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REGULAR MEETING A~;~G~~ST 18, 1964
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular
session in the City Hall, 11330 Bu.llis Road, on above date
at 7:30 ~.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
Duncan, that the minutes of the previous regular meeting
'~' of August 4, 1964, be approved as written. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
RESOLUTION N0. 64-64 entitled; "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res, 64-64
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE Demands
DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR."
was presented. It was moved 'by Councilman Finch, seconded
by Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Finch, Ham, McMillan, Siokos.
Noes: None,
Absent: None.
ORDINANCE N0. 757 entitled; ~'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY
IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES LYING ON THE EAST SIDE OF
FIRST AVENUE BETWEEN FERNWOOD AVENUE AND JOSEFHINE STREET.
was presented for the second reading. It was moved by
Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Finch, that further
reading be waived, All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion duly carried.
by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: None.
Absent: None,
It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman
Finch, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the
s,~cond time, finally passed, and be published as required
Lynwood, as follows:
General Purpose $0.45
Retirement Fund 0.13
Total City Tax Rate ,~
Duncan, Finch, Ham, McMillan, Siokos.
The Clerk stated that the Los Angeles
Controll~rss office has submitted to
valuations of property in the City of
fiscal year 1964-65, and it would now
a resolution fixing the rates of taxe
Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0.
OF THE INCORPORATED C I TY
DISTRICT NTJMBER 1 OF SAID
AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THE
1964, AND ENDING JUNE 30,
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan,
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
County Auditor-
the city the assessed
Lynwood for the
be in order to adopt
s in the City of
Ord . 757
Approving
Fernwood Ave,
Annex No, 3
64-65 entitled: "A RESOLUTION Res. 64-65
OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING TAX Tax Rate
CITY, FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES, 1964-65
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING J~.rLY l ,
1965." was presented,
Finch, Ham, McMillan, Siokos.
Following adoption of the tax rate resolution, it was
moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Finch,
that the Council commend the City Manager for his efforts
in maintaining a low municipal tax rate for the City of
Lynwood. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion duly carried.
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Los Flores The Clerk presented the City En~ir~eert s dek;t .~yi~riitation. report Cam;
widening - and map of assessment district for the .improvement <;f ~.;os ~
debt limit Flores Bou levard between Ieor~g ~Keach Boulevard and Imperial
report Highway, The Clerk explained the proposed improvement,
estimated cost, and stated that notices vain 'be :nailed to the
assessed o wners indicating the individual assessments and
informing them of the public hearing, which is scheduled for
October 6, 1964,
Res. 64-66 Whereupon, RESOLU'TiON N0. 64-66 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
Approving THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE REPORT
debt limit OF THE CITY ENGINEER AND FIXING TIME OF HEARING IN THE MATTER
report - Los OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT CF LOS FLORES BOULEVARD BETWEEN
Flores Blvd. LONG BEACH BOULEVARD AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY," was presented.
widening. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Ham,
that said resolution be adopted,
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Finch, Ham, McMillan, Siokos.
Noes: Nbne.
Absent: None.
Res. 64-67 RESOLUTION N0, 64-67 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Adopting COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A
report for REPORT FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE
gas tax fund HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES." was presented. It was moved by
expenditure Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that said
resolution be adopted
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Finch, Ham, McMillan, Siokos.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Federal The Clerk presented the application of Federal Metals
Metals Co. Company, 2264 E, 15th Street, Los Angeles, for a special
special permit to conduct a junk collecting business within the city.
permit for The Clerk presented the investigative report of the Police
junk col- Chief, which found no reason why such special permit should
lection. not be granted, and the Clerk, as License Collector, recom-
mended the granting of said special permit.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded
by Councilman Finch, that said special permit be granted,
All members voting aye, except Councilman Duncan, who voted
no, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried,
Injunction 8c The Clerk presented a civil complaint for injunction and
damage claim damages which was filed against the City of Lynwood and the
denied. Chief of Police on August 7, 1964, Upor_ recommendation of
the Acting City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Ham, that said complaint for injunction
and claim for damages be rejected and denied, and that said
complaint and attached summons be referred to the city~s
insurance carrier for investigation and disposition.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Finch, Ham, McMillan, Siokos,
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Atlantic The Manager presented plans and specifications for tY
Ave.improve- resurfacing of Atlantic Avenue betiveeri Abbott Road anu
ment - bid Fernwood Avenue, and requested autY~or:,ization t® .a:dvertise for
call bids orz said improvement. The ,Manager stated- that• said work
approved. will be done under the matching funds provisions of the
new Collier-Unruh gas tax improvement fund. It was moved by
Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Finch, that the
Council authorize advertising for bids for said improvement.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, F'in.ch, Ham, McMillan, Siokos.
Noes: None. Absent: None..
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The Manager presented for the Co.:.r~c:~1 t s information a
report on the feasibility of purchasing a tree root cutting
machine, with no action being taken by the Council at triis
time.
The Manager° requested that the Council adjourn to an
executive session to discuss a personnel matter. The
Mayor adjourned the Council to such an executive session.
Following the executive session, the Mayor called the
meeting back to order.
The Mayor stated that the Council, at its last regular
meeting, agreed to consider the consolidation of the Park
Department and the Recreation Department. The Manager
reviewed the proposal as recommended by the Recreation
Commission, including the functions and responsibilities
of each activity. After discussion, it was moved by
Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Ham, that the
Council concur with the Recreation Commission in such
consolidation by authorizing the Manager to effect the
merger of the Park Department and Recreation Department
into a single Park-Recreation Department.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Finch, Ham, McMillan, Siokos.
Noes: 'Councilman Duncan.
Absent; None.
Councilman Siokos requested the Council to consider
reviewing the cityis business license fee structure and
proposed amendments at the September 15 meeting.
Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Finch, that said subject be included on the
agenda of said meeting. All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion duly carried.
Tree root
cutting
machine repo
Executive
session
Park -
Recreation
Consolidation
Business
License
Ordinance
revision to
be discussed,
Councilman Finch discussed his pending resignation with the Finch resig-
other members of the Council, and the procedure the Council nation
might wish to follow for such a replacement. discussed.
The Mayor inquired if there were any oral communications.
Mrs. McClintock, 324 Minnesota Avenue, addressed the Minnesota AvE
Council to express dissatisfaction with the recent resur- resurfacing
facing of Minnesota Avenue. The Mayor directed the Manager complaint
to investigate the condition of said work.
Mrs. Hilda Williams, 4235 Brewster Avenue, addressed the Finch
Council suggesting that the Council, upon the resignation. replacement
of Councilman Finch, appoint the runner-up candidate from suggestion
the last municipal election.
It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded b~ Councilman_
Finch, that the meeting be adjourned to Ma~nday9rAugust~'~24,
at the regular time and place, to consider appointing a
city rep esentative to the Southern California Rapid Tran•~
sit Dis ict Bo d Se ec on Commi tee. All members voting
aye, th~ Mayor ~ce lar~ ~~ motion duly carried.
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A~PRO ED SEPTEMBER 1, 1964
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Adjourn -
Monday,
August 24,
1964, 7;30 p.