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REGULAR MEETING JULY X1,1964
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 McMillan in the chair.
Councilmen Duncan, Finch, Ham, McMillan and Siokos answered
the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Finch,
that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 7, 1864, be
approved as written. All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion duly carried.
Res. 64-54 RESOLUTION N0. 64-54 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." has
presented. It was moved by Councilman Finch, seconded by
Douncilman Ham, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Finch, Ham, McMillan and Siokos.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Ord. 756 ORDINANCE N0. 756 entitled; T'~1N ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
Approving LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IN
Atlantic THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES LYING ON THE WEST SIDE OF VIRGINIA
A~inex No.5 AVENUE BETWEEN CORTLAND AVENUE AND WALNUT AVENUE." was pre-
sented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Ham,
seconded by Councilman Duncan, that further reading be waived.
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly
carried.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Finch, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second
time, finally passed,~and be published as required by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Finch, Ham, McMillan, Siokos,
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Clerk presented a letter from Mr. Jim Ruby requesting the
Council to commence proceedings to annex one parcel (Lot 9,
Tract 8716) to the city.
Res. 64-55 Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 64-55 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE
Notice of CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED
proposed ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE UNINCORPORATED
Fernwood TERRITORY OF THE COTJNTY OF LOS ANGELES LYING ON THE EAST SIDE
Ave. Annex OF FIRST AVENUE BETWEEN FERNWOOD AVENUE AND JOSEPHINE STREET
No, 3 (FERNWOOD AVENUE ANNEXATION N0. 3)." was presented. It was
moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Finch, that
said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Finch, Ham, McMillan, Siokos,
Noes: None,
Absent: None.
Stinson- The Clerk presented two verified claims for personal _:. ^.juries
Silverthorn against the City of Lynwood, filed on behalf of the c1Ginants,
injury claim Patricia Ann Stinson and Stella Silverthorn. Upon recomznenda-
rejected tion of the City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Ham, that said claims be rejected,
Roll Call:
Ayes; Councilmen Duncan, Finch, Ham, McMillan, Siokos,
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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The Clerk presented a communication. :~°rom Western Gear
Corporation complimenting the City Council and Manager
for again .maintaining a low municipal tax rate, It was
moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Duncan,
that said communication be accepted and filede All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carrieda
The Clerk presented a communication from
County Division, League of California Ci
the procedure for the appointment of the
tive to the City Selection Committee for
selecting city directors to the Southern
Transit District Board.
Western Gear
re tax rate
the Los Angeles Rapid Transi
ties, outlining Board - meth.
city representa- of appointme~
the purpose of
California Rapid
The Clerk presented a communication from the Lynwood Jesus Apple sale
Name Church, 3371 Century Boulevard, requesting permission approved--
to conduct an apple sale at the rear entrance of the Food Jesus Name
Giant Market. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded Church
by Councilman Finch, that said permission be granted, All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly
carried.
The Clerk presented a communication from Elmore Daoust General
stating her reasons for submitting her resignation as Bookkeeper
General Bookkeeper, effective August 1, 1964. It was moved resignation
by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Finch, that
said letter of resignation be referred to the City Manager.
A11 members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly
carried.
The Clerk presented the application of VET-SAL, 124 South VET-SAL -
Alameda, Compton, for a special permit to conduct a junk D.A,V,
collection business within the city. The Clerk stated that junk permit
Lynwood Post 86, Disabled American Veterans, will sponsor granted.
the operation and, as License Collector, he recommended
granting said special permit, upon payment of the prescribed
license fees. The Clerk also presented the investigative
report of the Police Chief which found no reason why such
special permit should not be granted.
Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Finch, seconded by
Councilman Duncan, that the Council grant a special permit
to VET-SAL, 124 South Alameda, Compton, to conduct a junk
collection business in the city.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Finch, Ham, McMillan, Siokose
Noes; None.
Absent: None.
The Clerk presented the application of the Southeast Retarded
Association for Retarded Children for a special permit to Children Assr
establish a secondhand store at 10450 Long Beach Boulevard, special perm]
and to collect salvageable household discards in the city. approved.
The Clerk stated the store and the collection will be operated
and managed by Salvage Management Corporation, 646 Van N°ss,
San F:ra.ncisa~, and that the Association will receive the
net profits derived from such operation. The Clerk pre-
se:rted the Police Chiefxs investigative report, which found
ro reason why such special permit should not be granted,.
and the Clerk, as License Collector, recommended granting
of a special permit to the association to establish a secondm
hard store at 10450 Long Beach Boulevard, subject to the
issuance of the necessary occupancy permits, and grant
permission to solicit and pick up discarded household objects
in the city, The Clerk also recommended that no waiver of
the necessary license fees be made as the Association is
only sponsoring the operation,
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Mr. R, M. Robbins, representing the Association, addressed ~=
the Council and explained the manner in which the br~s:lness
will be operated.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded
by Councilman Siokos, that the Council grant said special
permit, and concur in the recommendation of the License
Collector that no waiver of license fees be made.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Finch, Ham, McMillan, Siokos.
Noes: None.
Absent: None. "~""'
Atlantic The Clerk presented the Planning Commissionts report as
Ave. Annex previously requested by the City Council, concerning proposed
#6 - Plan. Atlantic Avenue Annexation No. 6. The Council reviewed the'
Com.report maps of the .area showing the existing zoning and land usage,
and discussed the Planning Commissions report.
Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by
Councilman Ham, that said report be accepted and filed. All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
Res, 64-56 Whereupon,•RESOLUTION NO. 64-56 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
Atlantic THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CONSENTING TO THE
Ave. Annex COMMENCEMENT OF ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS (ATLANTIC AVENUE ANNEXA-
#6 Consent TION N0. 6)." was presented, It was moved by Councilman
Duncan, seconded by Councilman Finch, that said resolution be
adopted,
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Finch, Ham, McMillan, Siokos.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
"Select The Manager presented a report on the adoption of "Select
System" System" of city streets, which requires Council .approval to ,,,..,,
city streets receive gas tax funds from the State Division of Highways.
The Manager presented a map showing the select system of city
streets, which are:
1. Abbott Road, Century Blvd. to East City Limits
2. Alameda St. E8cW Rdway, N City Limits to S City Limits
3. Atlantic Ave., N City Limits to S City Limits
4; Bullis Rd., Imperial Hy to S City Limits
5. California Ave,, N Gity Limit to Fernwood Avenue
6. E1 Segundo Blvd„ Santa Fe to Peach St.
7. Carlin Ave., Peach St, to Alpine St.; Alpine - E City Limits
8. Century Blvd., Alameda St. to Check Avenue
9. Fer.nwood Ave., S Roadway, Alameda St. to Harris Aver, and
1st Ave. to Atlantic Avert
Fernwood Ave., N Roadway, Alameda St, to Atlantic Ave.
10. Imperial Highway, W City Limits to E City Limits
11. Long Beach Blvd., N City Limits to S City Limits
12. Lynwood Road., Alameda St. to Bullis Road
13. Norton Avenue, Imperial Hy. to Alameda St,
14. Otis Street, N City Limits to Imperial Hy
15, Santa Fe Avenue,, Century Blvd, to 109th Street(unconstructed)
109th St. to Fernwood Ave„
Fernwood to State Street (unconsj ~°xcted)
16. State Street, N City Limits to Santa Fe Avenue
17, Tweedy Blvd„ West to East City Limits --
18. Long Beach Freeway, Imperial Hy to City Limit
19, Muriel Drive, Fernwood Ave. to Century Blvd.
20, Beechwood Avenue, Century Blvd, to Atlantic Ave,
The Manager stated that all streets shown meet the requirements
of the new Collier-Unruh Local Transportation Act, and recom-
mended the adoption of a resolution approving the select system
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of city streets, as presented.
Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0, 64-57 ent:~tled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNC:P~, OF THE CITY ,OP, LYNWOOD ADOPTING MAP
AND REPORT OF ROUTES FOR SELECT SYSTEM A~ .REQUESTING THAT
SUCH SYSTEM BE APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY COMMIS
SION." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Ham,
seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Finch, Ham, McMillan, Siokos.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager presented a report on the petition filed
requesting that no parking be permitted on the south side
of Orchard Avenue between Long Beach Boulevard and 420
feet easterly thereof, wY~erein he recommended the adoption
of an appropriate resolution.
There followed a discussion of extending the parking
restriction to Bullis Road and enforcement of the 2-hour
parking restriction along Orchard Avenue.
Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 64-58 entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOCD SUPPLEMENTING
RESOLUTION N0, 60-20 DESIGNATING A CERTAIN STREET WHEREIN
PARKING IS PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMESo" was presented, It
was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Finch,
that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Finch, Ham, McMillan, Siokos.
Noes: None,
Absent: None.
The Manager stated
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street maintenance
and he recommended
the maintenance of
Avenue to avoid any
Gate.
that with the proposed annexation of
Company property, the question of
along Seminole Avenue has been discussed,
the adoption of a resolution agreeing to
the southerly one-half of Seminole
misunderstanding with the City of South
RESOLUTION NOa 64-59 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AGREEING TO MAINTAIN THE
SOUTHERLY ONE-HALF OF SEMINOLE AVENUE BETWEEN ALAMEDA
STREET AND SANTA FE AVENUE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS," was
presented. It was moved. by Councilman Finch, seconded by
Councilman Harri, that the resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Finch, Ham, McMillan, S3.okos.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager stated that the Council had previously agreed
to increase the employeest sick leave benefits to 120
working days, and stated that such change requires the
adoption of a resolution amending the Personnel. Rules and
Regulations,
Whereupon, a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUI~C.I.L OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION
NOo 2843, PERSONNEL RULES, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SICK
LEAVE BENEFITS." was presented for first reading. It was
moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Finch,
that said resolution be accepted as read for the first
time and passed to the second reading. All members voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carriedo
Res, 64-57
Select Syster
of city
streets.
Res. 64-58
Orchard Ave,
Parking
limits.
Res, 64-59
Seminole Ave.
maintenance
Res changing
sick leave
benefits -
lst reading
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Resa 64-60
Intention
amend SERS
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Tine Manager stated t'r~at the Co~~.:~~~cil had also agreed to provide ~=
survivorst benefits fo~~mployees who die prior to Y°eti:r~ement,
and that such change will require an amendment to t~~~e State
Employees Retirement System contract.
Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. ~4-60 entitled; "RESOLUTION OF
to INTENTION TO 1~PPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE EMP~flYEES~ RETIREMENT
SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCT'~, OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was
presented, It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Ham, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Calls
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Finch, Ham, McMillan, Siokos,
Noes: None,
Absents None.
Manager The Manager requested permission from the Council to teach a
granted per- supervision and management class at the Compton College
mission to Evening Division, It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded
teach school by Councilman Finch, that the Council approve the Managerts
personal request, All members voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion duly carried.
Trash col- Councilman Duncan stated that he has been advised that there
lectors are a number of trash collectors doing business in the city
licensing without a license. Following discussion of the license fees
discussed, and methods of enforcement, it was moved by Councilman Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the Council review the
present business license ordinance fir possible revisions of
the fee structure, All members voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion duly carried.
Dance The City Attorney reported that any changes in the present
ordinance dance ordinance, such as lowering the minimum age, would
(age limits) require an amendment of the pryesent ordinance,
Oral Mr, George Higgins, 5353 Fernwood Avenue, addressed the
communica- Council regarding business license ordinance enforcement
tionse practices during the evenings and on week-ends,
Mr, Charles Migliazzo, 12212 Harris Avenue, expressed
appreciation to the Council for improving Carlin Avenue west
of Atlantic Avenue. He also questioned the propriety of the
proposed annexation easterly of Atlantic Avenues
Mir, Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council
stating he was unable to obtain a copy of the proposed-dance
ordinance,, as submitted to the Council for their study, and
inquired why the proposed ordinance was then made available
to a newspapers
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that the meeting be adjourned. All members voting
ay , the Mayor declared the motion duly carried,
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