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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 20~ 1965
The City Counci:~ of 'the City of Lynwood met in a regular
session ~.n the City Ha11, 1.1330 Bu1:1is Road, on above. date
at 7:30 1-~,m.
Mayor ;cn~~~llan in the chair.
Counc~l_rr~en Duncan, Ham, McMillan, Siokos, and Smith
answered the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that the minutes of the previous meeting of April
6, 1965, be approved as written„ All members voting aye,
the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Res. 65-29 RESOLUTION NO,. 65-29 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR."
was presented. It was moved by C~ur:ea_lmaxz Siokos, seconded
by Councilman Duncan, treat said reolutior: be adopted.
Roll-Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 65-30 RESOLUTION N0. 65-30 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
withdrawing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD WITHDRAWING CERTAIN AREAS
Alameda St. OF LAND ANNEXED TO SAID CITY FROM THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE
Annex 5-A PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY." was presented.
from Fire It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
District of Smith, that said resolution be adopted.
L. A, Co.
Mr. Kenneth Thompson, 2652 East 108th Street, addressed
the Council concerning this recent~l.y annexed territory
with reference to the proposed Century Freeway and also
spoke of acquis f.t j.on' of property on IG 8th Street by ,the
Jorgensen Company. He asked for assurance that zoning
in the area would be protected. He was informed that the
resolution under consideration was only to remove the
territory annexed from a certain county tax district and
that no application has been made for a zone change in the
area.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Res. 65-31 RESOLUTION N0. 65-31 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
withdrawing COUNCIL OF THECITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING WITHDRAWAL OF
Alameda St. CERTAIN AREAS OF LAND ANNEXED TO SAID CITY FROM THE CON-
Annex 5-A SOLIDATED SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
from Sewer was presented. It was moved by .Councilman Siokos, seconded
District of by Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be adopted.
L. A. Co. Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 65-32
withdrawing
Alameda St.
Annex 5-A
from light-
ing District
of L. A. Co.
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 65-32 ent~.tled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD WITHDRAWING A CERTAIN
AREA OF LAND ANNEXED TO SAID CITY OF LYNWOOD FROM THE
WILLOWBROOK LIGHTING DIS'~RICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY."
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded
by Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
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RESOLUTION N0~ 65-33 entit-led: "RESOLUTION OF THE CT'I'Y
OF LYNWOOD WITHDRAWING A CERTAIN AREA OF LAND ANNEXED
TO SAID CITY OF LYNWOOD FROM THE FIRESTONE GARBAGE DIS-
POSAL DISTRLCT OF LOS ANGELES COUNT"t ," w=as p~~~esent~da
It was moved ~y Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, tha?~ so.id resolution be adoptedo
Roll Call:
Ayes: .Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: Nonea
Absent: None.
-Res. 65-33
withdrawing
Alameda St.
Annex 5-A
from Garbage
Districts cif
L. A. Co.
'~~ An ordinance entitled: ''AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD Ordinance -
~~ AMENDING SECTION 20.81-1 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO REDUCE amending
THE LICENSE FEE OF COIN OPERATED WASHING MACHINES AND TO Sectign
ELIMINATE THE MAXIMUM FEE FOR ANY ONE LOCATION." was 20.81-i
presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman reducing
Ham, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that further reading license fee
be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared for coin
the motion carried. washers, firs
read.
It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the
first time and passed tc the second reading
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMil.-iar~, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A letter from the ynwo-~d Masonic Lodge N~., 600 was Invitation
presented in which they extend to the ~.;o u~~>i. i an invitation from Lynwood
to attend the band concert t0 be he7_d afi ?,he Lynwood High Masonic-Lodge
School auditorium on Wednesday evening, AL;ril 28th, ar, to attend
7:30 p.mo The con cert has been arranged ia~. ..>nj~an^tion concert at
with the 40th Annu al Observance of PubLi ~,: Schools Week in L. H. S.
California. It wa s moved by Councilman S;_oxos
seconded
by Councilman Ham, that the invitation b ,
e accepted and
filed.All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the mot~.on c~.rried.
betters from Mrs. Audyne McDaniel and Mrso Margaret Good, Commendations
coremending the City for the special trash pickup during and report on
"Clean-Up" week, were presented, "'Clem-Up"
4~Fe e k
The City Manager presented a report on the "Clean-Up"
week in which he stated that 290 tons of extra trash had
been picked up in the City during that week. The Manager
suggested-that the Council consider pursuing this as an
annual program when the new garbage contract comes up
for negotiation. It was moved by Councilman Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Ham, that the letters be accepted
and filed All members Doting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A letter was presented from American Legion Post#85 American
requesting permission to sell fireworks at Imperial H3.gla~~y, Legi~On ~~8r}t4+
east of Santa Fe Avenue, on Western Gear property. It wad p~i°mis~ipn't4
moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Siokos, sell fir~-
that the permit be granted subject to compliance with the works.
City's regulations governing the sale of safe and sane
fireworks.. All members voting aye., the Mayor declared
the. motion carried.
`~ A'letter was presented from the Southeast Area Unite W
d ay, Communica.'~ior~
'+ ': s'k~~ requesting permission to place a single tiki torch from United
.~ `'r.~,t~d Crusade symbol in a prominent spot on the Way, Inc.
,,.z._~~,; ~`.~ .~q,~nection with their fund raising.
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It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Siokos,,that the request be referred to the City Manager and
,.~;- , ;. -, Police and Fire Departments for investigation and :report.. _
.; All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion-
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P.C. Res.297 Planning Commission Resolution Noo 297 was presented
concurred in recommending approval of the appli:c-anon of Ri.:hard;D,
as to Lot 27 McNish and Chacksfield Merit Homes Corp. for variance to
Tract 30140. permit a deviation of the setback requirements of Section
4003 of Ordinance No. 570 on Lot 27, Tract 30140 as follows:
North side yard 9.?~7 feet, South side yard 4 feet.
In adopting Resolution Noo 297 the Planning Commission also
recommended that the Council consider approval of the request
for a setback of 8.47 feet on the north side of Lot 27,
Tract 30140 as previously approved by the Planning Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Ham,.
that the Council concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approve a variance to allow a side yard setback
of 8.47 feet on the north side of Lot 27, Tract 30140. All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
P.C. Res.298 Planning Commission Resolution No~ 298 was presented in
Wolfrom which the Planning Commission re~~ommended the approval of
variance the application of Dr. Earl Ho Wolfrom for a variance to
permit the use of the dwelling at l1i81 Bullis Road (Lot
6 Licensed Surveyor's Map) for a dental office. Dr. Wolfrom
was present and explained that the property is unsaleable
for residential purposes and it has been inpossible to keep
it occupied by suitable tenants because of the adjacent
service station and the heavy traffic.
~-"_' - ~ _ Mro'Jerry Rokos, 12217 $ullis Road, addressed the Council 1n
=~} ~'~~°=~ opposition to permitting a commercial use on Bullis. Road.
- ~It~was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Ham that the Council not concur in the Planning'Commis•s3:on's'
recommendation and that the variance be denied. All members
voting-aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Report on A report was presented for the Council's information concerning
I''.`C;Rea.299 Planning Commission Resolution No. 299 recommending dental of
redo~iniendrig a variance' to permit the construction of a department store',
denial of two commercial buildings, and parking facilities for approximately
variance of 825 vehicles on a portion of Home Tract in Rancho San Antonio
Adventist (formerly Seventh-Day Adventist property}.
property.
The City Council was informed that the Planriin~ Commission has
P.C. and invited the Council to meet in joint session May 26, 1965, at
Council joint7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamberso The Council agreed .that
session this was an acceptable date and time
First phase The City Manager stated that the Consulting Engineer has
of storm completed the first phase of the preliminary plans for supplemental
domain plans storm drain project # 717 and the 1964 p-~oject # 5301. In
approved, & order to proceed with the storm drain engineering program, he
partial recommended that the City Council review and approve the first
payment phase of the preliminary plans and authorize partial payment
authorized. of $7,200 for engineering services. It was moved by Council-
man Duncan, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the Council
concur in the recommendations of the City Manager and authorize
the partial payment of $7,200. {
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.;
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Manager informed the Council that plans had been
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prepared and approved by both the Divzs'~on of highways and
the County Road Department for the instaa_)_ation of traffic
signals and safety lighting at the intersection of Wright
Road and Century Boulevard. He stated tha the total cost
of the project is estimated at $9,500 to be jointly financed
by the City of Lynwood and the County, one-fourth to be paid.
by the County, and three-fourths to bA paid by the City of
Lynwood. In order to expedite the construction of traffic
signals at Century Boulevard and Wright Road, the Manager
recommended that the City Council authorize a call for bids
to be received no later than 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 7, 1965.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Ham, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the
City Manager. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Use of new types of directional signs upon completion of the
Century Boulevard - Wright Road traffic signal system was
discussed.
The Manager informed the Council that the Recreation
Commission held a special meeting on April 1~, 1965, to
review the Lugo Park Plans and to make recommendations as
to changes in the plans which they believed advisable.
The following items were presented toget:~er with the
Manager's comments and recommendations:
1. Delete portion of automatic sp~^~nkler system proposed
adjacent to Art House as a man ?al watering system
presently exists at this location. mhe Manager
recommended approval. It was moved by Councilman
Siokos, seconded by Councilman D~zncan, that the
Council concur in the recommendations of 4,he Manager.
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
2. Add 4' x 8' storage section under bleachers to store
ball diamond equipment. The Manager recommended
approval as storage is necessary in this area of the
park. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded
by Councilman Smith, that the Council concur in the
recommendation of the City Manager. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared-the motion carried.
3. Storage closet in Arts and Crafts room be increased
by 12" in depth. The Manager's comment was that due
to the intended use of the room, additional storage
is necessary. After discussion among the Council
members and the architect, it was moved by Council-
man Ham, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the
storage closet be increased by 1.2" in depth. All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
4. Domestic water hose bibs to be installed at drinking
fountain locations. The Manager recommended approval
as this installation would facilitate picnic use of the
area. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Smith, that the Council concur in the
recommendations of the City Manager. All members voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
5. Standard size bulletin boards be specified rather than
special custom-built sizes. The Manager recommended
that both bulletin and chalk boards be specified as
standard sizes. It was moved by Councilman Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the Council concur
in the recommendations of the City Manager. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Bid cal1B
authorized
for traffic
signals. at
Wright Rd.
and Century.
Lugo Park
Plans
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Lugo Park 6. Dedication plaque include the names of Commissioners as
Plans well as the City Council. It was moved by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Ham, that the names of the
Commissioners be included on the dedication plaque. All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
7. Establish an alternate for the chain link fence on the
west property line of a block wall fence. The Manager
recommended that the fence b~ deleted from the general plans
and that it be investigated and constructed separately by ...
the City. It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by
Councilman Duncan, that the Council concur in the recom-
mendations of the City Manager. All members voting aye,
the Mayor declared the motion carried.
8. Install Marbelite concrete poles rather than steel poles
for security lighting. The Manager recommended approval
as the Marbelite po~.es are impervious to deterioration
while the steel poles will deteriorate rapidly as a result
of the use of fertilizers and water. It was moved by
Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Ham, that the
Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager.
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
9. Add footings for four benches around the play area, benches
to be installed at a later date by the City. The Manager
recommended approval. It was moved by Councilman Smith,
seconded by Councilman Ham, that the City Council concur
in the recommendation of the City Manager. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
10. Redesign fire hose cabinet and u"e plastic rather than a
glass door. After discussion of the comparative merits
of a metal framed plastic or glass door, it was moved """"
by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that
the Fire Chief and City Manager investigate whether or
not a fire hose is needed and the best type of door to
use. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion carried.
11. Increase capacity of patio spot lighting. The Manager
recommended approval. It was moved by Councilman Ham,.
seconded by Councilman Smith, that the Council concur in
the Manager's recommendation. All members voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
12. Provide utilities for a future central cooking area in the.
west picnic section. The Manager explained that if projections
of future use are correct, there is every possibility that
a small cooking shelter should be provided a_t s..nme later
date, and providing for utilities :pow will result in a savings
when actual construction takes place. The Manager recommended
approval. It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by
Councilman Siokos, that the Council concur in the recommendation
of the City Manager. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion carried.
13. Full height plywood wainscotting installed in storage rooms.
It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Smith, ~`
.that the full height plywood wainscotting be approved for
storage rooms. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion carried.
The Manager commented that the plans call for a hardwood base
around the bottoms of the walls in the meeting and office
rooms, and in view of the use of the building it might be
better to specify terrazzo or rubber base. After a discussion
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of costs, it was moved by Councilman Siokos, secondeu Lugo Park
by Councilman Smith, that the Manager be authorized to Plans
specify terrazzo in the meeting and office roomy if the
cost can °~~e kept below $600 otherw~ae hardwood would be
used ~~ members voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion c~~l°ried.
14. The spray pool pipe be redesigned for greater support
and strength. The Manager recommended approval. It
°^ was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Ham, that the Council concur in the Manager's recom-
mendation. A11 members voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion carried.
The Manager stated that sub,~ect to the ^ontingencie,~ and
discretion allowed on the fire apparatus a.nd terrazzo, he
recommended approval pf the final plans anal spe^t.ficat',.ons
including changes, and that the final p;.ans be ~W~~zbmi.tted to
the City no later than April 23, ,1965, and that a bid call
be authorized to begin on Apr;~.l 29, 1965, to be received
no later than May 28, 1965, at 10:00 a.m. T_t was moved by
Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the
City Council concur in the recommendations of the City
Manager.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Mayor announced the time for oral communir,ati:,ns.
Bids for Lugo
Park Plans
open April
29 , 1965
Councilman Smith commended the :local new,:,ya.pers :for their Commendation
cooperation in making "Clean-Up" weett a suc::es~,. rcunci.l- on "Clean-Up"
man Smith also commented on the action ~f the Bos..rd of Week.
",~ Supervisors regarding Court consolidation.
Mr. George Higgins, 5353 Fernwood Avenue, addressed the No traffic
Council to inquire if the City intends to construct a island at
traffic island at Century and Wright Road upon completion Wright Rd. &
of the traffic system installation. He was informed that Century
traffic striping will only be used.
Mr. Jack Cleland addressed the Council concerning the first Commendation
"Clean-up" week and expressed belief that a campaign of this on "Clean-
kind next year will have even greater success. Up" Week
Mr. Kenneth Thompson, 2652 East 108th Street, addressed. Industrial
the City Council concerning industrial waste emanating waste from
from the General Motors Plant. Means of abating the G.M.A.C.
nuisance were discussed. The City Manager suggested th~.t
if the problem arises again action might be had by writing
direct to General Motors in Detroit.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council Rokos praises
to commend the Counc~.l and Recreation Commission on the Easter egg
fine Easter egg hunt conducted for children in the City hunt
park. Mr. Rokos also spoke about the flag displays put
up by the City employees on certain national holidays.
He stated that originally this was a pro,~ect carried on
by various civic groups with the assistance of City
personnel, but that it now appears to be a City respon-
sibility and in his opinion amounted to mere decoration.
He urged trot if groupF;such as Veterans Assoc. or Boy
Scouts do not care to show their patriotism in the placing
of the flags that it be discontinued. Tt 'was the con-
sensus of the Council that the flags should be displayed
on National holidays regardless of who must do the work
but that cooperation of the civic groups should be solicited.
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Reorganiza- The Mayor announced that nominations for•
tion the City Council would now be afdcepted.
Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Siokos man Siok~>s be nominated as Mayor and-that
elected ballot ~e cast for Nickolas A. Siokos as
Mayor of Lynwo~:d~ A11 members voting aye, the
motion carried.
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3t was moved by
Ham, that Council-
a unanimous
Mayor of the City
Mayor declared the
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Smith It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
elected Siokos that Councilman Guy Smith be nominated for the ,,..,,
Mayor office of Mayor Pro-tempore and that a unanimous bal~ot be
Pro-tempore cast for Councilman Guy Sm:~th as Mayor Pro-tempore of the
City of Lynwood. A11 members voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Adjourn It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Co~,~n:llma.n
Duncan, that the meeting be adjournede All members voting
aye, the Mayor dec aced the motion ~.arried.
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