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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 16, 1863
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 Duncan in the cha ir.
Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan and Rowe answered the
roll call.
Councilman Finch was absent.
It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman
McMillan, that the minutes of the previous regular meeting
of April 2, 1863, be approved as written. All members
present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly
carried.
RESOLUTION N0. 63-~28 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR'"
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded
by Councilman Rowe, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Finch.
Res. 63-28
Demands
The hour of 7:30 p.m, having arrived, said hour being the Hearing -
time fixed for the public hearing on the city~s intention Sale of
to sell two parcels of surplus land described below, the surplus land,
Clerk presented his affidavits of posting and publishing
notices as required by law:
Parcel 1: Lots 11 and 12, Block 19, Mod,jeska Park
Parcel 2: Westerly 78 feet, measured along the
southerly line of Lot 14, Block 16,
Belle Vernon Acres
The Mayor inquired if there was any one present wishing
to protest the sale of said parcels of land.
There being no response, it was moved by Councilman Ham,
seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the hearing be con-
cluded, and that the city proceed with the sale of said
land by directing the Clerk to publish a notice inviting
sealed bids for the sale of said parcels.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Finch.
The Clerk presented for adoption a resolution authorizing Santa Fe Ave,
the condemnation of the easterly l2 feet of Lots 50 to 53, widening -
inclusive, Tract No. 921, for the widening of Santa Fe Presson
Avenue between Los Flores and Fernwood.
Mr. Ira Presson, 11061 Bullis Road, owner of the property
to be condemned, addressed the Council stating that he was
,.-- not satisfied with the offer of $1,800.00 made by the city,
but would accept $'2,300.00 as he contends it would cost
him $500.00 to remodel the existing house and yard to con-
form to the new street alignment.
The City Engineer stated that the State Division of Highways
has approved the appraised value of $1,800.00 as determined
by an independent appraisal.
Upon inquiry by the Council, Mr. Presso!^. stated he would
use the additional $500.00 to do what is necessary to
improve the existing building and yard.
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The City Attorney stated that with Mr. Presson accepting
$500.00 over the approved appraisal of $1,800.00, he would
recommend not proceeding with the condemnation action, and
.further recommended that the Council accept Mr. Presson~s
offer.
The Council agreed with the City Attorneys recommendations
witihout further formal action.
Chamber of The Clerk presented a communication from the Lynwood Chamber
Commerce of Commerce submitting an amended 1863 budget for expenditure
1963 budget of city funds. The .Clerk recommended that said communication
and budget be referred to the Manager for consideration in
the 1863-64 budget hearings.
It was moved- by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Counciim,~n
McMillan, that the Council refer said request to the Manager.
All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
American The Clerk presented- a communication from the American Legion
Legion poppy Auxiliary, Wm. J. Grayson Unit No. 85, requesting permission
sale permit to sell veteran poppies in the city on May '24 and'25, 1g63.
It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Rowe,
that said permission be granted. All members present voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried,
Fireworks The Clerk presented a communication from the American Legion,
sale permit Wm, J. Grayson Unit No. 85, requesting permission to sell
American safe and sane fireworks at Imperial H~,ghway east of Santa Fe
Legion Avenue, from June"28 to July 4, 1g63,license free. It was
moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman McMillan,
that said permission be granted, license fnee, subject to the
rules and regulations governing the sale of safe and sane
fireworks in the City of Lynwood. All members present voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
Sloan damage The Clerk presented a verified claim for damages filed on
claim denied behalf of Richard C. Sloan, 3164 Lynwood Road, alleging false
arrest and bodily harm, The Clerk stated that the City
Attorney recommended rejection of said claim,
Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by
Councilman McMillan, that the Council concur in the recommen-
dations of the City Attorney and reject said verif ied claim,
All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
duly carried,
P.C.Res.265 The Clerk presented Plarirling Commission Resolution No. 265
Zone changes which recommended the changes of zone of the following des-
Area 1,5,10 cribed property;
From R-2 to R-1;
Lot Block
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9 4
6
90 6
l0 8
11 8
11. 10
12 l0
that portion of Lot
northerly of Norton
5 14
45,46,72,
73,104,105
Tract
5418
5418
5418
5418
5418
5418
5418, and
70, Tract 92, lying
Avenue
5418
g21
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From R~3 to R-l: Zone changes
__ Area 1,5,10
Lot Tract
14, 15, 16, 17, 18,
19, 32, 339 3~+, 35,
36, 37, 56, 579 589
88' 60, 61, 86, 87,
921
From P-1 to R-1;
899 909 91 921
From C-3 to R-l:
120, Tel 921
The Clerk stated that this is a part of the implementation
of the General Plan and is intended to bring zoning and
usage into conformity whenever practical. The Clerk
briefly summarized the Planning Commission hearing and
identified the proposed changes on a map.
Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by
Councilman Duncan, that the Council concur in the actions
of the Planning Commission in said recommendations.
Roll Call:
Ayes; Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, l~owe.
Noes: None,
Absent: Councilman Finch.
~,,, An ordinance entitled: T'AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE Ordinance -
N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN Zone changes
PROPERTY AND THE AD OPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE Area 1,5,10
ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 570." was
presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman
Ham, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that further read-
ing be waived. All members present voting a'ye, the Mayor
declared the motion duly carried.
It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman
Rowe, that -said ordinance be accepted as read for the
first time and passed to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Finch.
The Clerk presented a report from the Planning Commission Atlantic Ave
which recommended that the Council give its consent to Annex No. 4
the institution of proceedings for the annexation of consent to
inhabited territory known as "Atlantic Avenue Annexation proceed.
No. 4." The Clerk recommended that the Council consent
to said annexation and direct the Cit~t Engineer to prepare
and submit the description of the proposed annexation to
the Los Angeles County Boundary Commission for approval.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan,. seconded by Council-
man Ham, that the Council consent to the annexation and
concur in the recommendations of the City Clerk, All
members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
duly carried.
Mayor Duncan stated that, as previously announced, he Council re-
would like to step aside at this time and allow another organization
member of the Council to serve as Mayorp and declared
that nominations would now be in order,
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Reorganiza- Councilman McMillan nominated Councilman Ham as Mayor.
Lion of
Council The Mayor inquired if there were any further nominations.
There being none, he declared nominations closed.
John D, Ham Tt was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman
Mayor Rowe, that the Clerk be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot
for John Do Ham as Mayor of the City of Lynwood, All members
present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried,
Mayor. Ham assumed the chair and announced that nominations
were in order for the office of Mayor pro tempore.
Councilman Ham nominated Councilman McMillan.
The Mayor inquired if there were any further nominations.
There being none, he declared the nominations closed.
J.A.McMillan It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Rowe,
Mayor pro that the Clerk be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for
tempore Councilman McMillan as Mayor pro tempore of the City of Lynwood.
A11. members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
duly carried. ~
The Mayor declared a 5-minute recess.
Following the recess, the Maybr called the meeting to order,
The Mayor inquired if there were any oral communications.
McKenna - Mr. Michael McKenna, 3372 Los Flores Boulevard, addressed the
sidewalk Council and requested that the contractors constructing the
obstruction apartments at the northwest corner of Los Flores and California
Los Flores be directed by the city to keep the sidewalks clean and clear ~'"'
of obstructions in order that the pedestrians in the area may
use the walk rather than the street. ~
The Mayor directed the Manager to investigate the complaint
and take appropriate action.
Overnight Mrs. Evelyn Lovejoy, 11022 Benwell Drive, addressed the Council
parking protesting the issuance of citations for violation of the
complaint overnight parking restrictions. The Manager outlined the
provisions of the ordinance requiring permits of necessity for
parking of vehicles on the streets overnight, and the purpose
of parking restrictions.
The Mayor directed the Manager to investigate the procedures
of surrounding cities regarding the parking of vehicles on the
streets .overnight.
Lt was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Rowe, that the meeting be adjourned. All members present
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried,
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