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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING APRIL 16, 1974
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an
ad.~ourned regular session in the City Ha11, 11330
Bulbs Road, on above date at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Liewer in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe answered
the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Wright and City
Attorney Cayer.
After discussion of agenda items for the April 16,
1974, meeting, it was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that
the meeting be adjourned.
ty Clerk, City of Lynwood
APPROVED MAY 7, 1974
Mayor of City of Lynwoo
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REGULAR MEETING AFRIL 1.6, 1974
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 Liewer in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe
answered the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Wright and City
Attorney Cayer~
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the minutes
of the adjourned regular meeting of April 2, 1974,
and regular meeting of April 2, 1974, be approved
as written.
Unity Week
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4 The Mayor read a proclamation designating the week
ay
to 10 of May 4 to 10 as Unity Week. Tt was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris,
and carried, that the proclamation be authorized.
Prayer Day Councilman Morris read a resolution entitled:
April 30, 1974 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCTL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD JOINING WITH THE LYNWOOD MINISTERIAL
ASSOCIATION AND THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES
IN PROCLAIMING APRIL 30, 1874, A DAY OF HUMILIATION,
FASTING AND PRAYER. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the
resolution be adopted.
Councilman Morris informed the Council that the
resolution had been presented to him by Pastor
Kent Johnson of St. Paul's Lutheran Church who said
that the Lynwood Ministerial Association is meeting
on April 17 to formulate plans for observance of
the day with a program in which the entire community
can be i,nvo.l.ved.
Councilman Green suggested that the use of
Bateman Hall be offered for their observance.
Mr. Jeff Compton, representing Lynwood Chamber of
Commerce, presented to Mayor Liewer and Councilman
Morris the first tickets to the Chamber of Commerce
Annual Golf Tournament to be held on May 6, 1974.
AWARD OF BIDS
Street signs & A report on th
traffic signal bid signs, traffic
to C.T.&F, inc. 6-150-181, was
recommendation
low bidder, C.
$43,250.
Tt was moved by Councilman Green,
m.an Byork, that the award be made
for the bid price of $43,250.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green,
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
bid results for street identification
signal improvements, gas tax project
presented by the City Manager with the
that the Council award the bid to the
T. & F., Inc., for the bid price of
seconded by Council-
to C. T. & F., Tnc.
Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
The Manager presented a report on bid results for
median landscaping and sprinkler system an Long
Beach Boulevard, Gas Tax Project No. 6-150-169,
and recommended that the Council award the bid
to California Landscape, Inc. for the bid price
of $10,100.
It was moved by Councilman
'' Councilman Byork, that the
Manager's recommendation.
Ro11 Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork,
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Green, seconded by
Council concur in the
Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Mr. Jack Cleland, representing the Lynwood Beautification
Committee, presented the Committee's monthly award to
Mr. Roy Biggins, manager of Security Pacific National
Bank. He also announced that the homeowner's award
had been made to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Sprague who
were unable to be present.
PUBLIC HEARING
The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being
the time fixed for public hearing on the proposed
amendment of Zoning Ordinance No. 570 relating to the
use, keeping and control of animals in residential
zones, the Mayor declared the hearing open.
The City Clerk informed the Council that notice of
hearing had been published as required, and that no
written protests had been received.
The City Manager presented a report on the hearing
before the Planning Commission and the Commission's
recommendation that Ordinance No. 570 be amended.
The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor
of the Ordinance.
Mrs. Jackie Harper, 10721 San Miguel, spoke in favor
of permitting those persons who care for their animals
properly to have more than the number permitted by the
proposed ordinance.
Mr. Nick York, 10752 San Jose, spoke neither for nor
against the proposed ordinance but urged that an
anti-defecation ordinance be adopted as he had
requested previously.
Mr. Gene Wheeler, 10940 McNerney, spoke in opposition
to the ordinance, specifically the change in the
number of birds permitted as he currently has more
birds that would be permitted under the proposed
limitations. He was informed that this would become
a pre-existing nonconforming use.
The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in
opposition to the ordinance.
Mrs. Bereen Potts, 10901 Pine, spoke in favor of
limiting the number of dogs to 2 and stated that
in her neighborhood there is an unoccupied house
where there are presently nine dogs.
L. B.Blvd.
landscaping bid
California
landscape
Hearing -
amending Ord.
570 re animal
control
Mrs. Jackie Harper, 10721 San Miguel, again spoke
to suggest ways of keeping unwanted dogs off ones
yard.
The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing
to be heard. As there was no response, he declared
the hearing closed.
Ord.. first read - An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Amending Ord. 570 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION
re animal control 15.25 AND 15.26 OF CHAPTER XV OF ORDINANCE N0.
570 (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
RELATING TO THE USE, KEEPING AND CONTROL O~ ANIMALS,"
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
the ordinance be read by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Green, that the ordinance be introduced.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
Ord. first read - The City Manager presented a report on a revised
Amending Code re ordinance relating to placing of newsracks within
newsracks the City and presented for the Council's
consideration an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REPEALING
SECTION 28-6 AND ADDING SECTION 28-7 TO THE CITY
CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO NEWSRACKS."
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 Morris, seconded by
Councilman Green, that the ordinance be introduced.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 74-24 A report on allocation of funds under the Federal
re allocation of Highway Act of 1973 was presented by the City Manager
Federal Highway with the recommendation that RESOLUTION N0. 74-24
act Elands entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING AN ACCEPTABLE PROCEDURE FOR
ALLOCATION OF 1973 HIGHWAY ACT FUNDS," be adopted.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 74-24 be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 74-29 The Manager presented a report on ballot propositions
Opposing Prop. 5 to be voted on at the June 4, 1974, election. The
on June 4, 1974, report was accompanied by RESOLUTION N0. 74-29
ballot entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD URGING OPPOSITION TO PROPOSITION 5
ON THE JUNE 4, 1974, BALLOT," (urging opposition to
Proposition 5 which revises current gas tax
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restrictions to permit gas tax revenues to be used for
building mass transit systems).
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council-
man Rowe, that Resolution No. 74-2g be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Mayor Liewer suggested that copies of the resolution
be sent to all cities in the I-105 freeway corridor
and to SCAG cities.
In connection with the acquisition of right of way
for Long Beach Boulevard widening, the Manager
recommended that acquisition of the westerly
4 feet of Lot 223, Tract 2551 (Parcel 4-15) be
authorized by adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 74-25
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."
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 74-25 be
The Manager reported that the traffic authority
has recommended that parking be prohibited at all
times on the west side of Penn Street and Franklin
Street between Los Flores Boulevard and Fernwood
Avenue, and presented RESOLUTION N0: 74-26 entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF'THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 67-9 DESIGNATING
CERTAIN STREETS WHEREIN PARKING IS PROHIBITED,"
for the Council's consideration.
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 74-26 be
The Manager reported that the traffic authority
has recommended that stop signs be erected at the
north and south approaches to the intersection of
Monrovia Avenue and Josephine Street ahd presented
RESOLUTION N0. 74-27 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING
RESOLUTION N0. 67-9, DESIGNATING CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS
AS STOP INTERSECTIONS."
adopted.
Rall Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 74-27 be
Res. 74-25
Acquisition of prop
L.B. Blvd. widening
Pr. Lt. 223, Tr.
2551
Res. 74-26
Prohibiting. parking
on por. Penn &
Franklin Sts.
Res. 74-27
Stop sites at
Josephine & Monrovi
Teamster recognized The Manager informed the City Council that he has
for fire personnel received a petition for formal recognition of the
bargaining Public Employees Union, a Division of Teamsters
Local 986, International Brothex'hood of Teamsters,
as the majority representative of the City's fire
personnel within the classifications of fireman,
engineer and captain, and asked the Council's
concurrence in recognition of the Public Employees
Union for the purpose of meeting and conferring
on matters within the scope of representation.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council
concur.
Res. 74-28
Authorizing The Manager reported that the to acquire certain
l
f
parce
s o
land needed for the widening of Long
proceedings for Beach Boulevard, it will be necessary to undertake
condemnation of condemnation proceedings and recommended that
prop. RESOLUTION N0. 74-28 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY
THEREFOR," be adopted.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 74-28 be
adopted.
Roll Call.:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
FINANCE REPORT
~s• 74-30 RESOLUTION N0. 74-30 entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF 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 Green, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 74-30 be
adopted.
The deficit balance of the Retirement Fund was
discussed briefly.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Department reports Items appearing on the Information Bulletin were
discussed, and with reference to the HUD house clean-
up program, it was suggested that city representatives
meet with Mr. Ray Gomez, nev~ly responsible for HUD
housing in Lynwood, for help in solving some of
the HUD housing problems.
At the request of Councilman Morris, the Mayor
requested that the matter of Atlantic Avenue signal
modification and safety lighting be referred to
the Planning Commission prior to further consideration
by the City Council.
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It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that Information Bulletin
No. 74-8 be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that Citizen Service
Request Log No. 74-8 be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the report of
Planning Cammission actions be accepted and filed.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the abatement
cost hearing for demolition of structures at 11017
Louise Street be set for May 7, 1974, at 7:30 p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the application
of Bernardo and Helen Salazar for a dance permit at
11900 Long Beach Boulevard be approved.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that the application of
Eugene W. Yee, for a dance permit at 10851 Long
Beach Boulevard be approved.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that the request of the
~'"` Knights of Columbus for permission to conduct a
parking lot sale on April 20, 1974, from 9 a.m. to
,( 5 p.m. be approved.
COUNCIL AGENDA
Abatement Cost
report hearing
set 5/7/74 -
11017 Louise
Dance permits
approved -
Salazar, 11900 LB
Yee-10851 LB Blvd
Knights of Columb~
parking lot sale
4/20/74
Councilman Morris nominated Mr. Larry Lillard for Larry Lillard
reappointment to the Parking Place Commission. It reappointed to
was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Parking Com.
Byork, and carried, that nominations be closed. Mayor
Liewer announced Mr. Larry Lillard's reappointment
to the Parking Commission.
Formation of a traffic commission was discussed, and
the City Manager informed the Council that the present
Parking Commission has been studying this and should
have a recommendation soon.
Councilman Rowe submitted calculations for costs of
water meter installation and recovery of costs and
expressed the opinion that the costs submitted
previously by staff were incorrect.
The Mayor declared the meeting recessed for the
purpose of conducting a meeting of the Lynwood.
r- Redevelopment Agency. Following the recess, the
if meeting was called to order.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Discussion re
traffic commission
Water meter
installation cost
report
Mrs. Ruth Henricksen, 4244 Pendleton Avenue, addressed Discussion re
the Council concerning the vacant house at the corner house at Pine &
of Pine and Pendleton referred to earlier in the Pendleton
meeting, and informed the Council that the owner
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brings large quantities of trash from where she
lives in Torrance and leaves it at the vacant
house for pickup by the Lynwood trash collector
on Monday mornings. After discussing the problem
with Mrs. Hendrickson, she was assured steps would
be taken to remedy the situation.
Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard,
addressed the Council to complain of weeds at the
ho~zse at 3521 Palm Avenue.
Discussion re Mr. Ed Miller commented on the recent citizens
citizen conference conference in Bateman Hall and his disappointment
in the coverage given it by the press. The Mayor
informed him that a complete press release was
submitted to the news representatives at the
recent press conference.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to
Executive session executive session for discussion of personnel
matters. The Mayor excused the City Clerk
from the remainder of the meeting and appointed
Councilman Byork City Clerk pro tempore.
Following the executive session, it was moved
by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Green, that the meeting adjourn to May 7, 1974,
at 7 p.m.
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~ Ci y Clerk, City of Lynwood
APPROVEn MAY 7, 1974
Mayor e Ci y of LYnwood