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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 2, 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 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Green in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson and Green answered
the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Weaver and City Attorney
Murphy.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meet-
ing of November 18, 1980 be approved as written.
NEW BUSINESS
Liebert The City Manager recommended that Council approve execution
Cassidy & of agreement with Liebert, Cassidy and Frierson for $3,000.
Frierson to revise Personnel Ordinance No. 671 and the Personnel
agrmnt, on Rules and Regulations. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
Personnel seconded by Councilman Morris, that Council concur with the
Rubs/fig. recommendation .
Revision Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
CH2M Hilt The City Manager recommended that Council authorize execution
Calif.,Inc. of a consulting engineering agreement with CH2M Hill California,
agrmnt. for Inc. for the design and construction of the Water Main De-
Water Main sign Project for a fee of $7,000. It was moved by Council-
Design Proj. man Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Council
concur with the recommendation.
F.oll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Recreation The City Manager recommended that Council accept Recreation
Systems,I.nc. Systems, Inc. Recovery Action Program for the improvement
RAP for Recr. of recreational facilities and services. It was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and
carried, that Council concur with the recommendation.
Beautification The City LvIanager recommended that Council authorize the Re-
creation and Parks Commission -to establish beautification
Prog. & programs and an operating budget. It was moved by Council-
Oper. Budget man Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried,
for Recr. & that Council concur with the recormendation.
Pks . Conan
RESOLUTION No. 80-133 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
RES. 80-133 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOL? SETTIDI~' FO".Tr TI'E FEES TO BE
Recr. & Park CHARGED FOR USE OF RECREATION AND PARK FACILITIES A£~TD AUTHORIZ-
facilities ING TFiE CITY TO COLLECT SUCH CHA'2GrS . " was presented. with the
new fees recommendation that the increase in fees become effective
January 1, 1981. It was rz~ovee. r~~ Councilmar_ rrtor_ris, seconded
by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Council concur with
the _recommendation.
RES. 80-13~?• RESOLUTION No. 30-134• entitled: "s~:. x:FSOLUTION OF THE CITY
Demsnds COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALL~?Fr'I~1G AND APPROVING THE DE-
M.ANDS PRESENTED P..IQD OP.DERII~TC [~TF.PR~~N'I'S DRAT~?N THEREFOR. " was
preser..tec~. It was moved by Councilman Rovae, seconded by
Councilman Thompson, that the resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, T~'~orris, Rowe, Thompson, Green.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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OLD BUSINESS
The City Manager recommended that
of an agreement with the Chamber_
was moved by Councilman Thompson,
Morris, that Council concur with
Roll CaJ_l:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris,
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Council authorize execution Chmbr. of
of Commerce for 529, 000. It Conmerce
seconded by Councilman Agmnt.
the recommendation.
Rowe, "'hompson, Green.
The Mayor inquired if there were additional nomi r~a~:ions fcr appoint-
mexits
,,,
^ vacancies on the Community Affairs Commission, the Traffic .~ Comm.
and Parking Commission, and the :Mousing and Community Develop-
ment Advisory Board. As there were none, it was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried,
that nominations be closed and the following nominees be
appointed: Edna Kinney and Richard McNeil, Community Affairs
Commission; William Cunningham. and Robert Archambault,
Traffic and Parking Commission; and Donald Dove, Lawrence
Dunn, Sid Smith and F~ndrea Hoopez, Housing and Comr~tunity
Advisory Board.
The City Manager recommended that Council approve renewal of Caltrans
contract wit~i Caltrans for corric?or_ patrol services iii the I-105
amount of $580,000. for the period January 1 to December 31, Corridor
1981, and presented RESOLUTION No. 80-x_35 entitled: "A RE- Patrol
SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYN~n?OOD AUTHORI Z- Contract
ING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A ONE-YEAR RE `~1EWAL OF CAL"'RANS SERVICE 1_yz°.
CONTRACT NO. I--7564 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUING THE SPECIAL renewal
I-105 CORRIDOR SECURITY PATROL AI~3D APPROPRIATING F UI:^dDS THERF~-
80-135
RES
FOR. " It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded b~ Counci 1- .
man Thompson, that Council concur with the recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byor};., Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green.
Noes: None.
~- Absent: None.
The City t~'anager recommended that Council reject the bicJ. re-- Greaves
ceived from Greaves Roofing for Reroo~`ing of the Cor^,m.unity Roof. bid
Center one authorize staff to readvertise the project. It rejected &
was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, ready.
and carries., that Council concur with the recommendation. authorized
The Y•~ayor declared the r;~eeting in recess. Following recess,
the meeting was reconvened. for the purpose of hold?.ng a joint
meeting with the Lynwood Redeveloprr.ent. Agency.
Joint
Lynwood :Redevelopment Agency P~!embers Byork, Morris, Rowe, P4tg. LR,A
Thompson and Green ansvaered the roll call.
RESOLUTIONd r?o. LRP: €.0-°35 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
RES. LRA
LYNWOOD F.EDFVELOP~?.EDT?' E,GEi•~CY APPRGVING THE AMENDMENT OF THE 80-35 Pro'
REDFT! =~,T~~`~Pl~'ErIT PL.'~~ FOB? P~:OJECT AREA ' A' AND CERTIFYING ITS Area A R^e-
REVI;T OF T~DI~~' ~1?~7F-L ~~1F: F,?I'I'Ii RESPECT TO ~=A.IP AMENDM~:r1T AND
~~ Tj~r ~~ rresentec~ ~ It vans moved. b develop.
MAKING CFRZ'~'-~I;:' FII'~: ~ _NGS . was s Y Flan a~~n~
Mr. P~tor_ris, seconder. by Per. Byork, t..~at t`.:ie resolution be appv'd.
adontet? .
Councilman D?orris discussed the importance of redevelopmer_t
and explai necl why certa.it~ p~-ocedLires are required i~nd.er the
'~ Redevelopment Act. :He expressed confiGence that ?_edevelop-
j ment will help to revitalize businesses z:nc~. this, in turn,
will help the City to prosper.
Councilman I'.owe c~uEStioned. includit~n 25°°35 0 of the City in
the red.evelopmen~~ project and recomsr~ended that Council consider
segmentizine~ tA~~e Y~la.n.
Councilman Thompso~~ discussed tj?e concept of eminent domain
and the conditions under which that power can be exercised.
He explained 'cal; increment financing and. -~ointec: out that
there dill s~E no ir~.crea~e in taxes if the rec'~evelopment lan
is approved.
Councilman Byork stated that deterioration and apathy in the
City are .the result of the I-105 Freeway injunction. He ex-
pressed confidence that through redevelopment the City will
be restored to its former status as All American City.
Mayor Green stressed the importance of
cited successful redevelopment projects
flower, Long Beach and Huntington Park.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Members Byork, Morris, Thompson,
Noes: Member Rowe.
Absent: None.
redevelopment, and
undertaken in Bell-
Green.
RES. 80-136 RESOLUTION No. 80-136 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
approv. EIR COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYND1O0D CERTIFYING ITS REVIEW OF THE
for Re- FINAL EIR WITH RESPECT TO THE AP!!ENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT
develop. PROJECT AREA 'A' AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS." was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Prod. Morris, that the resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green.
Noes: Councilman Rowe.
Absent: None.
An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
1st reading THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO
Ord. adopt- THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA 'A'."
ing Amend. was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman
to Redevelop- Byork, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the
meet Proj. ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Area "A" Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be
introduced.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, P~orris, Thompson, Green.
Noes: Councilman Rowe.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the joint Lynwood City Council-
Lynwood Redevelopment P_gency meeting be adjourned. The Mayor
reconvened the City Council meeting.
R.OTJTINE ITEMS
Ord. 1108 ORDINANCE No. 1108 entitled.: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Cable TV COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNVIOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE
LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE GRP_NTING OF FRANCHISES
FOR CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS.'° was presented.
Ord. 1109 ORDINANCE No. 1109 entitled: "AN ORDINA,DTCF OF THE CITY
amend. Ord. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 570 BY
570, zoning CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM
classif. C-2 TO R-2. " was presented.
Ord. 1110 ORDINANCE No. 1110 entitled: "AN OpDINAATCF OF THE CI~i'Y
amend. Ord. COUNCIL OF THE CITY Or LYNV7O0D A.1!°ENDIDTG ORDII\TANCE ~?O. 570
570, zoning CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATIOw OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM
@ 3365 C- 2 TO R- 3 ON LOT 2 3 , TRACT 2 7 9 4 ; 1~~`O RE COP%~MONLY KNOFIN AS 3 3 6 6
Century CEI~7TURY BOULEVARD, LY?T~~1O0D . '" was presen'~ed.
Chris~as
carnival @
Big D Ranch
I~Jct. by
Heavenly
Vision Educ.
Center
An application for special per_r~.it and waiver of business
license fee from Heavenly Vision Educational Center to conduct '"~
a Christmas carnival at Big D Ranch Market,' 11471 Long Beach
Boulevard, from Decem?~er 4-•7, 1980, from 1G:00 a.m, to
10:00 p.m. was presented.
It was moved by Councilmzn Ro~,,~,, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, and carried, that the foregoing four items be
approved.
Outdoor Pursuant to advice from. the City Attorney, it was moved by
sales aicFl. Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried,
denied that an application for special pewit from major Lite Furni-
Ma.jor rite ture to conduct outc°oor sales at 10801 Long Beach Boulevard
Furniture from December 3-25; 1980 , from ~.,~:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. be
denied.
COUNCIL O12AL COI~,~~URdICA~iIO'~G
It was moved by Councilman P~orris, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, to appoint mayor Green to the Southeast
Mosquito Abatement District.
Councilman Morris commented favorably on the installation
by the Edison Company of low pressure sodium sheet lights
throughout the City. Councilman Rowe recommended that a
study be undertaken to determine the feasibility of the
City selling its light standards to Southern California
Edison Company.
Councilman Byork acknowledged receipt of a letter from Dr.
and A;rs. Hyrum W. Loutensock thanking Council fer the
plaque presented at Dr. Louter.sock's Retirement Dinner.
Councilman Thompson recommended that Council write a letter
of congratulations to the High School Ball Club, Lynwood
Unified School District, for having won the San Gabriel
Valley League championship.
Mayor Green acknowledged receipt of a letter from the 'Dank you
Ventura County Board of Supervisors thanking Lynwood fire from Vent.
fighters for their help in fighting brush fires on November Cty. Bd.. of
28 and 29. Chief Eon Lathrope stated that the Lynwood Supv. to
fire fighters, also, worked at the Lake Elsinore fire. fire
figizters
Recreation Director, Don Snavely, reminded everyone that s parade
the ar~rual Chri~t_*nas parade will be held December 5. reminder
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS l~,r_.Grayson,
re Jose
Mr. Grayson, 3050 West 7th, Los Angeles, representing Jose Raams' appl
Ramos, discussed. the latter' s application to conc'uct out- re outdoor
„x„ door sales sales
Mrs. Camille Whitley, 11530 Virginia Avenue, addressed C.Whitley
Council on the following matters to request clarification re rec.evelc
of zoning under the redevelopment plan; to inquire about plan; con-
due process procedures in connection with condemnation; to demnations;
request to be advised of public hearings on zone changes in pub. hrngs.
connection with condominiums; to request protection against noise; cods
noise from construction activities; to urge enforcement of enforcement
the City code; and to ask when street sweeping signs ?ill street
be posted. sweeping
Alex Brimea
Mr. Alex Brimer, 11365 Louise, spoke in opposition to the re redevelc
proposed amendment to the redevelopment plan and stated that planamend.
he is concerned about possible devaluation of his property.
He informed Co~incil that a group has organized to oppose
redevelopmen ~.
Mrs. Katherine Bevans, 11126-28 Wright Road, asked Council Mrs. Bevan,
how a group of [~?right Road businesses could be eliminated re redevel•
from the redevelopment project. Mrs. Bevans advised that opnent play
she represents people on Wright Road who are opposed to re- & su}amits
development and submitted a petition on their behalf. The petition
City Manager advised staff will contact Mrs. Bevans ~.nd opposing
petitioners.
,•-.
Mr. Herb Berlin; 11200 Wright Foad, stated that most property Per. Herb
owners on Wright Road desire to be removed from the project. Kerlin re
He discussed the possibility of obtaining an exemption under removal
the Owners Participation Agreement, and questioned whether from prof.
the exemption ~~-ould be binding over a period of years.
Mr. Bill Hall, Controller of Pasco Specialty Marufa.cturing Bill Nall
Company, 11156. Wrigi~t Road, discussed. the purpose of rec;evel-- re redevel
opment. He questioned a statement allegedly made Ley CoL:~~cil•• project
man Rowe at the property owners' meeting. Councilman Rowe
denied having made such a statement.
Irv.Berlin Mr. Irving Berlin, 1120v [~~right Road, spoke in opposition
opposes pro- to the proposed amendment. Mr. Berlin requested clarifi-
posed amend. cation of the Owners Participation Agreement.
J.L.Lafferty Mr. J. L. Lafferty, 11122-4. ?~7right Road, questioned whether
re OPA & the Owners Participation Agreement is binding in the event
Gen'l.Plan the General Plan is changed. The City Attorney advised
that any changes in the General Plan would not give the
Agency the right to abrogate agreements and condemn property.
Irv.Berlin Mr. Irving Berlin aslced for information regarding conditions
re OPA the property owners would have to meet under the Owners
Participation Agreement.
Council adjourned to executive session for discussion of
personnel matters. Following the executive session, the
meeting was reconvened.
1st reading An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 4-2
Ord. re OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE (ORDINANCE N0. 703) PERTAIN-
Pinball Mch. ING TO PINBALL MACHINES. " was presented for first reading.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the ordinance. be read by title
only and introduced.
Chief Lathrope
app't. as It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
acting City Rowe, and carried, that Chief Ron Lathrope be designated
Mgr. from. acting City Manager from December 8-12, 1980.
12-8-12-80
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded and carried,
that the meeting be adjourned.
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L~,U ENE COFFEY, CITY LFnT
APPROVED DECEMBER 16, 1980