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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 2, 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 Morris, Rowe, Thompson and Byork answered the roll
call.
Also present was City Attorney McEwen.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe,
and carried, that minutes of regular meeting of May 19, 1981 be
approved as written.
ub.Hrg. Pursuant to staff recommendation, the public hearing on vacation
acation of alley easement for that portion of the first alley east of
ont'd Alameda Avenue between 108th and 109th Streets was continued
to June 16, 1981.
es. 81-66 It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
mention to Morris, that Council reconfirm adoption of RESOLUTION N0, 81-F6.
~acate por. entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
~f alley LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC
ast of PURPOSES THAT PORTION OF THE FIRST ALLEY EAST OF ALAMEDA STREET,
llameda BETWEEN 108TH STREET'AND 109TH STREET, CITY OF LYNWOOD, AS SHOWN
ON TRACT N0. 518, MAP BOCK 5.?, PAGE ~2, RECORDS OF LOS ANGELES
COUNTY."
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes• None
Absent: Councilman Green
'ub. Hrg. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, "''"''
!hange of and carried, that the public hearing on proposed rezoning from
;one cont'd R-1 to M for property east of Alameda Street, between 109th
Street and 112th Street be continued to June 16, 1981.
~. Hrg. The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to conduct public
nuisance hearing on abatement of nuisance at 3533 Carlin Avenue. The
.533 Carlin City Attorney described the steps taken to abate the nuisance
on the property and presented RESOLUTION N0. 81-66A entitled-:
"RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNT,JOOD DECLAR-
ING THE EXISTENCE OF A NUISANCE AT 3533 CARLIN AVENUE AND
ASSESSING THE COST OF ABATEMENT OF SAME." In response to
Councilman Rowe's inquiry, Director of Community Development
Gomez stated that ~:af~.c~ation of the proposed abatement had been
mailed to the property owner at the last known address. The
Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak for or against the
abatement.
FAVOR of Shirley Wagner, 3537 Carlin Avenue, spoke in favor of the
above abatement stating that the owner of the property is Maurice
abatement Dickerson; that the house has been occupied by several families
who have harassed the neighbors; that uppaid bills are collect-
ing in the mailbox; that rats and mice abound; that motor-
cyclists come and go; that so West Finance Company has removed
some debris; that the house has been empty and abandoned since
February 1; that Mr. Dickerson's company is called H & W Home
Improvements and that it is her recommendation that the City
pursue recovery of monies expended for abatement.
TITLE Councilman Rowe recommended that a title search be conducted.
SEARCH of It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
above Thompson, that the resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Green
City Manager Wearer arrived.
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The Mayor presented awards to the winners of the "Name the MASCOT CON-
Mascot" and coloring contests sponsored by the Community TEST - WALK
Affairs Commission in connection with the "Walk for Litter" FOR-LITTER
program.
The City Manager recommended that Council adopt RESOLUTION Res. 81-67
N0. 81-b7 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Auth. agrt.
CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A Deferred
STANDARD AGREEMENT, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS TO SECURE A COMMITMENT pay't rehab
OF FUNDS FROM THE DEFERRED PAYMENT REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM loan prog.
OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA." It was moved by Councilman
Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that
Council concur with the recommendation.
NEW BUSINESS
The City Manager recommended that Council approve plans and Call for
specifications. for Sewer Line Extension Project on Century bids auth.
Boulevard and authorize a call for bids. It was moved by Sewer Line
Councilman Morris, seconded. by Councilman Thompson, and Ext.Proj.
carried, that Council concur with the recommendation.
The City Manager recommended that Council approve execution Agrt. with
of a contract with Optimal Data Corporation for full service Optimal
parking citation processing at a cost of $.87 per citation Data Corp.
processed .• it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by app'd
Councilman Morris, and. carried, that Council concur with the
recommendation.
The City Manager presented an agreement with West Coast Shows,
Inc. with the recommendation that Council. approve execution
of the agreement and waiver of license and permit fees. It
was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, that Council concur with the recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Green
Councilman Rowe requested a report on the Cinco de Mayo
festival.
RESOLUTION N0. 81-68 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, APPROVING THE REPORT PREPARED
PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, SECTION
22565 ET SEQ., AS ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 21,
1981, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT DISTRICT N0. 81-A, (LYNWOOD
LIGHTING. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT)." and RESOLUTION N0. $1-bg
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, DELLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE FORMATION OF
A LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT WITHIN SAID CITY PURSUANT TO
^1HE 'LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1872,' AS AMENDED,
(COMMENCING WITH STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 22500
ET SEQ): DESCRIBING THE DISTRICT TO BE BENEFITED AND TO BE
ASSESSED TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES THEREOF: FIXING THE
TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS TO THE
FORMATION AND LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1981-
82; AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE REGULAR MEETING TO
HEAR PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS TO THE ASSESSMENT OF THE ANNUAL
INSTALLMENT." were presented. The City Manager reported
that the recommended assessment is 22% higher than the 1980-
81 assessment resulting in an increase for residential from
$.55 to $.$l and from $1.00 to $1.47 for commercial per
linear foot. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded
by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Council concur with
the recommendation.
Agrt. with
West Coast
Shows app'd
Res. 81-68
Approving
Lighting.
Assess.Rept
Res. 81-69
Intention
to form
Lighting
Assess.Dis
RESOLUTION N0. 81-70 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 81-70
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S Approving
REPORT ON THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, DECLARING ITS Landscape
INTENTION TO ORDER THE LEVYING OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN Maint.Dist.
SAID CITY PURSUANT TO THE 'LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF Rept.
1972,' AS AMENDED, (COMMENCING WITH STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
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CODE SECTION 22500 ET SEQ): DESCRIBING THE DISTRICT TO BE
BENEFITED AND TO BE ASSESSED TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES
THEREOF:. FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS AND
OBJECTIONS TO THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1981-82; AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE REGULAR MEETING
TO HEAR PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS TO THE ASSESSMENT OF THE
ANNUAL INSTALLMENT." was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the
resolution be adopted.
Res. 81-71 RESOLUTION N0. 81-71 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Amend. Per- COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RULE III, SECTION 1
sonnel R&R OF THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS." was presented. It
was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson,
that the resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Green
Rec. & Parks The City Manager requested Council to clarify which Commission's
Comm. to be responsibility it is for researching, planning and conducting
respon. for civic beautification projects. It was moved by Councilman
beautifica- Thompson, seconded and carried, that the Recreation and Parks
tion proj. Commission shall have responsibility for civic beautification.
programs. Councilman Thompson commended the Community Affairs
Commission for their efforts in conducting the "Walk for Litter"
programs.
Res. 81-72 The City Manager recommended that Council approve execution
Auth. renew- of renewal agreement with Cooperative Personnel Services and
al of cont. adopt RESOLUTION N0. 81-72 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
with State CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT
Personnel Bd. WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA PERSONNEL BOARD." It was moved
by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, and
carried, that Council concur with the recommendation.
Renewal of It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
agrt. with Thompson, and carried, that Council approve execution of
Munic.Fund. renewal agreement with Municipal Funding Corporation (Compath
app'd Telephone System) .
Res. 81-73 RESOLUTION N0. 81-73 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR.11 was
presented. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that the resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Green
OLD BUSINESS
Cort.with The City Manager recommended that Council approve execution
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L of contract with Robert L. Deine~s: Architect, for design
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a and construction of Fire Station No. 1 for a fee of $7,000.00.
pp It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, that Council concur with the recommendation.
Councilman Rowe stated that he will vote against the agreement
on the basis that it is not a high priority item.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Thompson, Byork
Noes: Councilman Rowe
Absent: Councilman Green
Bid award- The City Manager reported that three bids were received for
Pavement the Slurry Seal Project: (l) Pavement Coating Company,
Coating for $56,990.56; (2) Ted R. Jenkins Company, Inc., $62,629.56; and
Slurry Seal (3) Roy Allen Slurry Seal, Inc., $64,103.60 and recommended
Project that bid award be made to the low bidder, Pavement Coating
Company. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by
Councilman Thompson, that Council concur with the recommendation.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byorlc
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Green
ORDINANCE N0. 1127 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUI~TCIL Ord.1127
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 BY CHANGING Change of
THE ZONIi~1G CLASSIFICATION GF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM P-1 Tv R-3." Zone
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Mom°ris, seconded by
Councilman Thompson, thai the ordi,:,~~nce be read by r.itle only
and adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Morris., Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Green
INFORMATION ITEMS
The City Manager requested Council to make a policy decision
with respect to a request from the County of Los Angeles
Department of Community Development for approval of a lease
between the Community Development Commission and Caltrans for
a parcel of State-owned property proposed to be used as a
temporary storage site for structures being relocated.
Councilman Morris stated he was opposed to the proposed use
of State-owned property for storage of structures purchased
by the County. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded
by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Council deny the
request.
It was the consensus of Council that a budget meeting be held
on Tuesday, June 9,. 1981, at 7:00 p.m. in the VIP Room of
Bateman Hall. The City Manager advised that copies of the
preliminary budget are available upon request.
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, and carried, that staff be instructed to provide
Council with detailed information on cost and options of
operation for controlled use of alcoholic beverages in
Bateman Hall.
Req.from
County to
use State
prop.for
storage
site
denied
BUDGET
Meeting
preliminary
C.Morris
re alcoh-
olic bev.
at Bate-
man Hall
Councilman Rowe stated that an article about the City Clerk's C.Rowe rE
office having erroneously issued a business license to an article.
adult bookstore is inaccurate and misleading. He discussed irilocal
the role of the City Clerk with respect to business licensing paper
procedures.
Councilman Thompson commented favorably on citations issued. C.Thompsc
for violations of the street sweeping ordinance and urged re enf'orc
that enforcement be continued. The City Manager advised that of stree
the Sheriff's Department is averaging one.. hundred citations sweep.orc
per day. The City Manager conveyed the appreciation of the
Block Watch group east of Bullis Road for the successful street
sweeping and signing program.
Councilman Thompson
City's tree trimming
pay attention to dry
~^ lots .
The Mayor stated he
receive Youth Merit
on June 1.
stated that residents are pleased with the
program. He recommended that everyone
and drying Bass particularly in vacant
was gratified to see Lynwood young people
Awards at the Coordinating Council Banquet
PiJBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
C.Thomps~
re dry
grass
Mayor
Byork re
Youth
Merit
Awards
Robert Downs, 3920 Carlin Avenue, addressed Council to state R.Downs-
that he is concerned about the effect on the Black community Budget
of the appropriation in the Community Promotion budget for
a Cinco de Mayo celebration in view of the fact that it is not
a national holiday. He inquired why there is ncthing in the
budget for Black Awareness Week. Mr. Downs commented on the
;.
shortfall in the budget and stated that the expenditure of
$47,000 for Public Information is a waste of money.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to an adjourned
regular meeting on June g, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. in the VIP Room at
Bateman Hall.
City Clerk
APPROVED JUNE 16, 1981
Mayor
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