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REGULAR MEETING JULY 21, 1987
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 Richards in the chair.
Councilmembers Byork, Henning, Morris, Wells, Richards answered the
roll call.
Also present were City. Manager Gomez, City Attorney K. Yeager.
Due to the absence of City Clerk Hooper, Thelma Fong, Court Reporter
took minutes.
Gomez
City Manager Gomez announced the Agenda was duly posted according Brown
to The Brown Act. Act
RESOLUTION N0. 87-112 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res.
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO ADOPT AND URGE THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY 87-112
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO DIRECT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIRECTORS black
OF MENTAL HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES TO FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDATIONS mental
OF THE 1986-87 LOS ANGELES COUNTY GRAND JURY CONCERNING BLACK health
MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS AND SERVICES." was presented. needs
It was moved by Councilmember Byork, seconed by Councilmember
Morris that the resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Mayor Richards announced that before Council reeesses to the Mayor=
Lynwood Redevelopment Agency, Council will call for Oral Communi- oral
cations at this time, and each speaker will be allowed three minutescomm.
f_or Oral Communications to comply with the terms of The Brown Act.
Stated we have an organization presentation and we will relax the
standard for the representative of the Stopps Organization to address
this body.
William Wright, 4201 Elmwood, spoke in regards to the Lynwood Ad- Wright
ventist Academy becoming a }~istor~cal landmark and described a brief 7th
background of the Academy. Day Ad.
become
Denise Florence, 1929 Higherbogatar, Rowland Heights, spoke on her landmaY
experiences at Lynwood Adventist Academy and some history in regards
to the Academy. Florenc
7th Day
Dr. James Kyle, 3171 Sepulveda, stated he was an alumnus of Lynwood Ad
of Lynwood Academy from 1969 and spoke in favor of the Academy becom-
ing a historical landmark. Kyle it
favor
Olga Lyman, 3141 Pasadena Avenue, Long Beach, stated she was an
alumnus of Lynwood Academy and spoke on the history of the Lynwood Lyman ~
Adventist Academy. favor
Chelsey Broaden, 1363 E. Bennett St., Compton, stated she was Broader
currently Student Body President at the Lynwood Adventist Academy in favc
and spoke in favor of it being a historical landmark.
Lacey Westbrook Lynwood resident, stated he felt that the city is Westb'rot
making a big mistake by taking the Academy for a new high school in favor
and hopes the Council will consider making it a historical land-
mark.
Kent Swift, 11110 Harris, stated he had come previously to Council Swift
to discuss the Lynwood Adventist Academy becoming a historical in favor
landmark. Spike about the achievements the Academy had made and
supported it as a historical landmark.
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Dnnfavor Joe Dent, 11105 Pine, stated he was an alumnus of Lynwood
landmark Adventist Academy and spoke in favor of the historical land-
mark.
Mayor - Mayor Richards explained the need to dialogue betwee the city
questioned and schools and questioned staff in regards to the creation
staff re of a historical landmark.
landmark
City Manager Gomez stated staff has done the basic research
Gomez in terms of what the steps it must follow under State and
basic Federal Law from every state to create a historic site or
research monument, what criteria must be met to create such a monument.
landmark
After Council discussion,
Morris It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember
bring back Wells to direct staff to bring back a report on this particular
report on matter and scope of making the Lynwood Adventist Academy a
landmark historical landmark.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Mayor- Mayor Richards inquired if we prevail in making this a historical
landmark landmark, what significance would that have for the Academy.
how will it affect Academy
Mr. Wright stated it was out belief and understanding that this
Wright - would serve as a very effective block or a possible block or
re condemminginterference or at the very least, a delay in the ability of
land for the School Board in proceeding with its intentions of condemning.
pubkic our land an taking our propoerty to build a public high school.
school
Mr. James Meredith, 1250 E. Meddlebrook Road, Altadena, Assistant
Meredith to Charles Darten, President of 9~'uthern California Conference
his job of Seventh Day Adventist, stated what his job is and the concerns
about the Lynwood Adventist Academy and stated they have a
committee ready to meet with the City, School Board, Community
and Church representatives on this matter.
No further discussion,
It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember
Byork to close Public Oral Communications.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, PTELLS, RICHARDS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Council reconvened after the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency meeting.
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.
Morris Councilmember Morris requested item now 9, Service Delivery """'""
requested #g Area Application.
Service deli~ayyor Richards requested item no. 11, Purchase of Copy Machines
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The following action was taken:
RESOLUTION N0. 87-113 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Res.87-113 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT-
street im- CENTURY BOULEVARD FROM ABBOTT ROAD TO ATLANTIC AVENUE." was
provement presented.
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RESOLUTION N0. 87-115 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res.
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOUD APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS 87-115
UNDER THE COMMUNITY PARKLAND ACT OF 1986 FOR THE FOLLOWING PxOJECT(S):
CO-GENERATION SYSTEM AT NATATORIUM, $75,000." was presented. natatorit
RESOLUTION N0. 87-117 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res.
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND ORDERg7_117
ING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. demands F
ordering
It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember warrants
Wells that the foregoing resolutions be adopted.
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ROLL CALL: adopt
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
RESOLUTION N0. 87-114 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD Res.87-1:
CITY COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE. THE .FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR JOINT Hub Citi~
PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITIES COMMONLY KNOWN AS "HUB CITIES" AREA TO
FORM A SERVICE DELIVERY AREA UNDER THE FEDERAL JOB TRAINING PARTNER-
SHIP ACT ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA." was presented.
It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Morris
Henning that the resolution be adopted. adopt
Councilmember Morris requested item no. 9, Service Delivery Area
Application and stated Council should perhaps appoint a representa-
tive to attend these meetings and look after them on behalf of the
City and the City Council. Stated that perhaps the Assistant City
Manager, Don Fraser would be a good representative for this program.
City Manager Gomez stated the person that had been doing the research
on this was Mr. Robinson. Councilmember Morris stated he would
include in his motion to adopt the resolution and appoint Mr. Doug
Robinson as the representative.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
RESOLUTION N0. 87-116 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res.87-
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE LEASE/PURCHASE OF TWO COPIERS 116
AND APPROPRIATING THE°NECESSARY FUNDS." was presented. Copier
It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember
Henning that the resolution be adopted. Wells
adopt
Mayor Richards requested item no. 11, Purchase of Copy Machines and
inquired if we were approached by these companies directly or had
we had the chance to consort with Brokerage Firms, and what about
the availability of service.
Assistant City Manager D. Fraser stated staff approached these Fraser
three firms for the copy machine bids and Kodak is running a program re bid
whereby they are consolidating all of the Local Governments that are
interested in buying Kodak machines and selling them for major dis-
counts. They've had very few problems with them and excellent
service response on time.
Mayor Richards asked for roll call:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
City Attorney Yeager stated item no. 13, Proposals for the City
Attorney Services, is eligible for consideration in closed session
under The Brown Act, under section 54957 as personnel items. If
it is your pleasure, you may choose to adjourn to a closed session
to consider this.
Yeager
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closed
session
Brown A~
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After Council discussion,
Henning It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember
We11s Wells that each Councilmember select a firm or firms they would
City Attys like to review at a Special meeting to review the City Attorney's
proposals Proposals and Council will set that date at the next regular
Council meeting.
ROLL CALL:
A E COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT : NONE '"'"~"""
Henning It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember
accept low Wells that the City Council accept the low bidder, Coded Systems,
bidder for Code amendment and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Henning It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember
Wells Wells that Council extend the leave of absence for Beverly Bass
extend the 90 days.
leave for B everly Bass
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Wells Councilmember Wells stated she has some picture whe would like to
share with the other Council members in regards to the trash
t facility at Thrifty's. Stated she has been complaining for some ,,,~
s
Thrifty time and would like to see if staff would look at our public
-fine nuisance ordinance no. 902 and 918 and put some teeth into this
ordinance. Would like to see if Council could at least change
the fine amount from $500. to whatever is reasonable, maybe
$1,000 to $1,500, whatever it takes for some people to understand
that the city will not allow people in the City of Lynwood to
come here, buy places, let them sit, let the places deterioate, and
let trash stay on the property for months without cleaning it up.
Wells- It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember
Henning Henning that staff come back with something that would give a
nuisance
ordinance little more teeth to the public nuisance ordinance.
Atty. City Attorney stated this wasn't a notice according to The Brown
advises Act and thinks it's appropriate that staff receive the complaint
come back and come back with an appropriate report.
with approp report
After further discussion, City Manager Gomez stated staff will have
Gomez a report at Council's next regular meeting and possibly by the
staff will middle of August have an ordinance.
have report next meeting
Councilmember Henning stated he had received a comp~,aint from a
Henning Lynwood resident in regards to a landlord who increased the deposit
recd comp. that was put down three years ago for the property when it was ...~
re deposit rented. Stated the City needs to start protecting our elderly
citizens in the community, senior citizens against landlords. If
a person has been there over a certain amount of years, then the
landlord should not be taking them for more money on the security
deposit. Thinks the landlord should have to pay the renter
interest on the money they are holding.
After further Council discussion,
Henning It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember
staff Wells that staff start working on an ordinance regulating landlords
start work.security deposits.
on ordinance regulating landlords
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ROLL CALL:.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING, WELLS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, MORRIS, RICHARDS
ABSENT: NONE
Councilmember stated he is again bringing up the 50~ fee for Sr. cit_
Senior citizens to ride the Dial-a-Ride, thinks it should be free, tens frf
Dial-A-
Ride
It was moved by Councilmember Henning, seconded by Councilmember
Wells that the Dial-a-Ride fee of .50~ be eleminated. secondec
.-, ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER HENNING, WELLS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, MORRIS, RICHARDS
ABSENT: NONE
Councilmember Henning inquired as to a progress report in regards Henning
to boarded up businesses and Winns Tow Service. boarded
up bus i~
City Attorney Yeager stated Council would have a full report at theess
next regular Council meeting.
Yeager
Councilmember Morris inquired in regards to the situation of licensing
the various push-cart, ice-cream trucks that are selling on the Morris
streets of our community. Stated the city should either get them selling
operating like they're supposed to operate - licensed and have themwithout
pay the proper fees or shrug our shoulders. license
City Manager Gomez stated we will speak to that in ordinance 902, Gomez
and 918, the public nuisance ordinance. Public
nuisanc
Mayor Richards inquired if the provisions of Article 3, Chapter 3, ord.
of the Lynwood Municipal Code had been changed with respect to
bidding procedures. Mayor
inquire
City Attorney Yeager stated the amendment had been considered that re prov
.--.~ would conform them in size, in dollar amounts to current State law,#3-Ch.3
but another respect had not been modified.
Mayor Richards inquired about section 2-62 exceptions, improvision Mayor-
of this division, the Council not return a motion for the decision no bid.
of income. Item no. 2.58 acquisition goods for less than $500. procedu
Shall be effective in the manner selected by the Purchasing Offi-
cer for any provisions of ;this division to the contrary not with-
standing no bidding procedures of any kind whatsoever shall be
applicable to such persons so directed, item no. 2.59 more than
$500 but less than $3,500 except as otherwise provides in section
2.62 purchases of supplies, equipment services in the amount. Mayor
Richards inquired of the City Attorney if these procedures are
consistent with the laws of this state.
City Attorney Yeager stated yes theyare and they are more stringent
than current State law. Yeager
yes
,~ouncilmember Henning stated he didn't know what this was in reference
to and stated the City Manager was the Purchasing Officer.
Mayor Richards introduced the new Area Manager for Southern Califor-
nia Edison, Mr. Gregory Woodson, and stated he'd been helpful in the
opening of the Crime Prevention Information Center and had been
~-~- an active coach in the area. Greg
Woodson
Mr. Woodson stated he had
Department coaching kids,
City Management team and
been active with the Lynwood Sheriffs
and is looking forward to working with the
City Council. active
Robert Fry, 12501 Alpine, thanked Council for listening to
Adventist Group and stated he had '.concerns about the last
meeting and hoped in the future the Council meetings could
to be done in an orderly manner.
cooachi
the Lynwood kid
Council
continue
Fry-
thankec
Counci]
for
listen-
ing
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Mayor Richards stated it may have been noticed that on the Agenda
Mayor- he had originally reserved a place to talk about Council conduct
re council and procedures. Council has to have respect and maintain some
conduct type of minimum decorum as representatives of the citizens and
likewise, the residents of this community and persons attending
this Council meeting, should also maintain that type of demeanor.
Resident Lorraine Reed, 11730 Thorson, stated she has been calling City
re claim Hall since April in regards to the procedure in filing a claim
with City against the City for building a water well and a 7 foot wall
Hall beside her house.
Mayor Richards directed staff to look into the new addition of
Mayor - this issue of Mrs. Reed.
advised staff to look
into this Caffie Green, 3958 Louise, stated she was pleased to know that
resident so many of the Councilmembers are connected with the love the
pleased Seventh Day Adventist and is pleased to see Council can have a
with conductsane meeting.
resident Don Poole, 1880 Josie, Long Beach, stated he wanted to compli-
Mental ment the City Council on behalf of the Mental Health Service
Health Area Five Advisory Committee for being the first incorporated
City in this County to take official action in regards to the
services for mental health.
resident William Cunningham, 10821 Cornish, stated he understands there
surplus is some surplus funds that could be directed for alley clean up,
funds to streets and etc. Perhaps Council could at another meeting put
clean up that on the table for discussion.
alleys Joe Smith 12733 Waldorf, spoke regarding loud parties, drinking,
resident dancing in our city. Fights are going on at these parties and if
re nuisance a decision isn't made, it's going to start killings next.
resident Patricia Carr, 3842 LeSage, spoke regarding the .50¢ fee for
fee for senior citizens to ride the Dial-a-Ride bus. Stated she drove
senior the senior citizens bus for six months and people who ride the
citizens bus are people that are afraid to walk in the community, would
on bus stay in their homes and not get out, the Dial-a-Ride give
them the opportunity to get out.To have this service free would
be a big help to senior citizens.
EMERGENCY MATTER:
Gomez City Manager Gomez state d the City had a request from Shell Oil
Shell Oil to allow them to drill o n the sidewalk along the World Savings
to allow parking lot, on the Sout h side of Imperial, East of Long Beach.
drilling Has spoken with the City Attorney who feels that on an emergency
basis, Council can take action if they so wish. The Shell station
at the Northwest corner of that intersection had some leakage.
Yeager City Attorney Yeager sta ted the correct procedure, if you wish to
gave correc .~liscuss this matter, is to first vote by super majority, that the
procedure need to take action and discuss this matter came up after the
72 hour deadline, which I think had been .established, but the
nature of the problem is still not clear to staff. But it is
severe and constitutes a health hazard, but in or der to even go
into it, Council needs t o first vote to go into this and it
requires a 3/4 vote.
Morris- It was moved by Councilmember M orris, seconded by Councilmember
Brown Ant Wells and carried, to entertain a motion because this falls within
-emergency an emergency within the scope of The Brown Act to simply talk about
this matter.
After further discussion,
Morris- It was moved by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember
to tell Wells that staff be instructed to tell Shell, no, you can't drop
Shell no Your facilities in the public right of way at this time, demonstrate
either an engineering necessity or an eminent health hazard and
Council will consider it.
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ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
There was no further business, and it was moved by Councilmember
Wells, seconded by Mayor Richards to adjourn to August 4, 1987.
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Mayor
APPROVED OCTOBER 20, 1987
Councilperson Henning stated if 'there is any questions regarding
the misuse of funds for photography service, the matter should
go before the District Attorney for investigation.