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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 1986
The Lynwood City Council met in a regular session in the City
Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on the above date at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Henning in the chair.
Councilpersons Byork, Morris, Wells, Henning answered the
roll call.
Also present were City Manager Gomez and City Attorney Yeager.
Mayor Henning read a Proclamation for Children's Expo. Proc.
Childrens
It was moved by Councilperson Morris, seconded by Councilperson Expo
Wells that the Proclamation be approved.
Council recessed to the Lynwood Redevelopment and the Lynwood
Information Inc. Agenda.
Council reconvened to scheduled matters.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
Mayor Henning opened the public hearing on the Appeal of CUP Appeal
at 11118 Long Beach Boulevard. of CUP
Ray Chivera, 11434 Plum Street stated he is the person who is
appealing the CUP. Asked City Attorney what are his rights,
being the appealant.
City Attorney stated it has been the policy and usual procedure
to let the appealant make his statements and present his case
first.
Mr. Chivera stated the location is not the same as it appeared
at the time it went to the Planning Commission.
Commvanity Development Director Vicente. Mas stated-the location,
as it reads now is correct. The addresses had not been
established at the time the item went to the Planning Commission.
Mr. Chivera questioned whether the application is for beer
and wine or all alcohol.
Mayor Henning stated the ordinance should be more specific on
this matter and an amendment should. be done.
Mr. Chivera stated that as recent as 1983, the city denied a CUP
CUP to the Shell service station on Long Beach Boulevard and denial
Imperial Highway when they wanted to sell beer and wine. Stated for
at least 50 people have protested against the location selling Shell
beer and wine, to the ABC. Stated the City's Ordinance does Station
not go along the same rules as the ABC Board does as far as how
many convenience stores there are within a certain area. Hopes
the city is not going overboard on the 7-11 store. Feels the
community has enough establishments that sell alcohol. Asked
Council to look at the ordinance again before making a decision.
Rev. C. C. Coleman, New Light Baptist Church spoke in behalf of Object
the Ministerial Association. Stated the city already has more to more
than ninety liquor establishments as of October 27, 1986. Feels Liquor
the city needs a decent eating establishment rather than another Establ
place that sells alcohol. Would rather see the location empty
rather than another 7-11 store at the location.
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Object. Robert Fry, 12501 Alpine brought survey to Council from the
to Conven-School District on the destruction alcohol is causing to our
fence young people. Is tired of convenience stores coming into the
Stores city. Spoke regarding the problems caused at establishments
that sell alcohol. Stated 7-11 stores have stated that most
of their business is generated by sales of items other than
alcohol. Mr. Fry stated he has data to show 240 of the business
is the selling of alcohol.
Mary St. Julian, 12701 Waldorf stated she was under the impression
that 7-11 was going to build only one store, but now sees they
are going to build all over the city. Stated one 7-11 is enough.
Object. Charles Glenn, 3533 Carlin asked Council to reject the CUP for
CUP for another liquor establishment. There are 94 licenses to sell
Liquor beer and wine. Stated the city has more hotels than any other
Establish. city per the population. Sees more people on the streets of
Long Beach Boulevard at night than there are during the day.
Crime rate is higher at locations near liquor stores than any
other place. Stated there are too many liquor stores in the
area already. Asked Council to reject this request.
Don Bowman, 511 N. Central, Glendale, stated his organization
deals with the problems associated with alcohol and questioned
where Council will put the controls. Stated there is a measure
coming up that will limit the number of liquor stores in
accordance with the population. Feels it costs us more than
ten times the revenues that we might get in taxes and it is
up to Council to place controls on the issues of permits to
sell beer and wine.
Mayor Henning closed public hearing and brought matter back
to Council for discussion.
Councilpersom Morris stated he does not like to hear that crime
is the result of the use of alcohol. The increase in population
is one of the factors that cause crime to rise. Is not in favor
of any more little corner stores in the city. Asked that staff
bring back some sort of information along the lines of possible
zone changes with regard to the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Support the Planning Commission. Moved to uphold the Planning
Commissions decision and recommendations.
Morator- Councilperson Byork stated he agrees that we have an excess
ium on number of liquor stores and feels we should have a moratorium
Liquor on any more locations that will be selling beer and wine.
stores Seconded the motion.
Councilperson Wells agreed that we do have a large number of
liquor stores but agrees with the decision of the Planning
Commission.
Mayor Henning agreed with the decision of the manning Commission
and would rather see the building occupied than empty. Is not
in favor of an ordinance banning any more liquor stores in
Lynwood.
Resol. City Attorney Yeager stated the motion should include section
2063 that states "and the City Council affirms all findings of the
Planning Commission in Resolution 2063".
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Members Byork, Henning, Morris, Wells
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Clerk Hooper asked to be excused as matters had to be
prepared in order to receive election results.
Mayor Henning acknowledged the presence of Willard Reed, School
Board member.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
City Attorney requested that formal bidding procedures be
waived on Item numbers 10, 11, and 12 in favor of an informal
negotiation.
It was moved by Councilperson Morris, seconded by Councilperson
Wells that the foregoing items be approved.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Members Byork, Henning, Morris, Wells
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mayor Henning stated Item #17 will be carried to the meeting of
November 18, 1986.
Mayor Henning stated Item #18 will be continued to; December 2,
1986 when there is a full Council.
Item #19: Charitable Solicitation: Youth Against Drugs and
Gang Membership and Evangelical International Church Soldiers
of the Cross of Christ.
It was moved by Councilperson Morris, seconded by Councilperson
Wells to approve the above items.
Closed Session: City Attorney stated records should reflect
that a closed session is needed to meet with Lynwood Redevelop-
ment Agency negotiators relative to the acquisition of property
and the city is to consider a case in which litigation has
been formally commenced against the city, Santos vs. City of
Lynwood. The authority for the closed session is Government
Code Section 54956.9A and additionally a personnel matter will
be discussed.
Council recessed to closed session.
Char.
Solicit.
Youth on
War Agns
Drugs
Santos
vs. City
of Lynwd
Council reconvened. City Attorney stated Lynwood Redevelopment
Agency met with Real Estate negotiators to discuss acquisition
of property and settlement authority relative to the Santos case
was given to City Attorney. On personnel matter, staff has
recommendations.
Assistant to City Manager Fraser stated staff recommends they Job
be given the authority to effect a Job Description for Assistant Descrpt
Community Development Director with appropriate salary. Asst.
Comm.
It was moved by Councilperson Byork and seconded by Councilperson Dev.
Morris to accept the recommendations of staff. Drctr.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Member Byork, Henning, Morris, Wells
Noes: None
Absent: None
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Henning questioned whether or not staff had anything
regarding Banners.
City Manager Gomez stated staff would bring the policy and cost
back to staff on the meeting of November 18, 1986.
Mayor Henning made remarks regarding items that have appeared Fire
in the newspaper pertaining to the Fire Department and the morale Dept.
of the city. & city
Morale
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There was no further business and it was moved by Councilperson
Byork and seconded by Councilperson Wells to adjourn to
November 18, 1986.
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ANDREA L. HOOPER, Cl y Clerk
City of Lynwood
APPROVE J uary 6, 1987
ROBERT HENNING, Ma
City of Lynwood