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REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 1985
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular
session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on the above
date at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Byork in the chair.
Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson and Byork answered
the roll call a
Also present were City Manager Gomez and City Attorney
Yeager.
It was moved by Councilman Henning, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, and carried, to approve the minutes of June 4,
1985 as written.
It was moved, seconded and carried, to recess to the Lynwood
Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:32 p.m. Council reconvened
at 7:44 p.m.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct a public
hearing on the application for zone change from C-2A (medium
commercial) to R-3 (multi-family residential). Staff stated
the applicant who is requesting a zone change is unable to
improve his property or obtain financing because of the non-
conforming status, i.e. residential. use in a commercial zone.
The General Plan shows the subject site is multi-family
residential. The rezoning would make the land use and the
zoning conform with the General Plan. The Mayor inquired if
anyone present wished to speak in favor of_ or in opposition
to the ordinance. There ~~~as none and the public hearing was
closed.
Councilman Henning inquired if the converted garage had been
properly done. Staff stated that the applicant had appeared
before the Planning Commission and that the two conditions
for approval were that the existing dwelling be converted
back to a garage, and the parcel map recorded with the City.
Councilman Morris stated if it is not converted, no change
made and remains C-2A, will the City require the conversion
of the living quarters back to a garage. Staff stated that
the City would require reconversion regardless of the zone
change. After discussion,
Public
Hearing
1st Reading
C-2A to R3
AN ORDINANCE entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF First Readi
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNI-
CIPAL CODE, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES FROM C-2A (MEDIUM!
COMMERCIAL) TO R-3 (MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)." was presented
for first reading.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, to waive reading and introduce ordinance for first
reading, and find that the zone change will not have a sub-
stantial effect on the environment; approve the negative
declaration.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Alorris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: Councilman Henning
Absent: None
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PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct a public
Abatement hearing on determination of existence of a public nuisance
12102 LB Blvd at 12102 Long Beach Boulevard, and direction to abate said
nuisance. Fire Chief Lathrope stated the property was the
old chuckwagon restaurant, and is now an abandoned, fire-
. damaged commercial structure as per the photographs. The
property is open and overgrown; a fire has occurred on
the property, and the Lynwood Fire Department will secure
the building by boarding up the windows and doors. The
City Attorney inquired what efforts had been made to locate
the owner. The Fire Chief stated they had sent a registered
letter, went to the last listed residence, and determined
he had no phone. The property owner's attorney had been
served, but refused to accept them stating he was only
the owner's attorney on a retainer and did not know where
to locate him. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished
to speak for or in opposition to the public hearing. There
being none, the public hearing was closed. After discussion,
RES No 85-9o RESOLUTION NO. 85-90 entitled: ''A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Nuisance Abate- COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DETERrRINING THAT
ment A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAII~i PROPERTY GENERALLY
12102 L B Blvd KNOWN AS 12102 LONG BEACH BOULEVARD AND DIRECTING THE ABATE-
MENT THEREOF." was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, that the resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
MINUTE ORDER The City Attorney requested a minute order directing the
Photos on above City Clerk to retain as record the proceedings and photo-
graphs as part of the record. The Mayor so ordered.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the consent calendar were acted
upon by one motion affirming the action recommended on the
Agenda unless members of the Council or staff requested
specific items removed for separate action.
Councilman Rowe requested Item No. 17, an Ordinance to
Prohibit Vending and Peddling. The following action was
taken:
RES No 85-91 RESOLUTION NO. 85-91 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Purchase Con- COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION
Crete Receptacle OF FUNDS FROM PROPOSITION "A" TO COVER THE COST OF THE
PURCHASE OF FIFTY CONCRETE TRASH RECEPTACLES." was presented,
and Council award a contract to the lowest bidder, City
Concrete Products Company.
BID AWARDS City Council accept the lowest bid_ received from Hasco Oil
HASCO OIL Company, Inc., and award a purchase order contract for
Petroleum Prod $40,000 to provide petroleum products subject to a quarterly
review of prices and services, was presented.
Uniform Council award a purchase order contract to Aratex Services,
service Inc., for $18,000 to provide Uniform Service, was presented.
PURCHASE Council award a purchase order contract to Nixon-Egli Equip-
Asphalt Paver ment Company for the purchase of an asphalt paver for the
sum of $24,930, was presented.
CONTRACT Council authorize the mayor to sign a contract with Coopera-
coop Personnel tive Personnel Services for Classification Study, was presented.
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RESOLUTION N0. 85-92 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES No 85-92
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING FORTH THE SALARIES Salaries by
BY CLASSIFICATION OF ITS OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES . " was classification
presented.
The City Council select the top three (3) mottos chosen by LYNWOOD NEW
the COmmurilty Affairs COmm1SS1ori aS winners iri the Motto MOTTO
Contest, and that "A CITY MEETING CHALLENGES" be selected as
the new City Motto, and staff be directed to make all the
preparations necessary to an Awards Ceremony to distribute
prizes to the three top contestants at the July 16, 1985
City Council meeting, was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Henning, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that the foregoing items be approved and the resolu-
tions be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilman Rowe requested Item No. 17, an Ordinance to Prohibit
Vending and Peddling, and inquired as to what initiated this
ordinance. The City D4anager stated that staff had recieved
complaints from citizens and councilmen concerning vendors
and peddlers in the City, and Council directed staff to draft
an ordinance pertaining to this. The City Attorney stated
the ordinance provision excludes any activity falling in the
category of free speech, and the severability clause would
protect the City if the ordinance violates any constitutional
rights. After discussion,
F""" AN ORDINANCE entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1st Reading
~ OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTIONS 21-14, 23-28 and 28-8 Vending and
I TO THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE DEALING WITH VENDING, PEDDLING Peddling Ord
AND/OR SOLICITING ON PUBLIC STREETS, SIDEWALKS OR PARKS, AND
AMENDING SECTIONS 17,29, 17-57, and 23-25 of the Lynwood
Municipal Code, was presented
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman
Henning, to waive reading and introduce ordinance for first
reading.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: None
Absent: None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
The City Manager requested a closed session be held after
Council and Oral Communications for salary negotiations.
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Henning wished everyone a happy and sane 4th of c. xenning
July, and stated a good program had been planned at the City safe 4th
park.
Councilman Morris also wished everyone a happy 4th of July. C. Morris
Also requested that staff research and report back on the various
number of P-1 zoned lots in the City. The City Manager noted
that all P-1 lots on the Long Beach Corridor have been rezoned,
however, Atlantic Avenue was not completed.
The Mayor requested everyone to be very careful of fires Mayor - Safe
during the holiday; reminded them of the Baldwin Hills fire. 4th of July
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PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. R. Foster Mr. R. Foster, 24723 Via Valmonte, Torrance, stated he
Neighbor owned property at 3150 Euclid Avenue and there are 250
proglems with apartments next to his four units. Tenants of the complex
rubbish as a dump. His fence has been broken into 15 times. The
Fire Chief stated the property has been a maintenance problem
for years, and is currently going to court for roaches and
rodents. The City Manager suggested he tell his tenants to
identify the people causing the problems, or perhaps he
could hire a security guard. The City Attorney told him
if he was willing to spend the money, he could take the
owners to court for failure to maintain the property, and
the Department of Corporations could help him find who
should be served.
Ms. M. Hampton Ms. M. Hampton, 3335 Sanborn, stated she would be happy
Rubbish to oversee Mr. Foster's yard on the 4th of July, and also
stated the house on California and Platt is full of rubbish.
Mr. J. Lucas Mr. J. Lucas, 11638 Louise Avenue, thanked the Fire Chief
weeds for taking care of the car problem near his home. Complained
about the corner lot on Louise where gangs hang out and
weeds have become a problem.
suggestion from The Mayor suggested refreshments be served at the next Council
Mayor re city's meeting to celebrate the City's 64th Birthday. He also
64th Birthday stated the Motto Contest winners will be recognized at that
meeting.
SHERIFF'S coN- The City Manager noted that the Sheriff's Department has
TRACT EXPIRING notified the City their contract will expire June 30, 1985,
and authority is required to continue police service until
a rate increase can be negotiated. After discussion, it
was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, to continue the Sheriff's contract.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Henning, and carried, to recess to closed session at 8:20
p.m. Council reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
The City Attorney stated Council met in closed session and
a status. report was received on the Vaz and Lane (Little
Annie Wannies) pending litigation. Council also directed
staff to utilize the services of the City Attorney,
Mr. Bob Kane, to meet and confer with the employees relative
to implementing the Fair Labor Standard Act. Action was
unanimously taken. Council also deferred further considera-
tion of terms and conditions of the City Manager and Animal
and Business License Supervisor employment until the meeting
of July 8, 1985, pending receipt by all Councilmembers of
the latest draft material.
c/M re will The City Manager stated information had been received from
Rogers school Mr. Ron Herdman, Caltrans, regarding the Will Rogers School
Property property. Staff wrote a letter expressing interest in
acquiring the property. Mr. Herdman will send additonal
information on the school site.
C. Henning Councilman Henning requested-staff to look into contracting
contract with with the Los Angeles Fire Department for fire service, and
LA Fire Dept bring back costs from Los Angeles County.
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There was no further business, and it was moved by Councilman
Rowe, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, to
adjourn to July 8, 1985 at 5:00 p.m.
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ANDREA L. HOOPER, City Cl rk
City of Lynwood
APPROVED AUGUST 6, 1985
J H D. BYORK, M or
Ci y of Lynwood