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ADJOURNED REGULAR .MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 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 p.m.
Mayor Liewer in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, and Rowe
answered the roll call.
Also present were Assistant City Attorney Clark and
City Manager Wright.
After discussing the agenda for the regular meeting
of November 4, 1975, at 7:30 p.m., the meeting was
adjourned to executive session for discussion of
personnel matters.
Following the executive session, the meeting was
reconvened, and it was moved by Councilman Morris,
seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that
the meeting adjourn.
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APPROVED NOVEMBER 18, 1975
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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 4. I
National Art
Week
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 and Rowe
answered the roll call.
Also present were Assistant City Attorney Clark and
City Manager Wright.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that the minutes of the
adjourned regular meeting of October 28, 1975,and the
regular meeting of October 28, 1975, be approved as
written.
The Mayor announced that a meeting of the Lynwood
Redevelopment Agency would follow the Council meeting.
COMMENDATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
As requested by the Federated Woman's Club of Lynwood,
the Mayor read a proclamation designating the week
of November 1 - 7, 1975, as National Art Week.
Res. of Commend The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
Rev. Clark OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING
REVEREND CHARLES D. CLARK FOR HIS CONTINUING SERVICE
TO THE LYNWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND THE
COMMUNITY." It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the
resolution be adopted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Hearing - The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for
General Plan continued public hearing on the proposed adoption of
Elements - General Plan Elements. The City Manager reported
that the elements to be considered are the Land,-Use
Circulation & and Circulation Elements . Planning Director Niel :ice
Land Use commented on the Circulation Element and Land Use
Element prepared by Own Menard & Associates and
Tammen, Johnson, Kinzel arld Mimiaga.
Mr. Own Menard, of Owen Menard & Associates, 222 West
Foothill Boulevard,Claremont, reviewed the work
which has gone into the various elements of the General
Plan, as well as the General Plan processes mandated
by State legislation
Mr. Peter Racinot, of Owen Menard & Associates,
reviewed the Circulation Element. copies of which
had been provided to the City Council, and called
attention to the proposed circulation plan on
display
The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor
of or in opposition to the proposed Circulation Element.
Mr. K. F. Thompson, 2652 East 108th Street, Lynwood,
addressed the Council to oppose a change of zone of
Tract No. 5418 from residential to manufacturing. When
told that his remarks pertained to the Land Use Element
rather than to the Circulation Element being considered,
Mr. Thompson asked that his remarks be considered
applicable to the Land Use portion of the hearing.
The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing to
be heard.
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Mrs. Kathy Green, 3958 Louise Street, addressed
the Council to make reference the reconnaisance
meetings carried out at the beginning of the
General Plan project, and asked that similar
workshops be held for newcomers to the community.
The Mayor explained the process of preparing the
General Plan and its various elements, and why it
was not possible to repeat the various steps.
Mr. Owen Menard reviewed the work done by the
Citizens' Policy Conference in April, 1975, and
the General Plan Goals resulting from that
conference, and presented Mr. Prove non Singh
who reviewed the Land Use Element anc~ its
implementation. Copies of the Land Use Element
had been presented to the City Co>>ncil, and a
m~,p of proposed land use was displayed.
The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak
concerning the Land Use Element.
Mr. Richard C. Waranius , 12410 Long Beach Boulevard,
addressed the Council to inquire how the size of
of the various land use area was determined.
Mrs. Betty Black, 4301 Walnut Avenue, inquired
about time limits on the proposed Land Use plan,
and inquired what is meant by semi-private uses.
The Mayor again inquired if anyone wished to speak.
As there was no response, the hearing was declared
continued to November 18, 1975, at 7:3o p.m.
Following a 5-minutes recess, the meeting was
called to order at 9 p.m.
The Mayor presented a copy of a resolution adopted
earlier in the meeting to Reverend Charles Clark
of the Methodist Church.
The Mayor reopened the hearing on the General Plan,
and it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the hearing be
continued to November 18, 1975.
The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for
public hearing on the proposed addition of Section
5-02 to the Lynwood City Code amending Los Angeles
County Ordinance No. 4729 previously adopted by
reference, to provide dog licensing reciprocity.
The City Manager reported on the need for the
ordinance and recommended its adoption.
The Mayor inquired if any one present wished to
speak in favor of or in opposition to the matter
being heard. As there was no response, the hearing
was closed.
ORDINANCE N0. 992 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTION
5.02 TO THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE AMENDING LOS ANGELES
COUNTY ORDINANCE N0. 4729 PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED BY
REFERENCE." It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that
the ordinance be read by title only.
General Plan
Hearing
Circulation &
Land Use
Hearing cont'd to
11/18/75
Hearing - Dog
license reciprocity
Ord. No. 992
Amend Code to
provide dog licensE
reciprocity
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that Ordinance No. 922 be
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Ord. 992 - dog
lic.reciprocity
adopted.
Roli Call:
Ayes: '..Councilmen
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
HCDA Advisory Pursuant to the recommendation of the City Manager
Board appoint- that appointments be made to the Housing and Community
menu Development Advisory Board, the following nominations
were made: Councilman Green nominated Reverend Herb
Carson, Councilman Byork nominated Mrs. Arnese
Wattree, Councilman Rowe nominated Mrs. Betty Black,
Councilman Morris nominated Virginia Robbins, Mayor
Liewer nominated June Babb, and collective nominees
were Richard Hooper, Van Nation, Dave Richman, and
Edward Pruitt. It was moved by Councilman Morris,
seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the
nominations be closed and the City Clerk be directed
to cast a unanimous ballot for the nine nominees.
RES. No. 75-115 A report on release of Funds by the Federal Community
Release of Services Administration to the Southeastern Regional
SERCCA funds Community Action Agency (SERCCA) was presented by the
City Manager with the recommendation that the Council
adopt Resolution No. 75-115 entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD URGING
THE COMMUNITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION TO EFFECT
IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE SOUTH-
EASTERN REGIONAL COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY FOR
REINSTITUTION OF COMMUNITY ACTION ACTIVITIES IN THE
COMPTON HEALTH DISTRICT." It was moved by Councilman
Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that Resolution
No. 75-115 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. No. 75-116 A report on participation in the State of California
St.ofCalif.coop Cooperative Purchasing Program was presented by the
purchasing City Manager with the resolution that RESOLUTION N0.
75-116 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT
OF GENERAL SERVICE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO
PURCHASE CERTAIN ITEMS." be adopted. It was moved
by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris,
that Resolution No. 75-116 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Generator A report on installation of a standby generator for
installation the Police Station was presented by the City Manager.
In discussing the matter with the Public Works
Director, Mr. Alvarado indicated a need for a standby
generator for the water reservoir system. It was
moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Rowe, that the existing generator be installed at
the Police Station, that the manual starter be used,
and that efforts be made to obtain another generator
for the water pumps.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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Pursuant to his report on acquisition of a cab
and chassis for replacement of the existing Fire
Department rescue truck, the Manager recommended
that the Council approve the specificatiz~ns for
the equipment, Project No. 5-145-753, and
authorize a call for bids at 2 p.m. on November 26,
1975. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded
by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the
Council concur in the Manager's recommendation.
Fire Rescue cab
& chassis bid calf
approved
Upon recommendation of the City Manager, it was Fire Dept.vehicle
moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- take-home policy
man rowe, and carried, that the Council amend the amended
vehicle take-home policy to allow the two emergency
response vehicles to be taken home by Fire
Department personnel.
The Manager presented a report on proposed common
use of the northerly driveway of the City Hall
by both the City Hall and the proposed new County
library facility.
Mrs. Diane Maril spoke in opposition to the common
use based on its being a hazard for school children.
Mr. James Hunter, 11900 Peach Street commented
on the discussion of the matter before the Traffic
and Parking Commission, and Mr. Archie Legg, a
member of the Commission, indicated that widening
of the driveway would accommodate the additional
traffic.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that the Council accept the
~ County's plan on the driveway.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
City Hall/County
Library use of
north driveway
A report on a change in traffic patterns for the Traffic pattern -
north driveway of the City Hall complex was pre- north driveway of
rented by the City Manager. It was moved by City Hall
Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Liewer,
and carried., that the matter be tabled.
FINANCE REPORT
RESOLUTION N0. 75-117 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE Res. No. 75-117
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND Demands
APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING
WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was
moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that Resolution No. 75-117 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
The request of the Chamber of Commerce for a
meeting with the Council concerning disposition
of the Pacific Electric station was discussed
briefly with Mr. Gordon Dill.
Information
Bulletin No. 75-~1
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Rowe, and carried, that Information Bulletin No . 75-21
be accepted and filed.
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Citizen Service It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Request Log Councilman Liewer, and carried, that Citizen
No. 75-21 Service Request Log No. 75-21 be accepted and filed.
Street Work It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Surrm~ary Councilman Green, and carried, that the Public Works
Department Street Work Summary be accepted and
filed.
P1an.Com.Actions It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the report
of Planning Commission actions be accepted and
filed.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
Muscular Dyst. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
fund appeal Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council grant
the request from the Muscular Dystrophy Association
for permission to conduct their annual fund appeal
during the month of December, 1975.
Claim denied - It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Garrett/Addison Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council
deny the claim filed on behalf of Charles and
Margaret Garrett and Mary and Austin Addison and
refer it to the City's insurance carrier.
Claim denied - It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
P. Blair Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council
deny the claim of Patricia Blair and refer it to the
City's insurance carrier.
COUNCIL AGENDA
LRA meeting The Mayor announced that the Council meeting would
be followed by a meeting of the Lynwood Redevelopment
Agency.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
J.Hunter re Mr. James Hunter, 1ig00 Peach Street, addressed the
public infor- Council to suggest that some means be found to inform
,oration the public of matters of community interest because
of a lack of information in the local press. He
suggested dissemination of information through inclusion
in the water bills, through the schools, and the
various newspapers circulated in the city.
Peggy Myers re Mrs . Peggy Myers , 5164 Century Boulevard, addressed
'', Rev.Share Funds the Council concerning the meeting she had had with
the City Attorney regarding the transfer of Revenue
Sharing Funds to the Retirement Fund.
R.E.Pract. Com. Mr. Richard C. Warani~us, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard,
& Com.Stab.Com. spoke concerning conflict between District Advisory
combination Committee and SERCCA meetings. Possible assistance
for the Community Stabilization Commission and
Real Estate Practices Commission was discussed, as
well as the possible combining of those commissions.
The Mayor asked that Councilman Morris and Councilman
Byork meet with members of the staff and the Commissions
to consider the possibility, and to report in 30 days.
It was moved by Councilman Byork,
man Morris, and carried, that the
November 5, 1975, at 4:30 p.m.
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Cit C er City of Lynwood
AP~F~OVED N~TEMF~~'R 18, 1875
seconded by Council-
meeting adjourn to
Mayor,//Ci~'ty of Lynwood