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ADJOURNED REGULAR_MEETTNG OCTOBER 1.6, 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, Malchow, Morris, Rowe
answered the roll call.
City Attorney Cayer and City Manager Fright were
also present.
After discussing matters appearing on the
agenda for the regular meeting of October 16, 1973,
it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Malchow, and carried, that the meeting
adjourn to executive session for discussion of
matters of litigation.
Following the executive session, it was moved by
Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe,
and carried, that the meeting be ad~ournedo
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APPROVED NOVEMBER 7, 1973
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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 16, 1973
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 Byork in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe
~^ answered the roll call.
City Attorney Cayer and City Manager Wright were
also present.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the minutes of
the adjourned regular meeting of October 2, 1973,
and the regular meeting of October 2, 1973, be
approved as written.
COMMENDATION
The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA,
COMMENDING THE 139TH ORDNANCE BATTALION ARMY
RESERVE FOR SERVICES RENDERED TO THE COMMUNITY,"
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the resolution
be adopted..
Sergeant Stanley representing the 139th Ordnance
Battalion was present to accept the resolution.
The Mayor asked for nominations for the Community
''~'" Stabilization Commission. Councilman Liewer
nominated Kenneth De Allen. It was moved by
Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris,
and carried, that nominations be closed.
The Mayor declared Mr. DeAll.en appointed to the
Community Stabilization Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Res. of
Commendation to
139th Ordnance
Battalion axe
reserve
Kenneth De Allen
appt. to Com.
Stabilization
Commission
The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for Hearing - Zone
publ:~.c hearing on the appeal of a Planning Commission Determination
decision in denying the request of Mr. Otto Klemm 11613 School St.
to continue a nonconforming use at 11613 School Street
for the operation of a market in an R-2 zone.
The City Manager presented a report giving a back-
ground analysis of the nonconforming use anri reviewed
the actions taken by the Planning Commission in ,:
denying the continued use of the property ~'or the
market. He informed the Council that letters protesting
reopening of the market at 11613 School Street had been filed
by the staff and faculty of Wilson Elementary School
and Wilson Elementary School Parents and Tea4shers,
,,..,. copies of which were given to members of the Council.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to be
heard.
Mr. Otto Klemm, 11610 Olive Street, addressed the
Council to urge that he be allowed to continue
the nonconforming use of his property at 11613 School
Street.
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Mr. Jerry Fredenberg, representing the Wilson Elementary
School Parent PTA. Advisory Council, a.nd Mrs. Marian
Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, spoke in opposition to
granting permission. to continue the nonconforming
use.
The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing
to be heard. As there was no response, he declared
the hearing closed.
After discussion of the continued C-2 use in an
R-2 zone, it was moved by Councilman Morris,
seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the appeal be
denied.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe4
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Mayor announced that the time had ar~^ived for
public hearing on the request of Isabel Talbert
far proposed change of zone .from R-2 to C-2 on
the northwest 41.4 feet of the southeast 141.4 feet,
the northeast 45.9 feet of the northwest 100 feet,
and the southwest 45.$8 feet of the northeast 91.'($
feet of the northwest 100 feet of Lot 25, Tract 7099,
located on Cookacre Avenue at the rear of 12703
Atlantic Avenue.
The Manager presented
change of zone, a map
parcel proposed to be
Commission Resol.~ztion
of the proposed Chang
a report on the proposed
of the area showing the
changed and Planning
No. 537 recommending approval. r~*
e of zone .
The Mayoa:r inquired if anyone present wished to be
heard.
The applicant, Mrs. Isabel Tal,tert, and her.
representa.ti.ve, Stanley Tai_rRY~, were present but
had nothing to add to ~` tion for the zone
change.
The Mayor again inqu~ ,ne prFSent wished
to be heard. As there. ~esponse, he declared
the hearing closed.
~rd. first read - An Ordinance entitled: ' . °RDINANCE OF THE CITY
pproving zone COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF L`. `' D 4MENDING ORDINANCE
Ylange of por. of N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE c ~~ . CLASSIFICATION OF
:t. 25, Tr.709g CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND T~':;. ~~OPTTON OF AN AMENDED
-2 to C-2 SECTION OF THE ZONING MAF~ '. dICH IS PART OF SAID
ORDINANCE," was presented. It was moved by Council-
man Liewer, seconded by Cou.cilman Rowe, and carried,
that the ordinance be re~.d '>y title only.
It was moved by Councilman l~owe, seconded by Council-
man Morris, that the ord3naiice be introduced.
Roll Ca11:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, L:~.ewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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AWARD OF' BIDS
A report on bids received for acquisition of ar.
hydraulic aerial platform, Project No. 5-184-731,
was presented by the City Manager with the
recommendation that the Council award the bid
to Warsco Equipment Company for the bid price of
$8,006.25.
Hydraulic aerial
platform bid awarded
to Warsco Co.
It was moved by Councilrr,an Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that the Council concur in the
Manager's recommendation and award the bid for the
hydraulic aerial platform to Warsco Equipment
Company for a bid price of $8,006.25•
Roll Call:'
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager reported that no qualified bids were
received £or furnishing the City with the cab and
chassis Project No. 5-182-731, and recommended that
the Council reject all bids and authorize the staff
to negar~iate in the open market with a responsible
and reputable dealer.
It was moved by Councilman Malchow, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council
concur in the Manager's recommendation.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
The Manager recommended that the Council authorize
""'"'' acquisition of a parcel of land for the Long Beach
Boulevard widening project described as the
westerly 5 feet of Lot 87, Tract 2551 by adoption
of RESOLUTION NO. 73-89 entitled: "A RESOLUTION
' OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR
THE WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEAGH
BOULEVARD." It was moved by Councilman Liewer,
seconded by Councilman Malchow, that Resolution
No. 73-8q be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris,
Noes: None.
Absent: None
Cab and Chassis
purchase to be on
open market
Res. 73-89
Acquisition of prop.
Por. Lt. 87, Tr.
2551 - L.B. Blvd.
Rowe.
In order to proceed with the Long Beach Boulevard Right of Entry
widening prod ect the City Manager recommended that agreement with
the Council authorize execution of a Right of Entry Union Oil
agreement with the Union Oil Company located at the
southwest corner of Long Beach Boulevard and Imperial
Highway. It was moved by Councilman Malchow,
seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the Council authorize
the Mayor to execute a Right of Entry agreement with
the Union Oil Company.
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Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A report on the technical assistance program being SLAG Technical Asst.
offered by the Southern California Association of program
Governments was presented by the City Manager
with the recommendation that the Council consider
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providing student staff assistance
Department and direct City staff to
means of assistance for completion
elements of the GenerTal Plan.
to the Planning
pursue this
of certain
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that the Council concur in the
Manager's recommendations.
Roll call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Raweo
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
C. Craige request for The request of Dr. Thomas R. Craige, 11248 Crenshaw
^e-rental of freeway Boulevard, Inglewood, for re-rental of an industrial
drop. denied. building in the freeway corridor at the intersection
of Imperial Highway and Mona Boulevard was presented
by the City Manager.
Dr. Craige addressed the Council to explain his
reasons for wanting to re-rent the building and
stated he had contacted the State who is willing
to rent if approved by the City Council.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carr~i.ed, that the request
for re-rental be denied because of the established
policy nn re-rental and the construction moratorium
commenced on October 2, 1973.
3i-Centennial Plan Upon recommendation of the City Manager, it was
committee. moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
man Malchow, and carried, that the Council
authorize the Lynwood Coordinating Council to
form an American Bi-Centennial Committee to
develop 1976 con:memcrative programs and authorize
the Mayor to exeei~te the Bi-Centennial City
application upon its completion.
A report an the request of Atlantic-Richfield
Company for renewal of their franchise which
Jrd. first read - expires in December wa,s presented by the City
Atlantic-Richfield Manager,. together with an ordinance entitled:
renewal of franchise "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD GRANTING A rRANCHISE TO ATLANTIC-RICHFIELD
COMPANY TO INSTALL, OPERATE, REPLACE, MAINTAIN,
CHANGE THE SIZE OF, ABANDON TN PLAGE AND/OR
REMOVE A PIPELINE SYSTEM FOR THE TRANSPORTATION
OF OIL, GAS, GASOLINE, PETROLEUM, WET GAS,
HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, WATER,, WASTE, MUD,
STEAM AND OTHER LIgUIP SUBSTANCES, AND TO MAINTAIN
A TELEPHONE LINE AND/OR TELEGRAPH LINES IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH iJNDER, 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." It was
moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that the ordinance be read, by title only.
Roll Ca11:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None,
Absent: None.
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Mr. C+eorge Higgins addressed the Council in opposition
to granting the franchise.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the term of
the franchise be for one year.
Councilman Malchow stated that he preferred not to
r- act on the matter at this time as he is not sufficiently
familiar with it.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be introduced.
Rail Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: Councilman Malchow.
Mayor Byork introduced Mrs. Virginia Brian recently
appointed member of the Community Stabilization
Commission.
A report on expansion of the Police Reserve
program for a source of recruitment of police
officers was presented by the City Manager with
the recommendation that the Council consider the
Personnel Hoard's recommendation to promote and
expand the Lynwood Police Reserve unit as a
recruitment source of the Lynwood Police Department.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that the Council concur in the
j'~ Personnel Board's recommendation.
At the request of the City Council Police Chief
Dayton explained what is contemplated under the
expansion program.
Roll Call:
Ayea: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A report on changing the fob description of Chief
Building Inspector to Chief Building Official was
presented by the City Manager with the recommendation
that the Council approve the ,fob description for
Chief Building Official as recommended by the
Personnel Board and adopt a resolution amending
the salary resolution to provide for this position.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council-
man Rowe, and carried, that the Council concur in the
Manager's recommendations.
RESOLUTION N0. 73-90 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
.... CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD MC~DIFYINC~ TITLE
OF SECTION D, RANGE 2M OF RESOLUTION N0. 73-54 WHICH
SETS FORTH THE SALARY AND CLASSIFTGA'1'I,ON OF ITS
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES AND OTHER BENEFITS," was
presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer,
seconded by Councilman Morrie, that Resolution No.
73-9~ be adopted.
Expansion of
Police Reserve
unit
Job classifica-
tion madificati
Chief Building
Official
Res. 73-90
Amend. salary
reso. re Chief
Bldg. Official
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
60-day leave granted The request of Utility Maintenance Man Douglas
D. Mendoza Mendoza for a 60-day leave of absence for medical
reasons was presented by the City Manager with the
recommendation that the Council approve the
request for a 60-day leave of absence commencing
October 24, 1973.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Malchow, and carried, that the Council
annrove the leave of absence.
FINANCE REPORTS
Res. 73-91 RESOLUTION N0. 73-91 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
Demands THE 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 Council-
man Malchow, that Resolution No. 73-91 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Department It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
reports Councilman Morris, and carried, that Information
Bulletin No. 73-20 be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Malchow, and carried, that Citizen
Service Request Log 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 of October 9, 1973,
be accepted and filed.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
Report on special It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
bond election Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the report on
special bond election for construction of Community
Center Building be received and filed,
A report on imposition of a fee for processing
Ord. first read - nomination papers for elective office at municipal
establishing filing elections was presented with an ordinance entitled:
fee for elective "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
offices. LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA,' ESTABLISHING A FILING FEE
FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICES OF SAID CITY."
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the ordinance
be read by title only.
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It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
- man Malchow, that the ordinance be introduced.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
~-- It was moved by Councilman Malchow, seconded by Council- Boy Scout Trp
man Liewer, and carried, that the Council approve the 700 to sell
request of Boy Scout Troop 700 for permission to sell coffee & hot
coffee and hot chocolate during the annual Christmas chocolate at
parade . parade
COUNCIL AGENDA
Councilman Liewer suggested that a beautification
committee be activated under the guidance of the
Chamber of Commerce and suggested to Mr. Bill
Greenawalt, Chamber Secretary that he make such
a proposal to the Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors. He also suggested that Councilman
Rowe, the City's representative to the Chamber,
discuss such a committee with the Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors.
Mr. Bill Greenawalt accepted Councilman Liewer's
recommendation on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce.
Councilman Liewer also asked what could be done
about parking trucks on the streets for extended
periods of time and the City Attorney said that the
matter would be investigated.
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Councilman Morris asked For a staff study and
report on participation in a project grant under the
Older American Act. Councilman Morris also introduced
the discussion relative to joining the Southeast
Mosquito Abatement district. He noted that certain
portions of the city are presently in the district.
After discussing the advisability of joining the
district prior to a staff study, it was moved by
Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that
the entire city ,join the Southeast Mosquito Abatement
District.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: Councilmen Liewer, Malchow.
Absent: None.
Opposition to the tax initiative to be voted on
November 6, 1973, was discussed pursuant to
comments of Councilman Morris with no action being
taken.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard,
addressed the Council about the Mosquito Abatement
District and to speak in favor of the beautification
Committee. He also asked if there was a deadline
on making appointments to the Community Stabilization
Commission. He was informed by the Mayor that there
is no deadline.
Discussion rE
beautificatic
committee
Truck parkin
on streets
Discussion r~
Older AmeriG
Act
Mosquito
abatement Di
to be joined
Tax 3nitiati
opposed
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Mayor Byork also announced the resignation of
Reverend Ernest Angell from the Community
Stabilization Commission.
Mr. Waranius also asked if there was a position
classification for the position of City Attorney.
Adjourn to 10/30/73 It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
at 7:30 p.m. Councilman Malchow, and carried, that the meeting
adjourn to October 30, 1973, at 7:30 p.m.
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APPROVED NOVEMBER 7, 1973
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