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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MARCH 12, 1974
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.
Also present were City Manager Wright and City
Attorney Cayer.
After discussing the draft of an ordinance imposing
local restrictions on retail gasoline service, it
was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried; that the meeting
adjourn to 7:30 p.m.
At 7:30 p.m. the meeting was again called to order.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the minutes
of the adjourned regular meeting of February 19,
1974, the regular meeting of February 19, 1874, and
the regular meeting of March 5, 1974, be approved
as written.
CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION
Certification of The City Clerk presented her certificate of the .result
Election of the canvass of returns of the General Municipal
Election of March 5, 1974.
It was moved by Councilman
Councilman Rowe, that said
results be accepted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork,
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Liewer, seconded by
certificate of election
Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe.
Res. 74-16 RESOLUTION N0. 74-16 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Declaring result of CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA,
Gen. Munk. ElectionRECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
HELD IN SAID CITY OF LYNWOOD ON THE 5TH DAY OF MARCH,
1974, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER
MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW," was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, that Resolution No. 74-16 be
adopted.
Roll Call:
ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Oath of Office - The Mayor administered the oath of office to the City
City Clerk Clerk Josephine L. Shepherd.
Oath of Office - The City Clerk administered the oath of t~ffice and
J. Byork & E. Green issued Certificates of Election to Councilmen Byork
and Green.
The City Clerk called the meeting to order and asked
for nominations for the office of Mayor. Councilman
Morris nominated Councilman Liewer.
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It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that nominations be closed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Henry J. LiewE
man Green, and carried, that a unanimous ballot be Mayor
r- cast for Councilman Liewer for Mayor.
Mayor Liewer took the chair and asked for nominations
for the office of Mayor Pro tempore.
Councilman Rowe nominated Councilman Morris, Council-
man Byork nominated Councilman Green. As there were
no further nominations, it was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
nominations be closed.
The result of the vote cast was as follows: Number
of votes cast - 5; Councilman Morris received - 2;
Councilman Green received - 3.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by E.R. Green
Councilman Rowe, and carried, that a unanimous ballot Mayor Pro tem
be cast for Councilman Green for Mayor Pro tempore.
In accepting the office of Mayor, Mayor Liewer
announced the following goals which he wishes to
attain during the next year: (1) Elimination of
at least 75% of the boarded up homes in the City,
(2) There will be no freeway rentals, (3) A date
for completion of the freeway and (~) That the
~'""; redevelopment area will be under development.
_ The Mayor declared a five minute recess. Following
the recess the meeting was again called to order.
PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
The Mayor read a proclamation designating March 29, Knights of
1974, as Knights of Columbus Day in the City. Columbus Day
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by 3/29/74
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the proclamation
be authorized.
Mr. Jack Cleland, representing the Beautification
Committee presented commendation to Regis Nebel
for home improvement and to Mr. Ben Krennet of
Filbar Furniture Company for improvement of the
furniture plant at 2828 Butler Avenue.
AWARD OF BIDS
A report on the result of bids received for slurry
sealing various streets (Project No. 3-182-731(B9)
was presented with a recommendation that the
Council award the bid to the lowest bidder, Asphalt
Coating Co., for the bid price of $8,289.
~ It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
man Byork, that the Council concur in the recommendation:.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Corrar~endations
Regis Nebel &
Filbar Furnitu
Slurry Seal bi
awarded to
Asphalt Coatin
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Aerial Lift bid The Manager presented a report on the result of bids
Al Asher & Sons received for an aerial lift, Project No. 5-184-732,
and recommended that the Council award the bid to
the low bidder Al Asher & Sons, Inc. for the bid
price of $14,861.65.
It was moved by Councilman
Councilman Green, that the
Manager recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork,
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Morris, Seconded by
Council concur in the
Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Demolition bid The Manager presented a report on bids received for
(11017 Louise) demolition of structures at 11017 Louise Avenue and
Kirtland Truck recommended that the Council award the bid to Kirtland
Truck and Equipment Co. for the bid price of $550
It was moved by Councilmaz~Byork, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that the bid be awarded to Kirtland Truck and
Equipment Co. for $550.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Obsolete equip- The result of bids received for sale of surplus water
ment bid ~~epartment billing equipment was presented with the
rejected recommendation that the Council reject all bids for
the surplus equipment and authorize staff to solicit
equipment supplier bids for the remaining equipment.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council
man Morris, that the Council concur in the Manager's
recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
PUBLIC HEARING
Hearing.== The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public
C.U.P. - 10700 hearing on the application of Samir Aboulhosn for a
Atlantic Ave service station conditional use permit at 10700 Atlantic
Avenue, Lynwood.
The Manager presented a report on the public hearing
before the Planning Commission which recommended approval
of the conditional use permit subject to the following
conditions:
1. That all applicable sections of the Service Station
Policy Statement be complied with by the applicant.
2. That a letter of intent (approved as to form and
content by the City Attorney) be deposited by the
owner of the property with the City Clerk.
3. Applicant shall comply with all present and future
ordinances of the City of Lynwood and State and Federal
Laws that apply to the subject property.
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4. The C.U.P. is non-transferable from Mr. Aboulhosn
to any person, corporation or firm without specific
written permission from the Planning Commission.
The Mayor inquired if any present wished to speak in
~,..- favor of or in opposition to the proposed conditional
use permit. As there was no response, the Mayor
declared the hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
man Morris, that the conditional use permit be granted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Green, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
I The Manager reported that negotiations have been completed
for acquisition of Lot 321, Tract 2551 (11307-Og Long
Beach Boulevard) for the widening of Long Beach
Boulevard, and recommended that the Council authorize
the purchase by adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 74-17 entitled:
"A 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 Byork,
seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No.
~ 74-17 be adopted.
' Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A report on the purchase and resale of vacant and
boarded up repossessed properties owned by the Department
Housing and Urban Development within the City was
presented by the City Manager with the recommendation
that the Council consider the recommendation of the
Lynwood Stabilization Commission to request a
cease and desist order regarding the sale of HUD
houses and that Council direct the Building Department
to post all vacant residential properties as
substandard buildings to insure code compliance
prior to occupancy. The City Manager also informed
the Council that he and Building Official Sanders
will be meeting with HUD officials regarding the
possibility of the City becoming involved in the
sale of the repossessed houses.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Green, that the Building Official be
directed to post all vacant residential properties
as substandard buildings to insure code compliance
prior to occupancy.
Alternative actions that could be taken were discussed
at length and relative to the City becoming involved
in the purchase of resale of the dwellings, the
possibility of that being done by the Lynwood Redevelop-
ment Agency was suggested.
Res. 74-17
Acquisition
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Tr. 2551
(L.B. Blvd.)
of
Report re
Vacant &
boarded
repossessed
properties
All members of the Council voting aye „the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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Ord. 963 Pursuant to a request from the Board of Supervisors
Urgency ord re of Los Angeles County, the City Manager presented
Local restric- for the Council's consideration ORDINANCE N0. 963
tions retail gas entitled: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
service COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTION 3-43
TO THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUIRING
EVERY PERSON SELLING GASOLINE OR OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE
FUEL TO IMMEDIATELY POST A SIGN INDICATING THE
PRICE OF EACH GRADE OF SUCH GASOLINE OR FUEL AND
PROHIBITING ANY SUCH PERSON FROM ADVERTISING PRODUCTS
WHICH ARENOT IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SALE."
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that the ordinance be
read by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Rowe, that Ordinance No. 963 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Mayor declared a five minute recess at 8:40 p.m.
Following the recess, the meeting was called to order.
5-yr. Maint. A report on a five-year agreement between the City
agree. for and County for maintenance of the library grounds was
library grounds presented by the City Manager with the recommendation
that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute the
agreement with the County of Los Angeles.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that the Council concur in the
Manager's recommendation.
ORDINANCES
Ord. g64 ORDINANCE N0. 964 entitled: "AN .ORDINANCE OF THE
mending code CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SUBSECTION
re dance (a) (5) OF SECTION 4-23 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
regulations LYNWOOD RELATING TO REGULATIONS FOR THE CONDUCT OF
DANCES," was presented for second reading. It was
moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the ordinance be read by
title only.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, that Ordinance No. 964 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Department After discussing items appearing on the Information
reports Bulletin, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that Information Bulletin
No. 74-5 be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Liewer, and carried, that Citizens Service Request Log
No. 74-5 be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that Public Works Street
Summary Report be accepted and filed.
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CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- City of Hope
man Morris, and carried, that the Council approve 6/g to 6/16/74
the request from the City of Hope for permission
to conduct their fund raising drive from June 9 to
June 16, 1974.
}' It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Lyn Head Start
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council grant bake sale 3/15%1
the request from Lynwood Head Start Pre-School for
permission to conduct a bake sale on March 15, 1974.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- Leukemia Soc.
man Morris, and carried, that the Council grant the 5/l to 5/31/74
request from the Leukemia Society for permission
to conduct their annual fund raising from May 1 to
May 3l, 1974.
The request from Lynwood Peace Officers' Association
of Lynwood, Inc. for approval of the annual variety
show and dance to be held May 4, 1974, was
presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris,
seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the request be
granted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: Councilman Green.
Absent: None.
+r~-- It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the claim
for damages filed on behalf of Roy Koski be denied
and referred to the Citysinsurance carrier.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the claim for
damages filed on behalf of Henry Johnson be denied
and referred to the Citysinsurance carrier.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the claim for
damages filed by Southern California Edison Co.
be denied and referred to the City's insurance
carrier.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the claim for
damage filed by Jimmie Lee Bradford be denied and
referred to the City's insurance carrier.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the claim for
damage filed by Sylvia & Gilbert M. Dominguez be
denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the claim for
damage filed by Joe Johnson be denied and referred to
the City's insurance carrier.
Peace -0fficers'
Assoc show &
dance 5/4/74
Claims for dama~
denied
R. Koski
H. Johnson
So. Cal Edison
J. Bradford
S. & G. Domingu~
J. Johnson
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COUNCIL AGENDA
Liewer, Green Mayor Liewer appointed Councilman Greene to act with
Chamber reps. the Mayor as City representatives to the Chamber of
Commerce.
Mgr., Asst Mgr. Councilman Green asked that the Manager and Asst.
to arrange City Manager make arrangements with members of the
press conf. press for a weekly press conference .
The Mayor asked that when arrangements have been made
that at least one member of the City Council be
present at the press conferences.
Study re Co. Councilman Green asked that a study be started
fire service immediately to see if there would be savings to the
City by going to County fire service.
During the ensuing discussion, Councilman Morris
commented on the study presently in progress for
certain cooperative services among five of the mutual
aid cities.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that a cost study for County
fire service be requested.
Budget studies Councilman Rowe asked that the annual budget discussions
held in Council take place in the Council Chambers.
Chambers
Councilman Morris asked if any further information
has been obtained regarding acquisition of a generator
Discussion re for emergencies and was informed by the City Manager
emergency that the necessary papers have been filed with the
generator Civilian Defense Agency in order that when a generator
becomes available the City will be first notified.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Clean-up of prop Mr. Wilbert Malchow, 3587 Magnolia, addressed the
at 11475 Birch Council to report that the property adjacent to the
asked residence of Mrs. Ruth Tucker, 11475 Birch Street,
is in need of clean-up and described the condition
of the property.
Billboard Mr. Al Evans, 3816 Lugo, suggested that a billboard
advertising Lyn . publicizing the advantages of living in Lynwood be
suggested placed where it would be visible from the Long Beach
freeway.
Discussion of Mr. Nick York, 10752 San Jose, asked for enactment
various matters of an ordinance to prohibit the consumption of
alcoholic beverages in public. He also requested that
a traffic commission be formed. The Mayor informed
Mr. York that the Council will consider both of his
requests.
D. Bell's Mr. David Bell, 3865 Louise Street, addressed the Council
statement to read a statement concerning what appeared to be a
referred to Mgr. personnel matter. The Mayor objected to personnel
& personnel Bd. matters being presented in an open Council meeting.
Mr. Bell's statement was reviewed by the City Attorney
who suggested that since it appeared to be a personnel
matter that it should be taken up with the City Manager`s
office and then with the Personnel Board. The City Attorney
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informed Mr. Bell that the Personnel Board will be
meeting on Thursday evening, March 14, 1974.
Mr. Bruce Hagedon, 11300 Annetta, complained of the
way in which the ordinance concerning political
~,~.., signs was enforced during the recent election
compaign. After a brief discussion, Councilman
III Morris asked for a report on enforcement of
provisions relating to political signs.
Mr. Richard C. Waranius, addressed the Council
concerning repossessed housing and urban development
houses and made a number of suggestions concerning
solutions to the problem of boarded-up dwellings.
Mr. Dick Bowen, 3875 Cortland, addressed the Council
about discussions he has had recently with the
City's legislative representatives concerning the
freeway. He also asked that references made during
the recent Councilmanic campaign to use of
public funds be turned over to the District
Attorney for investigation.
Corr~laint re
policitcal signs
D. Bowen re
freeway & use of
public funds
Mrs. Diane Merrill, 3543 Sanborn Avenue, addressed Survey requested
the Council concerning widening of Sanborn Avenue. re widening of
The Public Works Director was asked to make a survey Sanborn Avenue
regarding of widening of Sanborn including costs
for a widening project.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the
Council concerning repossessed houses in Lynwood
and the need for occupancy inspection requirements
_ for residential occupancies. He also urged the
Council to encourage public employees to live in
the City.
Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed the
Council to commend the contractor doing the Long
Beach Boulevard widening project and to comment
on the way in which public hearings are conducted.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that the meeting adjourn to
March 19, 1874, at 7:00 p.m.
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APPROVED MARCH 19, 1974
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L.B. Blvd, widens
contractor
coirmiended