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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 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 poll call.
Also present were City Manager Gomez and Assistant City
Attorney Huebsch.
It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
Rowe, and carried, that the minutes of:
P,egular Meeting August 20, 1985
Adjourned Regular Meeting August 21, 1985
be approved as written.
RES No. 85-120 RESOLUTION NO. 85-120 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Telephone Rates COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA URGING- THE-LEGIS-
LATURE AND THE. GOVERNOR. OF'~ THE ST7~TE OF CALIFORNIA TO-TAKE
POSITIVE ACTION TO CONTROL TELEPHONE RAILS." was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Henning, seconded by Councilman
Thompson and carried to adopt the resolution.
RES No. 85-121 RESOLUTION NO. 85-121 entitled: "A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
St. Francis THE DESIGNATION OF ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER AS A LEVEL II
Level II Trauma TRAUMA CENTER. "
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It was moved by Councilman Henning, seconded by Mayor Byork,
and carried, that the resolution be adopted.
COMMENDATION Mayor Pro tem Henning read a commendation for Mr, Ronald Bailey
sgt. Bailey of the Sheriff's Department. It was moved by Mayor Byork,
sheriff's seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried that the commenda-
tion be approved.
It was moved, seconded and carried to recess to~the Lynwood
Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:45 p.m, Council reconvened
at 7:51 p.m,
SCHEDULED MATTERS
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to conduct a
Min Lot size public hearing on the amendment to zoning ordnance with
Motor vehicles respect to minimum lot size for certain motor vehicles.
less than 1200#s This is a zoning ordinance amendment to reduce the minimum
lot size from 6,000 sq. ft. to 3,000 sq. ft. for motor
vehicles weighing less than 1,200 pounds. The P4ayor inquired
if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition
to the ordinance. There was none, and the public hearing was
closed. After Council discussion,
'1st READING AN ORDINANCE entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNI-
CIPAL CODE, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, N7ITH RESPECT TO THE MINIMUM
LOT AREA FOR MOTOR VEHICLES [~7EIGHING LESS THAN 1,200 POUNDS."
was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Henning, seconded by Councilman
Morris, to waive reading and introduce ordinance for first
reading and approve the findings of approval on data Sheet
No. 3.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
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The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to conduct a PusLlc HEARIT
public hearing on the appeal of decision of the Lynwood 11561 virgini
Planning Commission approving a Conditional Use Permit and
tentative parcel map for ten (10) apartment units at
11561 Virginia Avenue. This is an appeal of the Planning
Commission decision by Councilman E. L. Morris, approving
a CUP and a tentative parcel map for ten (10) unit apart-
ment development in the R-2 zone.
The City Manager explained the project .is in the west side of the
block on Virginia between Cortland and Walnut, addressed at
11561 Virginia Avenue. The Mayor inquired if anyone present
wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the appeal.
Mr. C. Nielson, 11520 Virginia, came forward in opposition
to the project. He thought the environmental report was
inaccurate, and that 2-3 families will be moving into each
apartment in order to be able to pay the rent; stated there
are sheriff's constantly patroling the area now.
Mr. J. James, 5131 Cortland, was in opposition to the project.
He felt that five or six people will move into each unit,
which would add 50 more people to the area. He explained
the neighborhood has problems from noise, lack of parking
and is afraid to let his child walk to school.
Mr. B. Hisey, 11534 Louise, came forward as the developer in
favor of the proposed project. He stated he lives in the
same neighborhood and problems in that area are all over the
City. He felt his development would enhance the property
and the area.
Councilman Rowe inquired as to how the property was zoned
~'""' when the nursery was there. Director of Community Develop-
ment Importuna stated the property was zoned R-2 previously.
Mr. J. Lucas, 11638 Louise, stated he was in favor and thought
it was a fire hazard when the nursery was there and now feels
it would be better utilized as an apartment building.
Mr. L. Joy, 11512 Virginia, stated when he first moved into
the area it was quiet. He did not think the City should be
giving away the alley on the north end. He was opposed to
the project, and would like to see smaller units developed
there instead. Mr. Hisey responded that if the alley were
not vacated, a hammerhead turn around would have to be in-
stalled, which he felt would be worse in attracting crime.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing
was closed.
Councilman Morris felt that new housing is needed in Lynwood,
and a project such as this would not increase crime or cause
problems in the area, therefore, he was in favor of the
development.
Councilman Henning inquired how many apartments were in the
°'"' area presently.. Mr. Ken Mullens of the Planning Department
explained that the area is currently predominantly single-family,
~ however, there are some duplexes and triplexes. Councilman
Henning thought that consideration should be given to people
who already live on that street and they should have some input
as to what goes on in the area.
Councilman Thompson felt the project would enhance the neigh-
borhood and did not think the City could avoid building apart-
ments near single-family residences especially since there is
not much undeveloped property in Lynwood. He did not feel
the people who are going to live there should be adversly
judged before they move in. He stated it would be no different
to have 2-3 families living together in single-family homes.
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Councilman Rowe was concerned that 2-3 families would live
in each apartment.
The Mayor felt the City needs to get moving, and this seems
like a good project. After Council discussion, it was
moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson,
to sustain the decision of the Planning Commission to
approve this project.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: Councilmen
Absent: None
Morris, Thompson, Byork
Henning, Rowe
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 requested Item No. 12, Tree Maintenance
project (FY 1985-8G), and Item No. 14, RTD Bus Pass buydown.
Councilman Rowe requested Item No. 14, RTD Bus Pass buydown.
The following action was taken:
storm Drain City Council accept storm drain construction project, Atlantic
Project Avenue and Century Boulevard, Project No. 5-5011 as being
completed in accordance with the contract documents, was
presented.
RES NO. 85-122 RESOLUTION NO. 85-122 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
LA Solid Waste COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CONCURRING WITH THE MARCH
Mgmt Plan 1984 UPDATE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGE-
MENT PLAN, NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT.".was presented.
It was moved. by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that the store drain construction project be accepted
and the resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
Tree Maint. Councilman Henning requested Item No. 12, Tree Maintenance
Bids project (FY 1985-86) for further information. Director of
Public Works Wang explained that two of the three bids were
based on the wrong prevailing wage. He felt that in the
City's interest, an application should be made to the State
for a lower prevailing wage and readvertising should be done
.for bids at the lower rate. Mr. L. Jones, President of
United Pacific Corporation the third bidder who did bid
properly according to the rules, came forward and stated
he did not feel the City's response that "there was an
oversight by the City" was fair to his Company. Director
of Public Works Wang explained that using the lower prevailing
wages would save the City approximately $50,000. He explained
that United Pacific Corporation's bid was much higher than
what staff had estimated it to be. It was discussed that
upon cancellation by this bidder, the bond for $10,000 will
be forfeited and the next lowest bidder shall automatically
be chosen. After further Council discussion, it was moved
by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, to award
the bid to the lowest bidder, Golden Bear Arborists, Inc.
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ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION N0. 85-123 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RE5 NO. 85-123
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROPRIATING TWO THOUSAND Approp for
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ( $2 , 100 ) FROM THE GENERAL FUND UN- Computer Desks
APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING and Chairs
COMPUTER DESKS AND CHAIRS." was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
1~Ios~ris, that the resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilmen Henning and Rowe requested Item No. 14, RTD Bus C. Henning
Pass buydown. Stated that RTD should do something about regarding bus
lowering their prices and providing better service to out- Pass buydown
lying communities such as Lynwood, and questioned if fares
could be bought with Proposition "A" funds. The City
Manager agreed in the affirmative. Assistant to the City
Manager Fraser stated that identification cards and vouchers
will be issued in the City Clerk's office. Bus passes will
be purchased at the same markets that currently have them.
Upon receipt of the voucher, the City will issue a reimburse-
ment check. After further Council discussion, it was moved
by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, to
direct staff to administer an RTD bus pass buydown program
and authorize the Mayor to execute contractural agreement
,r-~ for the selling of discount passes.
. ' ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
Council authorize the extension of the ambulance contract Extension of
with Adams Ambulance Service, Inc., for an indefinite period Ambulance
with a 90 day cancellation clause, was presented. service
RESOLUTION NO. 85-124 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES NO. 85-124
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE Demands 9-17
DEMANDS AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THERFOR." was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that the ambulance contract be extended, and the
resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Nods:. None
Absent: None
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman SOLICITATION
Henning, and carried, to approve the charitable solicitation united way
request from United Way, Inc.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
The City Manager requested a closed session be held after
Council and Public Oral Communications regarding litigation
and personnel matters.
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COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
commendation Councilman Thom son commended the
P youth who have been
painting out graffiti.
Ribbon cutting Mayor Byork was pleased with the improvements on Imperial
ceremony Highway and thought a ribbon cutting ceremony might be in
order. The City Manager stated he would report back on
this. The Mayor was also concerned with commercial parking.
Councilman Rowe asked Captain Popovich if crimes were down.
The Captain reported that all categories of crime are down.
PUBLIC ORAL CO1~'T~IUNICATIONS
F. Navatril Ms. F. Navatril, 3686 Cedar, asked if the Sheriff's Depart-
2-Hr. Parking ment is going to enforce the two-hour parking limit on her
street; was advised to report to Code Enforcement regarding
the neighbor's cement blocks.
D. Willis Mr. D. Willis, 3800 Lugo, was concerned with the City's
Ambulance fee ambulance company fee structure. Stated he had paid $400
to be taken to St. Francis from Cedar Avenue. Councilman
Henning requested an investigation. The City Manager stated
he would bring back a report. Questioned the political signs
on posts and trees. The City Clerk informed him that Code
Enforcement is taking down all signs on City owned property.
It was moved, seconded, and carried to recess to a closed
session at 9:30 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:45 p.m.
The City Attorney stated Council met in closed session to
discuss a status report concerning litigation in the
Garcia matter which has been settled. The second matter
regarding settlement authority is established, and it
could be prejudicial to the City's interest to identify
the name of the claimant at this time and refrained from
so doing.
Discussion on Council had a preliminary discussion regarding the position
Accounting Mg. of Accounting Manager. It has been City policy to have open
Position recruitment, and to do that would require a 4/5th vote
by Council to implement the policy. Discussion was held
on authorization for pay for Acting Accounting Supervisor.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Henning, to open recruitment for Accounting Manager and
approve pay for Acting Accounting Supervisor.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Henning, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
There was no further business, and
man Morris, seconded by Councilman
adjourn to October 1, 1985.
ANDREA L. HOOPER, City C erk
City of Lynwood
APPROVED OCTOBER 15, 1985
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JOH D. BYORK, Mayor
City of Lynwood
it was moved by Council-
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