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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 1, 1981
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular
session in the City Hall, 11330 Bu11is Road, on above
date at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Byork in the chair.
Councilman Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson and Byork answered
the roll call.
~ Also present were City Manager Weaver-and City Attorney
McEwen.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman
Green, that the .minutes of the regular meeting of November 17,
1981, be approved as written.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
The Mayor announced the time had. arrived to conduct a public
hearing on proposed abatement of nuisance at 3200 El Segundo
Boulevard. The City Attorney advised that notices of the
public hearing were mailed to the property owner on
November l8, 1981, and that the property was posted in
accordance with the Code. Mr. Richard Stiles, Code Enforce-
ment Officer, 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 inquired if anyone present wished. to speak in
favor of or in opposition to the proposed abatement. There
~'" was no response and the public hearing was closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 81-152 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING
THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY
GENERALLY KNOWN AS 3200 EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD AND DIRECTING
THE .ABATEMENT THEREOF." was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that
the resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to conduct
public hearing on proposed abatement of nuisance at 3262
Louise Street. The City Attorney advised that notices of
the public hearing were mailed to the property owner and
that the property was posted on November 18, 1981, in
accordance with the Code. Mr. Richard Stiles, Code Enforce-
ment Officer, 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 inquired if anyone
present wished to speak for or against the proposed abate-
ment.
The Mayor inquired if the owner of the property is aware
of the fact that the apartment in the garage is illegal.
Mr. Rigoberto Gomez, speaking through an intepreter, stated
that when he bought the property 'he misunderstood informa-
tion received from the seller of the property; that he has
not had any income from the property, and that it is in the
same condition as it was when he purchased it. Mr. Gomez
further stated that there is a family living in the garage
RES N0. 81-153
Nuisance at
3262 Louise
and that the seller of the property did not disclose
the fact that the apartment was illegal. Mr. Stiles
stated that the owner, Mr. Gomez, put in sewer lines to
hook-up the sinks. Councilman Green requested that for
clarification the property owner be asked if he did any
of the work. Mr. Gomez stated that when he purchased
the house there were some lines going through to the
garage and that he finished up what someone else had
started. Councilman Green stated that Mr. Gomez's
testimony was that he did not do any of the work. ..~
Mr. Gomez stated he was unhappy that pictures were taken
of the property. Councilman Morris stated that the prop-
erty is in an R-1 Zone and that a garage conversion to
living quarters is not in compliance with the Code.
There being no others wishi-ng to speak, the public hearing was closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 81-153 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DETERMIN-
ING THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY
GENERALLY KNOWN AS 3262 LOUISE AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT
THEREOF." was presented. It was moved `by Councilman Morris,
seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the resolution be
adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilman Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mr, Gomez requested Council to allow him 60-90 days to abate
the nuisance. The City Attorney advised that 30 days is
the minimum time period and that staff will inspect the
property at that time to make sure that the work is progress-
ing in an orderly fashion. Mr. Gomez stated he understood
the action taken by Council.
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced the time had arrived for a public hear-
3589 Mulford ing on proposed abatement of nuisance at 3589 Mulford Avenue.
The City Attorney advised that notice of public hearing was
mailed to the owner of the property on November 18, 1981,
and that the property was .posted in accordance with the Code.
Mr, Richard Stiles, Code Enforcement Officer, 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
inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or
in opposition to the proposed abatement. Mr. Charles Sadler,
owner of the property, addressed Council in opposition to
the abatement, and apologized for the condition of the property.
He explained how the items had accumulated over a period of
years and what his plans are for disposing of the items. The
Mayor asked Mr. Sadler if he could accomplish the removal in
30 days and Mr. Sadler requested 90 days. The Mayor inquired
if anyone else wished to speak. There was no response and
RES N0. 81-154 the public hearing was closed, RESOLUTION NO. 81-154 entitled:
Nuisance "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED
ON CERTAIN PROPERTY GENERALLY KNOWN AS 3589 MULFORD AND DIRECT-
ING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Mr. Sadler
be given 60 days to abate the nuisance with a continuance if
necessary. The City Attorney advised that the resolution pro-
vides for 30 days with the understanding that if the property
owner makes progress, he would be given an extension. Council-
man Green withdrew his motion, Councilman Morris withdrew his.
second, and the motion was amended to adopt the resolution as
presented.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
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RESOLUTION N0. 81-155 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES. N0.
OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC 81-155
HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED Nuisance at
ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY . " (12 52 5 Atlantic Avenue ) was 12525 Atlan
presented. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded
by Councilman Green, and carried, that the resolution be
adopted.
RESOLUTION
sue. OF LYNWOOD
HEARING TO
ON CERTAIN
presented.
NO. 81-156 entitled: "A RESOLUTION. OF THE CITY RES. N0.
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC 81-156
ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED Nuisance
REAL PROPERTY." (12501 Atlantic Avenue) was 12501 Atlan
The City Attorney recommended that the date for public hear- Set date
ing for Resolution No. 81-155 and Resolution No. 81-156 be for public
set for January 5, 1982. It was moved by Councilman Green, hearing re-
seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that Council solutions
concur with the recommendation and that the resolution be
adopted.
The Mayor announced that nominations were open for one Vacancy on
vacancy on the Planning Commission and one vacancy on the Planning Co.
Community Affairs Commission. The Mayor nominated Mrs. Bette Vacancy o
Espeseth for reappointment to the .Community Affairs Commis- Comm Affair
sion; Councilman Green nominated Chris Hodge for the Commission
vacancy on the Planning Commission.
It was moved by Councilman .Green, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, that Council approve Subordination `Agreement for
a $5,000 Deferred Payment Loan provided by the City's Re-
habilitaiton Program.
ROLL CALL:
r"" Ayes: Councilmen Green,. Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
The Mayor stated two proposals .were received for Property
Rehabilitation Loan Agreement and staff has recommended
that Council approve agreement with Bank of America, and
that Council authorize termination of Agreement with
Security Pacif is National Bank. RESOLUTION NO. 81-157
entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A COMMERCIAL
AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY REHABILITATION_LOAN AGREEMENT COM-
PREHENSIVE FORM BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND THE BANK
OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION." was
presented. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded
by Councilman Morris, that Council concur with the recom-
mendation.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of
Def Payment
Loan - Sub-
ordination
Agreement
Approval of
B of A Agre
ment for Pr
Rehab Loan
Agreement
RESOLUTION NO. 81-158 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES. N0.
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING .AND APPROVING THE 81-158
.-~ DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREOF . " was DEMANDS
i presented. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded 12-1-81
by Councilman Green, that the resolution be adopted.
ROLL. CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
OLD BUSINESS
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman ,`°' ~a
Green, and carried, that Item 15 relative to Hazard Elimina-
tion Safety Project/Traffic Signal Upgrade and Interconnect
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Project, various locations FY 1981-82 be deleted from the
Agenda.
RES. N0. 81-159RESOLUTION NO. 81-159 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Assessing cost CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ASSESSING THE COST OF
of Abatement ABATEMENT AT 3540 VIRGINIA AVENUE (ASSESSOR.' S PARCEL
3540 Virginia NO. 8175 016-011) " 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
BIDS received The Mayor stated that seven bids were received for the
Tennis Court Tennis Court Lighting Project and that staff has recommended
Lighting Proj . that the bid be awarded to the Raymor Electric Company in
the amount of $85,989. It was moved by Councilman Thompson,
seconded by Councilman Gree}, that Council concur with the
recommendation.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Green, Morris,. Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
REQUEST C of C A request from the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce for permission
Annual Circus to hold an annual circus from March 1-4, 1982, and to waive
March 1-4, business license fee was presented. It was moved by Councilman
1982 Norris, seconded by Counci]mzn Rowe, that Council concur with recxmmendation.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilman Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
Christmas Tree An application for a special permit to conduct Christmas Tree
sales 12020 sales at 12020 Long .Beach Boulevard was presented. It was
LongBeach Blvd moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Thompson,
and carried, that the special permit be approved.
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.
Comment by Councilman Morris commented on notification from the Registrar
Councilman of Voters regarding SB 230 which allows cities to consoli-
Morris SB 230 date their election in odd-numbered years with the School
re elections District Elections. Councilman Morris stated that the City
could possibly realize a savings in expenditures by consolidat-
ing the General Municipal Election with the School District
Election, and recommended that Council give the matter considera-
tion. Councilman Rowe noted that with consolidation the next
City Election would be November, 1983. Councilman Morris
stated that the .request to consolidate must be submitted to
the Board of Supervisors.
Attny speaks The City Attorney stated that SB 230 authorizes the City
re SB 230 Council to change the .date of the Municipal Election to con-
solidate with the Primary Election held in June, the General
Election held in November, or the School District Election
which is held in November in odd-number years. The County
of Los Angeles has taken the position that if the City
Council wishes to change the date of the General Municipal
Election, the only date the Board of Supervisors will approve
is consolidation with the School District Election.
Comments by Councilman Rowe asked for a study on cost savings. Council-
Councilman Roweman Thompson commented on the need for a decision at the
ost savings earliest possible moment. Councilman Morris requested that
sion the item be on the next agenda for Council action.
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Councilman Rowe stated he wished to clarify a matter Councilman
discussed at the last Council meeting regarding the non- Rowe re non-
profit corporation, Lynwood Information, Inc., formed profit corp.
in April by three City employees. .Councilman Rowe stated
that at the last meeting, the City Attorney stated that
the non-profit corporation was formed solely for the
purpose of taking over the City Newsletter, Lynwood Living,
and public information in general. Councilman Rowe stated
that the non-profit corporation was formed also to take
over cable television contract. He noted that the State-
ment of the Non-Profit Corporation consists of three in-
corporators and three directors: Mr. Jim Weaver is Chief
Executive Officer, Leo Sopicki is Secretary, and Mr. Charles
Gomez is Chief Financial Officer, according to the applica-
tion submitted to the Secretary of State on April 24, 1981.
Councilman Rowe quoted Article III of the Articles. of Incor-
poration: "This Corporation is organized under the direction
of a group of public-spirited citizens." Councilman Rowe
stated the latter are not identified.. Councilman Rowe
stated that the last issue of Lynwood Living did not conform
to Article IV.
The By-Laws of the Corporation state that: "There shall be By-laws of
only one class of membership which shall consist of not more Corporatio
than three members." Councilman Rowe stated that the
Franchise Tax Board application for tax-exemption carried
the statement: "The Corporation will. receive most of its
assets from the City of Lynwood."
In answer to question 7B which has to do with the primary Primary ac
activity of the organization: "Management of the use of ivity of
public access channels and community access channels of corporatio
cable television systems."
The application to the Internal Revenue Service for tax
exemption states: "The Corporation's financial support
will come entirely from the City of Lynwood;" whereas
the Franchise Tax Board application states: "The Corpora-
tion will receive most of .its assets from the City of
Lynwood." Councilman Rowe stated that financial data sub-
mitted to the IRS for tax exemption listed $15,140 for
receipts, and $15,140 for expenditures, leaving a zero
balance.
Councilman Rowe stated that $15,140 is listed as a gift
but lists another $6,000 furnished by the government agency
which presumably is the City. He asked why it is necessary
to form a non-profit corporation to save 50-60% on postage
and what logic there is for a non-profit agency. Council-
man Rowe asked why the non-profit corporation was. not
authorized by the City Council at a public meeting, and
why it was kept from 'the public for six montYis. Councilman
Morris stated .that non-profit corporation was formed to
conform to the legal requirements.
Applicatio
for tax ex-
empt status
Items liste
in corporat
papers
Councilman Green asked if the minutes of the meeting reflect Councilma
Council approval of the non-profit organization. Councilman Green in-
Rowe stated that approval does not .appear in the minutes. quiry re
The City Attorney stated that he will give Council a complete non-profi
report on how Lynwood Information, Inc., came into being. corporati
Councilman Rowe asked why the City Council is not the non-
profit corporation, and why it is necessary to have three
employees take over certain management.
Councilman Green commented favorably on the removal of the
bookstore on Atlantic Boulevard, and complimented the City
Attorney, City Manager and staff.
Councilman Thompson recommended that with the approach of
the holiday season, all join together for the good of the
community.
Removal o
bookstore
on Atlant
Recommendat
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RES N0. 81-160 RESOLUTION NO. 81-160 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
URGING CALTRANSCITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD URGING CALTRANS AND
TO REINSTATE THE GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA TO SEEK TO HAVE THE ALAMEDA
ALAMEDA OFF- INTERCHANGE REINSTATED IN THE NEW I-105 FREEWAY PLAN. "
RAMP was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris,
seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the re-
solution be adopted.
Displaying of The Mayor requested that staff be instructed to display
American flag the American Flag on certain holidays. Recreation
Director Snavely recommended Flag Day, Memorial Day,
Labor Day, Veterans Day, and the Fourth of July, It was
moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Thompson,
that Council authorize staff to display the American Flag
on the above-mentioned dates.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Green,. Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
S.T.O.C.K. The Mayor read a memorandum to the City Council and the
Program Citizens of the City of Lynwood regarding a program to
be called Service To Our Community is the Key (S.T.O.C.K.).
The Mayor stated that the purpose of the program is to
mobilize the talents of residents and employees to make City
government operate more efficiently, and to make Lynwood a
more desirable place to live. Councilman Morris commented
on the value of the program. It was the consensus of Council
that the S.T.O.C.K. Program be approved.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Repairs to Beverly Hopkins, .11792 Pope Avenue, addressed Council to
Recreation inquire why the Recreation Department roof had not been re-
Dept roof paired in view of a budget allocation for that purpose. The
Recreation Director stated that the City will be going out
to bid for the project.
Christmas Bernard Lake, Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council
Program to state that the annual Christmas Program will be held on
December 8, 1981, at St. Francis Medical Center Auditorium.
Council adjourned to Executive Session for discussion of
Personnel matters.
Resignation Following the Executive Session the meeting was reconvened.
1. Weaver as The Mayor announced that the City Manager submitted his
City Manager Letter of Resignation effective December 31, 1981. It was
moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris,
and carried, that the Letter of Resignation be accepted
with regrets.
It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to
December 15, 1981 at 7:30 p.m,
L ene Coffey, C•ty Clerk
CITY OF LYNWOOD
APPROVED DECEMBER 15, 1981
J hn D. Byork, ayor
ITY OF LYNWOOD