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REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 7, 1881
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular
session in the City Ha11,11330 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 Byork, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of March 17, 1881 be approved as written.
The Mayor proclaimed the period of April 20 to April 26, "Fifth Ann.
1881 "Fifth Annual Forgotten Victims Week." Mrs. Carmen Forgotten
Hernandez, member of the Crime Committee, was present to Victims Wk"
accept a copy of the proclamation.
The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public Public Hrgs.
hearings to ascertain whether nuisances are being main- Nuisances
tamed on certain properties. The oath for testimony
before the City Council was administered by the City Clerk.
The City Manager presented a report reviewing actions Nuisance at
taken by the Building Department to have the condition of 11316 Atlan-
the property at 11316 Atlantic Avenue corrected. The tic
Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in
favor of or in opposition to the proposed abatement.
Mr. Richard Stiles, Code Enforcement Officer for the City
of Lynwood, identified the property and testified that
the slides shown accurately depict the condition of the
premises as of this date and that, in his professional
opinion, they constitute a nuisance within the meaning
of the Lynwood City Code.
The Mayor again inquired if anyone else wished to be
heard. There was no response and-the public hearing was
closed.
RESOLUTION N0. 81-~3 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING
THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY
AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." was presented. It
was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, and carried, that the resolution be adopted.
RES. 81-43
Direct.Abate
The City Manager presented a report reviewing actions Nuisance at
taken by the Building Department to have the condition of 11808 Esther
the property at 11808 Esther Street corrected. The Mayor
inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or
in opposition to the proposed abatement.
Mr. Richard Stiles identified the property and testified
'~ that the slides shown accurately depict the condition of
the premises as of this date and that, in his professional
opinion, they constitute a nuisance within the meaning of
the Lynwood City Code.
The Mayor again inquired if anyone else wished to be
heard. There was no response and the public hearing was
closed.
RESOLUTION N0. 81-~+4 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES. 81-4~+
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA DETERMINING Direct.Abate.
THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY
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AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." was presented. It
was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the resolution be adopted.
Nuisance at The City Manager presented a report reviewing actions
11689 Lugo Pk. taken by the Building Department to have the condition of
Ave. the property at 11689 Lugo Park Avenue corrected. The
Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor
of or in opposition to the proposed abatement.
Mr. Richard Stiles identified the property and testified
that the slides shown accurately depict the condition
of the premises as of this date and that, in his profes-
sional opinion, they constitute a nuisance within the
meaning of the Lynwood City Code.
The Mayor again inquired if anyone else wished to be
heard. There was no response and the public hearing was
closed.
RES. 81-45 RESOLUTION N0. 81-45 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Direct. Abate. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA DETERMINING
THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY
AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." was presented. It
was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the resolution be adopted.
Nuisance at The City Manager presented a report reviewing actions
4220 Shirley Ave .taken by the Building Department to have the condition of
the property at 4220 Shirley Avenue corrected. The Mayor
inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of
or in opposition to the proposed abatement.
Mr. Richard Stiles identified the property and testified
that the slides shown accurately depict the condition
of the premises as of this date and that, in his profes-
sional opinion, they constitute a nuisance within the
meaning of the Lynwood City Code.
The Mayor again inquired if anyone else wished to be
heard.
Councilman Morris inquired what could be done to prevent
the owner from allowing the nuisance to recur. The City
Attorney discussed the various alternatives available
under the law. There being no one else wishing to be
heard, the hearing was closed.
?RES. 81-46 RESOLUTION N0. 81-46 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
,Direct. Abate. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA DETER-
MINING THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN
PROPERTY AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." was
presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded
by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the resolution
be adopted.
Nuisance at The City Manager presented a report reviewing actions
3540 Virginia taken by the Building Department to have the condition
of the property at 3540 Virginia Avenue corrected. The
Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor
of or in opposition to the proposed abatement.
Mr. Richard Stiles identified the property and testified
that the slides shown accurately depict the condition of
the premises as of this date and that, in his professional
opinion, they constitute a nuisance within the meaning of
the Lynwood City Code.
The Mayor again inquired if anyone else wished to be heard.
There was no response and the public hearing was closed.
RES. 81-47 RESOLUTION N0. 81-47 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Direct. Abate. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA DETERMINING
THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY
AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." was presented.
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It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the resolution be adopted.
NEW BUSINESS
An Ordinance entitled: "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE :~YNWOOD CITY CODE AND
ORDINANCE N0. 570 RELATIVE TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT AND
PREVENTION." was presented for first reading. It was
moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
~""'" Byork, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title
only and introduced.
A RESOLUTION N0. 81-48 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING SUB-
MISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT." was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that
the resolution be adopted.
The City Manager recommended that Council authorize
execution of an agreement with California Contract Cities
Association to hire Mr. Dick Huntington, EBASCO, Inc.,
for a fee of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) to perform a
fire insurance feasibility study and assessment. It was
moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, that Council concur with the recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ord. first
read relat-
ing to
Nuisance
Abatement
RES. 81-48
Auth. Appl.
for HCD
f~znds
Fire ins.
study app'd
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green.
Noes: None
Absent: None
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The City Manager reported on bids received for Equipment Bid award
Washing System and recommended that bid award be made to Hotsy Eqpt.
Hotsy Equipment Company for Two Thousand Seven Hundred
Ninety-Five and 14/100 Dollars ($2,795.14). It was moved
by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that
Council concur with the recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green.
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION 81-49 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES. 81-~9
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING A REVISED AND Adopting
UPDATED EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION AND POSITION PLAN." was Rev. Empl.
presented. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded Class. Plan
by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the resolution be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: None
r.-- Absent : None
Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green.
The City Manager reported that Mr. Don Snavely, Director Leave of Ab:
of Recreation and Parks, has requested a sixty-day leave app'd
of absence without pay for the period of April 28 to
June 26, 1981. It was moved by Councilman Thompson,
seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the request
be approved.
The City Manager presented a request from the Lynwood Req. from
Child and Family Development Center for a letter of sup- Lynwood...
port regarding application to the Watts Labor Community Child & Fam,
Action Committee for bus transportation for day trips. Dev. Ctr.
The Mayor advised that Councilman Ferrell has requested referred to
that the matter be referred to his office. Coun.Ferrel=
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Contracts for The City Manager recommended that Council approve con-
HCDA Program tracts for consultant services in connection with the
app'd Housing and Community Development Block Grant Program with
Deborah Clements, Gill Hodges, Annette Porter and Leo
Sopicki. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded
by Councilman Morris that Council concur with the recom-
mendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green
Noes: None
Absent: None
RES. 81-5o RESOLUTION 81-50 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING
THE DEMANDS PRESENTED BY ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN
THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that
the resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green
Noes: None
Absent: None
Sanitation Dist. The City Manager reported on the proposed Sanitation
proposal on District services charges. The Mayor recommended that
service chgs. Council vote "NO" on the proposed service charges with
disapproved the stipulation that the District be requested to submit
a new proposal that might be more equitable for the
citizens of Lynwood. It was moved by Councilman Rowe,
seconded by Councilman Byork, that Council vote "NO" on
the proposed service charge with the stipulation that the
District be requested to submit a new proposal.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Harris, Rowe, Thompson, Green
Noes: None
Absent: None
'RES 81-50A RESOLUTION N0.81-5oA entitled, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Urging action COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR
on I-105 Fwy. OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE STATE DIRECTOR OF
TRANSPORTATION TO TAKE IMMEDIATE POSITIVE ACTION TOWARD
RENEWING THEIR VIGOROUS INTEREST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
I-105 CENTURY FREEWAY." It was moved by Councilman
Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried,
that the resolution be adopted.
It was moved by Mayor Green, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, that Council authorize Councilman Byork to go
to Washington to fight for the freeway.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green
Noes: None
Absent: None
OLD BUSINESS
'Bid award for The City Manager reported that two bids were received for
remodel. Fire the remodeling of Fire Station #1 and recommended that
!Sta. #1 to the bid award be made to the low bidder, Diversified
'Diversified Builders, for Twenty Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars
?Bldrs. ($29,900). It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
by Councilman Thompson, that Council concur with the
recommendation.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: None
Absent: None
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green
It was moved by Councilman Byork, .seconded by Councilman Girl Scout
~"" Thompson, and carried, that applications for special Cookie & Cal-
permit from Greater Long Beach Girl Scout Council to endar sales
conduct Annual Cookie Sale from March 27, to April 12, app'd
1981 and Annual Calendar Sale from November 13 to
December 7, 1981 be approved.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Exchange Club
Thompson, and carried, that application for special per- sale app'd
mit from the Exchange Club to conduct their annual one-
day sale in the Home Bank parking lot on April 4, 1881
be approved.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Appl. from
Thompson, and carried, that application for special J. Gligo
permit from John V. Gligo to conduct outdoor flower sales held over
be held over and referred to the Safety Committee for
investigation.
ORDINANCE N0. 1122 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY ORD. 1122
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE Amend. Ord.57
N0. 570 BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY FROM P-1 (AUTOMOBILE PARKING) to C-2A (MEDIUM
COMMERCIAL) TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF ADDITIONAL
MOTEL UNITS." was presented.
r-~- ORDINANCE N0. 1123 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE
- N0. 570 BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY FROM C-2 (LIGHT COMMERCIAL) AND R-1 (RESIDENT-
TIAL SINGLE-FAMILY) TO R-3 (RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY)
ON LOT 30 OF THE EASTERLY 62 FEET OF LOT 30, TRACT 7099,
4516 ARLINGTON AVENUE/12720 ATLANTIC AVENUE, LYNWOOD."
was presented.
ORD. 1123
Amend.Ord. 57
ORDINANCE N0. 1124 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY ORD. 1124
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 4.04 OF Maximum
THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REGARDING Density
MAXIMUM DENSITY OF DWELLING UNITS." was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the foregoing ordinances be read
by title only and adopted.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman C.Warren Serv
Rowe, that Council accept proposal from Carl Warren & Agrt, renewal
Company for renewal of service agreement for liability app'd
claim administration for the period April 16, 1981 to
April 16, 1982.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green
Noes: None
Absent: None
INFORMATION ITEMS
The City Manager recommended that Council authorize paint Paint for
for graffiti removal to be issued to Mr. Barney Mull and graffiti rem.
Young People of .Lynwood. It was moved by Councilman to B. Mull
Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that
Council concur with the recommendation.
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NAND contract The City Manager reported that proposed contract with
under review NANU for census counting services is under review by
by City Atty. the City Attorney. Councilman Rowe asked where the
company is located and whether it has a contract record.
COUNCIL ORALS
Coun. Morris It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, that the following written statement by
Councilman Morris be made part of the record.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green
Noes: None
Absent: None
"Mr. Mayor, I would like a few minutes of Council's time
to speak to an item that appears in Council's minutes of
the last two meetings and hopefully put the item to rest.
Mr. Robert Downs, on these two items of question and as
a representative of "Concerned Citizens of Lynwood" has
attempted to reprimand City Council for the resignation
of Mr. Rocky Johnston. I have here an explanation of
events that have a bearing upon that resignation.'
The City Manager after being appointed, observed dis-
crepancies with invoices and payroll as they applied to
the HCD program. Within a few weeks, the County Housing
and Community Development contacted the City Manager in
regards to an investigation being performed regarding the
rehabilitation program. They indicated that they were not
receiving the administrative support of the then HCD
Administration. At this point, the City Manager initiated
discussion with Council regarding the problem in the """
administration of the HCD program. This information
included facts in regards to the investigation, all cor-
respondence to County administration, and problems on the
lack of cooperation and apparent lack of leadership
brought about by the director of HCD.
In regards to the director, the City Manager informed
Council on an individual basis that he would be asking for
the director's resignation. The City Manager discussed
with Rocky Johnston the need to sever his relationship
with the City... that if he wanted to submit his resign-
ation, it would be accepted. Just prior to that evening's
Council meeting, the City Manager received Mr. Johnston's
letter of resignation. This letter was xeroxed and
placed into all Councilmen's mailboxes. While it is not
my practice to check my mailbox just prior to the Council
Meeting, a couple of councilmen did receive their copy and
therefore knew of his resignation.
The City Manager proceeded to provide the county with the
information requested regarding the investigation. He
also submitted progress reports to the Director of County
HCD Program, Don Galloway. I have a letter from Mr.
Galloway dated March 26, 1981 commending the City Manager
and the Council for the action taken to satisfy the
requirements of the Block Grant Program. Concurrently,
the County initiated an audit for a period covering the:
last eighteen months. This audit has just been made
available to the City indicating the disallowed expend-
itures in amount of some $164,000. Hopefully this amount
can be lowered through negotiations with the County of
L.A.
Additional audits performed by the City have identified
payments to employees for work performed while they were
out of state. It is unfortunate that I bring these issues
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out in this manner, however, I feel that the Council
has sat back long enough and listened to allegations
that the City Manager has acted in a disruptive manner
and that the Council is ineffective."
E.L. Morris
Councilman Byork commented favorably on the refurbished Coun. Byork
Council Chamber. re Chamber
Councilman Thompson expressed concern about the inter- Coun.Thompson
pretation of the City Manager type of government in the re Sec. 2-23
City of Lynwood. He recommended that members of Council
adhere to the provisions of Code Section 2-23 in the
interests of unity and cooperation in working to solve
the problems of the City. He stated that if any member
of Council needs more information beyond the point of
inquiry, it should be through the City Manager. Council-
man Thompson requested Council to respond to his statement
at a future date.
Councilman Rowe responded that such an approach will
change a long-standing tradition in the City. He
stated that a city councilman is elected to represent the
people and that he is not elected to deal strictly
through the City Manager.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Joy Feryanitz, 10851 Alexander Avenue, addressed Council J.Feryanitz
to commend the Mayor on his record of accomplishment, Mayor Green
specifically the Hot Meal and Dial-A-Ride programs; to
state that the public should be made aware of the fact
that the Mayor is a man of sensitivity, a family man and
a member of the Methodist Church. Mrs. Feryantiz
praised the Mayor for having done an excellent job in
office.
Adele Kropp, 5422 Olanda Avenue, addressed Council to A.Kropp -
commend the City Manager for the courtesy he has shown corrmiendation
to the public.
Katie Miller, 11.350 Hulme Avenue, addressed the Council K.Miller -
to commend the City Manager for assisting members of the commendation
Block Watch groups, and to state that Mr. Weaver is doing
a fine job .
Edward Castro, 4542 Arlington Avenue, addressed Council E.Castro
to commend the Sheriff's Department for solving a parking commendation
problem and to commend the City Manager.
Bob Downs, 3920 Carlin Avenue, addressed Council to
inquire why there are five Sheriff's cars in the parking
lot; to complain about overgrown weeds on a vacant lot
across the street from his home; to advise that over-
grown weeds on property owned by Sam Menlo on Atlantic
Avenue is a fire hazard; and to inquire if the City plans
to put the Newsletter out for bid.
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Sheriff's car:
weeds, new-
letter
Thelma Brooks, 3351 Virginia Avenue, addressed Council to T.Brooks -
state that she has seen an improvement in the City in the corrnnendation
last year and to commend the City Manager for his efforts
in putting a new face on the City.
Beverly Hopkins, 11279 Pope Avenue, addressed Council to B.Hopkins---
request that dead trees in the City Park be removed. trees
Lucille Davidson, 4537 Cardwell Avenue, addressed Council L.Davidson -
to commend the City Manager for his cooperation in commendation
solving problems of street lights and street sweeping in
her neighborhood. She stated that members of her Block
Watch group have signed a statement expressing confidence
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in the City Manager.
C.Hernandez - Carmen Hernandez, 11516 Pope Avenue, addressed Council to
commendation state that she has been a resident of the City for more
than ~0 years and that she considers Lynwood to be a
beautiful city; to commend Council for supporting the
City Manager; to state that lack of a college degree
should not be an impediment to office; to state that
people are pleased with the City Manager's performance
and to observe that the City Manager is a person of
intelligence and sincerity.
P.Brown - Percy Brown, 11221 Pine Avenue, addressed Council to
commendation state that he was shocked to learn that the City Manager's
position is in jeopardy and to state that he has the
highest regard for the City Manager.
S.Grayer - Stanley Grayer, 11130 Elm Street, addressed Council to
commendation commend the City Manager.
A.Hooper - Andrea Hooper, 119~IO Lindbergh Avenue, addressed Council
Highland Manor on behalf of the Compton-Lynwood Realty Board, to ask
what could be done about the problem of Highland Manor
residents who wander into local offices and businesses
requesting food, water and money. Councilman Morris
recommended that the State legislators, State and County
Health Departments be contacted to see what can be done
to remedy the problem.
J.Watkins - John Watkins, Senior Vice President of Jorgensen Steel
City problems Company, addressed Council to state that Jorgensen Steel
& commendation is concerned about the problems facing the City; to ex-
press concern about graffiti and the deterioration it
signifies; to comment that Jorgensen Steel has supported
graffiti removal programs; to urge that all join together
and work together to solve problems; to state Jorgensen
Steel has a stake in the City; to advise that Western
Gear is working to buy property that Young People of
Lynwood now rent; to state that Jorgensen Steel is inter-
ested in seeing that the youth program continue and to
commend the City Manager on his performance in office.
Executive sess. Council adjourned to Executive Session for discussion of
personnel matters. Following the Executive Session, it
was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to
Ap~i121, 1981 at 7:30 p.m.
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ENE COFFEY
City Clerk, City of Lynwo
APPROVED APRIL 21, 1981
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EUGENE R. GREEN
Mayor, City of Lynwood