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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 6, 1977
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 Rowe in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris and Rowe answered
the roll call.
Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager
Valliere.
After discussing items appearing on the agenda for the
regular meeting of December 6, 1977, the meeting was
adjourned to executive session for personnel matters.
Following the executive session, the meeting was adjourned.
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City~Clerk, City of Lynwood
APPROVED DECEMB 20, 1977
M or, Ci y of Lynwood
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REGULAR MEE'T`ING DECEMBER 6, 1977
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 Rowe in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris and Rowe answered
the roll call.
Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager
Valliere.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned
regular meeting of November 15, 1977, the regular meeting
of November 15, 1977 and the adjourned regular meeting of
November 22, 1977 be approved as written.
Councilman Byork noted that a large number of people were
present in regard to the recently enacted rubbish collection
ordinance requiring curbside trash collection (Ordinance No.
1017) and at his suggestion, the Council agreed to change
the order of business to allow those wishing to speak to do
so.
Previous discussion of the need for curbside trash pickup
and subsequent adoption of the ordinance relative thereto
was reviewed by Councilman Byork.
r--~ Mr. Bob Curlee addressed the Council in opposition to
eliminating alley pickup of trash and urged stricter
enforcement of ordinances regulating disposition of trash.
Problems related to citation of those who place trash in
the alleys were explained by the City Attorney.
Mr. R. E. Sammonds and Reverend Charles Floyd spoke in
opposition to elimination of alley trash pickup.
Mr. Robert Henning, 3952 Carlin Avenue, spoke in opposi-
tion to curbside pickup as some of the houses in his area
have no access to the front yard by which to take the
trash to the curb.
Mr. Bill Hart, 398 Carlin Avenue, spoke in opposition
to curbside trash pickup.
Mr. Bernie Nash, President of C. V. Disposal Company,
spoke to describe the problems encountered in collecting
trash in narrow alleys and said they would return to
alley pickup in instances where curbside pickup is not
practical.
'T`rash collec.It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Ord. to be Byork, that the ordinance be repealed. Repeal of the
pealed. ordinance or a moratorium pending further study of
alternatives was discussed. It was moved by Mayor Rowe,
seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the motion be
amended to make the present ordinance non-operative for
a period of six months pending further study and
development of an acceptable solution.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: Councilmen
Absent: None.
Higgins, Rowe.
Byork, Green, Morris.
Roll Call on original motion:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: Councilman Higgins.
Absent: None.
The Mayor declared a five-minute recess. Following the
recess, the meeting was reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearing- The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for a
Establishment of public hearing on the proposed amendment of Zoning
CF Zone Ordinance No. 570 by adding to Section 3.00 thereof, the
zoning district designated as CF, Community Facilities
Zone. The City Manager presented a report on the
recommendations of the Planning Commission made pursuant
to public hearings.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in
favor of the proposed amendment. There was no response.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in
opposition to the proposed amendment. As there was no
response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
Ord. first read - An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Amending Ord. 570 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570, THE
by providing for ~NING ORDINANCE, BY PROVIDING FOR A COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Community Facil. (CF) ZONE." was presented for first reading. It was
(CF) Zone moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins,
that the ordinance be read by title only. As there were
no objections, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be introduced.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Public hearing- The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for a
Proposed change of public hearing on the proposed change of zone from
zone from "no zone" "no zone" to CF Zone on Lots 118, 119, 120 and 128,
to CF Zone Tract 15209. The City Manager presented a report on
the recommendations of the Planning Commission and
Planning staff relative to the zone change which will
affect the Civic Center facilities, including the City
Hall,Armory, two libraries, Sheriff's Station and
Bateman Hall.
The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor
of the proposed change of zone. There was no response.
The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in
opposition to the proposed change.
Mrs. Peggy Meyers, 5164 Century Boulevard, addressed
the Council to inquire if the proposed change involves
any private residences. She was informed that it did
not.
An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
N0. 57o FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN
PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE
ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SAID ORDINANCE." was presented
for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the ordinance be read
by title only. As there were no objections, the Mayor
~,_,,, declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that the ordinance be introduced.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
Ord.first r
Amend.Ord.F
for purpose
reclass. of
certain prc
Copies of the anti-pornographic ordinance were distributed Anti-porn.
to the City Council and the ordinance was held over to the held over t
December 20, 1877 meeting. 12/20177
A report and analysis of the Comprehensive Employment CETA Progr~
Training Act Program was presented by the City Manager to be admir
with the following alternative solutions for the Council's by County
consideration: (1) keep the CETA program as it is until
contract renewal in 1978, (2) the City administer the
current programs but turn over existing open positions and
those that may occur during the year to the County,
(3) turn over all positions to the County with the Gity's
obligation to be to provide job sites only, and (~4) the
County to take over the complete program and the City not
^-- to participate in CETA. .After discussion of the various
alternatives, it was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded
_ by Councilman Green, that the County administer the CETA
program and the City provide the job sites and supervision.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
At the request of the City Manager, the COMPATH telephone COMPATH red
system report was held over. held over
The City Manager presented a report on the Desser Tire Denser Tire
Company agreement for reimbursement for certain expense reimburseme
to the City for fighting fires at the Denser Tire Storage agrt. app's
Yard. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the agreement be
approved.
A report on the proposed increase on the limit of Housing Limit on HC
and Community Development Act non-interest loans from loans raise
$3,500 to $5,000 was presented by the City Manager. It to $5,000
was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Higgins, that the Council concur in the recommendation of
the staff and the Housing and Community Development
'"-' Advisory Board that the non-interest loan limit be raised
from $3,500 to $5,000.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council
accept and file the Planning Department report on
the status of the temporary Revival Church at
11065 Atlantic Avenue.
Parkway tree It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
removal at 11200 Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council
Jackson app'd approve the request for removal of parkway trees
at 11200 Jackson Avenue. Councilman Rowe commented
on a complaint he had received about a tree in need
of removal at 11224 Ernestine Avenue and was
informed that it had been taken care of and a report
will be prepared for the December 20 meeting.
Bids rejected on A report on bids received for the bicycle facility
bicycle facility at the Lynwood City Park (Project No. 7-150-205)
was presented with the recommendation that Council
reject all bids and readvertise for segregated bids
on the project, bids to be received on February 22,
1978 at 2 p.m. It was moved by Councilman Higgins,
seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council
reject all bids and authorize a call for bids on a
segregated basis.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Waiver of diamond The City Manager presented a report on a recommenda-
light rental fees tion of the Recreation and Parks Commission that
referred to Rec. diamond light rental fees be waived for any local
Dir. for study youth groups under supervision of adults. The waiver
of fees was discussed with Recreation Director Snavely
and the propriety of approving a blanket waiver without
additional information as to costs involved and
establishment of guidelines was questioned.
Councilman Green's motion to approve the waiver was
subsequently withdrawn and it was the consensus of
the Council that Mr. Snavely provide further informa-
tion for the Council's consideration.
Bid award - The City Manager presented a report on the bids
Royal Truck Body received for a water truck service body and
for water truck recommended that the low bid of Royal Truck Body
service body be accepted in the amount of $1,487.18. (Project No.
8-185-775). It was moved by Councilman Higgins,
seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council concur
in the recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe,
Noes: None.
Absent: None,
Bid award - A report on bids received for Street Intersection
Sully Miller for Improvement EDA Project No. 07-51-26901 was presented
Street Intersec. by the City Manager with the recommendation that the
Improvement Council award the bid to Sully Miller Contracting Co. ,
the low bidder, for $45,227, provided the Minority
Business Enterprise Clearance will be obtained. It
was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Higgins, that the Council concur in the recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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A report on bids received for the State Street Improvement
Project (FAU Project No. LoA.-D.O.T.(H)-11-77-776 and EDA
Project No. 07-52-26253) was presented by the City Manager
with the recommendation that the Council reject all bids
and direct the Engineering staff to make necessary
modifications in the plans and specifications and prepare
for a readvertisement at a later date acceptable to
CALTRANS and EDA. It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council concur in
the recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A report was presented by the City Manager on the
resurfacing of Imperial Highway from Mona Boulevard to
Alameda Street in cooperation with the County of Los
Angeles and recommended approval of the agreement and
adoption of Resolution No. 77-106A entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA,
CONSENTING TO ESTABLTSHMENT OF A PORTION OF IMPERIAL
HIGHWAY WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF
HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES." It was moved by
Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that
the Council concur in the recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. 77-106A..
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: Ncne.
Absent: None.
FINANCE REPORT
Resolution No. 77-108 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF `l'HE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING
THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN
THEREFOR." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 77- be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
Bids rej ectf
on State St.
Imprv. Proj E
Res. 77-106
Est. of por
of Imperial
as part of
County hwy
Res. 77-10
Demaxids
It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman ISKON appli
Morris, and carried, that the Council table and refer to Lion refers
the City Attorney for study the request from to City Att
International Society for Krishna Consciousness Inc.
for permission to conduct fund-raising solicitations.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Holy Spirit
Higgins, and carried, that the Council deny the request Assn. req.
of The Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of denied
World Christianity for permission to solicit funds from
November 20, 1977 to November 20, 1978.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Christmas t
Higgins, and carried, that the Council approve the sales lots
applications for special permits to conduct Christmas 3581 Centur
tree sales lots from Alpha Beta Market at 3581 Century 10310 Long
Boulevard, and Wayne Wallace at 10310 Long Beach Blvd. app'd
Boulevard.
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R. West appl. for It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
spec. permit app'd Morris, and carried, that the Council grant the
application of Rodney West for a special permit to
conduct a business cf pawnbroker at 10005 Long Beach
Boulevard.
H.L.Garoutte, Jr. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
appl. for spec. Greer., and carried, that the Council approve the
permit app'd application of Howard Lester Garoutte, Jr., Three Star
Security, for a special permit to operate a private
patrol service.
Abatement cost It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by
rept. for 2930 Councilman Morris, and carried, that the date of
Poplar Dr. demo. January 3 ~ ,1978 be fixed. for a hearing on the abatement
set for hearing cost report for demolition of a structure at 2930 Poplar
1-3-78 Drive .
City Atty. to The question cf whether or not the City Council or any
prepare analysis of i.ts members would file an argument on behalf of the
of ballot measure ballot measure to appear an the March 7, 1978 General.
Municipal Election ~Tas discussed. It was moved by
Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, and
carried, that no argument be filed and that the City
Attorney be directed to prepare an impartial analysis
concerning the ballot measure relative to an appointive
City Treasurer.
Res. 77-109 RESOLUTION NO. 77-109 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
relating to CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO THE
destruction of DESTRUCTIGN OF RECORDS." was presented. It was moved
records by Co=ancilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris,
and carried, that Resolution No. 77-109 be adopted.
Appl. for dance It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
permit app'd Councilman Byork, and carried, that the application of
the Imperial Restaurant, 11004 Atlantic Avenue, for a
dance permit be approved.
Appl. of Gospel The apply.cation of the Gospel Light Fellowship Church,
Light Fellowship 4619 Carlin Avenue, for- permission to conduct street
ref. to Planning preaching at the corner of Carlin Avenue and Atlantic
Dept. Avenue was presented The Reverend Eric Wright,
Fastcr of the Church, was present to describe what he
wishes to do there. It was suggested that the Rev.
Wright contact the Planning Department concerning
temporary church services at that location.
COUNCIL AGENDA
Mayor Rowe re Mayor Rowe asked that improvement of the lighting in
lighting in City the park ng l.ct at the south end of the City Hall be
Hall parking lot in~restiga.tedo
Coun. Byork rept. Counr_°ilman Byork reported on a recent visit to the
on Asst.Secty. City of the Assistant Secretary of the Federal
Fedl. Trans.Dept. Transportation Department relative to the I-105
visit rel. to Freeway .
I-105
Councilman Green inquired about the Sheriff's option
Coun. Green re ®f unclaimed bicycles and was advised that unclaimed
unclaimed bicycles property is sent to the Sheriff's Department Central
and community property location for disposition. Councilman Green
alert patrol also expressed a desire to become involved in the
community alert patrol and asked the City Manager tc
arrange a meeting with the patrol and the Sheriff
Councilman Green inquired about cars being parked on front
lawns and was informed by the City Manager that staff is
currently working with the Sheriffs on that as well as on
overnight parking and street-sweeping. Councilman Green
requested a progress report on the number of buildings
that are being painted to eliminate graffiti. Councilman
Green commented on the need. for additional parking in the
Civic Center area.
Coun. Greer
progress re
on graffiti
elimination
need for
add'1 park]
in Givic Ct
area
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. Dave Richman, Benwell Drive, addressed the Council D. Richman
concerning the program of leaving a trashbin for disposition trashbins
by citizens of large amounts of trash.
Mr. Cass Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the C. Waranius
Council. concerning a bill. s~.gned by FresiYdent Carter relative bill sign
to private ownership of property . by Pres.Caz
Mr. Bob Curlee, 3955 Platt Avenue, addressed the Council
concerning stricter enforcement of existing ordinances.
Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard,
addressed the Council regarding releases for repainting of
buildings where graffiti has been pretriously been painted
out. The City Attorney viewed repainting without new
releases with disfavor, particularly if the repainting
occurred more than two weeks after the painting done under
the original x~eleasea
B. Curlee -
enforcement
ordinances
R. C . Waran:
releases f<
repainting
after remo~
of graffiti
Mr. Bill Anderson, 11352 Louise Avenue, addressed the
Council concerning trees in need of trimming at 4135 Agnes
Avenue, 12120 Nevada Street, 12124 Atlantic Avenue.
Mr. Archie Legg addressed the Council to inquire about the
procedure to set up a block-watch program and was advised.
by Captain Waller of the Sheriff's Department to contact
the Community Relations Officer who would meet with
Mr. Legg. Mr~ Legg also commented about the hazard of
an ice Dream truck parking for the sale of goods near the
Holler Junior High School. He also commended the Sheriff's
Department for their prompt response to a burglary call in
his neighborhoods
B. Anderson
trees in nc
of try ~ni n~
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A. Legg -
block-watcl
ice cream 1
parking &
corrmlendatic
re Sheriff;
The meeting was adjourned to executive session for personnel Executive
matters. Following the executive session, the meetir>g was session
reconvened and it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting adjourn
to December 20, 1977 at 7 p.m~ in memory of Deputy Sheriff
Hurdl who lost his life in the line cf duty.
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"C ity~'Clerk, City of Lynwood
APPROVED DECEMBER 20, 1977
or°, City'` of L~nwbcd