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REGULAR MEETING JANUAR` ~..'~ , ' 9?8
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met, lrx a ~:eg~~.l~~r
session in the City Hail, 11330 B~;l.lis Rca.d, cn abcsre
date at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Rowe in the chaiie
Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins., Morr~..s and Rowe:
answered the roll. call.
Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City P~~anageY
Valliere.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by C-~:~Jr~f r.1-
man Byork, and carried, that the m~rutes cf the a.d~i,_•t~rr:ecd
regular meeting of January 3, 1.978, the reg,ala.r meet Ong
of January 3, 1978 and the add corned. regular me~:t~:,~~~ ,~ f:
January 10, 1.978 be approved a.s written
PUBLIC HEARING
Public hearing- The Mayor announced that the time h:~d _ _ °:re~ ~ ~° ~~ _.. ., ..
Zone change from hearing on the appl.icaticn. cf M~ . Rand;; r'.~~~1es fc;
C-2 to R-3, I.~ot change of zone from C-2 tc R-3 cry I,c~ ~ Ts~~~{:~`~ ~?'`:
23, Tr. 279 The City Manager presented a .repcrr, ~.~n tre ~ ~.~r.:~ ~_.~_.
Commission actions pursuant to a publ~~. '^ea~~~r~ ~~ ~-.-
matter anal recommended Cou.r~c:al apprcT„,=al cf th? z;~:r~
change. The Mayor inquired if there were an~~ prc~r~
wishing to speak in fa~,Tor ,.^,f the pr°oposed c°r:~arge ~:.
zone . There was roc response . The May ~_~ a . k~-d ~. f` ; :: ,
wished to speak in opposit~.a+n t,~. tree pr p_ ~.ed vr,ar~~~ :. ;.
zone . As there was no re pcnse , the May^:r d~° ~ , ,, ~ '' .-ti
hearing closed.
Appl. for zone It was moved by Co.~.ncilman Higgins, seconded by
change by Councilman. Morris, teat the change of zone be denied„
R. Cowles denied Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higg:ir..~~, M, "~;•°~.s, Rat^~=
Noes: Noneo
Absent: Noneo
It wa.s moved by Councilman Morris, se%:cnd~d. bz
Councilman Higgins, and carried, >hat tr~F_ N-~~,~^se~
change of zone be referred to the Pla.nn:~r:G r~:mrr~;.;s ,:r
for re-study as it pertains ± ~; confo:rrrar:ca~- v,-.tl~ ±:he
General Plane
Public hearing- The Mayor announced that the t~..me had ar~~~_ :~ ed ~' -- t° ~~ r __
Zone change from hearing on the application of Mr ~ Ed.w~.n ± ~ L~ ycker f~_ ,r.
CB-l to R-3, Lots change of zone from CB-1 to R-3 on Lots 8, ~, r~n~; ~~:~,~~:a
8,9,10,11, Tract Tract 20680 03560-3570 Century Bouleva~::3p, mho ~'~_~~;
20680 Manager presented a report ors the Plardnlr~g Gc~m~~~1~-,r~~c~~•~9
actions pursuant to a public hea~~i_ng on r. ~e m~ ~~'~ = r ::.~
recommended approval of the pr,,po~.,ecK c=,har~~ ,~~ 7.-~-,,-
The Mayor inquired if anyc;ne p ~e.s 17~t: w ,r; ~? ~- _ ~ ~,e ~~ .~
in favor of the proposed cha.ngG ^t, z:~~_;~.e , Nor ~ ~'r~~n' ~r
Becker, the applicant, addres:_~ed the ~ zrs~- ~ ~, ~~~.
the area as it is presen.tl.y de~rel ope:d an:.~ ~;~,: _~ ~`,~ ~ r-~
he proposes to develop 3? apartment. ~.kr- %.ts c; r, . ~_~_:-
propertyo
The Mayor inquired if any one ~n~ ~_;hed t~~ ~pr~ak ~N.
opposition to the proposed zone ^ra.r~g~
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Mrs. Gertrude Bogucki, 3561 Brenton Avenue, spoke in
opposition to the change in zone on the basis that
apartment units would not conform to the medical building
on the south and the retirement complex to the north of
the property and would interfere with the use of the area
by the elderly people who are residents there.
Mrs. Kay Masai. addressed the Council to state that she
was uncertain as to her opinion of the zone change and
questioned the type of structure planned, whether or not
it would be a low-cost housing project and if there would
be numerous children among the tenants. She was informed
that those were matters into which the law does not permit
inquiry by the Council; that the question under considera-
tion is whether or not apartments should be developed
there.
As there were no others wishing to be heard, the Mayor
declared the public hearing closedo It was moved by
Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, than
the proposed change of zone be denied and the matter sent
to the Planning Commission for study in relation to c^n-
formance with the General Plan.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Mr. Alan Barndollar, President of the Lynwood Firefighters'
Association, addressed the Council concerning the annual
Lynwood Firemens' Variety Show planned for March 19, 1978
and answered questions from the Council relatiue to
disposition of funds received by the Firefighters'
Association and the relationship with Richard George
Productions who handles promotion of the events In dis-
cussing the fund-raising and use of the proceeds, Mayor
Rowe commented on a letter received expressing appreciation
for a donation made to a Burn Center by-'the Firefighters'
Association.- In response to objections by Mr. Gre°n,
Mr. Barndollar assured the Council that the books and
records of the Association are open for Council inspection.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman,
Higgins, that the Council go on record as approving the
request for approval of the variety show.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: Councilman Green.
Absent: None.
Mrs. Virginia Robbins addressed the Council to question
why ticket sales have been proceeding prior to approval
by the Council.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
~,,.,, ORDINANCE N0. 1024 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYN4JOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE NOo
570, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY ADDING THERETO PROVISIONS
REGULATING BUSINESSES WHICH ARC CHARACTERIZED BY AN
EMPHASIS ON SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIAL." was presented
for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Higgins,
seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be
read by title only.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Roweo
Noes: None.
Absent: None,
Appl. for zc
change by
E.I. Becker
denied
-ry .>
Vag ~.ety Shop
app a ,~
. , , : ~,
A~,., _,v.,_ - g
I
Ord. 1025 rel.
to licensing &
regulation of
certain businesses
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Higgins, that Ordinance No. 102+ be
ORDINANCE N0. 1025 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE CF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF AND ADDING VARIOUS SECTIONS TO THE LYNWOOD
CITY CODE RELATIVE TO THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF
CERTAIN BUSINESSESa" was presented for second reading.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Green, that the ordinance be read by title
only
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Mcrri.s, Roi~rE.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Cauncilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Higgins, that Ordinance No~ 1025 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Mor:is, Rowe.
Prop. ord. rel. The City Attorney explained that when the City
to animal control contracted with the Southeast Area Animal Control
cont'd Authority, it was understood that the Lynwood Ccde
relating to animal control would be amended to conform
to agency requirements. He presented for the Council's
consideration an amendatory ordinance. It was moved
by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and
carried, that the ordinance be continued to allow study
of its provisions.
Agrt. with School The City Manager presented an agreement between the
Dist. for maint. City and the Lynwood Unified School District for
sere. app'd maintenance services provided by the City at the rate
of $3.73 per hour and recommended approval cf the
agreement. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded
by Councilman Green, and carried, that the agreement be
approved.
Res. 78-5 auth. The City Manager reported that negotiations have begin
acq. of prop. for completed for acquisition of Parcel 36 (portion of
Long .Bch. Blvd. Lot 13, Tract 2794 ) in connection with Long Beach
Widening Boulevard Widening Project, Phase III and recommended
authorization to purchase by adoption of RESOLUTION NO
78-5 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTi'
NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF LONG
BEACH BOULEVARD " It .was moved by Councilman Higgins;,
seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No.
78-5 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe,.
Noes: None<
Absent: None.
A report on rates of pay for hourly employees and
leadmen was presented by the City Manager with ±he
recommendation that they be approved by adoption of
~ti
RESOLUTION N0. 78-6 entitled: "A RESOLUTICN OF THE CITY Res. 78-6
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING FORTH THE RATE GF Rate of pay fo
PAY FOR HOURLY EMPLOYEES AND LEADMEN . " It wa.s moved by hourly emp. &
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that leadmen
Resolution No. 78-6 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Requests for leaves of absence as requested by
Jose A. Aguirre, Donald Wright and Sherry Mohr were
presented. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded
by Councilman Morris, that the leaves of absence be
approved.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 78-7 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING
THE DEMANDS AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN FOR THE HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT PROGRAM." was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that Resolution No. 78-7 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A report was presented on the proposed ordinance
establishing salaries and expense reimbursement far
Council members as requested at the previous meeting.
Following a discussion of the proposed changes, an
ORDINANCE entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR CITY
COUNCILMEN AND PROVIDING FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF
COUNCILMEN'S EXPENDITURES." was presented. It was
moved by .Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Higgins, that the ordinance be read by title only
and that it be introduced.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green.
Absent: None.
FINANCIAL REPORT
RESOLi~TiON -N0. 78-$ entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING
THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN
THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that Resolution
No. 78-8 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
RESOLUTION N0. 78-g entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA,
PROVIDING THAT ALL BALLOTS BE COUNTED AT A CENTRAL;
COUNTING PLACE." was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that
Resolution No. 78-9' be adopted. As there were no
objections, the Mayor declared the motion carried,
Leaves of abs.
app'd for:
J.A. Aguirre
D.Wright &
S. Mohr
Res. 78-7
Demands HGDA
Ord.first rea
re Council
salary increa
Res. 78-8
D~mar.ds
~P~~-s. ~~8-9
F:,Aa~~ ding far
~ ~'e~t,L a.l
~~.zt~r•~..ng Pla~~t
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COUNCIL AGENDA
Coun. Higgins req. Councilmian Higgins asked that the overgrown trees on
for Traf.& Pking. Century Boulevard, east of Imperial Highway be
Corrml. study rel. corrected and that the question of 2-hour parking in
to 2-hr. parking that area be referred to the Traffic and Parking
on Century Blvd. Commission.
~Coun. Green re Councilman Green urged attendance by Council membe~~s
.Independent Cities at the Independent Cities meeting to be held on
Mtg.,lighting on January 25, 1978 in the City of Arcadia. Councilman
Atlantic, abate- Green also expressed his pleasure with the improved
ment of dilap. lighting on Atlantic Avenue and asked if it would be
houses and possible to extend similar lighting south to
repainting of McMillan Street. He also commented on the number of
buildings dilapidated dwellings around the city and asked if a
survey could not be made and proceedirzgs initiated
to abate such housing. He also inquired about
repainting buildings on which gra.ff:~.ti has previously
been painted out by City forces. He was informed. b;,
the City Manager that an inventory will be made c{'
out-of-town owners and they will be requested tc~
sign. a form that will allow repainting to be carried.
out.
City Mgr. req. to The Oldtimers Steelworkers Foundation Hot Lunch
seek funding for Program for senior citizens being carried on. at the
Hot Lunch Program Community Center building was discussed. The
response has been greater than antici..pated arbd a
means of funding additional meals was di_s^us~ed.
It was the consensus of the Council that the Manager
seek funding to meet the demand for additi~ral r~~~,J_= ,
The Council was informed that the Foundation has
applied for an allotment for 400 but that w,~n't occur
until July 1, 19?8.
Coun. Morris req. Ceuncilman Morris commented on the actl.on by th.e
to remove portion Army Corps of Engineers some years ago when a pertior_~
of Lynwood from of Lynwood, east of Atlantic Avenue, was placed in a
flood-control area,flood-control area. He asked that the City Manager
City newsletter, contact the Army Corps of Engineers relative to
req. for info. re removing the area from the flood area because ~f th°
grants coordinator cost to homeowners for flood insurance. Ccur~c~i.lmar;
report on SERCI~A Morris also inquired about the status cf the propc~ ~?
City newsletter and was informed that the first:
edition should be cut within the next week er tv~~o.
Councilman Morris also .inquired about the feasibil:,~ry
of employing a "Gran.ts Cocrdi.nator" anal requested
information as to the possible need for such a
position. Councilman Morris presented a report on
the status of" the Southeast Regional Comm.u.n~_ty .Ar..ta,~r.
Agency and asked for an extension of time for the
withdrawal from the agency < It was moved by ~.. ~_~~a~=.~ ~ i-~
Rescission of man Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, any' ^- ter,.
withdrawal from that a letter be sent rescinding the City's i~,_i';.~?%~._~a.~~~=-'
SERCCA app'd from the SERCCA agency until further notice o
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
W.Cunn~ingharrl - Mr. William Cunningham, 10821 Cornish Avenue, ~~ddre~::~;
Council salary the Council concerning the proposed salary' i_nc~°:~~ 1
increase expense reimbursement for members of the Ci.'vy C;,-:anc=' ~_ ,
He expressed the view that the current salary is to•~~
low and should have been increased previo~z~:1y~.
~,rJ
Mr. Dave Richman addressed the Council concerning the
zoning matters which were heard earlier in the meeting
and which were denied.
Mrs. Frances Navertel of Cedar Avenue addressed the
Council to describe problems she has encountered in
correction of building and other code violations by a
~`! tenant-about which City and Health Department inspec-
tors were unable to be of assistance, and urged that a
way be found to give code enforcement personnel broader
authority for enforcement.
Mr. William Kollitz addressed the Council concerning
an RTD bus stop on the north side of Imperial Highway,
west of Atlantic Avenue and suggested that efforts be
made to have the bus stop relocated as it currently
creates a traffic hazard. The Mayor suggested that
the Rapid Transit District be contacted relative to
moving the bus stop.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting be
adjourned tc February 7, 1978 at 7 p.m.
,City Clerk, City of Lynwood
D. Rachman -
zoning
F. Navertel -
code enforcemen
W. Kollitz -
RTD bus stop
APPROVED FEBRUARY 7, 1978