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REGULAR MEETI~QG SEPTEMBER ~, 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 7:45 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.
SCHEDULED MATTERS:
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that minutes of the Adjourned Regular
meeting of August 19, 1980 and the Regular meeting of
August 19, 1980 be approved as written.
S/E Obedi•
The Mayor read a resolution commending tine Southeast ence Club
Obedience Club of Lynwood for its outstanding contribution &cop~s
and service to the City. Dirs. Betty Sanceri was present ed Re-
to accept the resolution on behalf of the Southeast Obedience solution
Club. to Betty
Sanceri
The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct public Public
hearing on Urban Development Action Grant application to Hearing o~
the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Mayor Urban De-
inquired if anyone present wished to speak for or against velopment
the Grant application. As there was no response, the Mayor Action
declared the hearing closed. Council directed that the Grant
record sizow that the public hearing was duly advertised applica•-
and duly conducted and there was no additional public input
presented at the Council hearing. It was moved by Council- tion
man Byork, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried,
that Staff be authorized to submit the Urban Development
Grant application.
NEW BUSINESS
The City Manager recommended that
hearing on October 7, 1980 on the
Community Development Block Grant
moved by Councilman Thompson, sea
Morris, and carried, that Council
commendation.
Council conduct a public
City's seventh-year
application. It was
ended by Councilman
concur with the re-
Public
Hearing
date set
7th-year
Comrnmity
Develop.
Blk. Gran-
The City Manager recommended that Council renew contract
with Jerome Knight for Housing and Community Development
Act Implementation Plan services for $2,140 per month. It
was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that Council concur with the re-
commendation.
The City Manager recomu~nended that Council approve a loan
for $110,000 to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency to en-
able the Agency to establish debt, maintain sufficient
operating revenue for the Alameda Project Area and secure
the maximum return in the form of interest, and presented
RESOLUTION No. SO-91 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYrIG7O0D ESTABLISHING A REDEVELOP-
MENT AGENCY ALAMEDA PROJECT AD"iINISTRATIL'E FUND AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS A LOAN TO THE LYN~lOOD REDEVELOP-
MENT AGENCY." The City Attorney recommended that Section
4(a} of the resolution be amended to read: "Simple interest
on said sum shall accrue at the rate of 10° per annum, or
such higher rate as may be permitted by law not to exceed
Contract:
Jerome
Knight
RES. 80-9:
establish-
ing Rede-
velopmex~.t
Agency
Alameda
Project
Adm. Fund
t.'
the rate earned by the City from the investment of its own
funds, from the date of this resolution until such time as
said sum is repaid to the City of Lynwood." Councilman Rowe
inquired about the repayment date of the loan. The City
Attorney stated he will prepare a note which includes the
repayment date. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
by Councilman Thompson, that the resolution be adopted as
amended. The City Treasurer requested a recess to discuss
the proposed loan with the City Attorney. The City Treasurer
stated that in view of a recent decision, he is concerned
about the propriety of using $100,000 of the loan for invest-
ment purposes. The City Attorney advised that pursuant to
the Community Redevelopment law, the City is allowed to make
a loan to the Redevelopment Agency for the furtherence of
redevelopment activities. Councilman Rowe recommended that
the loan be secured.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green.
Noes: Councilman Rowe.
Absent: None.
RES. 80-92 RESOLUTION No. 80-92 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
authorizing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION
appropriation OF FUNDS TO THE 80-81 OPERATING BUDGET FOR GRANT PROJECTS
of funds to WHICH HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN APPROVED BY COUNCIL." was pre-
Budget for sented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Grant projects. Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the resolution be
adopted.
RES. 80-93 The City Manager recommended that Council approve addition
'amending of job classification for Park Maintenance Worker to Employee
annual Classification Plan and presented RESOLUTION No. 80-93 entitled:
..Operating "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AMENDING THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
Budget adding 1980-81." It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by
.Park Mainte- Councilman Morris, and carried, that Council concur with the
nance Worker recommendation .
RES. 80-94 The City Manager recommended that Council approve amendment
.amending the to the salary resolution to provide for the classification of
1980-81 Salary Park Maintenance Worker to add Leadman pay for the position
Resolution to and to authorize an hourly rate of $5 per hour. RESOLUTION
;provide $5 per No. 80-94 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
hour for Park THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE 1980-81 SALARY RESOLUTION."
Maint. Worker was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Council concur with
the recommendation.
RES. 80-95 The Mayor announced the time had arrived for public hearing on
adopting hoes- the Housing Element to the General Plan. The City Manager
in
m
l
t reported that the Housing Element and related Environmental
g e
e
en
of Gen'1. Impact Report have been reviewed by the Housing and Community
Plan Development Advisory Board, the Planning Commission, and Block
Watch Captains. RESOLUTION No. 80-95 entitled: "A RESOLU-
1i~ Hear- TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING A
E
ntsang
~ HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN AS AMENDED IN ACCORDANCE
.
l WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HOUSING ELEMENT GUIDELINES."
was presented. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished
to speak for or against the Housing Element to the General
Plan. Councilman Byork commented on the importance of the
Housing Element, stating that the document sets the City's
policy for the present and the future. There being no others
wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It
was moved by Councilman Byork, and seconded by Councilman
Morris, that the resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION No. 80-96 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY ~, g0-96
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." Demands
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded
by Councilman Thompson, that the resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Manager recommended that Council authorize the De-
partment of Community Development to use $10,000 of Housing
and Community Development funds to establish a Landlord/
Tenant Counseling Service to (1) mediate landlord/tenant
disputes; (2) answer questions from both landlords and tenants
regarding their duties and responsibilities under the law;
(3) act as a "clearinghouse" for all housing related problems
regarding landlord/tenant law, Section 8 Rental Assistance,
HCDA Housing Rehabilitation Programs, and other programs as
enacted; (4) provide timely updates to City Council on all
legislative issues affecting housing; (5) develop a program
with Lynwood High School to offer lectures on landlord/tenant
law. Councilman Morris stated there has been a need for a
service of this kind for some time. It was moved by Council-
man Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Landlord/
Council concur with the recommendation. Tenant Coup-
. seling Serv-
In response to Councilman Byork's inquiry as to what authority
the Landlord/Tenant Counselor will have, the City Manager ice by HCD
stated that the Counselor_ will serve in an advisory capacity established
only.
C .Hernandez
Carmen Hernandez, 11516 Pope Avenue, commended Council for tends Lane
establishing a Landlord/Tenant Counseling Service. lord/Tenant
Counseling
Claude Law, 3866 Walnut Avenue, inquired if there are guide-
lines for the position. Councilman Morris stated that the Claude Law rE
function of the Counselor will be to mediate. Mr. Law stated guidelines
that the program lacks authority and recommended that Council for Counselor
develop guidelines, or adopt an ordinance in order to provide
control.
The City Manager recommended that bid award for Thermoplastic
Pavement Markings Installation be made to Cote Mark, Inc., in
the amount of $182,943.25. The City Manager reported that an
additional $80,793 will be required for the project and r_e- RES. 80-97
commended that Council adopt RESOLUTION No. 80-97 entitled: Therm-
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CO~i7NCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD plastic
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE project
THERMOPLASTIC PROJECT." It was moved by Councilman Morris,
seconded by Councilman Thompson, that Council concur with the
recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Manager recommended that RESOLUTION No. 80-98 entitled:
~,,,_ "A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NO. 6 LOCAL
AGENCY - STATE AGREEMENT NO. 07-5250, FOR LOCAL AGENCY FEDERAL
BICYCLE GRANT PP.OGRAM PROJECTS AND APPROPRIATE SAID FUNDS TO ~• 80-98
` THE 1980-81 BUDGET." for Project Bikes be adopted. It was Bicycle
moved by Councilman rZorris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, Grant
and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. Program
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Special permit
requests
granted to
Leukemia
Society
Intl. Society
for Krishna
Consciousness
Lynwood Ex-
change Club
Tandem Se-
curity Int'1.,
Inc. (Debra
M. Bridge)
(Private
Patrol
Service)
Councilman
Byork re:
delinquent
water bills;
requests
Sheriff in-
vestigate drag
racing
ROUTINE ITEMS:
A request from Leukemia Society of America for permission to
solicit funds from October 1-31, 1980 was presented.
A request from International Society for Krishna Conscious-
ness for permission to solicit funds from September 15 to
October 15, 1980 was presented.
A request from the Lynwood Exchange Club for permission to
conduct a white elephant sale on September 6, 1980 at the
parking lot of Home Bank was presented.
An application from Debra M. Bridge, Tandem Security Inter-
national, Inc., for special permit to operate a private
patrol service was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the foregoing items be approved.
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Councilman Byork expressed concern about the 1,367 delinquent
water bills reported in the Newsletter.
Councilman Byork requested the Sheriff to investigate drag
racing in the City streets.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Rev. Argelander
questions Intl. Reverend Frank Argelander, 11217 Harris Avenue, addressed
Society for Council to uestion a
q pproval of application from International
Krishna permit Society for Krishna Consciousness to solicit funds.
B.Sanceri in- Mrs. Betty Sanceri addressed Council to inquire about enforce-
quires re: ment of the overnight parking ordinance; and to ask. if it is
overnite park- permissible for cars to park on the curb. The Mayor advised
ing & cars that Code Enforcement will look into the problem.
parking on curb
Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed Council to inquire
why the front door of City Hall has been locked; to state that
A. Legg there is inadequate parking in the City Hall parking lot on
various Council meeting nights; to comment that there are no walkways
inquiries to City Hall from the West parking area; and to comment on
a water leak. The City Manager advised that the front door
has been locked for security reasons. The Mayor suggested
that a reserve officer be posted at the front door during
Council meetings. Mr. Legg requested that something be done
about removal of a tree from his property. The City Manager
advised that Mr. Mattoon will investigate the matter. Mr.
Legg questioned the expenditure of $10,000 for a Landlord/
Tenant Counselor who will work 16 hours per week.
J.Feryanitz
.public apology Mrs. Joy Feryanitz, 10850 Alexander Avenue, addressed Council
to Mayor to extend a public apology to the Mayor for her manner of
questioning at a previous meeting.
C.Herhandez
i Carmen Hernandez, 11516 Pope Avenue, addressed Council to
.var
ous
comments suggest that Item 19 of the Agenda be deleted and to recommend
, that safe driving signs indicating school is in session be
posted.
.Hazel Von's Hazel Von, 5400 Fertile Street, addressed Council to request
'request that additional benches be provided at the Community Center
for senior citizens using Dial-A-Ride vans.
S. Sotelo Mrs. Suzanne Sotelo, 5401 Pelleur Avenue, commended Council
'commends for abatement of nuisance at 5407 Pelleur Avenue. In response
'.Council for to Mrs. Sotelo's inquiry as to whether the area between the
.nuisance houses will be cleaned, the Assistant City Manager stated that
;abatement the City will return to finish the job.
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Mrs. Camille Whitley, 11530 Virginia Avenue, addressed
Council on the following matters: to request that two
days be designated each year at budget time to enable
citizens to express their opinion regarding proposed
budget; to request that members of the staff be introduced
to the audience on those nights when Council meetings are
adjourned early; to inquire what recourse there is to
prevent littering of alleys; to inquire whom to call to
report traffic hazards; to request that the areas between
Sanborn and Beechwood Avenues and Duncan and Pope Avenues
be cleaned. With respect to the latter, Councilman Byork
stated he is familiar with the problem and recommended
that a code enforcement officer speak with the persons
involved. Mrs. Whitley recommended that Council consider
including mopeds in the Bicycle Safety Program. Mrs.
Whitely stated there is a lack of parking space for those
attending Council meetings and recommended that City cars
be parked in another parking area on nights of Council
meetings. Mrs. Whitley complained about inadequate light-
ing of the City Hall parking lots.
C. Whitley's
comrents to
Council
Dr. Milton O. Zucker addressed Council to state that he has
had no response to complaints regarding an active prosti-
tution ring at the Rest Well Motel which is across the street
from his property at Wisconsin Avenue and Long Beach
Boulevard. The Mayor advised that the complaint has been
referred to the Sheriff's Department. Captain Ripley
stated that the Vice Bureau has an on-going program working
the Rest Well Motel and that continuous arrests have been
made. Dr. Zucker stated that the situation is dangerous
and described a recent altercation at that location. Dr.
Zucker requested that something be done about a boarded up
house contiguous to his property at 3591 Imperial Highway.
Bob Downs, 3920 Carlin Avenue, addressed Council to ask
what the City plans to do with surplus funds in the 1980-81
~---, Budget. The City Manager stated that $300,000 has been set
aside as a reserve for unfinished projects, emergencies and
hazards. Mr. Downs inquired who makes the determination
regarding the amount of money kept in reserve and who
determines what an adequate reserve is. He requested
Council to consider returning some of the excess monies
to residents. Mr. Downs requested more information regard-
ing the City's financial position. He stated he feels the
City is changing, is not relating to the people, and ex-
pressed concern about unsafe streets, lack of code enforce-
ment, and lack of information. Mr. Downs complained about
Sheriff's cars on Carlin Avenue. He requested Council to
consider installing a median on Carlin Avenue.
Dr. Zucker's
complaints to
Council
Bob Downs'
complaints to
Cotmcil
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded and carried, that
the meeting be adjourned to September 16, 1980, 7:0.0 p.m.
L RENE COFFEY, C Y LERK
APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 1980
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EUGENE R. GREEN, N-.A'YOR
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 1980
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an
adjourned regular session in the City Hall, 11330
Bullis Road, on the 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.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Thompson, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
L ENE COFFEY, CI C RK
CITY OF LYWNOOD
APPROVED OCTOBER 7, 1980
EUGENE R. REE , YOR
CITY OF LYNWOOD
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1980
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned
regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on the
above date, at 7:00 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.
Council adjourned to executive session for discussion of
matters of potential litigation. Following the executive
session, the meeting was adjourned.
L ENE COFFEY, CLERK
C T OF LYNWOOD
APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 1980
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CITY OF LYNWOOD
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