HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1980-07-15 - CCREGULAR MEETING JULY l5, 1980
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular
session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above
date, at 7:40 p.m.
Mayor Green in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson and Green an-
swered the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Davis and City Attorney
Murphy.
SCHEDULED MATTERS:
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that minutes of the adjourned re-
gular meeting of June 18, 1980; the adjourned regular
meeting of June 23, 1980; the adjourned regular meeting
of June 26, 1980; the adjourned regular meeting of July
1, 1980; and the regular meeting of July 1, 1980 be
approved as written.
The Mayor announced the time had arrived for public hear-
ing on levying of annual assessments for Lynwood Land-
scape Maintenance District for 1980-81. The City Manager
presented his report and informed Council that the En-
gineer's Report has been modified to reflect Council action
on July 1, 1980 to hold the annual assessment for fiscal
year 1980-81 at the 1979-80 rate.
The Mayor inquired if there was anyone present who wished
to be heard. Councilman Rowe pointed out that the staff
report states: "The Landscape Maintenance District en-
compasses the entire 9,875 lots in the City and the
assessment rate for each lot will not change from the
previous fiscal year. Each lot will be assessed $0.32
per foot of front footage." The Mayor asked if anyone
else wished to be heard. As there was no response, the
Mayor declared the hearing closed.
RESOLUTION No. 80-68 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OVERRULING PROTESTS AND
ORDERING THE LEVYING OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LYNWOOD
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1980-81."
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the modified
Engineer's Report be approved and that the resolution be
adopted.
The Mayor announced the time had arrived for public hear-
ing on an application of Gus Bermudez for a conditional
use permit to operate a home repair service and sale of
second-hand appliances at 11327 Atlantic Avenue. The City
Manager reviewed the action taken by the Planning Commission
and stated that the Commission approved the application,
subject to the eight conditions set forth in Planning
Commission Resolution No. 693. The Mayor inquired if any-
one present wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition
to, the conditional use permit. As there was no response,
the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
RESOLUTION No. 80-69 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR GUS BERMUDEZ TO OPEN AN APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE
ON PORTIONS OF LOTS 13 AND 14, TRACT 9288, COMMONLY KNOWN
AS 11327 ATLANTIC AVENUE, ALL WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and
carried, that the resolution be adopted.
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The Mayor announced the time had arrived for public hear-
ing on an application from Kenneth B. Wood, dba Graphikus,
for a conditional use permit to operate a soup and sand-
wich shop within the redevelopment area. The City Manager
reviewed the action taken by the Planning Commission and
stated that the Commission approved the application,
subject to the six conditions set forth in Planning
Commission Resolution No. 694. The Mayor inquired if
anyone present wished to speak in favor of, or in oppo-
C~7~p sition to, the conditional use permit. As there was no
Public Hear- response, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
ing -Kenneth
B. Wood for a RESOLUTION No. 80-70 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
"Soup and COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A CONDITIONAL
Sandwhich" USE PERMIT FOR KENNETH B. WOOD, DBA GRAPHIKUS, TO OPEN A
Deli 'SOUP AND SANDWHICH' DELI ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOT 1,
RES. 80-70 PARCEL 20, TRACT 2907, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2620 INDUSTRY WAY,
LYNWOOD." was presented. It was moved by Councilman By~.ork,
seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the re-
solution be adopted.
The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public
hearing on the appeal of Gustavo Reygadas of the Planning
Commission decision in denying an application for a con-
ditional use permit to operate an automobile and furniture
upholstery business at 12216 Atlantic Avenue. The City
Manager reviewed the action of the Planning Commission
taken pursuant to public hearing, and stated that the
C/U/p proponent has been operating without a business license
Public Hear- since 1979. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished
ing - Gustavo to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the conditional
'; Reygadas use permit.
Gustavo Reygadas, 12124 Atlantic Avenue, appellant, spoke
in favor of the conditional use permit to state that he
was unable to secure Planning Department approval for a
business license due to changes in staff. He further
stated that personal problems prevented him from attending
the Planning Commission hearing. Mr. Reygadas explained
that he has cleaned the debris from his property and is
willing to comply with any conditions imposed.
Appl. for Councilman Morris recommended that in view of the fact
CUP ret'd. that Mr. Reygadas was not able to attend the Planning
~ plan, Commission hearing to give testimony, that application
for conditional use permit be returned to the Commission
Comm' for further study. It was moved by Councilman Morris,
seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the appli-
cation be referred back to the Planning Commission.
The Mayor announced the time had arrived for public hear-
ing on an application of Viola Putney for a conditional
use permit to operate a child care center at 3316 Los Flores
Boulevard. The City Manager reviewed the action taken by
the Planning Commission and stated that the Commission
approved the application subject to ten conditions set
forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 692. Mrs.
', C/U/P Putney is appealing the Planning Commission's decision to
';Public Hear- limit the maximum number of children to 12. The City
,erg - Manager recommended that Council approve an increase in
"V. Putney the maximum number of children to 18, with three additional
staff persons, or a total of 21 persons. The Mayor in-
quired if anyone present wished to speak for or against
the proposed conditional use permit.
Viola C. Putney, 3326 Los Flores Boulevard, spoke in favor
of the conditional use permit to request Council to consider
increasing the maximum number of children. She stated
that the Health and Fire Departments have approved occu-
pancy by 21 persons.
Roy Mohrn, 3333 Los Flores Boulevard, spoke in favor of
the proposed conditional use permit to state that the day
care center is convenient for him.
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Patricia Kabore spoke in favor of the conditional use permit
to state that Mrs. Putney is providing an important service
to the community.
Ruben Valladolid, 3349 Los Flores Boulevard, spoke in
opposition to the conditional use permit to state that
there has been a parking problem on Los Flores Boulevard
for a number of years because it is a narrow, residential
street with parking permitted on one side only. He stated
that the day care center will generate more traffic.
Mr. Jerry Maddux, 3342 Los Flores Boulevard, spoke in
opposition to the conditional use permit to state that a
day care center will worsen existing traffic problems.
Charlotte Cottrell, 3326 Los Flores Boulevard, spoke in
favor of the conditional use permit to state that the day
care center is convenient.
Jackie Fisher, 4529 Blomform, spoke in favor of the condi-
tional use permit to state that the day care center is con-
venient for her as a working mother.
The City Manager read a letter dated July 12, 1980, from
Gloria Valladolid, 3349 Los Flores Boulevard, in opposition
to the proposed conditional use permit wherein Mrs. Valladolid
inquired whether Mrs. Putney resided ~a.t 3316 Los Flores
Boulevard and how enforcement would be handled with respect
to the maximum number of children allowed.
Mrs. Putney responded to questions raised by Mrs. Valladolid's
letter stating that she owns two houses on the lot and
lives at 3326 Los Flores Boulevard.
Councilman Thompson stated that there is a need for day
care centers in the community. It was moved by Councilman
,~ Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the
maximum number of children be limited to 18, plus 3 staff
persons, for a total of 21 people, and that RESOLUTION No.
80-71 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
THE OPERATION OF A CHILD CARE CENTER ON .LOT 2, PARCEL 36,
TRACT 2551, SPECIFICALLY KNOT~rdN AS 3316 LOS FLORES BOULEVARD,
LYNWOOD." be approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 2-9 OF THE LYNWOOD
CITY CODE RELATIDIG TO THE COMPENSATION OF CITY CLERK AND
CITY TREASURER." was presented for first reading. It was
moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson,
and carried, that the salary of the City Clerk be amended
to $900 per month. It was moved by Councilman Morris,
seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the
Ordinance be read by title only and introduced.
RES. 80-71
Day Care
Center @
3316 Los
Flores Blvd.
(Viola C.
Putney owner
1st readinc
Ord. re:
City Clerk
City Treas.
CeriSation ,
RESOLUTION NO. 80-72 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ABATE ~. 80-72
DRY AND DRYING WEEDS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY ~~ ~y &
OF LYNWOOD." was presented. It was moved by Councilman ~y~g ~~
Byork, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that
the resolution be adopted.
RESOLUTION No. 80-73 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF
ELECTRIC VEHICLES FROM 21st CENTURY ELECTRIC VEHICLE OF
WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA." was presented by the City Manager.
The total cost for the electric vehicles is $129,099, plus
tax, licenses and delivery. It was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen: Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green.
Noes: Councilmen: None.
Absent: None.
RES. 80-73
purchase of
Electric
Vehicles
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1st reading An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Ord. re: OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTIONS 2-13 THROUGH 2-15
establishing TO THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, ESTABLISH-
Acc't. Mgr. ING THE POSITION OF ACCOUNTING MANAGER AND TRANSFERRING
position CERTAIN DUTIES THERETO." was presented for first reading.
The City Manager stated the ordinance will transfer certain
statutory duties from the City Clerk to the Accounting
Manager. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be read by title
only and introduced.
The City Clerk objected to the ordinance, as proposed.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green.
Noes: Councilman Rowe.
Absent: None.
Item 15 of the agenda, relating to proposed amendment of
Section 24.32 of the City Code, was deleted.
RES. 80-74 RESOLUTION No. 80-74 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Surplus equip. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING CERTAIN SUPPLIES
sale AND EQUIPMENT TO BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE SALE THEREOF." was presented. It was moved by Council-
. man Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried,
that the resolution be adopted.
RES. 80-75 RESOLUTION No. 80-75 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Sales Tax COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD URGING THE STATE LEGIS-
redistribution LATURE TO PUT ON THE BALLOT A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ON
THE REDISTRIBUTION OF THE SALES TAX." was presented. It
was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the resolution be adopted.
RESOLUTION No. 80-76 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
RES. 80-76 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE ""~"'
j ~ DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR."
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
by Councilman Thompson, that the resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green.
Noes: Councilmen: None.
Absent: None.
ROUTINE ITEMS:
(United Way Aid An application for waiver of business license from United
solicitation Way-Aid to conduct its annual solicitation in the City of
Lynwood from September 15 to December 31, 1980 was presented.
St. Philip Neri An application for waiver of business license from St.
Catholic Church Philip Neri Catholic Church to conduct annual festival
''>festival from September 12-14, 1980, at 4311 Olanda Street, was
presented.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the foregoing items be approved.
RES. 80_77 RESOLUTION NO. 80-77 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Personnel ,,,~
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. ~ f
System Rules 2 84 3 REGARDING THE PERSONNEL SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS
& Regulations OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD. " was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, that
the resolution be adopted. Councilman-Rowe inquired who
authorized the City Manager to create new positions,
specifically the position of Director of General Services.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen: Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green.
Noes: Councilman Rowe.
Absent: None.
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ORDINANCE 1103 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL ORD. 1103
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PROVIDING FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF Cot~cilmen's
COUNCILMEN'S EXPENDITURES." was presented. It was moved by reimbursement
Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the
ordinance be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green.
Noes: Councilman Rowe.
Absent: Councilmen None.
RESOLUTION No. 80-78 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING FILING AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION ~. 80-78
GRANT. APPLICATION. " was presented. It was moved by Council- Urban Develop
man Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, meet Grant
that the resolution be adopted. application
Councilman Thompson commented favorably on the efforts of Councilman
young people and senior citizens in helping to keep the Thompson
City clean.- He stated that the City's main priorities are re clean City
street sweeping and parking, and recommended cooperation
between Code Enforcement-and residents to resolve these
problems.
Councilman Rowe inquired who gave the City Manager the
authority to create new positions and titles, specifically,
Director of General Services at. an increase of $367 per
month; Accounting Manager at an increase of $409 per month;
if the positions and lump sum increases were the result of
Meet and Confer, or an arbitrary inducement for employment;
when and with whom these matters were discussed; and how
the message came before Council tonight.
Counci]snan
Rowe question
new positions
titles,
salaries, etc
Councilman Rowe read a letter from the City Manager of Compton
to the Mayor, received. on July 7, 1980, turning down the Councilman
City's proposal to use the Sears property for a City Rowe re
corporation yard. Sears prop.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Thelma Higgins, 5300 Cortland Street, addressed Council to
question action taken by Council earlier in the meeting in
transferring. certain duties heretofore performed by the City
Clerk to another department. Mrs. Higgins complained about
the following matters: excessive spending on the part of
management; lack of availability of the City Manager to
complainants; lack of weed abatement at the corner of Cort-
land and Atlantic Avenues; increasing uncleanliness of the
City; lack of response to complaint concerning water seepage
in the Annex parking lot.
T. Higgins re
Clerk;
complaints
Camille Whitley, 11530 Virginia Avenue, addressed Council to
complain about the following matters: 1980-81 Budget; signs
that are left up after garage sales, etc.; speeding and
traffic hazard at the corner of Cortland and Atlantic Avenues;
excessive pavement markers; lack of response by Southeast
Area Animal Control Authority; speeding on Carlin and Atlantic
Avenues by Sheriff's patrol cars; inadequate patrol of the
City streets. Mrs. Whitley recommended that employees who C. Whitley
were laid off as a result of Proposition 13 cutbacks be re- misc'l.
hired for open positions in landscape maintenance. She in-
quired when work will commence on the Century Freeway and complaints
when federal aid will be received. Mrs. Whitley discussed
the problem of attracting new businesses in the redevelopment
area in view of recent business closures due to violence.
Mrs. Whitley expressed dissatisfaction with City administration,
stating that there is a lack of citizen input in decisions
affecting the people in the community. She complained of
excessive spending, unclean streets, unsafe parks, lack of
public information regarding the budget meetings, and lack
of code enforcement.
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W.Cunningham William Cunningham, 10821 Cornish Avenue, addressed Council to
re Clerk's request clarification of Council action in transferring certain
duties duties from the City Clerk's office.
T. Lally Thomas Lally addressed Council to request clarification of
re• Clerk's Council action in transferring certain duties from the City
duties & Clerk's office. He asked if the City Clerk's salary would be
salary changed, and was assured by the Mayor that the City Clerk's
salary would not be changed.
Council and the City Attorney discussed the proposed ordinance
transferring certain statutory duties from the City Clerk to
the Accounting Manager, and it was the consensus of Council
Council's that the position of License Collector will be maintained by
discussion the City Clerk. Councilman Thompson recommended that the
re: duties ordinance be amended to reflect intention of Council. The
of City C1k City Attorney recommended that the proposed ordinance be re-
introduced with the following addition to subparagraph (e):
"...provided, however, that the issuance of licenses and
permits, heretofore, the responsibility of the City Clerk,
shall remain the responsibility of the City Clerk." It was
moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris,
that an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTIONS 2-13 THROUGH 2-15 TO
THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, ESTABLISHING THE POSI-
TION OF ACCOUNTING MANAGER AND TRANSFERRING CERTAIN DUTIES
THERETO." be reintroduced as amended and read by title only.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green.
Noes: Councilman Rowe.
Absent: None.
Joy Louise Feryanitz, 10850 Alexander Avenue, addressed Council
J.Feryanitz to request clarification of action taken by Council in trans-
re: City Clk. ferring certain statutory duties from the City Clerk's office.
duties & She expressed concern that the City Clerk's salary would be
salary changed. Mrs. Feryanitz continued that the City Clerk was
elected into office to assume the many responsibilities that
have traditionally been handled by Lynwood City Clerks. Mrs.
Feryanitz inquired about the exact salary of the City Clerk
and was so advised. Mrs. Feryanitz asked why there has been
a realignment of duties. She requested that the auditor's
reports be made available to her.
Otis Jackson, 3627 Magnolia Avenue, addressed Council to
O.Jackson complain about speeding on Magnolia Avenue, between
re• traffic Long Beach Boulevard and Bullis Road. He recommended that
hazard on a traffic survey be undertaken. The complaint was referred
Magnolia to the Assistant City Manager-and Traffic and Parking
Commission.
The meeting was adjourned to August 5, 1980 at 7:00 p.m.
L U ENE COFFEY, C T C ERK
CITY OF LYNWOOD ~'
APPROVED AUGUST 19, 1980
CITY OF LYNWOOD
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JULY 15, 1980
The City Council 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 Green in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson and Green
answered the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Davis and City Attorney
Murphy.
The Council adjourned to executive session for dis-
cussion of litigation matters. Following the executive
session the meeting was adjourned.
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L~J~2ENE COFFEY, CI'PY ~CLE~tK
CITY OF LYNWOOD
APPROVED AUGUST 19, 1980
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CITY OF LYNWOOD