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REGULAR MEETING JULY 16, 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.
Also present were City Manager Gomez and City Attorney Yeager,
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Henning, and carried, that the following minutes be approved
as written:
Adjourned Regular Meeting June 11, 1985
Adjourned Regular Meeting June 14, 1985
Regular Meeting June 18, 1985
It was moved, seconded and carried to adjourn to the Lynwood
Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:33 p.m. Council reconvened
at 7:37 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct a public
City -wide hearing on the proposed establishment of a City-Wide Parking
Parking and and Business Improvement Area. He stated that on June 18, 1985
Bus Improv Area Council had opened a public hearing on the proposed ordinance,
but due to the fact that all businesses had not received
notices, the public hearing was continued to July 16, 1985.
The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor of or
in opposition to the ordinance.
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M. McBride Mr. M. McBride, 2934 Imperial Highway, President of the Lynwood 7
Discussion Chamber of Commerce, stated the Chamber was in favor of Assembly
Bill 1693, and felt there would be a savings to the City as
the Chamber would be subsidized by the Bill. Funds would be
used for financing the 4th of July activities, the Christmas
Parade, Miss Lynwood Pageant, and with the additional funds,
the scope of the duties of the Chamber can be increased.
K. McJimsey Mr. K. McJimsey, 3354 Imperial Highway, stated that funds were
More Chamber needed to continue Chamber activities, and in order to accomplish
Funds this, the Chamber needs additional funds. He stated that money
for the Chamber has never been sufficient and fund raising
activities will continue, however, proper services cannot be
provided without more funds. The Bill does not require the
funds to be used for the Chamber, however Council is requesting
consideration in that regard as the City and Chamber should
work together for the City.
w. xolitz Mr, W. Kolitz, 11324 Long Beach Boulevard, stated he felt that
support by the Chamber of Commerce should be supported by the business
Businesses community rather than depending on City Council, and this is
what the Bill and ordinance will accomplish. Anyone paying
a business license automatically becomes a member of the Chamber,
There was no further response, and the public hearing was
closed.
Letters of The City Attorney inquired if the City Clerk has received any
opposition to letters opposing the ordinance. The City Clerk stated three
the above had been received from Mr. James Myer, Lucille's Beauty, and
Autotron Automotive; Mr. Phillips had spoken the first public
hearing held on June 18, 1985. The Attorney stated that
because less than 50% of those affected by the assessment
have protested, they may be overruled.
c. Henning Councilman Henning spoke in favor of the Assembly Bill and
In favor of ordinance. He also pointed out that other projects will be
above funded by adoption of the ordinance.
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Councilman Morris stated he remembered that years ago the c. Morris
Chamber did not have enough money to hire a part-time Funds for
secretary, and although many of the businessmen and officials Chamber
do not live in the City, they have a very profound interest
in it.
Councilman Rowe inquired if businessmen automatically become C. Rowe
members, why would that mean they would become more active; Membership
if apartment owners had an increase in their business license, Chamber
they might raise the rents. We should get all the informa-
tion before Council adopts the ordinance.
Councilman Thompson felt that increasing the activities of C. Thompson
the Chamber will increase the activities of the whole City. Chamber
Questions need to be. answered and maybe some people should Activities
be eliminated, and staff should study all these questions
before the second reading.
The Mayor stated the Chamber is a valid body and is starting Mayor syork
to move in .the right direction; the City should see they have Chamber
enough money to operate. The City Attorney stated in order
to modify the schedule of assessments that are currently in
the proposed ordinance and resolution of intention, world
require holding a new public hearing. One method is that
Council decides to adopt the schedule of assessment upon
further study and present a modification of assessments
prior to levy as of January 1. After discussion,
AN ORDINANCE entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 1st READING
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING A CITY-WIDE PARKING AND City-wide
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND ADDING Parking
SECTION 17-58 TO THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE." was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Henning, seconded by Councilman
-•} Morris, to waive reading and introduce ordinance for first
reading.
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ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
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 Henning re-
quested Item No. 12, Payment of Bills, Warrant Register dated
July 16, 1985.
The Mayor stated Council would adjourn after the Consent Adjournment
Calendar for cake and refreshments to celebrate the City's for 64th city
64th Birthday and to introduce Mr. Harry Marlow, Supervisor Celebration
Hahn's deputy.
The .following action was taken:
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Council authorize the Mayor to execute the Utility Agreement utility Agm
7UT-10,359, was presented.
The City Council by a 4/5th vote authorize staff to negotiate Authorize
the purchase of one (1) Mobile Sweeper, was presented. Mobile ~;
Sweeper
RESOLUTION NO. 85-95 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 81-164 RES 85-95
TO .REVISE EXHIBIT "A" OF SAID RESOLUTION RELATING TO WATER water Serv
SERVICE RECOI~INECTION",was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Henning, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that the items be approved and the resolution be
adopted; new policy regarding water service reconnection
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be approved.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilman Henning requested Item No. 12, Payment of Bills,
and wanted information on the cassette purchase. This purchase
was for the HCDA office. He questioned the Doss Press warrant
on envelc~es and commented that they should look as nice as the
new letterheads, but Accounting Manager Fikel stated that
10,000 had already been ordered, but will check into it for
the next time. He also wondered about spending so much for
advertising in the Times, but Personnel Manager Chapek stated
the same ads are published in the Lynwood Journal and Lynwood
Press. After discussion,
RES NO 85-96 RESOLUTION NO. 85-96 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS
7-16-85 AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Henning, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that the resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: None
Absent: None
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
oRD No 1256 ORDINANCE NO. 1256 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
VENDING & LYNWOOD ADDING SECTIONS 21-14, 23-28, 28-8 TO THE LYNWOOD
PEDDLING MUNICIPAL CODE DEALING WITH VENDING, PEDDLING AND/OR SOLICIT-
ING ON PUBLIC STREETS, SIDEWALKS OR PARKS, AND AMENDING
SECTIONS 17-29, 1.7-57 23-25 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE."
was presented for second reading.
It was moved by Councilman Henning, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, that the ordinance be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
oFZD No 1257 ORDINANCE NO. 1257 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ZONE CHANGE LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, THE
C2-A to R-3 ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN
PROPERTIES FROM C2-A (MEDIUM COD~~IERCIAL) TO R-3 (MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL)." was presented for second reading.
It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that the ordinance be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: None
Absent: None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
City Manager Gomez requested a closed session be held after the
ceremonies to celebrate Lynwood's 64th Birthday.
j CITY MOTTO The Mayor introduced the Councilmembers to the audience and
Contest held described the contest which was held for the purpose of obtaining
an official City Motto. The Community Affairs Commission
served as a preliminary Selection Committee. Over 300 entries
1 were received which demonstrated the pride and dedication of
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the residents. Prizes were as follows:
lst Place
Doris Dugmore
"A CITY MEETING CHALLENGES"
CITY MOTTO
WINNERS
2nd Place
Beverly Armstrong
3rd Place
Brenda Booker
Runners-up
Edna Cavette
Mark Kinney
Dorothy Noel
Patricia Manous
Mary Pruitt
Dixie Davis
"DEVELOPING A BETTER TOMORROW"
"GROWTH TODAY, STRENGTH TOMORROW"
"COMMUNITY PRIDE - FUTURE KEY"
"GROWING THROUGH CARING"
"STANDING TOGETHER FOR PROGRESS"
"WITH PRIDE WE PROGRESS"
"LYNWOOD: TODAY, TOMORROW, ALWAYS"
"YESTERDAY'S DREAM, TOMORROW'S REALITY"
The Community Affairs Commission was applauded for their 64th
efforts in arranging the refreshments and decorations for sirthday
the City's 64th Birthday. The meeting was recessed for cake Party
and refreshments.
Upon recovening, the City Attorney announced the results of
the closed session. He stated Council met in closed session
to discuss litigation and personnel matters.
It was moved by Councilman Henning, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, and carried unanimously, the case of Castillo vs.
City of Lynwood, the City offered settlement in accordance
with staff recommendations.
~~ It was moved by Councilman Thompson., seconded by Councilman Approve re
Henning and carried unanimously that Council approve reclass-classif i
~ i ification of the secretarial position in the Office of the c/M Office
City Manager to Administrative Secretary position which is
on the pay scale. The person would be temporarily appointed
to the position pending the reclassification study.
It was moved by Councilman Henning, seconded by Councilman Defer entr
Thompson, and carried unanimously, directing staff to defer into new
entry into the new medical plan that Council had previously medical pl
approved recognizing a very slight increase in benefit
premiums for matters of overall economics.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Ms. B. Gray, 4325 Nedra, stated she represented Sports Club s. Gray
West which is a Lynwood based youth program. She explained sasketball
that this program had been active for two years and prior Team
to that was part of the Lynwood Recreation and Parks. She
stated they are the third largest girls' basketball team
in the State of California and is requesting Council
authorize a loan to .them to help young people attend the
Junior Olympics which start July 18, 1985 in Kansas City.
""""' She stated they had tried to raise the funds and have $5,000.
They will pay the loan back through future fund raisers.
Councilman Henning stated he would not be in agreement to
'fund anyone from another city. Mrs. Gray explained that
although the program includes residents out of the City,
there are seven ladies from Lynwood which perhaps the City
could sponsor. Councilman Thompson felt the Council was
being put on the spot to request funds on the spur of the
moment. Mrs. Gray stated she had approached the Parks and
Recreation Department for two years to help promote their
program with no results. The Mayor also stated that they
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had not given Council enough time. Councilman Thompson
thought the project should have been thought out and
organized further ahead. Mrs. Gray stated the Junior
Olympics are sponsored by Sears and Roebuck.
Authorize funds Councilman Morris wondered if association through the
for Jr. Olympics Parks and Recreation Department could be of assistance
to the club. After further discussion, it was moved
by Councilman Henning, seconded by Councilman Thompson,
to authorize $3,500 for seven round-trip fares to the
Junior Olympics with the stipulation that information
must be received by the City Manager as to the usage of
the funds, and to be paid back through future fund
raisers.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
L. orozco Ms. L. Orozco, Regis Productions, stated members of her
8th Annual staff are contracting to hold the 8th Annual Street Scene
st. scene Carnival on September 28=29, 1985, and asked if the City
carnival could provide a facility where they can sell tickets.
She explained that was a 14-block event to be held by Los
Angeles City Hall, and that Lynwood would receive 20% of
the tickets sold prior to the event. She explained there
will be a contest to determine which organization can have
a booth at the carnival where it will be possible to raise
$7,000 or more because the booth and prizes will be donated.
Councilman Thompson suggested they meet with the City
Manager and Chamber of Commerce. City Manager Gomez will
report back to Council. Ms. Orozco offered their services
for Cinco de Mayo.
x. Swayne Mr. R. Swayne, 3623 Agnes, stated he is a member of the
Funds for Ed Education Foreign Exchange Institute, and requested Council
Foreign Ex approve $2,000 to assist in their travel arrangements to
Institute Mexico .
Mrs. Daniels Mrs. Daniels, a teacher at Hosler Jr. High School, explained
re above the EIS Institute is sponsoring this group and have made
every effort to raise the funds.
C. Henning Councilman Henning stated he felt the School Board should be
school Board be responsible for sponsoring educational trips. He suggested
responsible a letter be drafted from the City Council. Ms. M. Sherman
for educational stated the School Board had been contacted and did not want
trips the group to use any school facilities.
c. Morris Councilman Morris suggested staff contact the School Board
contact school to fund the group.
Board
C. Thompson Councilman Thompson did not feel Council should criticize
the School Board or take on the role of providing leadership
no criticism for the group.
D. Strickland Ms. D. Strickland stated the matter was taken to the Super-
Denial of intendent of Schools but they denied any assistance.
Assistance
c. Henning Councilman Henning informed Mrs. Swayne that she should go
re above before the School Board to request funding, and also contact
the Chamber of Commerce and report back to Council.
There was no further business,
man Thompson, seconded by Counc
to adjourn to August 6,1985.
ANDREA L. HOOPER,
City of Lynwood
and it was moved by Council-
i Henning, and carried,
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JOH~d D. BYORK, Mayo'
City of Lynwood
APPROVED AL7GUST 6, 1985