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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 1976
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned
regular session in the City Hall., 11330 Bu11is Road, on above
date at 7:00 p.m.
~--- Mayor Liewer in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris.. and Rowe answered the
I roll. call.
Also present were City Attorney Murphy and. City Manager Wright,
The agenda for the regular meeting of February 3, 1976, at
7:30 p.m. was discussed.
The request of J. Jack Willard for.re-rental of State-owned
lar~.d at 5580 Willard Lane, held over from the previous meeting,
was discussed. Building Official Sanders reported to the
Council the results of his conversation with a State representative
concerning the re-rental request. It was moved by Councilman
Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer., and carried, that
Mr. Willard's request be granted.
It was moved by Councilman-Byork., seconded by Councilman Green,
and carried, that the meeting. be adjourned.
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REGULAR-MEETING. FEBRUARY 3, 19?6
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular
session in the City Hall, 11330_Bu11is Road, on above
date at 7030 pmm,:
Mayor Liewer in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris and Rowe answered
the roll call..
Also present. were City Attorney Murphy. and City Manager
Wright.
Motion to approve the minutes of the adjourned regular
meeting of January 20.,_1976. and the regular meeting of
January 20, 1976. was by Councilman.,. Green, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried.
FRESENTATIONS
Dr. Verner S. Waite, 5243 Vista Del Sol, Cypress, addressed
the Council concerning the medical malpractice insurance
problem and requested the Council to adopt a resolution
supporting efforts to bring about tort reform. It was
moved by Councilman.. Morris, seconded by Mayor Liewer, and
carried, that the Council concur in Dr. Waite's request by
adopting a resolution supporting efforts to bring about
tort reform and also to instruct staff to prepare a
resolution regarding general liability insurance for
consideration at the next meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Hearing - The Mayor announced that the.: time ha.d arrived for public
Citizen hearing on the Citizen- Participation. Plan and the
Participation environmental assessment of the dousing and Community
Plan Development Program. Following the City Manager's
report on the hearing, Mro Mark Briggs, g26 Jay Street,
Sacramento, addressed the Council concerning the Citizen
Participation. Plan and stated that the Advisory Board
has no suggestions for change in the plan.
The Mayor inquired.. if anyone wished..to .speak concerning
the matter being heard. As there was no resporxse, the
hearing was closed.
Mr. Briggs repflrted on the progress. being made in
Loan Pool for arranging a loan pool for low-~.nterest rehabilitation
Low-Interest loans and Planning Director Rice reported on efforts made
Rehab. Loans to inform the public of the program.
It was moved by Councilman. Green..,
Byork, and carried, that the City
Housing and Community Development
recommendation that no changes be
the remainder of this year and th
year.
seconded by Councilman
Council accept the
..Advisory Board
made in the plan for
1976-1977 program
In discussing allocation of Housing and Community
Allocation of Development Act funds from the County, Mr. Briggs asked
HCDA Funds for direction from the ~cuncil to contact Supervisor Hahn
to request that the .issue be raised: as to whether or not
a Supervisor has the discretion to carry out projects
within incorporated areas of the County or whether a
Supervisor can allocate additional funds to incorporated
areas. Projects which. might be-suitable for such funding
were described by Mr. Briggs. It was. moved. by Councilman
Green, seconded by Councilman Morris., and. carried, that
Mro Briggs' request be granted.
The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public
hearing oxa the proposed change of zcrbe from R-1 to P-1
cf Dot lg~ Tract 8242 (4387 Agnes AvenuP)< The City
Manager presented a report on the application of
McDonald Corporation anal informed the Council that the
Planning Commission has recommended approval of the
change of zone
The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak concerning
the matter being heard. Mr. Greg George, representing
the McDonald-Corporation, addressed the Council to
state that he .had.. no information to add to the
application but was available if there were any
questions concerning the proposed zone change.
M.rs. Joy Feryanitz, 10850 Alexander. Avenue, addressed
the Council to inquire if the proposed gone change
would result in elimination cf the alley adjacent to
the McDonald facility and she was informed that it
would not®
The Mayor again inquired if there. were any others
wishing to be hearde As there was no response, the
hearing was closed
An ordinance entitled.: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE_PLTRPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES.. AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED
SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID
ORDINANGEo" was presented for first reading. It was
moa-ed by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Rowe, tr'aat the ordinance b~e read. by title only.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Col.~ncilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman. .Green, seconded. by
Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be introduced.
Roll. Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork., Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absents None.
MANAGEMENT STLdDIES AND REPORTS
A report on the status of the I-105 Freeway and the
recent meeting of the corridor city officials with
officials in Sacramento was presented by the City
Manager. Pursuant to the recommendation of
Assemb)..yman Vicencia, the City Manager recommended
that the Council appoint a representative to work
with. Business and Transportation Secretary Burns
and CALTRANS on the I-1.05 Freeway project<, It was
moved by Councilman Green., seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried., that the Mayon be appointed as
the City's representative.
A report on the propQSed gift from. Ms. Bessie B®Kerr
for ±;he purpose of establishing a Centennial Trust
Fund was presented by the City Manager with the
request that the matter be referred to staff for
further review. As there was no objection, the
matter was tabled until the next meetingo
Councilman Green recommended that a letter of
appreciation be sent to Ms. Kerr.
Hearing -
Zone Change
McDonald's
Resta~.zrant
Ordinance first
read .amending
Ordinance No.570
I-105 Freeway
Report
Report on cash
gift from
Ms. B. B. Kerr
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Res. No. 76-8 A report :an parking. limtat:~i ors on Cedar Avenue as
Establishing recommended by the Traffic and Parking Commission was
parking presented by the City Manager. The restrict~ans will
restrictions include no parking between certain hours one day a
week for street sweeping purposes... The. City Manager
rec.omme~nded.adoption of Resolution No.. 76-8 entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION 67-9 DESIGNATING CERTAIN
STREETS WHERE. PARKING IS PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES."
It was moved. by Counci.lman.Byork, seconded by
Counci?man_Morris, that Resolution. Noo 76-8 be adopted.
Councilman Morris requested that a study be made of
other streets throughout the city where parking
restrir;tior~s_ ~°ould be established to permit street
sweeping, and the City Manager stated that the request
would be referred.. to the Traf'f'ic.. and. Parking Commission.
Ro1.1 Ca11.:
Ayes: Counoilmen_Bycrk,.Green,.Liewer, Morris, Rcwe.
Noes: None
Absent: None.
Res. No. 76-g The City Manager presented a report on. recommendations
Designating oft he Traffi,~. and Parking. Commission for changes in
"Stop" inter- traffio control sig ns in the area of the new
sections Will. Rogers Soh ool site and recommended adoption of
Resolution No, 76-g entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING
RESOLUTION N0. 67-9 DESIGNATING CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS
AS 'STOP' INTER SECT IONS." It was-moved by Councilman
Morris, seconde d by Councilman Byork, that
Resolution No. 76-9 be adopted.
Mr. Richard E1.liott,..111~8 Virginia Avenue, addressed
the Council concerning the Will Rogers Advisory
Council. recommendations f°cr traff°zc control patterns
and recommended that before the-Council acted on the
resolution that they review the. study made by the
Advisory Council-
Polioe Cr.ief Dar.ton commented..on tYa.e studies made in
recommending the changes proposed and indicated that
further.study_is being. given the intersection of
Duncan and Century Boulevard which..-will be presented
to the Traffic and Parking. Comm.a:sscn at its next
meeting. He .~_r~.f°ormed the Council that should th.e
recommended controls prove inadequate, additional
controls would be provided..
Mr. Dave Richman questioned the Council's disregard
of the Advisory Council. recommendation and he was
informed that the Advisory Counoil is not a City
Commission; that it is the function of th.e Traffic
and Parking Commission to study specific traffic
problems and make recommendations to the City
Gouncilo
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork,. Green., Liewer, Morris, Rcwe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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Upon recommendation of _ the- .City.. Manag.ex~,_ it was moved
by Councilman Morris,, seconded.. by. Councilman Byork,
and carried,-that. the. Council approve-a 60-day Leave
of Absence for Recreation Center Director
Charles Fernandes.
FINANCE REPORT
Resolution No.._. 76-10. enti.tled.: __ "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY-COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF.LYNWOODy.CALIFORNIA,
ALLOWING AND.-ORDERING-.WARRANTS,-DRAWN THEREFOR." was
presented. It was. moved by Councilman.. Green, seconded
by Councilman Byork,_that Resolution No. 76-10 be
adopted,
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer,.Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Resolution No. 76-1.1 entitled.: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND
APPROVING THE. DEMANDS. AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN
FOR THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT PROGRAM."
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Liewer, that Resolution No. 76-11
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen.. Byork,. Green, Liewer,.Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
It was moved by Councilman. Green, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that Infor°mation
Bulletin No. 76-3 be accepted and filec~~
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that. Citizens Service Request L•og
No. 76-3 be accepted and filed.
It wars mo~,Ted by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that the Public Works
Department's Street Works Summary be accepted and filed.
CITY:CLERK'S AGENDA
C. Fernandes
Leave of Absence
app'd
Res. No. 76-10
Demands
Res. No. 76-11
Demands - HCDA
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Easter Seal Soc: -
Councilman.Byork, and carried, that the Counoil grant Annual Fund
the request from the Easter-Seal Society for permission Campaign
to conduct its annual-fund campaign from March 1 to
March 31 (door-to-.door solicitation) and March 15 to
April 15 ,direct mail appeal).
It was mo~Ted by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the City Council
grant the request from the City of Hope for permission
tc conduct its annual Hope Sunday Campaign on June 6,
1976.
It was.moved_by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that the City Council
grant the request from the Southern California
Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists for permission to
conduct a community health education project.
It was moved by Councilman_Green, seconded by Councilman.
Byork, and carried, that the Council grant the request of
the Lynwood Exchange Club for permission to ~on.duct a
White Elephant Sale on February 14, 1.976.
City of Hope -
Annual Hope Sunday
Seventh-Day
Adventists -
Corrmunity Health
Education Project
Lynwood Exchange
Club - White
Elephant Sale
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The Crippled It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
Children's Soc. man Byork, and carried, that the City Council grant the
request app'd request of The Crippled Children's Society for permission
to place coin containers in ,business areas of Lynwood.
Claim denied - It was. moved.. by. Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Se M. Brown Councilman Morris, and Carr°~ed, that the claim of S o M.
Brown be denied and referred to the. City's insurance
carrier.
Claim denied - It was .moved. by Councilman Byork., seconded by
Allstate Councilman. Morris., and carried,. that.the claim of°
Allstate Insurance Company be denied and referred to
the City's .insurance carriero
Claim denied - It was. moved. by Councilman_ Morris., seconded by
L. vanWynberger Councilman Byork., and. carried, .that the claim of
Lionel van Wynberger be denied and referred to the
City's insurance carrier.
Fuhrman's Shoes-It was moved. by Councilman Green.., seconded by
Closing-Out Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council.
Sale app'd approve the application of Fuhrman's Shoes, Inc. for
a special. permit to .conduct a closing-out sale,
commencing February 6, 1.976.
COUNCIL AGENDA
Gary Clark Councilman. Green. informed the Council that his
appt'd to appointee to the Citizens Advisory Board has resigned
Citizens and he wished to appoint M r~ Gary Clark.,: 12217 Harris
Advisory Bd. Avenues to the Board. The appointment was concurred
in by members of the Gity Council.
PUBLIC.BUSINESS.FROM THE FLOOR
T. Vernia - Mr. Tom Vernia, 3276 Cedar Avenue.,. suggested that the
re proposed Council. name the proposed. City:. park adjacent to
park Lindbergh School., and plant a.nd_maintain the property
to eliminate its use by motorcyclists and as a
depository for trash.
P. Meyers - Mrs... Peggy. Meyers, .5164 Cerdtury Boulevard, addressed
re fund the Council to inquire if the $84,0.00 transferred
transfer from the. Revenue Sharing Fund to the Retirement Fund
had been restored. to the Revenue-..Sharing Fund.
Mrs. Meyers also. made reference to the 1974-75 budget
and accompanying resolution adopt~_ng the budget, and
the City Attorney declined to comment without
reviewing the documents, but offered to meet with
Mrs. Meyers to discuss her questions concerning the
documents.
H. Meyers - Mr. Herb. Meyers,.. 516.4 Century Boulevard, commented
re traffic on the traffic control study for. the area around
control study Will Rogers School, and suggested the installation of
a flashing yellow light such as the one located on
Century Boulevard. between. Long. Beach Boulevard and
California Avenue.. Mr. Meyers also complained about
damage to trash containers resulting-from careless
handling by the trash collectors.
B. J. Edney - Mr~ B. J. Edner,.Pastor of the. First Christian Church,
re City asked that a way be found tc inform the. public of the
Council .subjects being acted on by the City Council..
Je Feryanitz - Mrs. Joy Feryanitz, 10850 Alexander, discussed the
re legality 5-minute oral communication limit and questioned its
of time legality. The City Attorney commented that it would
limitation be preferable to-have a Council resolution setting
forth the rules for conduct of the meeting.
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Mr. Dave Richman- sugge-seed that.. agenda.- pa.ekets be made D. Richman - re
available in City Hall_ f or study by the.. public prior Council meetings
to the Co~nci.1 meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green., and carried., that the me-sting adjourn to
February l7, 1976, at 7 p.m.
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City Clerk., City of Lynwood
APPROVED FEBRUARY 17, 1976
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Mayor, C° ynwood