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REGULAR MEETING MAY 19, 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 Byork in the chair.
Councilmen Green,. Morris, Rowe, Thompson and. Byork answered
the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Weaver and City Attorney
McEwen.
The Mayor commended Eagle.
on having been awarded the
Bateman Hall_ Mr. Jordan.
of Commendation.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
Scout Walter
Eagle Badge
was
presence
Jordon, Troop #245,
in ceremonies at
d with a Resolution
It was. moved by Councilman Green, seconded and carried, that
minutes of regular meeting of May 5, 1981 be approved. as
corrected.
1st read. The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to conduct
zoning public hearing on proposed change of zone from P-1 (Auto-
Ord.570 mobile Parking) to R-3 {Multi-family Residential). for
properties west of Long Beach Boulevard, between Euclid and
Virginia Avenues_ The City Manager reported. that the purpose
of the proposed change~of zone is to allow new construction,
new land use. and. to legalize existing structures in the event
they are destroyed by fire.. The~Mayor inquired. if anyone
present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the
proposed change of zone. There was no response: and the public
hearing was closed. An ordinance 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 P-1 to R-3." was presented for first reading.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title
only and introduced.
Res.81-62 The City Manager reported that staff has taken emergency action
Set.Pub, to abate nuisance at 3533 Carlin Avenue by boarding up the
Hrg.Nui- building which had been abandoned and left unlocked. The
sance items left on the property have been inventoried. In order
3533 Car- to recover the costs of 5307.32 for abatement, the City
lin Manager recommended that Council adopt RESOLUTION N0: 81-e2
entitled: "RESOLUTION OF TAE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYVWOOD SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN THE EXISTENCE
OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE AT 3533 CARLIN AVENUE." It was moved
by Councilman Thompson, seconded and carried, that the resol-
ution be adopted.
Pub.Hrg. The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to conduct
Rev.Shar- public hearing on proposed use of Revenue Sharing funds fa.r
ing general municipal. services. The Mayor inquired if anyone
present wished to speak. Councilman Rowe inquired if every
category of proposed use would. be specified and the City
Manager responded that specific information will be presented
at the second public hearing. There being no one else wis~?ing
to speak, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
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It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded and carried, that
a preliminary budget hearing be set for May 28, 1981 at
7:00 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
Pursuant to the City Manager's recommendation, it
consensus of Council that a public hearing be set
June 2, 1981 on proposed. vacation of that portion
first alley east of Alameda Street, between 108th
Street, City of Lynwood, as shown on Tract 1~0. 54
Book 59, Page 42, Records of Los Angeles County.
was the. pub.Hrg.
for Alameda
of the
and 109th
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The City Manager reported that Cote Mark, Inc. has requested
a 60-day extension to complete the Thermoplastic Pavement Cote Mark
Marker Project. and recommended that the request be denied Req.Ext.
and Council approve an extension. of thirty working days.
It. was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, and carried, that Council. concur with the recom-
mendation.-
The-City Manager recommended that Council approve agreement.
with Jaykiar Engineers, Inc. in the amount of 514,000 for Jaykim
consulting services for Century Boulevard Project (Atlantic Engrs.
Avenue to Lonq Heacli Freeway). Eighty-six per cent {86$) Agrm't
of the project will be funded by Federal Aid Urban System App'd
Program-and gasoline. tax. It was moved by Councilman Thompson,
seconded by Councilman: Green., and ca=rted, that Cnnacil auth-~
orize~executioa of the agreement.
'L'~.e City Manager reported that C. V. Disposal Company, Inc. C-V Disp .
has requested. (1) a 16$ rate adjustment for commercial and
zesideatial services, and E2) elimination of the 10~ com-
mercial franchise fee. The City Manager recommended that
Council approve a rate increase of 13.25$ for residential
and commercial. services effective July 1, 198.1., and retain
the 10~ commercial franchise. The rate increase will result
in a charge of 54.25 for residential service and 543.81 for
commercial service. Pursuant to Councilman Green's request,
rates charged by surrounding cities were read aloud. It
was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris,
ttlat Council. concur with-the recommendation and that the
rates be reviewed in January, 1982 on the condition that
C.V. Disposal furnish the City with a certified audit report..
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
The City Manager reported on a feasibility study relative C.M. re
to the serving and/or selling of alcoholic beverages in Alcohol @
Bateman Hall. The City Manager stated that if Council Bateman
concurs with staff recommendations, details regarding admin- Hall
is'L.ration and procedures will be worked out. Councilman
.Norris stated that the City has several options with respect
to the service and/or selling of alcoholic beverages in
Bateman Hall and reconunended that the matter be studied
further. Council discussed the proposal at length and
requested further information regarding administration and
control. Councilman Green stated he is totally opposed to
the concept.. He recommended that the issue go to a vote of
the people. Councilmen Rowe and Thompson stated that the
matter could be placed on the ballot as an Advisory Vote.
It was noved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Rowe, that staff be instructed to come back with specific
recommendations regarding restrictions, usage, and fee
structure.
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Amendment to motion: It was moved by Councilman Morris
that staff be instructed to provide a more specific method
of use regarding restrictions of sale so that Council will
have better guidelines. Councilman Rowe withdrew his second
and the motion died.
Ord.112b ORDINANCE N0. 1126 entitled: "AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE
Animal OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REPEALING VARIOUS
Control SECTIONS OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL."
was presented. The City Attorney recommended that minor
corrections be made in Sections 1 and 2. RESOLUTION NO.
.. 81-63 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING FORTH TIME LIMIT, LICENSE FEES AivD
PENALTY FEES FOR DOG LICENSING.." was presented. It was
moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris,
that the ordinance be read by title. only and adopted as
amended and that Resolution No. 81-b3 be adopted. The City
Manager reported that the cost of providing animal control
has increased 47~ over a six-year period and that the City
subsidy has. increased 98~. The fee structure recommended
is $20..00 for unaltered dogs, 510.00 for spayed or neutered
dogs and 57.50 for spayed. o= neutered dogs of senior citizens.
Councilman Rowe reconanended that something be done about
collection of fees in view of the 50$ drop. in revenue since
1978. He recoanaended that all dogs not licensed. be picked
up. Councilman Thompson suggested that the matter of col-
lection be taken care of through negotiation and reconaaended
that a policy be formulated. The Mayor raised questions
about services provided. Councilman Morris stated. that
other options: from.SEAACA should be considered. Amendment
to motion.: It was moved by Councilman. Rowe, seconded by
Councilman Morris:, that staff be instructed to bring back
a. proposal frog SEAACA for a different type of service at
less cost, together with a statement. on how we propose to
double our collections. to what they previously were; to
recommend who is going to be responsible for collection of
fees; and what-the cost of collecting will be.
Roll Call on amendment:
Ayes-: Councilmen Morris,- Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: Councilman Green
Absent: None
Roll Call on original., motion:
Ayes:. Councilmen Green, Morris, Thompson,~Byork
Noes: Councilman Rowe
Absent: None
Res.81-64 RESOLUTION N0. 81-64 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
5 Posit- COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING THE CALIFORNIA
ions STATE LEGISLATURE'S ENDORSEMENT OF FIVE (5) POSITIONS THAT
modify WILL MODIFY THE IMPACT OF THE 1981-82 GOVERNOR'S PROPOSED
Goo's BUDGET ON LOCAL CITIES." was presented. It was moved by
budget Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and
carried, that the resolution be adopted.
The City Manager. reported on plans for .the City of Lynwood's
60th Anniversary Celebration with the recommendation that
Council approve a revolving account to give the City the
ability to collect revenues from ticket sales and to direct
staff to secure performers. It was moved by Councilman
Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Council con-
cur with the recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
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RESOLUTION NO . 81-65 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE. CITY RES'. 81-65
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS
DE.'KANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR."
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded
by Councilman Thompson, that the resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes:. Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None '
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
Application for Special Permit and exempt bus-mess license
from Little League: Flag Football to conduct a fireworks
stand at 3100 Imperial Highway was presented.. It was: the
consesus of Council that the application be approved..
Request front Lynwood Chamber of Commerce for exempt bus-
iness license to conduct a carnival from June 25-28, 1981.
was presented.. It was moved by Councilman Green., seconded
by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the request be
approved.
INFORMATION ITEMS
SPECIAL
PERMIT -
Little Lea-
gue F i re-
works stand
C of C ex-
cempt lic.
CARNIVAL
The: City Manager recommended that Council approve. the.. APPROVE
selection. of California. Cablesystems: as the company with se 1 ec t i on c
whom the City will. negotiate arable- television franchise CAL I FO RN I A
and approve recoamtendatort of California Cable systems. t0 CABLESYSTEM
other cities in the consortiuat.. The City Manager further cab 1 e to 1 e-
recommended that Council approve- continued participation. in v i s i on sys
the Southeast Cities Cable: Television Consortium and s.esk
development of a joint powers agreement to oversee:perfor-
maace o~ they franchise- It was moved. by Councilman Green,
seconded by ~Councilmart Thompson, that. Council concur with
the first. recommendation... Amendment: to- motes-on: It was
moved. by Councilman Morris, seconded. by Councilman Green.,.
and carried,. that the second. recommendation be included in
the motion-
The City Manager reported that because of the Housing and Hous I NG ~
Community Development audit, the County is holding up all. CoMM oEv
block grant funds. Code Enforcement, Economic Development BLOCK GRAM
and Housing Rehabilitation are-City programs that have beenAUDIT
affected. -Councilman Green inquired if charges have been
filed. Councilman Rowe requested a copy of: the audit report.
The City Manager advised that steps are being taken to go
through the recruitment process with. respect to contract
employees.
The City Manager advised that due to age and lack of main- RENTAL of
tenance of buildings at the- City Yard, it will be necessary TRAILERS
to rent construction trailers and tear down old lean-tos. for City
Councilman Rowe requested a detailed proposal. The Mayor Yard
inquired what the cost of rental will be.
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Morris stated that the City's vehicles and NATIONAL
equipment are on display in the front of City Hall in PUB WORKS
observance of National Public Works Week. He commended WEEK equip-
City employees who transported the vehicles . men t d; sp 1 a
Councilman Morris inquired if grant funds are available for SUMMER
Sumner Youth Programs and was advised by Mr. I. Seliger YOUTH
that the program will be funded this year. PROGRAMS
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H C DA G RANT Councilman Rowe asked to see a report on the current HCDA
INQUIRY grant to ascertain how $620,000 was spent in each category
of activity.
ILLEGAL Councilman Green expressed concern that two illegal book-
BOOKSTORES Stores on Atlantic Avenue are showing movies. He asked
what could be done about the problem- He also asked for
a review of licensing procedures.
MOTEL FoR Councilman Green inquired if a motel. used for prostitution
PROST I TU- purposes could be declared a public nuisance: The City
TION Attorney advised that if declared a public nuisance, it
would be under the Red. Light Abate~uent Act.. He recom-
mended the matter be referred to the Sheriff's Department.
Couacilmars Rowe requested information on what the Sheriff
could and could not do in this regard..
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
SALE OF Dr. V. James Edger, 3740 Palm Avenue, addressed Council. to
ALCOHOL 1 C request clarification of Council's action regarding the
BEU AT sale of alcoholic beverages in Bateman Ha11. The City
GATEMAN Attorney responded that na decision was made and no
HALL dlreCtl.OIL glvelt to Staff.
INPUT Dr. Charles L. Eloycl,. 22503 Harris. Avenue, addressed
oN CABLE Council to express concern about lack of public input
TELEVISION reg~ i ng .~~ Cale: telev].Sion f2anCxlise:« He ].Amy i red if
a public hearing will be- held irr the future and the- City
Manager responded: is the. affirt~ative. Dr. Floyd. stated
that he will. have- a: List of concerns to present at that
time-
Dr. Edger requested that the School Board bey advised. of: the
negotiations: being conducted for the: cable television
franchise..
RE URGENCY Mr'. BOb• Downs, 3930 Carliiz Avenue., addressed Council to
NOTICE ON qtl@StZ.CIt Why an urgency Ordinance 1S reCju3.red tO increase
INCREASE dog licensing fees and. the City Manager explained that there
I N DoG are time constra%nts~ with respect to printing the licenses..
FEES ~. Downs, asked for and received an explanation of the
expanded duties of the Director of Comity Development.
Mr_ Downs: inquired how many City officials went to Washington
and was advised that three officials represented the City.
CABLE Mr. Bill Woods. addressed Council to reiterate Dr. Floyd's
TELEVISION concerns regarding the. cable- television franchise and to
CONCERN state that he will address the issue at the public hearing.
PROBLEMS Mr. George Martini, 10760 Alexander addressed Council to
re cot 1 ec- inquire why there is a problem collecting dog license fees .
tion of He stated that better enforcement and better management is
dog tic. needed. Mr. Martini recommended that any dog without a
license be picked up and the owner fined.
Reduction ~• Bob Zaiger, 3249 Palm Avenue, addressed Council to
of dog fees suggest that the dog license fee be reduced to $5.00 in
order to provide an incentive to dog owners.
I NQU I RY Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue,. addressed Council to
Sale of request clarification of Council's action regarding the sale
Alcoholic of alcoholic beverages in Bateman Hall. The City Manager
Beverages stated that no action was taken. Mr. Legg commented that
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tine public did not have an opportunity to contribute to the
discussion. Councilman Rowe suggested that the matter go
to the people for an advisory vote. Mr. Legg stated that
Council, by not taking any action, has closed off any
urther discussion of the matter.
Mrs. Frances Navratel, 3686 Cedar Avenue, addressed Council PARKED
to request that something be done about a large camper CAMPERS oN
parked near her driveway. She stated it is a detriment STREET
to the neighborhood and a safety hazard for children.
~'°" Mr. William Cunningham, 10821. Cornish Avenue, addressed FLOWER
Council to inquire why flower vendors. were on City streets VENDORS
after having been denied a permit. He stated that code
enforcement without the power to issue citations. is
inefficient.. Mr. Cunningham requested that a review be
made of parking violations at Imperial Highway and Bullis
Road and Abbot Road.
Mr. Ron Wright.,- 11634 Virginia Avenue, addressed Council to ALCOHOL I C
inquire what process would be required to have the issue of Bev issue
service of alcoholic beverages at Bateman Hall placed on placed on
the ballot.. Councilman Rowe. responded that Council of its ba 1 1 of
own volition. could place service of alcoholic. beverages. on
the ballot, o= it could be: placed on the ballot by refer-
endum petition.. The-City Attorney advised that the petition
would require 10$ of the registered voters. Mr. Wright
requested that the matter be placed on the. ballot so that
the people will have a choice:..
Council adjourned to Executive Session for discussion of Ex. secs io
matters of Litigation.. Following the Executive. Session, it re 1 i t i ga-
was moved by Councilman Morris,. seconded. by Councilman Green ion matte
and carried,. that the meeting be.adlourned to an adjourned
regular meeting on May 28, 1981 at 7.00 g.m_
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APPROVED. ,TUNE 2, 1981
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