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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 21. 1981
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 Rowe, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of April 7, 1981 be approved as written.
The Mayor read a Certificate of Appreciation for Mrs. Cert.of Apprec
Louise H. White, Regional Administrator of the Los Angeles Louise White
County Library System.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Proc. "Public
Thompson, and carried, that the week of April 27 to May 1, School Week"
1881 be proclaimed "Public School Week."
The City Clerk requested nominations for the office of John D. Byork
Mayor. Councilman Thompson nominated Councilman Byork. elected Mayor
The motion was seconded by Councilman Rowe. It was moved
by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and
carried, that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot
cast for Councilman Byork as Mayor.
Mayor Byork requested nominations for the office of Mayor
Pro Tem. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Green, that Councilman Thompson be nominated.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded and carried,
that nominations be closed and the City Clerk directed to
cast a unanimous ballot for Councilman Thompson as Mayor
Pro Tem.
Louis H.
Thompson elec.
Mayor pro tem
Mayor Byork presented a plaque to outgoing Mayor Green in Plaque pres.
appreciation for outstanding service during his tenure. to Mayor Greer
The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to conduct
public hearing on appeal of Planning Commission denial
of Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a
Residential Treatment Center for Adolescents at 12519
Atlantic Avenue. Pursuant to the City Manager's recom-
mendation, it was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the public hearing
be continued.
NEW BUSINESS
Pub. Hrg.
Appeal of den-
ial of CUP at
12518 Atlantic
opened and
cont'd
f.-. The City Manager reported on the need for additional water Water agrts.
pumping rights and recommended that Council approve the with Candle-
;:, following agreements : (1) Candlewood Country Club for wood & Lunday-
100 acre feet of water at a cost of $4, 000; and ( 2 ) Thagard app'd
Lunday-Thagard Oil Company for 100 acre feet of water at
a cost of $4,000. It was moved by Councilman Thompson,
seconded by Councilman Green, that Council concur with
the recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilman Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork.
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Specs. & call The City Manager recommended that Council approve specif-
for bids for ications for Slurry Seal Project No. 12-170-8010 and
Slurry Seal authorize a call for bids. It was moved by Councilman
project app'd Green, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that
Council concur with the recommendation.
Res. 81-51 Resolution No. 81-51 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Inten. to con- COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
duct pub.hrg. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE
on nuisance IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY" was
presented. The City Manager reported on attempts made by
the Building Department to have the nuisance at 11822
Atlantic Avenue abated. It was moved by Councilman Morris,
seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the res-
olution be adopted.
B & B Amuse- The City Manager presented an agreement with B & B Amuse-
ment Corp. ments Corporation, Inc. for the Cinco de Mayo Celebration
agrt. app'd with the recomendation that Council approve execution of
the agreement as amended by the City Attorney. It was
moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Thompson,
and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation.
Permit & lic, Pursuant to the City Manager's recommendation, it was moved
fees waived by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, and
B & B Amuse- carried, that Council approve waiver of permit and license
ment Corp. fees for B & B Amusements Corporation, Inc.
Item 17 of the agenda was deleted.
'' SEAACA Amend. The City Manager presented amendment to agreement with
',app'd Southeast Area Animal Control providing for the payment
'Res.81-52 of an additional $9,252. for Fiscal Year 1880-81, with
the recommendation that Council approve execution of
amendment and adopt Resolution 81-52 entitled, "A RESOL-
UTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHOR-
IZING THE APPROPRIATION OF NINE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED
FIFTY TWO DOLLARS ($9,252,) FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENTERING
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHEAST AREA ANIMAL CONTROL
AUTHORITY." It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded
by Councilman Green that Council concur with the recom-
mendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilman Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork.
Noes: None
Absent: None
!J.E. Terrell It was moved by Councilman Rowe that Dr. Jo Evelyn Terrell
' nom. for re-s~ be reappointed to the Personnel Board.
appt .
RESOLUTION N0. 81-53 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Res. 81-53 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
:Demands DEMANDS PRESENTED BY ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR."
was prsented. The City Manager requested th at Warrant
No. 10321, payable to Corder's Paint in the amount of
$1,936.53, be deleted from the resolution. It was moved
by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that
the resolution be adopted as amended.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilman Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
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OLD BUSINESS
- RESOLUTION N0. 81-54 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR
_OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY TO PREPARE A
REPORT ON THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT OF SAID CITY
AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT
OF 1972" (PART TWO OF DIVISION 15 OF THE STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA) FOR FISCAL YEAR
1981-82." and RESOLUTION N0. 81-55 entitled, "A RESOL-
UTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PROPOSING
THE FORMATION OF A LIGHT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT WITHIN SAID
CITY PURSUANT TO THE "LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972,"
AS AMENDED, DIVISION 15, PART 2 OF THE STREETS AND HIGH-
WAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA (SECTION 22500, ET
SEQ.); DESCRIBING THE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE AND THE
DISTRICT TO BENEFIT BY SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND TO BE AS-
SESSED TO PAY THE COSTS. AND EXPENSES. THEREOF FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1981-82; AND ORDERING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/
CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, SECTION 22565 ET SEQ.
(LYNWOOD LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT)" were presented.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the resolutions be adopted.
RESOLUTION N0. 81-56 entitled,."A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF
1976 STATE BOND FUNDS AND AMENDING FISCAL BUDGET TO
INDICATE RECEIPT OF THIS ALLOCATION" was presented. It
was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Green, that the resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes:. Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork.
Noes: None
Absent: None
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
Res. 81-54
Auth, Rept, foi
Landscape Maini
Dist,
Res 81-=55
Prop, Forma-
tion of Light
Assessment
Dist.
Res, 81-56
App,Accept,
of 1976 StatE
Bond Funds
Ordinance No. 1125 entitled, "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Ord, 1125
LYNWOOD AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE Amending Ord,
AND ORDINANCE N0. 570 RELATIVE TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT 570 re
AND PREVENTION" was presented. Nuis,Abate,
Request from St. Paul's Lutheran Elementary School for St.Paul's
special permit and waiver of business license fees to Spec.Permit
conduct annual carnival on May 23, 1981 from 11:00 a.m. app'd
to 5:00 p.m., was presented.
Application from City of Hope to conduct charitable colic- City of Hope
itation in Lynwood from June 14-30, 1981, was presented. Spec, Permit
app' d
Request from American Legion Auxiliary Unit #85 to sell
poppies on May 15-16, 1981, was presented. Amer,Legion
Spec,Per.app'
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, and carried, that the foregoing items be approved.
~'""' It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that application for special permit
from John V. Gligo to conduct outdoor flower sales be
denied. Councilman Morris stated that the sale of flowers
at intersections of major roads creates a traffic hazard
in addition to competing with local business. Councilman
Rowe inquired how denial of special permit could be just-
ified in view of approval of sale of poppies given earlier
in the meeting. Councilman Morris stated that the sale
of poppies is not conducted at street intersections and
does not cause a traffic hazard.
Appl,denied
Outdoor flowe
sales
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Coon. Morris Councilman Morris congratulated Mr. Harry Prins , President-
re H. Prins elect of the Chamber of Commerce. He commended Mr. Tom
Jacques, past President of the Chamber on having done an
excellent job.
Coon. Rowe re Councilman Rowe inquired about the removal of furniture
LSC furniture from the Redwood Avenue office on April 10. Councilman
removal Morris responded that the Lynwood Services Corporation By-
Laws specifically state that upon the demise of a non-profit
corporation, all of its assets revert to the City of Lyn-
wood. Councilman Rowe differed, stating that the furniture
was owned by a separate legal corporation and questioned
its transfer to the City. The City Manager advised that
the City-owned equipment was dispersed throughout the
City Hall and the remainder is to be picked up by the County.
Councilman Morris quoted Article IV of the Articles of
Incorporation of Lynwood Services Corporation as follows:
"...The property, assets, profits and net revenues of this
corporation are irrevocably dedicated to the City of Lynwood.
Upon the dissolution, liquidation or winding up of this
corporation, or upon abandonment, the assets of this corp-
oration remaining after payment of all or provision for
all debts or liabilities of this corporation shall be
distributed to the City of Lynwood..."
Coon. Rowe re Councilman Rowe noted that there is $8,000 in unpaid bills
unpd. bill for a vendor of paint used in the HCDA Program and
inquired whether Simpson & Simpson, auditors, had been
informed. The City Manager responded that the auditors
had been so advised.
.Coon. Green Councilman Green recommended that staff conduct a study
req. for study of the lighting in the parking lot to the rear of City
of parking & Hall. He further recommended that the parking configuration
lighting there be redesigned in order to provide more parking for
Coon. Green Bateman Hall. Councilman Green asked Council to take
Sr.Cit.Housing action on senior citizen housing.
Mayor Byork re Mayor Byork thanked Council for the honor of serving as
(Washington Mtg. Mayor. He advised that he will be meeting with officials
in Washington on May 4 and 5 to discuss the Century Freeway.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A,Legg re Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, inquired if the City
undergrnd.pipe- plans to conduct a study of underground pipelines in the
'lines City in view of the recent fire in Long Beach. He
further inquired in existing franchise fees will be re-
evaluated. Chie f Ronald Lathrope responded that he will
be making a report on underground pipelines at the next
Council meeting. Councilman Rowe recommended that any
renegotiation of fee for franchises be on a "per barrel"
basis.
S.Cook re Mrs. Susan Cook, Paramount, addressed Council to discuss
flower sales the application of Mr. John Gligo for special permit to
conduct outdoor sales of flowers.
H.Clear re Mr. Heinz Clear,. 3331 Tenaya Avenue, addressed Council to
street sweep. complain that parked cars hinder street sweeping on
Tenaya. The City Manager advised that signing on Tenaya
Avenue will be completed within thirty to forty-five days.
,J ,Drayton re Mrs. June Drayton, 4323 Brewster Avenue, addressed Council
'alley trash to request that something be done about trash and glass
in the alley on the south side of Brewster. The Mayor
recommended that a~Block Watch group be formed to help
alleviate the problem of littering,
Mr. John Lucas, 11638 Louise Avenue, addressed Council to J, Lucas re
inquire about back salary owed him by Lynwood Services LSC back pay
Corporation. The City Attorney advised that the City
has no legal responsibility for payment of salaries of
employees of Lynwood Services Corporation. Councilman
Morris stated that, as a member of the Board, he would
look into the matter.
Mrs. Beverly Hopkins, 11279 Pope Avenue, addressed Council B,Hopkins re
r^ to complain that the timeclock and scoreboard in the timeclock &
Recreation Center gym are not in working order. The scoreboard
City Manager advised that these items are in the budget
for FY 1g81-82.
Council adjourned to Executive Session for discussion of Ex. Session
personnel matters. Following the Executive Session, it
was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded and carried, that
the meeting adjourn to May 5, 1981 at 7:30 p.m.
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APPROVED MAY 5, 1881
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