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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 3, 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.
Councilman Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe and Thompson
answered the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Gomez and City Attorney
McEwen.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of July 20, 1982, be approved as written.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
The Mayor announced that a scheduled public hearing on Cancel propose
a proposed bed tax had been cancelled, and the hearing bed tax
will be readvertised in the future if the hearing is
to be held.
The Mayor announced that the. time had arrived to conduct PUBLIC HEARING
public hearing on the proposed Emergency Medical Service PARAMEDICS
(Paramedics), which was a continuation from the July 20,
1982, Special Meeting. The Mayor inquired if anyone
present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to
the Paramedic Ordinance.
Mr. John Lucas, 11638 Louise, reported that he had taken J. Lucas re
""~" a survey of surrounding marketplaces and out of approxi- survey and
mately 300 people he had spoken to, 9 out of 10 were opposition
against the paramedic tax levy.
Ms. Betty Peper, 3170 Lynwood Road, questioned the Paramedic
salaried position for the Paramedic Coordinator. Accord- position of
ing to her survey of surrounding cities (Compton, Downey, coordinator
Hawthorne, etc.), the proposed salary was much too high.
She said she was in favor of paramedic services, but the
service should be available more economically than
presently being proposed. The City Manager informed
Ms. Peper that the proposed paramedic proposal included
all paramedic personnel benefit packages. Ms. Peper will
be given a financial breakdown on the paramedic proposal
cost.
Ms. Ida Honorof, 2901 Los Flores Boulevard, reported that Paramedic
she was in favor of the paramedic principle, but the budget request
budgetary requests being made to support the program were
out of line. However, she reported that if the paramedic
election were placed on the ballot with the previously
unheld municipal election, she would support the program,
but still work toward making some financial changes in
the overall paramedic program.
Mr. Dave Richman, 11106 Benwell Drive, felt that the Para- D. Richman
medic program could be financed by other means other than Financing of
a special tax levied against the citizens of Lynwood. Paramedics
Also some private ambulance service probably could provide
the services for much less than the proposed program
request.
Mr. Sidney Smith, 11228 Pine Street, reported that paramedics s. smite
is a good thing, but the citizens should not have to pay an supporting
additional tax to support the program. He indicated that Paramedic
his vote would be against the special tax, but not against Program
paramedics.
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w, xolitz Mr. William Kolitz, 11324 Long Beach Boulevard, reported
supporting that he had been a businessman in the City of Lynwood
Paramedic for over 27 years and it was a shame that such a City did
services not have a paramedic program. It was unfortunate that such
services were not being provided before Proposition 13, as
other cities had arranged. Presently, cities' revenues
are low and costs are high; but vital services must be
provided to the citizenry for the betterment of all the
people who live and work in Lynwood.
s. Hopkins Ms. Beverly Hopkins, 11279 Pope Avenue, reported that she
Poor planning was not against paramedics, but thought it was poor plan-
before Prop 13 Wing on the part of the City to not get such services
before Proposition 13. Also, if the City can pay for the
paramedic service without levying a tax, she would be
behind it completely; because at the present time, the
people of Lynwood are overtaxed.
G. Duarty Mr. Gerald Duarty, Adams Ambulance Service, reported that
Assist Fire paramedic service for the City of Lynwood is overdue and
Dept. in they are more than willing to assist the fire department
Paramedic Prog in any way they possibly can.
The Mayor then closed the public hearing and returned the
discussion back to Council. The City Attorney subsequently
reported that the manner in. which the proposed paramedic
ordinance is written, the City does have the option to
seek bids for private paramedic services; because the
ordinance states that the City will utilize these special
tax dollars for paramedic whether they are being provided
by the Fire Department or private services. The City can
use all the proposed monies or a portion of them, depending
on the cost of the services chosen.
RES No. 82-118 RESOLUTION NO. 118 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
CONDUCT OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING
SPECIAL ELECTION THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO
RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO SAID CITY RELATING TO THE
CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID
CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1982." was presented. It was
moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris,
that the resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
Noes: None
Absent: None
RES. No. 82-119 RESOLUTION NO. 119 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
LEVYING OF A OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING
SPECIAL TAx NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
FOR PARAMEDICS HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1982, FOR THE SUB-
MISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY A PROPOSED
ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX FOR
PARAMEDIC SERVICES." was presented. It was moved by Council-
man 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. 82-120 RESOLUTION NO. 120 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
FILING WRITTEN COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
ARGUMENTS CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE A WRITTEN ARGUMENT REGARDING
A CITY MEASURE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the resolution
be adopted.
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ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 121 entitled:. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES. No.
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING 82-121
FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURES REBUTTAL
SUBMITTED AT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS." was presented. It was ARGUMENTS
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
RESOLUTION NO. 122 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO
CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 1982, WITH THE GENERAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 1982." 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
RES. NO.
82-122
CONSOLIDATE
ELEC WITH
GENERAL ELEC
The Mayor announced that the next public hearing was an PUBLIC HEAR-
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding development ING
standards in the R-3 Zone. The Mayor inquired if anyone 1st Reading
?'"' present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to Dev standar<
the proposed ordinance. There was no response, and the R-3 zone
_ public hearing was closed.
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AMENDING SECTION 25-4.5 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
REGARDING REAR YARD SETBACK AND LANDSCAPED OPEN-SPACE RE-
QUIREMENTS FOR THE CITY'S R-3 (MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)
ZONING DISTRICT." It was moved by Councilman Rowe, 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
CONSENT CALENDAR (AGENDA)
The Mayor reported that agenda Items No. 8 through No. 12
could be voted upon as a group unless it was the wish of
Council to pull any of the items for further discussion.
Items No. 9 and No. 10 were pulled and discussed individ-
ually. The Council then voted as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 123 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES NO.
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ANNUAL APPRO- 82-123
PRIATION LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1981-82. " was presented. APPROP LIMIT
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman 1981-82
Morris that the resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
Noes: None
Absent: None
RES NO. RESOLUTION NO. 124 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
82-124 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ANNUAL APPRO-
APPROP LIMIT pRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1982-83. " was presented.
1982-83 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
RES No. RESOLUTION NO. 125 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
82-125 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
ENTER AGMT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH BCL ASSOCIATES, INC." was
BCL Assoc. presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Mayor Thompson, that the resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
Noes: None
Absent: None
RES No. RESOLUTION NO. 126 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
82-126 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION
RECONDITIONING OF $100, 000 FROM THE WATER FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECONDI-
WATER WELLS TIONING THE WATER WELLS." was presented. It wa s 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
CITY LIABILITY The City of Lynwood incurred a liability on May 12, 1982,
Damage to caused by a City vehicle on the hood of a parked vehicle.
vehicle A settlement of $95.90 will repair the damage caused and
release the City from any further liability in the matter.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that the City's liability be met as written.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
Noes: None
Absent: None
RES NO. RESOLUTION NO. 127 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
82_127 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
DEMANDS DEMANDS AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented.
8_3_82 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
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
ORD NO. 1176 ORDINANCE NO. 1176 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
CHANGING COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
zoNING NO. 570, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN
cLASSIF PROPERTY ON PLUMA STREET AND NORTON AVENUE. it was moved
Pluma & Norton by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and
carried, that the ordinance be adopted.
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Appointments to the seven-member HCDA Board whose members
included William Cunningham, Donald Dove, Lawrence Dunn,
Julio Mendoza, Virginia Robbins, Alfred Walker, and Betty
Peper were presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris,
seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the HCDA
Board appointments be approved.
APPTS. TO
S r . , HCDA BOAF
Councilman Morris nominated, seconded by Councilman Byork, A. HOOFER
that Andrea Hooper be appointed as the new member to the APPOINTED Tc
~.-. Board of Directors of the Lynwood Information, Inc. It LYN INFORMA-
was the consensus of the Council that her nomination be TION, INC.
approved. Mayor Thompson closed the nomination and a vote
was called. Councilman Rowe voiced the only dissenting
vote .
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
The City Manager reported that there were no informational
items to be considered.
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The City Manager informed Councilman Byork that the public c. Byork
disposal cans which he had inquired about had been distri- Disposal car
buted throughout the City. The total number of cans was
nineteen. Also, the City Manager informed Councilman Byork
that the issue regarding Adley Street was that the City
had only leased the air rights to the builder, Mr. Rollins,
but the street shall remain property of the City.
Councilman Rowe moved that the municipal election be held c. Rowe
in conjunction with the paramedic elections on November 2, Re Election
"^` 1982. Councilman Rowe's recommendation died for lack of
a second.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Gene Miller, 3540 Virginia Avenue, reported to Council G. Miller
some problems he was encountering regarding the storage of Auto storagE
his automobiles. Mayor Thompson instructed the City Manager
to get together with the City Attorney and Mr. Miller and
resolve the problem.
Ms. Ethel Dudley, 4029 Abbott Road, complained about the E. Dudley
bus stop in front of her home which appears to never be in Bus stop not
use, and also the street sweeping problems. The Mayor in use
informed Ms. Dudley that the situations would be investi-
gated by staff.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to the
next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of August 17,
1982, at 7:30 p.m.
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ANDREA L. HOOFER, CITY C ERK
City of Lynwood
APPROVED AUGUST 17, 1982
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'LOUIS A. THOMPSON, MA R
City of Lynwood