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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 1975
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 Liewer in the chair. '^"
Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Green and Rowe
answered the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Wright and City
Attorney Murphy.
After discussing items appearing on the agenda for
the regular meeting March 18, 1975, it was moved
by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green,
and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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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, Liewer, Morris, Green and Rowe
answered the roll call.
Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City
Manager Wright.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the
adjourned regular meeting of March 4, 1975, regular
meeting of March 4, 1975, and adjourned regular meeting
of March 11, 1975, be approved as written.
COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
The City Clerk asked for nominations for the office
of Mayor. Councilman Green nominated Councilman
Liewer. Councilman Rowe nominated Councilman Byork.
Councilman Byork declined the nomination.
As there were no further nominations, it was moved
by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green,
that the Clerk be directed to cast a unanimous
ballot for Councilman Liewer for the office of
Mayor.
At the request of Councilman Rowe a secret ballot
was taken with the following results: three ballots
"yes"; two ballots "no vote."
Mayor Liewer took the chair and asked for nominations
for the office of Mayor Pro tempore.
Councilman Byork nominated Councilman Green.
As there were no further nominations, it was moved
by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork,
and carried, that nominations be closed.
PROCLAMATIONS
The Mayor read a proclamation proclaiming-the week
of April 20-26 as "Realtor Week. It was moved by
Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork,
and carried, that the proclamation be authorized.
Edith Mitchell, president of the Compton-Lynwood
Board of Realtors and chairman of the Real Estate
Practices Commission was present to receive a copy
of the proclamation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for
public hearing on the appeal filed by Mr. Sam Menlo
of the Planning Commission decision denying an
amendment to a conditional use permit to operate
a commercial home at 4271 Carlin Avenue, specifically,
condition No. 5 contained in Planning Commission
Resolution No. 5~~6 which requires one attendant
Liewer elected
Mayor
Green elected
Mayor pro tem
Realtor Week
April 20-26
Hearing -.
Menlo Cond.
Use permit
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on duty at all t:Lrr~cs fora every 33 re~.ident: or•
portion thereof' or' tr-ae facility<
Mr. Mel Rice, Planning Direc:.tor, reviewed the
conditional use permit granted Mr. Menlo, and
the nine conditions imposed, as set forth in
Resolution No. 576. Mr. Rice explained the
reasons for the imposition of condition No. 5
and stated that Mr. Menlo is now complying with
the attendant requirements imposed by the Planning
Commission and there has been improvement in the
number of calls for assistance with missing persons
and residents of the facility being picked up at
various places throughout the community.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to
speak against the matter being heard.
Mr. Sam Menlo spoke in opposition to the requirement
of one ~.ttendants for every 33 residents of the
facility he operates, and stated his willingness
to comply with all other conditions except as to
staffing as the requirement places an undue burden
on the operation.
The Mayor inquired if there were any other wishing
to speako There was no response.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to
speak in favor of condition No. 5. As there
was no response, the Mayor declared the public
hearing closed.
In order that Councilman Byork might ask a
question of Mr. Rice, the Mayor reopened the hearing,
and in response to Councilman Byork's question,
Mr. Rice described the recreational facilities
provided for the residents of Mr. Menlo's commercial
home. He also explained how the number of attendants
required is calculated.
Mr. Menlo again spoke in objection to the staffing
requirements and asked that the Council give him
an opportunity to operate with the number of
attendants he deemed sufficient.
The Mayor inquired if anyone else wished to speak.
Hearing no response, the Mayor closed the hearing.
Appeal of P.C. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
decision re Menlo Councilman Byork, that the appeal of condition
denied No. 5 of the conditional use permit be denied.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Mayor declared a five-minute recess at 8:15 p.m.
Following the recess, the meeting was called to
order.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
A report on the I-105 freeway environmental impact
statement was presented by the City Manager who
recommended adoption of Resolution No. 75-19
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enti~--led.: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CI'T'Y COUNCIL OF Res. 75-19
THE CITY OF L~YNWOOD APPROVING THE DRAb'T E:~VVIRONMENTAL I-105 Freeway
IMPACT STATEMENT H'OR THE PROPOSED I-105 (EL SEGUNDO- EIR
NORWALK} FREEWAY." The Manager also recommended
that the Council appoint one of its members to speak
on the Council's position at the hearing on the
environmental impact statement which will commence
on March 25, 1975.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Rowe, that Resolution No. 75-19 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that the Mayor be the City's
spokesman at the hearings.
A report on improved code enforcement inspections in City/Health Dept.
cooperation with the Los Angeles County Health Restructure
Department, as requested by the City Council at the
previous meeting, was presented by the City Manager.
It was his recommendation that the Council authorize
staff to proceed with the joint City/County Health
Department procedures outlined in the study.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that the Council authorize
~,,.,, staff to proceed as outlined in the study.
f A report on the annual spring clean-up program was Spring Clean-up
presented by the City Manager with the recommendation grog. 4/14-18
that the Council approve the dates of April 14-18, 1975,
for the program.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in
the recommendation.
A report on acquisition of a small parcel of surplus Res. 75-20
County property remaining from the widening of Santa Acquisition of
Fe Avenue was presented by the City Manager. (Portion surplus prop.
of Lot 6, Block 4, Tract 5418) . The Manager Santa Fe Ave
recommended that acquisition be approved by adoption (Por. Lt 6, blk 4
of RESOLUTION N0. 75-20 entitled: "A RESOLUTION Tr. 5418)
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING
THE PURCHASE OF COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR
CITY RELATED PURPOSES."
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Byork, that Resolution No. 75-20 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager reported on the need for destruction of Res. 75-21
water department consumer ledger cards and recommended Destruction of
that the records destruction be authorized by adoption water records
of RESOLUTION N0. 75-21 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TU THE
DESTRUCTION OF CONSUMER LEDGER CARDS."
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Res. 75-22 A report on destruction of Police De
Destruction of records was partment arrest
Police Arrest recommendationethateaheydestructionaofgrecords bee
Records authorized by the adoption of Resolution No, 75-2?
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCII, OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO THE DESTRIJCTION OF
ARREST RECORDS,"
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that Resolutio n No. 75-22
be adopted,
Res. 75-23
Declaration of A report on declaration of work periods pursuant to
the F
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work period for a
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presented by the City Manager who
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safety employees recommen
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the
adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 75-2~ entitled: "?~
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
CONFIRMING THE ESTABLISHMENT. OF A 28-DAY WORK CYCLE
FOR ALL CITY SAFETY EMPLOYEES."
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that Resolution No. 7~~~-23
be adopted.
Res. 75-24 Pursuant to recommendations of the Traffic and
No parking Parking Commission, the City Manager presented a
restriction on report on "no parking .restriction" on the southsi~~~=e
Imperial Hwy. of Imperial Highway from Duncan Avenue to west
110 feet.. The manager recommended approval of the
parking restriction by the adoption of RESOLUTION
N0. 75-24 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,"
After discussing the possibility of extending the
parking restriction westerly on Imperial Highway
to Pine Street, its was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No.
75-24 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCES
~• 98~+ - ORDINANCE NO. 984 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
re swimming pools CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTION
etc. 22-g TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING
TO SWIMMING POOLS, WADING POOLS, AND OTHER SUCH
BODIES OF WATER," was presented for second reading.
It was moved by Councilman Byoxak, seconded by Council-
man Morris, that the ordinance be read by title only.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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It was moved by Councilman $york, seconded by Council-
man Morris, that Ordinance No, 9~4 be adopted.
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Roll ~v,all:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer•, Morris, RGwe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
FINANCE REPORT
RESOLUTION N0. 75-25 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 75-25
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, Demands
ALLOWING AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was
presented. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded
by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 75-25 be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Department reports
man Green, and carried, that Information Bulletin No.
75-6 be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that Citizen Service Request
Log No. 75-6 be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Morris, and carried, that the report of Planning
~,,,,,, Commission actions be accepted and filed.
The Mayor read a letter from Supervisor Schabarum Opposed to rna~datory
concerning a resolution adopted at the recent SCAG membership in
General Assembly meeting relating to creation of a SCAG
regional agency with mandatory membership. It was
moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Rowe, and carried, that the Council go on record as
being opposed to mandatory membership in the Southern
California Association of Governments.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Secondhand permit
man Morris, and carried, that the application of approved - Delgado
Della Delgado for a special permit to conduct a 11651 Atlantic
secondhand business at 11651 Atlantic Avenue be approved.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Claims for damage-
man Morris, and carried, that the claims filed on denied - C. Hamilton
behalf of Charlie C. Hamilton, Charlotte Hambly, and C. Hambly, M.
Margaret Hamilton be denied and referred to the Hamilton
City's insurance carrier.
Pursuant to a request from David L. Thompson for an Request for execu.
~-.-. executive session, it was moved by Councilman Byork, session by D.
seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the
I' Thompson
' Council adjourn to executive session for personnel
matters.
Mrs. Thelma Higgins asked for and was denied permission
to address the Council.
Following the executive session, the meeting was called
to order at 9:50 p.m.
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COUNCIL AGENDA
Henry Glave appt. Councilman Green nominated Mr. Henry Glave to fil?_
to Personnel Bd. the unexpired term of Mr . J . C . Ritchey on the
Personnel Board. As there were no further nominations
it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that Mr. Glave be appointed.
Mr. Glave was present and was administered the oath
of office by the City Clerk.
Inquiry re dinner Councilman Rowe inquired if a dinner hosted by three
for assemblyman Councilmen and staff members for an assemblyman was
an official meeting.
Discussion re Councilman Morris inquired if the money which would
Self-insurance have been paid in workmen's compensation insurance
fund reserves premiums is being placed in the self-insurance fund
in order to build up reserves. The City Clerk
informed the Council that the Insurance Claim Trust
Fund has not been funded except as to actual amounts
of claims paid, and explained how the fund is
presently operating. The City Manager stated that he
would confer with R. L. Kautz Company regarding the
fund.
L.D.J. Gish appt Mayor LIewer nominated Mr. L. D. Jack Gish for
to Community appointment to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Ed
Stabilization Com. Miller on the Community Stabilization Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that nominations be closed
and a unanimous ballot be cast for Mr. Gish for
appointment to the Commission.
The Mayor commended Mr. Rick Waranius and the
Chamber of Commerce beautification Committee for
the work done on the Pacific Electric depot.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. Bill Anderson, 12013 Harris Avenue, was ruled
out of order when he posed a question which
appeared to concern a personnel matter.
Discussion re Mr. Al Evans, 3816 Lugo, complained of automobiles
cars on front being parked on front lawns . The City Attorney
lawns, P.E. depot explained the procedure which will be followed
POST survey in enforcing present zoning laws relative to
parking in front yard set back areas.
Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12041 Long Beach Boulevard,
informed the council that substantial assistance
in painting the Pacific Electric depot had been
provided by the Hosler School Together Club.
Mr. Bill Anderson, 12013 Harris Avenue, inquired
about the POST report on the Police Department.
Mr. Oscar Robinson, 11356 Cornish Avenue, described
a sign which had appeared at the intersection of
Woodlawn and Harris Avenue, and expressed appreciation
for its being removed.
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It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded
Byork, and carried, that the meeting be
memory of Mr. J. C. Ritchey to April 1,
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APPROVED APRIL 1, 1975
Mayor of e ity of Lynwood
by Councilman
adjourned in
1975, at 7:00 p.m.