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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 1
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 and Rowe answered
the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Stephen Wright and
City Attorney John Cayer.
After discussing items appearing on the agenda for
the regular meeting of September 4, 1973, it was
moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 1973
The City Council of the City of Lynwood me in a.
regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road,
on above date at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Byork in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris and Rowe answered
the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Stephen Wright and
City Attorney John Cayer.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the minutes of the
adjourned regular meeting of August 21, 1973, the
regular meeting of August 21, 1973, and the adjourned
regular meeting of August 28, 1973, be approved as
written.
The constitutional oath of office was administered Councilman
to Wilbert E. Malchow, appointed to fill the unex- Malchow sworn
pired term of John H. Stevens as a member of the City
Council.
The constitutional oath of office was administered Personnel
to J. E. Adams, appointed to fill the unexpired term Board Member
of Wilbert E. Malchow as a member of the Personnel Adams sworn
Board.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for Nuisance
hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is being abatement
,,.., maintained on property commonly known as 11017 hearing -
Louise Street (Lot 11, Tract 10634). Louise St.
The City Manager presented a report on the con
dition of the property and called attention to a
plot plan of the property and pictures of the
structures. He recommended adoption of RESOLUTION
N0. 73-79 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING CERTAIN
BUILDING OR BUILDINGS TO BE A NUISANCE AND DIRECT-
ING THE OWNER TO ABATE IT."
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to be
heard.
Mrs. Esther Destro, 17630 Lakewood Boulevard,
Bellflower, owner of the property, addressed the
Council to explain the reasons for the condition
of the property, and to request a 60-day extension
to allow sufficient time to have the buildings
demolished.
After discussing with Mrs. Destro the procedure
the City would follow in having the structures
demolished, it was suggested that she contact
r^ City staff for assistance, if she wished to carry
out the demolition herself during the 30-day
period provided in the resolution.
The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing
to be heard. As there was no response, the Mayor
declared the hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Res. 73-79
Councilman Rowe, that Resolution No. 73-79
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Res. 73-79 be adopted. ,
Roll Call:
Ayes: CouncilmenByork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris and
Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
AWARD OF BID
Water Pipe Bid Upon recommendation of the City Manager, it was
to Johns- moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman
Manville Liewer, that the bid for 5,000 feet of 6 inch
asbestos cement water pipe, Project No. 2-209-733
and 737, be awarded to Johns-Manville Products
for a total bid price of $7,791.00.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris and
Rowe .
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
Chamber of The City Manager presented his report on the request
Commerce Fall of the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce for approval of
Festival the annual fall festival which they propose to con-
duct in the City park from September 26 - 30, 1973,
and recommended that the Council consider the
Recreation and Parks Commission recommendation to
enter into a contract with the Chamber of Commerce
for the 1973 Fall Festival.
Chamber of Commerce Manager Bill Greenawalt intro-
duced Mr. Harry Heilbroner, Chairman of the Fall
Festival, who described the activities planned and
security measures proposed for the Festival.
Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, informed the
Council that his security personnel would not be
providing security service for the Festival as has
been done in the past.
Mr. Greenawalt informed the Council that if the
request is approved, it would be based on the necessary
requirement that security would be provided.
Councilman Rowe questioned the propriety of using
the City park, and read a report on the 1972 Festival
directed to the Recreation Commission by the
Recreation and Parks Director.
Mr. Heilbroner assured the Council that security
would be provided subject to the approval of the
Police Chief.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that the Council concur in the
recommendation of the Recreation Commission and
enter into an agreement with the Chamber of Commerce
for the 1973 Fall Festival.
Councilman Malchow asked for the Pa~~s andRecreation
Directors' comments, and Mr. Snavely informed the
Council that past difficulties have not been with
the Chamber of Commerce, but with employees of the
amusement company after the closing hours each day.
He suggested that the security personnel be required
to remain one or two hours past the time that the
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Festival closes.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris.
Noes: Councilman Rowe.
Absent: None.
A review of the request of the Southeast Taxi Southeast Taxi
Company, Inc., for rate increase was presented by rate increase
,.~. the City Manager. After discussing the effect of approved
the requested rate, it was moved by Councilman
Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the
rate increases requested by Southeast Taxi Company,
Inc., be granted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris.
Noes: Councilmen Malchow. and Rowe.
Absent: None.
The City Manager reported on acquisition of a Res. 73-80
parcel of land at the northeast corner of Long Acquisition of
Beach Boulevard and Imperial Highway required for L.B. Blvd.
widening of Long Beach Boulevard (Portions of Lots right of way
88 and 89, Tract 2551), and recommended adoption
of RESOLUTION N0. 73-80 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING AND
IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD." It was moved
by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Malchow,
that Resolution No. 73-80 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris,
Rowe.
Noes: None.
~^- Absent: None.
The Manager informed the Council that the Los Res. 73-81
Angeles County Real Property agent who has been authorizing
negotiating for the purchase of Long Beach Boulevard condemnation
right of way has been unable to reach agreement with proceedings -
the owner of the property at 11122 Long Beach Boule- L.B. Blvd.
vard, and recommended that condemnation proceedings widening.
for acquisition of this property be included in
pending condemnation proceedings by adoption of
RESOLUTION N0. 73-81 entitled: "A SUPPLEMENTAL
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE INCLUSION OF
ADDITIONAL PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN AN ACTION
TO BE ENTITLED CITY OF LYNWOOD V. CAROLYN J. BULMER,
ET AL, WITHDRAWAL OF DIRECTION TO THE LAW FIRM OF
RUTAN AND TUCKER TO INSTITUTE SAID ACTION AND
DIRECTION TO THE LAW FIRM OF LAYER AND JOHNSON INC.,
TO INSTITUTE SAID ACTION." It was moved by Council-
man Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, that
Resolution No. 73-81 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris and
Rowe.
~''"` Noes : None .
R Absent: None.
Plans and specifications for concrete cross gutter
construction, Gas Tax Project No. 189, were pre-
sented by the City Manager with the recommendation
that they be approved and that Council authorize a
call for bids to be received at 10 a.m., September
1973•
Councilman Morris questioned the advisability of
proceeding with cross gutter construction when it
appears that other street improvements are needed,
such as curb and gutter along Drury Lane, alley
Cross gutter
project - bid
call approved
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Cross gutter improvement, and improvement of residential
bid call streets. After discussing priorities in use of
approved available gas tax funds, it was moved by Councilman
Liewer, seconded by Councilman Malchow, that the
Council approve the plans and specifications for
Project No. 189 and authorize a call for bids.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, and Malchow.
Noes: Councilmen Morris and Rowe.
Absent: None.
The Mayor declared a five minute recess. Following
the recess the meeting was called to order.
Res. 73-82 Because of a recent change in City Attorneys and
Substitution pending litigation, the City Manager presented for
of Attorneys Council consideration RESOLUTION N0. 73-82 entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD TO AUTHORIZE SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEYS IN
ALL LITIGATION CURRENTLY PENDING INVOLVING THE CITY
OF LYNWOOD." It was moved by Councilman Liewer,
seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No.
73-82 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
OEO/Compton The City Manager reported that pursuant to a request
Health Dist. from the Federal Office of Economic Opportunity, a
meeting staff representative of the City had attended. the
initial Community Action Program planning meeting
which was attended by representatives from surrounding
communities, for the purpose of exchanging information
concerning future OEO poverty programs within the
Compton Health District, of which Lynwood is a part.
He informed the Council that another meeting will be
held September 6, 1973, and recommended that Council
consider appointing two representatives to attend the
next OEO/Compton Health District meeting. It was
moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman
Rowe, and carried, that Councilman Morris and a member
of the City Manager's staff be appointed to attend
the meeting.
Res. 73-83 Prohibiting parking on the west side of Bullis Road
Parking limit between Cedar and Magnolia Avenue between the hours
Bullis Road of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, was
recommended by the City Manager, who presented
RESOLUTION N0. 73-83 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING
RESOLUTION N0. 67-9 DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS
WHEREIN PARKING IS PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES."
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Malchow, that Resolution 73-83 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCES
Ord. 951-Zone ORDINANCE N0. 951 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
change Por. ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION
Lot 68,Tr. OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF ~N AMENDED
2551 (Bank SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SAID
of America) ORDINANCE." was presented for second reading. It was
moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that the ordinance be read by title only.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Liewer, Byork, Malchow, Morris,
Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, that Ordinance No. 951 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen
Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris and
ORDINANCE N0. 952 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SUB-
SECTION (e) TO SECTION 8-67 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF LYNWOOD DEFINING "SWIMMING POOL"." was presented
for 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, Malchow, Morris,
Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that Ordinance No. 952 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris,
Rowe.
Noes: None.
,,.., Absent : None .
ORDINANCE N0. 953 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION
13-36 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO
FEES FOR COLLECTING AND DISPOSING OF GARBAGE AND
RUBBISH." was presented for second reading. It was
moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman
Rowe, that the ordinance be read by title only.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris,
Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Coun~
Gilman Morris, that Ordinance No. 953 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris,
Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
FINANCE REPORT
RESOLUTION N0. 73-84 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
+~^ THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING
AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING
r WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR."-was presented.
Councilman Rowe commented on the traffic signal
maintenance bills with reference to making a cost
comparison betwen contracting the maintenance
service and carrying it out with city personnel.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, that Resolution 73-84 be adopted.
Ord. No. 952
defining
swimmings
pools.
Ord. No. 953
amending code
re rubbish
collection feE
Res. 73-84
Demands
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris,
Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Items appearing on Information Bulletin No. 73-17
Department were discussed, particularly the recommendation
Reports that the Council authorize the Real Estate Practices
Commission to undertake a study to determine if
unscrupulous real estate practices have been a factor
in home abandonment in Lynwood. It was moved by
Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer,
that the Counncil not grant permission for the study.
Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard,
addressed the Council concerning the request, and
Councilman Morris suggested that procedures followed
in other cities might be investigated.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, Chairman of the Real Estate Practices
Commission, addressed the Council to explain that
the goal of the Commission is not to investigate indi-
vidual cases but to attempt to identify some of the
causes for the abandoned houses and to see if there
are legislative solutions and to contact the League
of California Cities, HUD and the VA.
R. E. Practices The motion to not grant permission was withdrawn,
Commission and it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Study Councilman Malchow, that the Real Estate Practices
Commission be permitted to check on the practices
on sales and foreclosures and contact other agencies
regarding ordinances with reference to abandoned
houses, with staff assistance at the discretion of
the City Manager.
With reference to the Recreation and Parks Commission
recommendation concerning additional personnel, the
Mayor asked the Manager for a detailed report.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by -.
Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the information
bulletin be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Citizen Service
Request Log No. 73-7 be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Public Works
Department Street Work Summary be accepted and filed.
CITY CLERK`S AGENDA
Angeles Girl It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
Scout Cookie man Morris, and carried, that the request from Angeles
sale approved. Girl Scout Council for permission to conduct their
annual cookie sales from March 15, 1874 to March 25,
1974, with deliveries to be made from April 19 to 29,
1974, be approved.
Krishna Con- It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
sciousness man Liewer, and carried, that the request from
fund drive International Society for Krishna Consciousness for
permit denied. permission to carry on a fund drive from September,
1973, to September, 1974, be denied.
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It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Viking Land
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the claim for Clearing claim
damages filed on behalf of Viking Land Clearing, denied.
Inc., be denied and referred to the city's
insurance carrier.
COUNCIL AGENDA (NEW BUSINESS)
Councilman Liewer commented on reports of all
.•.. night parking of large trucks, and asked that the
all night parking restrictions be enforced.
Councilman Morris asked that the City Council
recognize Officer Rosenbauer for his alertness in
locating a vehicle sought in connection with a
recent crime.
Councilman Malchow inquired about water meters
for above-ground swimming pools. He was informed
that there is presently no requirement for a
meter for such pools.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, spoke in
opposition to the increase in trash collection rates.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the Council
adjourn to a study session.
Following a discussion concerning traffic warrant
checks in connection with vehicle registration, it
was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that a resolution be
,,.,,,,, forwarded immediately to the League of California
Cities urging State legislation to require a
mandatory check by the Department of Motor Vehicles
for outstanding traffic warrants at the time of
vehicle registration.
Traffic
warrant check
at t ime o f
vehicle regis•
tration
proposed.
After a discussion with the Chief of Police about Court time any
police officer court time and court continuances, continuances
the staff was directed to initiate a study to be studied.
enable the Council to present a proposal for change
to the County Board of Supervisors.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting
be adjourned to September 18, 1973, at 7 p.m.
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