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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 1974
The City Council of the pity of Lynwoou met ~:. are
adjourned regular session in the City Hall, 11330
Bullis Road, on above date at 7:00 pom.
Mayor Liewer in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe
answered the roll call.
Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager
Wright.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned
to executive session for matters of litigation and
personnel.
Following the executive session, it was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and
carried, that the meeting be adjournede
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ity Clerk, City of Lynwood
APPROVED JULY 2, 1974
M yor o i y of Lynwood
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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 1974
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 Liewer in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe answered
the roll call.
Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager
Wright .
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that the minutes of
the adjourned regular meeting of June 5, 1974,
regular .neetirg of June 5, 1974, and adJ our:led regular
meeting of June 10, 1974, be approved as written.
Statement re Councilman Rowe read a statement concerning the
payment for payment for unused sick leave to a former City Manager
unused sick leave upon his resignation in 1971. The statement provided
a history of the matter, commencing with the enactment
of Resolution No. 69-6$ which provides for payment of
one-half of unused sick leave under specified
circumstances, the number of days for which payment
was made and the amount, and the unsuccessful attempt
of the former city attorney to obtain the desired
information upon which to complete an investigation
into the matter as directed by the City Council.
Upon completing the statement, Councilman Rowe moved
that the status report on James W. Riley, dated
September 21, 1971, be declared wrongfully drawn
and approved, and therefore null and void. The
Mayor called for a second to the motion. As there
was no response, he declared the motion dead for lack
of a second.
Councilman Rowe moved to inform Mr. Riley, by letter
as follows: (a) the correct number of unused sick
leave days allowable for his 19 months 9 days service
is 9-1/2; (b) the correct sum due him for 9-1/2 days,
at city manager's daily rate then in effect is $934.04;
(c) the difference between that sum a.nd $8,062.24
paid him September 30, 1971, $7,128.20, shall be
returned to the city, plus 6~ interest compounded
through this date, June 18, 1974° As there was
no response to the Mayor's call for a second to the
motion, he declared that the motion had died for
lack of a second.
In commenting on the matter, Councilman Morris
referred to information from Mr. Murphy regarding
it and said he believed there should be a report
from Mr. Murphy as to the legality or illegality
of the things about which Mr. Rowe spoke.
Council to be It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
supplied with man Byork, that ~.n the future the Council be supplied
employees' with employees' Personnel Status Reports indicating
sick leave and the number of days sick leave and accrued vacation.
accrued vacation Ro 11 C a 11:
information Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: Noneo
Absent: Noneo
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Mayor announced that the tfrr~e had arrived i'or public Hearing - zone
hearing on the proposed change of zone of Lots 5, 6, 7, change, 3841 Irr~
8 and 11, Block A, Tract 12197, commonly known as
3841 Imperial Highway, from Zones C-2 and R-1 to R-2,
and asked For information concerning the hearing.
,,,.. The City Manager presented a report which reviewed the
4 Planning Commission actions and recommendation that
the proposed change of zone be approved.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to
speak in favor of the proposed change of zone.
Mr. Jerry Strealy, 3955 Platt Avenue, representing the
South-Lyn Church of Christ, spoke in favor of the
zone change.
The Mayor inquired if' anyone present wished. to speak
in opposition to the change of zone. As there was
no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ord. first read
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. Zone change to
570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELCASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN R-2 3841 Imp.
PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION
OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SAID ORDINANCE,"
was presented. 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 Byork, that the ordinance be introduced.
Roll Ca11:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Green, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for Hearing -
public hearing on the proposed goals of the City adoption of Gene:
of Lynwood General Plan, and declared the hearing open. Plan goals
Mr. Mel Rice, Assistant Planning Director, presented
a review of the goals formulated by the Citizens
Reconnaissance Conference and the goals as revised
by the Planning Commission and contained in
Planning Commission Resolution No. 554 which was
adopted by the Planning Commission following a public
hearing.
In discussing the various goals, the problem of
boarded-up houses was discussed, and Councilman
Green inquired if the city could demand that the
purchasers of homes be financially sound, and the
City Attorney stated that the City could encourage
education and counseling but could not impose legal
requirements for the purchase of real property.
The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor
of the goals. There was no responsed The Mayor
inquired if anyone wished to speak against the goals.
Mr. K. F. Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, stated that
he was not opposing the goals but referred to Goal
No. 13 which refers only to housing, and requested
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that the restrictions outlined. in that gaol be applied
to all property, commercial ar~cl. indtzsLrial, as welts,
as residential.
The Mayor again inquired if and=onc wished to spew
in opposition to the goals There was rao rPSponsc
and the Mayor declared the hear~.ng c;losedn
It was moved by Councilman Mcrr:~., seconded by
Councilman Green, that the (;oun~;i ~. adopt the
General Plan Goals to be inclui~~c~ as part of
the General Plan of the City of Lynwood.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Lf,ewer, Morris, Ro~~€~~
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPOF~P1'~>
L.A. Co. Fire It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Coun~:,~ 3--
Consolidation man Byork, and carried, than tYae Counc7~ 1 accept the
proposal Los Angeles County Fire Cc~n,.cal~c:~t,.r~n Proposal. for
study.
Proposed uncle- The City Manager presented a, report on the proposed
ground utility Underground Utility District No ~ 4 and recommended
district 4 that the Council direct the Ad~t~nistrative
Committee to meet and consider preparation of a
factual report regarding the establishment of said
District No. 4.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Caunca_1-
man Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in
the Manager' recommendations.
Councilmen Rowe asked that Yoe be excused from the
remainder of the meeting in carder l;hat he might
attend the dinner honoring retiring Police Captain
Mervil Miller and Police Lieutenant Edward Brc:esel~
It was moved by Councilman ~3yo>"`k, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that Councilman.
Rowe be excused and that Yke express the Council's
congratulations to the two officers and their
regrets that they cannot be presento
Mayor Liewer introduced Mra ~dohn MOnninger, retiring
Area Manager for the Southern California Edison.
Company. Mr. Monninger introcl~.aced the new Area.
Manager, Mr. Thomas T. Lacy.
Res. 74-~' - The Manager reported on Lynwood Street Lighting
L°vying assessment District No. 2 for the 197-75 fiscal year and
for St. Light. #2 presented RESOLUTION N0. 74-48 entitled: "A
far 74-75 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF' `I"HE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING REPORT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENT
IN THE MATTER OF LYNWOOD'S STREET LIGHTING
DISTRICT N0. 2," and recommended its adopti.ona
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded Y=;~~ Council
man Morris, that Resolution No. 74-4$ be adopted,
Roll CAll:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morriso
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Rowe.
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A report on the installation of a stop sign for north
and south bound traffic at the intersection of
Lavinia Avenue and Wright Road was presented by the
City Manager with the recommendation that the
installation be authorized by adoption of RESOLUTION
N0. 74-49 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 67-9
DESIGNATING CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS AS 'STOP'
,..,, INTERSECTIONS." It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 74-49
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Rowe.
FINANCE REPOR'!'
RESOLUTION N0. 74-50 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA,
ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND
ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that REsolution No. 74-50 be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris,
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Rowe.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Res. 74-49
Stop sign at
LavirLia and WrigY
Rd.
Rev. t4-50
Demands
Maintenance of HUD houses was discussed and the Manager Department
~""' commented on the copy of a letter received from Senator Reports
Tunney which indicated that the Senator believes the
City is desirous of starting a homestead program.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that the Manager communicate
with Senator Tunney regarding the City's position on
the homestead plan.
Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard,
suggested investigating the homestead plan presently
in use in the city of Baltimore as it appears to be
successful.
In discussing the Council's goal relative to HUD
houses, it was the consensus of the Council that the
houses be available for purchase by individuals.
Councilmen Green inquired about the status of the
Police Reserves and asked Lt. Ralston if the Police
Department could use fifty reserves rather than the
twenty-five authorized. Lt. Ralston. indicates he could
not make that determination without study and discussion.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that Information Bulletin
74-12 be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that Citizens Service Request
Log 74-12 be accepted and filed.
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It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Coun.cil~
man Green, and carried, that the report of Planning
Commission Actions of June 11, 1974, be accepted
and filed.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
Claim for darr~a,ge It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
denied - S. Floyd Councilman Green, and carried, that the claim for "~",
damages filed on behalf of Benjamin Floyd be denied
and referred to the City's insurance carrier.
Councilman Morris commented on the insurance claim
loss experience tabulation which had been furnished
to the Council and asked that a similar report be
furnished on a monthly basis.
COUNCIL AGENDA
The Mayor commented on the vacancies occurring on
the various commissions, and informed the Council
that Mr. Joe Goldsworthy does not wish to be
reappointed to the Planning Commission at the
expiration of his current term.
Mrs. John Kanka Councilman Green nominated Mrs . John Kanka for
Charles Storms appointment to the Planning Commission. Mayor Liewer
Richard McAlpine nominated Mr. Charles Storms for reappointment to
appt. to P.C. the Planning Commission. Councilmen Byork nominated
Richard McAlpine for reappointment to the Planning
Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Byork, that nominations be closed.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Rowe.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that the City Clerk be
instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Mrs. Kanka,
Mr. Storms, and Mr. McAlpine for appointment to
the Planning Commission.
Mr. K. F. Thompson addressed the Council to express
objection to the manner in which commission appoint-
ments are made and expressed the belief that members
of the audience should be permitted to nominate
candidates for appointment. Mr. Thompson also
objected to re~.eated terms of office of Planning
Commissioners, and asked that the Council terminate
the offices held by Mr. Storms and Mr. Herbold and
new appointments be made. Mr. Thompson was
advived that the correct procedure would be to
direct a communication to the City Council requesting
that the appointments be reconsidered.
The Mayor announced that the appointments to the
Recreation Commission would be held over to July 2.
Rec. & Parks Can. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
to add two youth man Green, that the Parks and Recreation Commission
members be increased in number by appointment of two youths
in an advisory, non-voting capacity. After being
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informed by the City Attorney that the action would
first require an ordinance, the motion was withdrawn
and the Mayor asked the City Attorney to prepare an
ordinance.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Byork, that all hiring be stopped, other than
police officers, until the budget is resolved.
r--~ Ro11 Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer.
Noes: Councilman Morris.
Absent: Councilman Rowe.
Councilman Byork asked that
telegram to "Miss Lynwood"
State contest in San Jose.
the City Manager send a
who is competing in the
PUBLIC BUSINESS
Mrs. Elizabeth Fishgrabe, 11406 Birch Street, expressed
approval of the blue police car.
Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard,
complained about a dog pack in his neighborhood.
and about the Police Department's lack of authority
to act in the matter of persons trespassing on private
property. Mr. Waranius also asked the Council to
consider adoption of a program similar to the Los
Angeles Police Departments basic car plan.
The City Attorney informed the Council that he would
check and provide the Council with a report on
laws relating to trespass.
Councilman Green asked Lt. Ralston what the status
of the POST study of the City:is, and was informed
that the POST program relates to the department,
not the City.
Mr. K. F. Thompson inquired about the completion of
the realignment of Santa Fe Avenue and was informed
by the Public Works Director that plans are nearly
complete by the Los Angeles County Road Department,
Mr. Thompson also called attention to the need for
a sidewalk on the west side of Santa Fe Avenue at
Norton Avenue, as well as all night parking of
trucks on Los Flores between Santa Fe and Bellinger.
Mr. Thompson commented on the change of location
of the RTD bus stop to a point near the Alpha Beta
market on Century Boulevard, two blocks from the
transfer point.
Mr. George Wilkes, 11666 Pope Avenue,. asked if
oral presentations to the Council could not be
limited to two or three minutes on a single subject.
Mr. Mel Rice, Assistant Planning Director, spoke
to thank the citizens who participated in the general
plan goals conference, and to thank the City
officials and staff, chamber of Commerce, Edison
All hiring, to be
stopped until
budget adopted
Discussions re
Dogs, trespassers;
POST survey, Sang
Fe Avenue
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Company and members of the press who assisted in
various waysa
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting
be adjourned to Friday, June 21, 1974, at 7:00 pmmo
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APPROVED JULY 2, 1974
Mayor e C ty of L nwood