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REGULPtR MEETING JANUARY 16, 1979
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regu-
lar session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on
above date at 7:30 pomp
Mayor Higgins in the chairs
Councilmen ~york, Green, Morris, Rowe and Higgins
answered the roll call,
Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City
Manager Valliere.
Tt was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Mayor
Higgins, and carried that minutes of the adjourned
regular meeting and regular meeting of January 2,
1979, be approved as written.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Pub. Hearing- The Mayor declared that the time had arrived for
Jones Lumber public hearing on proposed Annexation No. 1 (Jones
Annexation #1 Lumber)o The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished
to speak in favor of the proposed annexation, There
was no response. The Mayor inquired if anyone present
wished to speak against the proposed annexation.
Mrs. Mamie D. Tilley, 10764 Watts Avenue, Los Angeles,
spoke in opposition to the proposed annexation stating
that she wishes to remain in Los Angeles County.
Mrso Dorothy Stephens, 2519 East 108th Street, spoke
~~~; in opposition to the proposed annexation on the grounds
that taxes are higher in Lynwood and that she is un-
aware of the kind of water or water service provided.
Mrse Stephens submitted photographs of a structure
on Jones Lumber property for the record.
Mr. Andy Kantor, 2511 East 108th Street, stated that he
is neither in favor of nor opposed to the proposed
annexation and has no information regarding the ad-
vantages of annexation, He requested written assur-
ance that taxes will be lower and asked to be ad-
vised about fire protection serviceo
Res. 79-4 RESOLUTION NP. 79-4 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Annexation #1 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ORDERING THE
Jones Lumber ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY, DESIGNATED AS ANNEXATION #1
(JONES LUMBER) TO THE CITY qF LYNWOOD," was pre-
sented. In response to Councilman Byork's inquiry
regarding fire service to the proposed annexation,
Chief Keith Johnson stated that response time would
be from 3 to 3~ minutese Councilman Morris re-
quested that staff advise Mrs. Stephens and Mrs
Tilley that there will be no material difference in
taxes or watero The Mayor commented that the only
services affacted are fire protection and street
sweepingo Councilman Green recommended that staff
meet with Mrso Stephens, Mrse Tilley, and Mr. Kantor
to discuss tk~e various concerns expressed during the
hearingo
Pub. Hearing- The City Manager recommended that public hearing on
Nuis.Abatement nuisance abatement at 3349 Seminole Avenue be held
33+9 Seminole over to February 6, 1979 o Councilman Morris stated
Avenue that he is opposed to a continuance on the basis that
the property owner has had several extensions and
sufficient time to abate the nuisanceo
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It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council-
man Rowe, and carried, that the public hearing be
held as scheduledo
Chief Keith Johnson, Code Enforcement Office Douglas
Adams and Mrs, Margaret Sanders were administered
the oath for testimony before the City Councilo Chief
Johnson described the history of the nuisance and
stated that in his professional opinion the property
owner has made an effort to abate the nuisance and
has complied with many of the City's requirementse
Chief Johnson stated that the reason for a continuance
is because of an area of disagreement wherein staff
feels the nuisance has been abated and Mrso Sanders
feels it has noto Code Enforcement Officer Douglas
Adams discussed the current condition of the property
and described the property owner°s efforts to abate
the nuisance. Mr. Adams stated that in his profess-
ional opinion the property is no longer a public
nuisanceo
Mrs. Margaret Sanders, 3353 Seminole Avenue, testified
that in view of the fact that the nuisance abatement
proceedings have been in progress for almost one year,
the property owner has had sufficient time to comply.
She described several problems she has had with the
property ownero Mrso Sanders alleged that a City
employee has provided the property owner with infor-
mation regarding her activities.
Mro Alfred Walker, 10860 Cornish Avenue, was sworn
nn~ +~PR'F l f; r?r7 that he concurs with ..Mrs o Sanders'
time as the trailer is sold. It was moved by Coun-
~~ cilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and
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cilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and
carried, that the ordinance be read by title onlyo
,.-. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Coun-
f cilman Byork, and carried, that the ordinance be intro-
duced.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES:
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Coun=
cilman Byork, that Council approve water rights li-
cense agreement between Candlewood Country Club and
the City of Lynwood for 300 acre feet of water at a
cost of $7500,
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe and Higgins.
Noes: None.
Absent: Noneo
Candlewood
water rights
agrt. app'd
The City Manager recommended that the Sheriff's De- Sheriff auth.
partment be authorized to use the trailer presently to use trailer
t..... _. '~ nn .consicrnment to Flvnn Foremost Trailers until such_ ,
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Ord.first read
regulating gun
dealers
carried, that Council concur in the recommendation.
An ordinance entitled: ''AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REGULATING GUN DEALERS
AND AMENDING THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODEo" was pre-
sented by the City Manager for Council considerationo
Council discussed the proposed ordinance which
imposes the conditions required by the Penal Code and
insures compliance with state mandates, It was
moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Rowe, and carried, that the ordinance be read by
title only. It was moved by Councilman Morris,
seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the ordinance be
introduced.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe and Higgins
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Council directed the City
interim urgency ordinance
as a home occupation.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Attorney to prepare an
excluding gun dealerships
Res. 79-5 Resolution Noo 79-5 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE r
Demands CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND
APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS
DRAWN THEREFORo" was presenteda It was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that
Resolution No. 79-5 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe and Higgins.
Noes: None.
Absent: None,
CAC members It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Coun-
auth. to attend Gilman Morris, and carried, that four members of the
mtg. of Anti- Community Affairs Commission be authorized to attend
Litter League Anti-Litter League Conference to be held in Newport
Beach on January 28, 29, 1979 and that the registra-
tion fees be paid for by the Cityo
Council discussed a request from the Vice Chairman of
the Community Affairs Commission to review the atten-
dance record of a Community Affairs Commissioner. It
was the consensus of Council that a letter be written
to the commissioner asking what her intentions are
with respect to serving on the Commissiono An up-
Affirm.Action dated affirmative action program was submitted for
Prog. held Council consideration, It was the consensus of
over to 2/6/79 Council that the proposal be held over until the
next meeting and that Michael Taft be in attendance to
discuss the programo
COUNCIL AGENDA
Coun. Green re Councilman Green requested the City Manager to
City employee investigate an allegation concerning a City employee
made earlier in the meetingo
Coun. Morris Councilman Morris recommended that Councilman Byork
re commenda- reply to Congressman Glen Anderson's letter relative
tion for LSC to the Congressmen's Task Force. Councilman Morris
commended the Lynwood Service Corporation for removal
of graffiti and noted that the bus shelter at the
corner of Imperial Highway and Long Beach Blvdo is
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Mayor Higgins cpmmented on the financial problems of
the County Sanitation Districts
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The Mayor declared a recess at 9:05 pomp Following
the recess, the meeting was reconvenedo
PUBLIC BUSINF~SS FROM THE FLOOR
Mrs. Camille Whitely, 11530 Virginia Avenue, addressed
the Council to recommend the use of an Information Card
by solicitors in the Cityo The Mayor referred the
matter to they City Clerk for recommendation. Mrs,
Whitely inqu~.red about: legality of selling paraphre-
nalia; the location of the new bicycie rack; what
the state law is regarding ramps for the handicapped;
the duties o~ the City Trasurer; whether trash dis-
posal company was penalized for missing collections
during the holidays; when the tires on the Desser
property will be removed and whether the EPA grant
applications required funds from the City.
Mr. Bi11 Daye, 11211 Linden Avenue, addressed the
Council to request clarification of bidding proce-
dure in connection with Housing and Community Develop-
ment Act home rehabilitation programo Mr. Days
stated he way advised that contractors must be on an
Housing and Community Development Act approved con-
tractors' list. Councilman Green stated that this is
the second cgmp~aint regarding Housing and Community
Development ,7#ct policy he has received and requested
a complete report from Housing and Community Develop-
ment Act administrationo
Mayor Higgins re
Cty.Sanit.Dist.
Recess
C. Whitely -
solicitors, bike
rack, paraphren-
alia, handicap.
ramps, City Treas
trash disposal,
tires and EPA
appl .
B. Days -
HCDA policy
Mr. William Cunningham, 10821 Cornish Avenue, addressed W.Cunningham -
the Council to discuss the function 'of the Housing HCDAB functions
and Community Development Advisory Board, stated that the
Board receives complete reports as to Housing and
Community Development Act programs and loanso
Mre Richard ~. Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, R.C. Waranius
addressed the Council to inquire about the City's re code enforce.
liability in the event a Code Enforcement Officer is and removal
injured whip apating a nuisances Mr. Waranius stated from commissions
that poor attendance and lack of participation should
be grounds for removal from Commissionso
Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed the A. Legg -
Council to complain about the rat problem in the Cityp rat problem
The Mayor advised that brochures relating to rat
,..., control have been ordered from the County. Chief
Johnson stated that a survey is being conducted to
identify the type of rat.
Councilman Rgwe inquired whether the City's contract Coun. Rowe re
with the Health Department has provisions relative to County Health
rodent control o Contract
The meeting was adjourned to February 6, 1979 at
7:00 pem. ,,
City Clerk, City o Lynwood ay y o Ly od
Approved February 6, 19790
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JANUA"RY 16, 1979
The City Cot~neil of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned
regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on
above date at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Higgins in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe and Higgins
answered the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Valliere and City Attorney
Murphy.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded, and carried, Lynwood Repub.
that request from Lynwood Republican Women to hold White Women White
Elephant sale at 3309 Mulford on January 27, 1979 be Elephant Sale
approved . app' d
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that payroll in amount of $64,396.61, omitted
from warrant register of December 19, 1978, due to
bookkeeping machine malfunction, be added to warrant
register of December 19, 1978.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe and Higgins.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The meeting was adjourned.
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City Clerk, City of~Ly~wood
Approved Febuary 6, 1979.
Payroll warrant
added to regis.
of 12/19/78
Mayor City of L od.