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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 20, 1982
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
,r^ answered the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Gomez and City Attorney
Yeager.
Councilman Morris asked the City Manager to act as Secretary
in the reorganization of Council. Mayor Byork nominated
Mayor Pro Tem Thompson. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Morris. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that nominations be closed
and a unanimous ballot cast for Mayor Pro Tem Thompson as
Mayor.
Council re-
organization
New Mayor
L. Thompson
Mayor Thompson requested nominations for the office of Mayor New Mayor
Pro Tem. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded and pro-tem
carried, that Councilman Morris be nominated. It was moved Morris
by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried,
that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot cast for
Councilman Morris as Mayor Pro Tem.
Mayor Thompson extended congratulatory remarks to former
Mayor Byork for the fine service performed by him on behalf
of the City. He expressed his feelings with .respect to
his new post, and will carry on working and continuing to
grow. All other councilmen expressed their appreciation to
former Mayor. Former Mayor Byork also expressed his thanks
for his tenure of office.
Mayor Pro Tem Morris announced that the office of the City
Clerk became vacant effective April 19, 1982, and stressed
the importance of filling the vacancy and appoint someone
to act in the capacity of City Clerk. He nominated Andrea
Hooper to be appointed the City Clerk effective May 3, 1982.
Mayor asked for further nominations. It was moved that
nominations close.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Thompson
Noes: Councilman Rowe
Absent: None
Ms. Andrea Hooper was in the audience and thanked Council
for the appointment.
Council adjourned to executive session to discuss personnel
matters. Following the executive session, the meeting was
reconvened. Staff was directed to draft an ordinance re-
garding the City License Supervisor pertaining to the job
and the job description at a salary of $900 per month, and
report back to Council no later than the next regular
meeting of May 4, 1982.
City Manager stated that the minutes of April 6, 1982,
Page 4, reflected Resolution No. 82-55 as adopted. This
was erroneous as the item was continued to May 22, 1982,
at which time Director of Community Development Read will
give a report. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
by Councilman Morris, and carried that the deletion in the
minutes of April 6, 1982, be made. It was moved by Council-
man Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that
minutes be approved as corrected.
Ex-Mayor
Byork
congratula-
tions
City Clerk
Office VacaY'
Eff. 4-19-82
Appointment
New City Clk
Job Descrip-
tion - City
Lic Supervsr
Res. 82-55
not adopted
per minutes
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"Public school The Mayor proclaimed the Week of April 26-30, 1982, as
week" Apr 26-30 "Public Schools Week." It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried that the procla-
mation be authorized. Mr. Harry Johnston received the
proclamation for the Free and Accepted Masons of California.
Presentation Ms. Carmen Hernandez, a 31 year Lynwood resident, made a
C. Hernandez presentation to Council. Ms. Hernandez just returned from
Washington, D.C. where she visited the State Capitol.
Senator Dymally presented Ms.Hernandez with two United
States Flags together with proclamations and certificates,
that had flown over the Capitol to bring back; one for the
City and the other for the School District.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to conduct
ZONING - AUTO- public hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance with respect
MOTIVE USES t0 automotive uses.
1st READING The City Manager reported on action of the Planning Com-
Ordinance mission taken pursuant to public hearing. The Mayor
inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or
in opposition to the proposed amendment. 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 NO. 570, THE ZONING ORDINANCE,
WITH RESPECT TO AUTOMOTIVE USES IN COMMERCIAL AND MANUFACT-
URING ZONES." was presented for first reading. It was
moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green,
that the ordinance be read by title only and introduced.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
Noes: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct public
REAL ESTATE sIGNS hearing amending the Municipal Code, Section 3.32 with
respect to real estate signs. The City Manager reported
a simple change to the ordinance by limiting the signs to
6 feet above ground. The Mayor inquired if anyone present
wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed
amendment. There was no response and the public hearing was
1st Reading closed. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
.Ordinance COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 3.32 OF
THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE WITH RESPECT TO THE HEIGHT OF
REAL ESTATE SIGNS." was presented for first reading. It
was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green,
that the ordinance be read by title only and introduced.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
Noes: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct public
sITE PLAN REVIEW hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 570 modifying site
plan review policy and procedure. The City Manager stated
that the proposed amendment would clarify the purpose of
the Site Plan Review process. The Mayor inquired if anyone
present wished to speak in favor of or'in opposition to the
proposed amendment. There was no response and the public
1st Reading hearing was closed. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
:Ordinance OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 570., THE ZONING ORDINANCE, REGARDING SITE PLAN REVIEW."
was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman
Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the ordinance be
read by title only and introduced.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
Noes: None
Absent: None
A public hearing regarding zone change on certain property Cancelled
located at 11837 State Street, was cancelled. The proposedpub Hearing
zone change was sent back to the Planning Commission for 11837 state
further review. Councilman Rowe inquired when the legal
_ notice was advertised, and he received clarification on the
printing dates.
NEW BUSINESS
The City Manager explained that the City is attempting to
enforce parked and abandoned vehicles on private property.
Presently, the Sheriff's Department has no authority to
remove these cars. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 19-144 OF THE
LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO THE PARKING OF VEHICLES ON
PRIVATE PROPERTY." was presented for first reading. It
was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that the ordinance be read by title only and
introduced.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilman Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Manager requested Council to forego hearing on Item 12,
~i Bingo Games, as he feels more study needs to be done, and
requested public hearing be continued to meeting of May 4,
- 1982.
Enforcement
parked and
abandoned
vehicles
1st Reading
Ordinance
Continue
Pub Hearing
Bingo Games
Mayor stated that Section 65303 of the California Government.
Code permits municipalities to adopt a Park and Recreation
Element as part of its General Plan. City Manager requested
Director of Recreation and Parks Snavely to give a brief RES No.
summary of the item. By adopting the Park and Recreation 82-60
Element, the City will qualify for additional grants. The Parks &
Mayor inquired if changes could be made and update document. Recreation
Mr. Snavely responded in the affirmative. RESOLUTION NO. 82-60 part
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Gen'1 Plan
LYNWOOD ADOPTING A PARK AND RECREATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL
PLAN." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Morris, that the resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 82-61 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES. No 82-6
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR Grant Fund
r-•. GRANT FUNDS UNDER .TIE ROBERTI-Z' BERG URBAN OPEN-SPACE AND Roberti-Z
RECREATION PROGRAM." was presented. It was moved by Council- berg
F man Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the resolution
be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
Noes: None
Absent: None
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RES. No 82-62 RESOLUTION NO. 82-62 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
GRANT FUNDS CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE APPLICA-
ROBERTI-Z BERG
„ TION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN-
PROGRAM
SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM." was presented. It was
moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork,
that the resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
Noes: None
Absent: None
RES, N0, 82-63 RESOLUTION NO. 82-63 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
BUILDING COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO AMEND RESOLUTION 81-164
RELATED PERMITS AND 82-42 MODIFYING FEES FOR CERTAIN BUILDING RELATED
PERMITS." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris,
seconded by Councilman Green, that the resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
Noes: None
Absent: None
AGMT
Mullen & Assoc On October 6, 1981, Council authorized the Mayor to execute
Ball Park an agreement with Mullen and Associates, Inc. , for the prep-
Relighting aration of plans, specifications and estimates for the City
park Ball Diamond Relighting Project. City Engineer Williams
requested Council to authorize advertising for bids. This
project will be funded from the General Fund. It was moved
by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that
Council authorize Mayor to execute the agreement.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
Noes: None
Absent: None
RES. NO 82-64 RESOLUTION NO. 82-64 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Landscape COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
Maint. District PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY TO PREPARE A REPORT
ON THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT OF SAID CITY AS PROVIDED
FOR UNDER THE "LANDSCAPE AND I.,IGHTING ACT OF 1972" (PART TWO
OF DIVISION 15 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA) FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982-83." was presented. It
was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green,
that the resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Res No 82-65 RESOLUTION NO 82-65 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Lighting Assess COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
ment District PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY TO PREPARE A REPORT
ON THE LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT OF SAID CITY AS PROVIDED
FOR UNDER THE "LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972" (PART TWO
OF DIVISION 15 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA) FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982-83." was presented. It
was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green,
that the resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
Noes: None
Absent: None
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The City Manager reported that the City of Lynwood does not
have enough pumping rights to supply the demand. The City
must either lease additional rights or purchase water. In
securing a lease from Candlewood Country Club, the City
will save approximately $1,960. Mayor stated that we use
a great supply of water and appreciates the Engineering
Department acquiring this available water at a savings to
the City. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that the Mayor be authorized to execute
the agreement.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Lease Agmt
pumping Righ
Candlewood
Country Club
RESOLUTION NO. 82-66 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES No 82-66
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE Demands
DEMANDS AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented.4-20-82
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, that the resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
None
None
OLD BUSINESS
Accounting Manager Fikelcommented on the minutes of June 23, Rev Funds
1981, and clarified the use of Revenue Funds in the Fire use - Fire
Department. She asked that salaries be interpreted to in- Department
elude benefits, and the City Attorney Yeager agreed. Council
concurred with the recommendation.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
An item pertaining to liability claims by Carl Warren Co., contract
was carried forward from the last meeting. City Manager and c. Warren
former City Clerk had met with Carl Warren and were in agree- Liab Ins.
ment that it was not necessary to change at the present time.
We will request Council to go out for bid if the need arises,
but presently, we will retain the same contract except for
new dates. There is very little litigation in liability
claims. City Manager requested Council to authorize Mayor
to execute the. contract after review. It was moved and
seconded that the contract be accepted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
Noes: None
Absent: None
The Mayor introduced City of Downey Councilman James Quinn Councilmar
and his wife. Mr. Quinn has worked with Jorgensen Steel for Quinn
42 years and will retire on May 15, 1982. Downey
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Morris again congratulated Councilman Byork for congratula-
his tenure as Mayor, and wished him well in the coming year. tion tenue
Also wished new City Clerk Hooper a good tenure of office. J.D. Byork
MAYOR THOMPSON
congratulated
as new Mayor
Jorgensen Steel
fence
C. Green
congratulates
New Mayor
Councilman Byork congratulated Mayor Thompson for becoming
Mayor for the first time. Councilman Byork stated that the
fence at Jorgensen Steel has been knocked down 26 times in
the past ten years, and each time costs approximately $1,500
to repair. There must be a solution to the problem, and
should be handled immediately with the assistance of the
Sheriff's, Mayor, City Manager and Engineering Department.
Councilman Byork questioned the burned out home on Barlow.
City Manager responded that an abatement had been made,
and the owner will rehabilitate the structure.
Councilman Green congratulated Councilman Byork for an
outstanding year, one of the best years we have ever seen,
and also acknowledged Mayor Thompson.
No plaque to Councilman Rowe commented on plaques, commendations, etc. ,
retiring City well awarded to City employees and community members, but
Clerk the last day of the City Clerk's employment -- no thanks --
none of the Councilmen wished her farewell. He felt it
was a shame.
Mayor expresses Mayor Thompson stated he will do the best he can for Lynwood
concerns and join with all the people in the community to work together.
He has lived in the City for 36 years, and hopes he can do
something in return for all the good things that have happened
in those years. He also expressed his concern for senior
citizens.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
G. Miller G. Miller, 3540 Virginia Street, commented on a letter re-
returned items ceived March 29, regarding the return of his vehicles and
personal property. He wants to be of assistance in resolving
the matter as soon as possible. The City Manager expressed
regrets for the delay in getting the matter taken care of
as there was no money allocated in the abatement process.
The money is now available.
B. Hopkins B. Hopkins, 11279 Pope Avenue, commented on "Ground Zero
Ground Zero Week" which would ban nuclear weapons. The Board of Super-
week visors adopted a resolution supporting this cause. She
suggested that the City also adopt a resolution in this regard.
z Honorof I• Honorof, 2901 Los Flores, joined Ms. Hopkins in her concern
various regarding "Ground Zero Week," and suggested that Council
honor Supervisor Kenneth Hahn, who made the motion to adopt
resolution at the Board of Supervisor's meeting. Ms. Honorof
invited citizens to listen to her program on KPFK on April 27,
90.7 FM, regarding hazardous spills. Many of these are
transported on Imperial Highway daily. Major control must be
taken. More inspections should be made, and .hopes Council
can take action pertaining to these hazardous materials.
Fire chief Fire Chief Lathrope said he observed traffic on the Long Beach
hazardous spills Freeway for a half hour, and counted 27 trucks containing
hazardous materials. He stated that 700 new chemicals are
made every year.
R. Downs R. Downs, 3920 Carlin Avenue, referred to the professionalism
various in the handling of the meeting by the new Mayor. He stated
that he was in opposition to the City Park Relighting Project
in view of the fact that the election had been cancelled;
commented on an article that appeared in the Herald American
regarding out-of-town travel by Councilmen and method of
purchasing tickets.
Mayor Thompson commented regarding ticket purchases by Purchase of
Councilmen. It-would depend on situation and circumstance own tickets
at the time of purchase.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Green, that the meeting be adjourned to an adjourned regular
meeting on April 22, 1982, at 2:00 p.m.
ertha M. Hu s, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED May 4, 1982
Louis A. Thompson, May