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REGULAR MEETING MAY 18, 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 Thompson in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe and Thompson answered
the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Gomez, City Attorney McEwen
and City Clerk Hooper.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Green that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 4, 1982,
be approved as written.
Introductions Ms. Marina Estrada was introduced as the council minutes
secretary. Mayor Thompson introduced Maria Robles, Rio Hondo
Community College. He had been asked to visit, and had
answered questions for the students. The Mayor also introduced
Mr. Joe Battle, Lynwood Unified School District Board member.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
PUBLIC HEARING -The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct public
11521 Duncan hearing on weed abatement proceedings at 11521 Duncan Avenue
and 3117 Louiseand 3117 Louise Street. The City Attorney reported that all
required notices had been given and the public hearing was
opened.
Mrs. Zak, 12425 S. Cookacre, Lynwood, described the open
fields near her home with weeds, dust and bugs. She complained
of the Sandy Apartments and discussed a number of other prob-
lems in her area.
Ms. Ida Honorof, 2901 Los Flores Boulevard, wondered if using
a herbicide had been compared to using manual labor to pull
the weeds. She understands we are using Roundup. She suggested
that young people in the community could do the work, but also
was concerned about the protective clothing the men would wear.
The City Engineer stated that no study had been made; however,
the State Department of Agriculture has informed the City that
Roundup is considered a very safe herbicide.
Ms. Maria Robles, 3152 Norton Avenue, thought pulling the weeds
could cause physical problems to those doing the work.
The Mayor again inquired if anyone else vrished to speak for or in oppo-
sition o the proposed abatement. There was no response, and the
public hearing was closed.
RES NO. 82-75-1 RESOLUTION NO. 82-75-1 entitled: "A RESOLUTION PASSING UPON
DRY WEEDS OBJECTIONS AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY
CERTAIN PARCELS ENGINEER TO ABATE THE NUISANCE OF DRY AND DRYING WEEDS THAT
EXIST ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was
presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that the resolution be adopted.
NEW BUSINESS
RES No. 82-76 RESOLUTION NO. 82-76 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
ABATE DRY AND TO ABATE DRY AND DRYING WEEDS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN
DRYING WEEDS THE CITY OF LYNWOOD. " was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried,
that the resolution be adopted.
Lt. Mike Soderberg was introduced by the City Manager.
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Fire Chief Lathrope explained the amended Joint Fire Communi-
cations Agreement which will add the City of Compton, and
save Lynwood approximately $5,000 per year. The Agreement
will be in effect through 1987. It was moved by Councilman
Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Council authorize
Mayor to enter into an agreement with the City of Downey to
provide dispatching for fire and other emergencies for the
City of Lynwood.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
Staff reviewed the nature of the consultant services to be
provided by Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., which would
have to also be approved by the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency.
The City Attorney highly recommended the firm and explained
that marketing data to support certain uses of the land will
be used to propose the highest and best use. The first
$15,000 of the contract will be paid by a State grant; the
remaining amount up to $5,000 to be paid by the Lynwood
Redevelopment Agency.
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Keyser Marsto
RESOLUTION NO. 82-77 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD RE5 NO. 82-77
CITY COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH KEYSER MARSTON Enter Agmt wi
ASSOCIATES, INC. " was presented. It was moved by Councilman Keyser Marsto
Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the resolution be
adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Thompson
Noes: Councilman Rowe
Absent: None
City Manager stated staff is requesting Council support Request
SB 1477 which will reduce the proposed impact on subventions council suppc
to the City. Councilman Morris recommended a resolution be sent re sB 1477
to the Assemblywoman Waters and anyone connected with finances
in Sacramento. Persontnel Manager Chapek informed Council
she has letters of endorsement already prepared. It was
moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris,
and carried, to direct staff to prepare communications of
endorsement for SB 1477, and transmit to appropriate members
of the Legislature.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-78 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES N0. 82-7~
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE EMPLOYEE CLASSI- Employee
FICATION AND POSITION PLAN." was presented. It was moved Class Plan
by Councilman Morris, .seconded by Councilman Green, and carried
that the resolution be adopted.
RESOLUTION N0. 82-79 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES N0. 82-7~
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE Demands
DEMANDS AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. 5-18-82
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, that the resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recommendations for the fiscal year 1982-83 Landscape Main- Landscape
tenance District were given by .the City Manager. He stated Maintenance
he would like to emphasize that Council is not being asked Recommendatic
to increase rates.
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RES No. 82-80 RESOLUTION NO. 82-80 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Landscape COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, APPROVING THE REPORT PREPARED
Maintenance PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, SECTION
District 22565 ET, SEQ., AS ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 20,
1982, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 81-A (LYNWOOD
LANDSCAPE MAINTENENCE DISTRICT)." was presented.
RES No. 82-81 RESOLUTION NO. 82-81 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
APPROVING COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S
ENGINEER'S REPORT ON THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, DECLARING ITS
REPORT INTENTION TO ORDER THE LEVYING OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN
SAID CITY PURSUANT TO THE "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF
1972," 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 EX-
PENSES THEREOF: FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PRO-
TESTS AND OBJECTIONS TO THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 1982-83; 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 Green, seconded by Councilman Morris,
and carried, to adopt both of the above resolutions and
set the public hearing for June 15, 1982.
No increase in Lynwood Lighting Assessment District No. 81-A recommendations
Assessments were presented by staff and Mayor Thompson stated there would
be no increase in assessment.
RES No. 82-82 RESOLUTION NO. 82-82 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Lighting COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, APPROVING THE REPORT PREPARED
Assessment PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, SECTION
District 22565 ET SEQ; AS ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 20,
1982, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 81-A (LYNWOOD
LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT)". was presented.
RES NO. 82-83 RESOLUTION NO. 82-83 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
5ET PUBLIC COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
HEARING ORDER THE FORMATION OF A LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT WITHIN
LIGHTING DIST. SAID CITY PURSUANT TO THE "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF
1972", 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 1982-83; 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 Green,
and carried, to adopt both of the above resolutions and
set the public hearing for June 15, 1982.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL On Jana 19, 1982, Council- authorized Mayor to execute a
AGREEMENT service agreement with the State for the testing of traffic
WITH STATE signal controller equipment for the Hazard Elimination Safety
Project. Staff has now received approval from the State.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Green to award this project to Steiny & Co., based on its
low bid of $912,000, and authorize the Mayor to execute
the revised service agreement with the State.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 82-84 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES No. 82-8
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD GRANTING TO FRANK A. MORGAN EASEMENT
AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS PURPOSES ONTO PROPERTY FRANK A. MOR
LOCATED AT THE COMMON ADDRESS OF 11810 ESTHER STREET IN GAN at 11810
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented. It was moved by Esther St.
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and
carried, that Council authorize Mayor to execute the
easement deed and adopt the resolution.
"^"` The Los Angeles County Road Department proposes to re-
surface the existing pavement on Alameda Street from 103rd
to Imperial Highway upon establishment of that portion of
Alameda to be part of the County System of Highways.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-85 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES No. 82-~
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO Establish
ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF ALAMEDA STREET WITHIN SAID portion of
CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF Amameda St
LOS ANGELES." was presented. It was moved by Councilman within City
Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
the resolution be adopted.
City Engineer Williams explained that 86% of allowable
construction costs will be paid by Federal Aid Urban
funds and 14% through the City's gas tax allotment for
the Imperial Highway improvements from Bullis Road to
Wright Road. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded
by Councilman Morris, that a contract be awarded to the
apparent low bidder, All American Asphalt, based on its
low bid of $333,734.57.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen
~, Noes: None
i Absent: None
CITY CLERK S AGENDA
Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
ORDINANCE NO. 1165 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY oRD NO. 116
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 570, Reclassifyir
THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY RE-CLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTIES to HMD Zone
TO H M D (HOSPITAL-MEDICAL-DENTAL) ZONE." was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title
only and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 1166 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY oRD No. 116E
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 22-89 Bingo Games
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO BINGO GAMES."
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded
by Councilman Thompson, that the ordinance be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
Noes: Councilman Green
Absent: None
r-- ORDINANCE NO. 1167 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY oRD No. 116.
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING THAT AN INDUSTRIAL Industrial
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IS NEEDED AND SHALL FUNCTION IN THE Dev Authorit
CITY OF LYNWOOD. " was presented. formation
ORDINANCE NO. 1168 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY oRD No. 116E
OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 17-2 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL Lic Collect
CODE WITH RESPECT TO LICENSE COLLECTING SUPERVISION. " was Supervisor
presented.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the foregoing ordinances be read
by title only and adopted.
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FIREWORK
STAND
APPLICATIONS
Applications for firework stands were presented as follows:
a. Boy Scout Troop #84 - 11984 Santa Fe Avenue
b. Lynwood Baseball Assn. - 3384 E. Century Boulevard
c. American Legion Post #85 - Imperial Highway and Santa
Fe Avenue
d. Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity - 3581 Century Boulevard
e. Ounce of Hope - S/W Corner of Cortland and Atlantic
f. Save Our Children Assn. - Magnolia Avenue and Long
Beach Boulevard
g. Sheriff's Athletic League - 10700 Long Beach Boulevard
h. Sheriff's Athletic League - 4050 E. Imperial Highway
i. Boy Scout Troop #245 - 3831 E. Century Boulevard
j. Rotary Club - S/W Corner Pluma and Long Beach Boulevard
k. Lynwood Little League - Century and Imperial Highway
1. Lynwood Pop Warner - Century and Imperial Highway
Firework stand Councilman Rowe discussed the $100 fee used for fire inspec-
inspections tion. Fire Chief Lathrope informed Council that stands are
inspected twice a day, seven days per week.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Rowe, and carried, that the foregoing applications be approved.
st. Paul's A request from St. Paul's Lutheran School PTA Board to sponsor
carnival a carnival Saturday, May, 29, 1982 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
5-29-82 was presented.
People of God A request from People of God Baptist Church to conduct a
Bldg Fund fund raising project for the building fund to be held
June 10-13, 1982, was presented.
R. E. smith An application for special permit from Raymond E. Smith for
Deaf education sale of deaf education system cards from May 18, 1982 to
August 18, 1982, was presented.
system cards
C. Barlia An application for a special permit from Charles Barlia
sell flowers to sell flowers on May 31, 1982, was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Rowe, and carried, that the foregoing applications be approved.
P & R Terms City Clerk Hooper announced that the terms of three Park
Expiring and Recreation Commissioners were expiring. It was moved
by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe to nomi-
nate Sister Janet Corcoran, Julio Mendoza, and Oscar Robinson.
The motion was carried. Mayor requested further nominations
and there being none, the nominations were closed.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Levy taxes for The City Attorney noted that on May 10, the California Supreme
employee benefitCOUrt had decided unanimously in favor of cities who have pre-
Proposition 13 voter approval indebtedness, to levy taxes for
employees' pension.
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
contact sac Councilman Byork felt it was important to get in touch with
re taxes officials in Sacramento by May 24, regarding the Vehicle in
Lieu and Cigarette Taxes, and recommended the meeting be
adjourned in memory of our first mayor, Mr. Van Nation.
202 senior Councilman Green suggested reconsidering the 202 Senior
citizens Citizen Housing Project and instructed staff to look at
aid other funds available to assist the senior citizens of
Lynwood. Councilman Morris concurred with Mr. Green's
, request, and uggested t-he Mayor authorize staff to further
study the project. Councilman Rowe suggested the area next
to the Natatorium be considered.
The Mayor stated the population of Lynwood has reached
50,716 which will be used by the State for financing
planning in the coming year. Lynwood's share of the 1/2°s
sales tax by Proposition A was justified, and City should
receive ts_share by July 1, 1982.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Gene Miller, 3540 Virginia, stated vehicles and materials
~; were removed from his yard. To solve this problem, he
stated the vehicles and other items would have to be re-
turned as they were and where they were. He said his
property was locked with a city lock. The City Attorney
stated this was the first time Council had been apprised
of the lock being on the property, and why had it taken
ten months to bring it to Council's attention. Mr. Miller
said Mr. Stiles was aware of the lock. The City Manager
stated the lock would be removed. Mr. Miller again asked
if the City would like to return property to him at this
time. The City Attorney responded that first of all the
cars were removed from the property because they were
declared to be a nuisance, and to put them back would
recreate the nuisance. Mr. Miller is free to pick up
his automobiles and place them some place -- any place
where he'd like that would not create another nuisance,
but otherwise we would be back to the same situation of
abating the same nuisance at his expense. The City has
bent over backwards to cooperate with Mr. Miller to
release his vehicles, and he is free to put them wherever
he wants within limits. Mr. Miller stated if this meant
the City is not willing to be a part of replacing the
vehicles as to how they were, and where they were. The
City Attorney said that would be his advice to Council,
~` but the decision belongs to the City Council. The City's
recent correspondence states where the City stands on
this matter.
William Cunningham, 10821 Cornish, Lynwood, recommended
that any excess vehicles and those in damaged condition
not be allowed as they devaluate other properties in the
neighborhood.
Ida Honorof, 2901 Los Flores, spoke about two articles
in the Los Angeles Times, and a trucking magazine which
dealt with a law passed in New York City pertaining to
trucks with hazardous gas and other chemicals. She
wonders if Lynwood can act without Los Angeles County
authorization. If We. did, it would show other cities
within California that Lynwood is taking steps to protect
the public. Fire Chief Lathrope informed Ms. Honorof
that staff is looking into this issue. Councilman Byork
described this as a "regional" issue.
Council adjourned to executive session at 9:20 p.m. The
meeting was reconvened at 9:50 p.m.
LYNWOOD POPULA
TION 50,716
G. Miller re
property store
in City yard
W. Cunningham
Excess vehicle
on property
I. Honorof re
hazardous gas
The City Attorney stated that at the executive session vALLIERE vs.
~..,. Council authorized a workers' compensation compromise CITY woRxExs
~ ~ and release settlement not to exceed $15,000 in the coMP CASE
Valliere vs. City of Lynwood case. It was moved by Council-
man Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Council
concur with the recommendation.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
Noes: None
Absent: None
CITY CLERK The City Attorney stated that Council authorize fringe
BENEFITS benefits for the City Clerk on the same basis as ex-
empt members of the Management Group, but reaffirmed
the position was excluded from the Management Group for
purposes of negotiating salary and benefits. It was
moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that Council concur with the recommendation.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Thompson
Noes: Councilman Rowe
Absent: None
SPEC REV SHARING It was announced there would be a special meeting on
MEETING 5-28-82 May 28, 1982, on revenue sharing funds at 2:00 p.m.
TABLE OF oRGANI- The City Manager presented a Table of Organization as
ZATION AND of May 6, and the proposed budget. He stated that
PROPOSED BUDGET workshop sessions will be held by Council on the budget.
ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNMENT IN It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
MEMORY of vAN Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to
NATION June 1, 1982, in memory of Mr. Van Nation, first mayor
of Lynwood, whose funeral will be held Wednesday at 10:00
a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Lynwood.
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ANDREA L. HOOPER, City Clerk
City of Lynwood
APPROVED JUNE 1, 1982
~ OUIS A. THOMPSON, Mayor
City of Lynwood