mayor read a proclamation declaring Saturday, May 26, 1973, as Lynwood U:.ity Festival Day. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman ~~ Liewer, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS A report containing additit~nal information on proposed amendments to the City's contract with the Public Employees Retirement System to provide a 5~ increase to employees who retired prior to January 1, 1971, was presented as requested by the City Council at the May 1 meeting. After discussion of the costs involved in the program, it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the proposal be held over for evaluation during the fiscal budget studies. The Manager reported on the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the Council adopt an urgency ordinance prohibiting issuance of permits ror service stations in all zones for a period of 120 days, and presented ORDINANCE N0. 937 entitled: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOQD AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SERVICE STATIONS WITHIN ANY ZONES OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD," It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that Ordinance No. 937 be adopted. Roll Call:• Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Lyn, Unity Festival Day 5/26/73 Report re discretionary retirement allowance increase ord. 937 Urgency Ord, prohib it ~-g const. of ser, stations. The Manager reported on the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the Council adopt an urgency ordinance prohibiting the installation of billboards within any zone for a period of 120 days, and presented ORDINANCE N0. 938 entitled: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (~F THE TTY nF LYNWOOD PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION OF BILLBOARDS WITHIN ANY ZONE OF THE CITY OF LYNWUuli," tt was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. . ._ i ~~ ord. 938 Urgency Ord. prohibiting billboards in any zone _~,~_ ~1 f~ It was moved by councilman Liewer, seconded by Council man Morris, that Ordinance No. 938 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Qrd. first read A report on proposed change of business license fee Amsrid. Code re for coin operated devices was presented with the coin operated recommendation that the Council adopt an Ordinance ma,~h~.nes entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REPEALING SECTIONS 17-57(3)(a) AND 17-57(30) AND AMENDING SECTION 17-31, 17-57(44) AND 17-57(45) OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE PERTAINING TO THE LICENSING OF CERTAIN VENDING MACHINES," for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Morris, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Location of newspaper stands on public sidewalks was discussed briefly, and the City Manager and City Attorney agreed to study possible regulations and report to the Council. Report re sale A list of obsolete city property was presented with the of obsolete City recommendation that the Council authorize the staff to equiptr~nt proceed with the sale of said equipment. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- man Liewer, that the sale be approved. After the discussion of the advisability of selling the walkie talkie radio, it was moved b.y Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the motion be amended to deletE item No. 13 (Motorola Walkie Talkie radio #h1728). All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carriedo Zone Qhapge The Manager reported that on May 8, 1973, the Planning hearing set -- Commission, pursuant to public hearing, recommended t'on's grocery approval of the request of Von's Grocery Company 6/19/73 for a change of zone from P-1 to C-2a on Lot 576, Tract 2551, and recommended that the Council set a public hearing for the rezoning of said lots on Tuesday, June 19, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that a public hearing be set for Tuesday, June 19, 1973, 730 p.m, on the proposed change of zone of Lot 576, Tract 2551, from P-1 to C-2a. to r ~~ i. f ~~ R' .+. Z]7 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE N0. 939 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ord. 939 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 25-A Amend. Code re OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO Real Estate CERTAIN REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES," was presented for activities second reading. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: ~"""" Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. f Noes; NonE. - Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Stevens, that Ordinance No. 939 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCE N0. 94o entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ord. ~4Q COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING ARTICLE V TO Amend. Code re CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF nude entexta~neM' LYNWOOD PROHIBITING EXPOSURE OF PRIVATE PARTS AND FEMALE BREASTS," wa.s presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Stevens, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Liewer seconded by Council- ,,.,,,, man Stevens, that Ordinance No. 9~i0 be adopted. Mr. Robert Jones, 5162 Imperial Highway, addressed the Council in opposition to adoption of the ordinance. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer; Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION N0. 73-~0 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 73-40 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING Establishing a A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE FUND AND redevelopment APPROPRIATING FUNDS A S A LOAN TO THE LYNWOOD agency ac~ninis- REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY," was presented. It was moved by trative fund. Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 73-~0 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION N0. 73-41 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 73-~1 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING THE Re Death penalty ~ ~- STATE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT A BILL REQUIRING THE for first degree MANDATORY IMPOSITION OF CAPITAL PUNISHMENT UPON ANYONE murder WHO COMMITS FIRST DEGREE MURDER," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman ~ Stevens, that Resolution No. 73-~1 be ado~,ted. F ~~ (~ Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. FINANCE REPORT Res. 73-42 RESOLUTION N0. 73-42 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 Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that Rescalution No. 73-42 be adopted. Councilman Rowe questioned the propriety of paying two invoices to TSM Company which appear to be for service which should be covered under the signal maintenance contract, and the City Manager was asked to investigate. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the motion be amended to delete TSM invoices Nos. 16E82 and 16835• Councilman Rowe also questioned the cancellation provisions contained in the City's agreement v~itr. TSM company. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent : N~>ne . It was rr;oved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the Council recess for five minutes. Following the recess the meeting was called to order. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Departmental The Manager was asked to see what can be done to avoid Reports traffic congestion resulting from work being done by the Edison Company on Long Beach Boulevard. It ryas r~~J~+ed by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the Information Bulletin No. 73-10 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the report of Planning Commission Actions be accepted and filed. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Assembly of God It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- Rwrm~a.ge sale man Liewer, and carried, that the request of the Women's 5/18 and 5119 Missionary Council of Lynwood Assembly of God Church for permission to conduct a rummage sale on May 18 and 1g, at 11984 Santa Fe Avenue be approved. 21J . r"" It 4~as moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- Uplted Cerebra man Stevens, and carried, that the request of the United Palsy Assn. Cerebral Palsy Association for permission to conduct its fWC~d drive'` annual fund campaign from May 15 to July 15, 1973, be 5'15 to 7/"1.5 approved. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- Claim for die man Liewer, and carrl.ed, that the claim for damages filed deed - 0. by 0. F. Thompson, be denied and referred to the city's Thcxr~son insurance carrier. A proposed resolution from the ad hoc Human Relations Committee regarding the establishment of a Human Relations Commission was presented for the Council's consideration. Pastor Ernest Angell, representing the committee, gddressed the Council to elaborate on the reasons the committee seeks commission status and to discuss the progress made by the committee during the past several months. It was suggested that the City Attorney be asked to review and report on the proposed resolution. The application of Omal Lowery., dba Cerritos Security, for a special permit to conduct private patrol service was presented. After discussion with the City .Attorney concerning new State legislation regulating patrol services, it was moved by Council- man Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and parried, that the matter be tabled pending receipt o'f information about the State regulations from the City Attorney. The request from Mr. H. D. Mosley for Council authorization for re-rental of a storage building from the State Division of Highways was discussed With Mr. Mosley. It was moved by councilman Morris,' Secor}ded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the matter be held over to an adjourned meeting on May 22, 1973, pending receipt of a staff report on the request. 1t was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the applica.tion~ ~'or special permits to conduct the business of guard service filed by Wells Fargo Security Guard Services and by ABMI Security Services be held over pending receipt of a report from the City Attorney concerning State legislation relative to such services. CQUNCIL AGENDA The Mayor asked for nominations for appointment to the Personnel Board to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Milton Lee. Councilman Morris nominated Mr. Lloyd Bullock. The Mayor asked if there were any further nominatlons~ As there was no response, it was moved by Councilman .Rowe, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that nominations be closed. ' » • ~y .~ fgr~nation of Hen Relations Ccximissi~on discussed C~rrlGos SeQUrit3 patrol. permit tabled H, Nbsley re rental aP bldg, .from State' hel$ Dyer Security patrol permit applies- tions held over Lloyd Bullock a~pG. to Personnel Bch, 2~U Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: Councilmen Absent: None. Byork, Morris, Rowe. Liewer and Stevens. L Evens appt. The Mayor asked for nominations for appoin'~ ment to ~ Real Mate the Real Estate Practices Commission to fill the r~t3ees unexpired term of Mr. Wes Saling. Councilman Liewer aamii8Slari nominated Mr . Al Evans . The Mayor asked if there were any further nomi,n8t$pnS, As there was no response, it was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast for Mr. Al Evans. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR . Waran~.us wr. Richard C. Waranius, 1210 Long Beach Boulevard, e Human addressed the Council to read a paper in support et the elatiat7;S Human Relations Commission and outlining his feelings, ~xnnittee about the goals of the Human Relations Committee. . Trlotr~son re Mr. K. F. Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, addressed the raffic hazard Council to urge that steps be taken to eliminate the t Las Flores hazard to school children passing by the tank 3~1:~#,nger manufacturing plant at Los Flores near Bellinger Avenue which results from large trucks being parked across the sidewalk. Mr. Thompson also ob,~ected to the use of the information bulletin and report of Planning Commission actions as not making information readily available to the public. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council man Morris, that the meeting adjourn to 10:55 p.m.~ May 15, 1973. At 10:55 p.m., the meeting was called to order and it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Counci~.man Stevens, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to executive session. The City Clerk was excused from the remainder of the meeting and the Mayor appointed Councilman Liewer City Clerk pro tempore. d~ourn to Following the executive session, it was moved by Council- /17/73 at man Morris, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, :30 p,m. that the meeting adjourn to Thursday, May 17, 197, at 4:30 p.m. ~ _ ~ ~~, C t Cle o tempore ~~ APPROVED JUNE 5, 1973 '~ ;,~ Ma or of the ity of Lynwood