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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1965-08-03 - CCX04 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST , ig65 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 Siokos in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, and Smith answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 20, 1965, be approved as written. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Res. 65-58 RESOLUTION N0. 65-58 entitled.: Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNW~~O~_! DEMANDS PRESEPITED AND GRDE.i:1 ~~r was presented. It was rr~oveca b, seconded by Councilman ;~un::~~,n, adopted. Roll Call: i r~ c, i i .1 ~. I~ ~ ~\j n ~ rIr , , - r, -~. rr v tlaa.';, =a:i_;.1 e~;~~:~7ut.ior~i be Ayes: Councilmen 13yor°k, Duncan, itiIcMi7_lan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS Protest The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arri~~ed, said hour being the hearing on time fixed for continuation of the pr:;Fest hearing on the Atlantic Ave proposed annexation of inhabiter te_~ritor;~ known as Annex No. 6 "Atlantic Avenue Annexation No. 6," tr1e `~ayor suggested that in view of the large number of people. present, that the meeting be adjourned to t~,~te~^an ~,<:_~7_, Res. 65-59 RESOLUTION N0. 65-59 entit:i.eu: .~ ;~ ~:~~u~L~JI~: r,i, '1~1~i~ CITY Adjourning COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADJOURNING THE AUGUST 3, to Bateman 1965, REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO BATSMAN Hall ~ HALL, COMMUNITY SERVICE BUILDING, 11331 ERNESTINE AVENUE, LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. The meeting then adjourned to Bateman Mall where it was called to order by Mayor Siokos at 7:45 p.m. The Mayor then inquired if there were any present wishing to submit written protests to the proposed annexation. Mr. Thomas Davison, 11856 Pope Avenue, Compton, addressed the Council to present a letter protesting the proposed annexation. Mrs. Ruth Bogdanski, 12614 Harris Avenue, addressed the Council to inquire whether or not the area in which she lives is included in the proposed annexation. She was informed that it was not. Mr. Robert E. O'Shaughnessy, 12624 Wright Road, Compton, addressed the Council to submit log written protests. Mr. Leonard Bauer, 5423 Rayborn, addressed the Council in opposition to the proposed annexation. The Mayor inquired if there were any .furtr~er written protests to be filed. There was no Y°espc~nse. .___.....u,...._ .~A_.,.~._. ~ , 4 a ~- Mrs. Bogdanski again addressed the Ceunci:~ t:~ inquire as to the closing date of voting registration prior to a special annexation election. She was informed that voting registration would close 54 days prior to the election. Mrs. Winifred Johnson, 12537 Wright Load, addressed the Council in favor of the annexation and at-.ar,ed that it has been said that a factory is proposed to be built at the end of Olanda Street on the Willard property, and also that the property is to be subdivided and 20 homes are to be constructed. Mr. George Rudell, 5623 Pelleur Street, also inquired as to whether or not a subdivision is proposed for this property at the end of Olanda Street. The City Manager stated that a subdiv~_si~:r. ?.;;Matt map has been prepared for that property but he iii{' n:~t k?i~~~'~4 whether it has been formally filed with the county. In answer to an inquiry from Mr. William B. Jenkins, 5612 Olanda Street, the City Manager stated that the subdivision is proposed by the M & L Development Company, 25805 Hampshire Lane, Rolling Hills Estates. Mrs. Zak, 12425 South Cookacre, addressed the Council in favor of the proposed anneXa.tion. The following persons addressed ~': rry .:urac,: to ask various questions con.ce.rnin~ t.Y-~;~ ~ r°: ~ ~~~~ ~ ~ ~>,~-~ c~=.,t ion, particularly with reference to L< r;~~<,~ ~_+~ . c±. ,.,>zzy~~la.ry alignment and school taxes: Amy Smith, 5501 Olanda Street James Hogg, 5416 Olanda Sta~4~`: Joseph Owens, 5622 Pelleur Ray Clearwater, 5500 Rayborn Mrs. Rousseau, 5416 Olanda Street Vicent Jkowski, 11846 Wilson Maynard Derks, 5533 Pelleur Mrs. Thelma Deras, 12547 Wright Road Mrs. Betty Broderman, 5400 Olanda Street In order to clarify some of the questions asked, the City Manager read from a fact sheet giving a comparative evaluation of taxes and services between the City of Lynwood and the County. The Mayor inquired if there Caere any others wishing to address the Council. There was no response. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, sec ded y ouncilman McMillan, that the hearing be concluda+ All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motibn carried. The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed for hearing on the proposed vacation of Santa Fe Avenue on portions of Lots 2 and 3 of the subdivision of the J. J. Bullis 76.11 acre tract, the Mayor asked for information concerning said hearing. Z'he City Manager requested that this hearing be postponed to the next regular meeting of August 17, 1965, in order to complete posting notices of the proposed vacation as required by the Streets and Highways Code. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the hearing be postponed to August 17, 1965, at 7:30 p.m. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Protest hearing on Atlanta Ave. Annex No. 6 Hearing - proposed vacation of portion of Santa Fe Ave .~~..,~......a........rn..~•w...rr.x .~._..,.., .. .. . _. ,, ., ._ . ........ ... , ..... , . ...,....,. .,.. ., ,... ...-.. . ~~..,. . ..« . .. ..,... _ .. ... r . .v.ry. ~ .nswaa 4a6 Ord. 778 Approving Duncan Ave Annex No. 1 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE N0. 778 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO T:-IE C`.TY OF LYNWOOD OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "DIINCAN AVENUE ANNEXATION N0. 1" WHICH IS CONTIGUOiJS TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD. was presented for second reading. l:t was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second time, finally passed, and published as required by 1 aw . Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Dur;can, i`'i::lv~i.":,1<~n, `~i.c!;<a4~, smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ord. 779 ORDINANCE N0. 779 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY extension COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 22.65 OF of green zoneTHE LYNWOOD CITY CODE." was presented for second reading parking (extension of "green zone" parking limits). It was limits moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, that further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion cax°ried. It was moved by •Councilman Duncan., seconded by Councilman McMillan, that said ordinance by adopr,ed a.s read for the second time, finally passed, and r~.b.l:iUhed as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, D~~ ~~~=~n ,~~~:. ~~_I_!.<~_n, ~_oko~, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 65-60 RESOLUTION No. 65-60 entitled: " RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Withdrawing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD WITHDRAWING A CERTAIN AREA E1 Granada OF LAND ANNEXED TO SAID CITY FROM THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE Annex No. 1 PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY." was presented. from Fire It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman District Duncan, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 65-61 RESOLUTION N0. 65-61 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY withdrawing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING WITHDRAWAL OF El Granada A CERTAIN AREA OF LAND ANNEXED TO SAID CITY FROM .THE Annex No. 1 CONSOLIDATED SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES from Sewer COUNTY." was presented. It was moved by Councilman District Duncan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 65-62 RESOLUTION N0. 65-62 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY ""~'? withdrawing OF LYNWOOD WITHDRAWING A CERTAIN AREA OF LAND ANNEXED E1 Granada TO SAID CITY OF LYNWOOD FROM THE A'I'HENS LIGHTING DISTRICT Annex No. 1 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY." was presented. It was moved by from Athens Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that Lighting Dst.said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. 4a~ The Manager presented a report on the request by the C,i .,'..- port on of South Gate for cooperation in improving the traffic opting res. signal system at Tweedy and Long Beach Boulevard. He ~ modifying stated that the plans and specifications have been reviewed s pals at and approved by the City Engineer and a project can be Tweedy & L.B. financed by State Gas Tax Funds on approval of a supplementary Blvd. budget agreement. The Manager recommended that the City Council approve the request of the City of South Gate for 50 per cent participation in improvement of the traffic signal system at Tweedy and Long Beach Boulevard, and authorize the City Engineer to prepare a supplemental Gas Tax budget in the amount of $5,427.00 for State approval. RESOLUTION N0. 65-63 entitled: "RESC7L'Jl:~~~A1 OF Ti~E CITY Res. 65-63 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING ANJ Sl3BMITf'1NG -adopting a A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FU NDS ALLCCA`:1'ED FR~J1~''~l°~~~ budget for STATE HIGHWAY FUND TU CITIES." was presented . I~ way modifying moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded. by Cc~ uncilmari ~° signals at Duncan, that the Council concu r in the Mar.a~; er's Tweedy & recommendations and that said resolution na. h5-63 L. B. Blvd. be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: .Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McNiilan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager presented a .report ors the advisability of providing stop signs at the i.n.tersecricn of Euclid and Oak Streets. RESOLUTION N0. 65-64 entitled: "A JtES':~i~li'_'C~N Or' T~t±E Res. 65-64 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD kMr;~~ ~> ~ ~JG J~ESO:~UTIOlU providing N0. 60-20, DESIGNATING CERTAIN IN'I'E!S~ ~;'i' ~ ~ ~~i~: A S~hOP stop signs INTERSECTIONS." was presented. t vras ~s~~~~~.~,~,_i ~~y Council- at Euclid & man McMillan, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said Oak resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None.. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A letter was presented from the Muscular Associations of America, Inc. requesting conduct their annual fund raising appeal month of December, 1g65. It was moved b Duncan, seconded by Councilman McMillan, be granted. .All members voting aye, the the motion carried. A letter from Mr. Glen was presented in which condition of sidewalks areas of the City. It seconded by Councilman letter be accepted and Dystrophy .Muscular permission to Dystrophy during the annual fund y Councilman drive that permission Mayor declared Fullerton, 11328 Atlantic Avenue, Letter Mr. Fullerton complained of the regarding and existing grass weeds in various clean up of was moved by Councilman Duncan, weeds etc. McMillan, that Mr. Fullerton's filed. !'"' It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the City Clerk write a letter to Mr. Fullerton thanking him for his interest in the community, and suggesting that he contact members of the Local Beautification Committee to offer his assistance in its projects. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. A letter from the City of Long Beach was presented requesting cos Request from endorsement of Long Beach Resolution No. 19392 requesting Long Beach the Division of Highways to enter into an agreement with to endorse Los Angeles County to permit, use of a borrow pit on Del Long Beach Amo Avenue for refuse disposal by cities in the southerly Res. #19392 portion of the County. It was the City Manager's recommendation that this request be held over for investigation and report at the next regular meeting. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Walter Appointment of a member to the existing vacancy an-the McNeal Vehicle Parking District Cornmisslon was discussed. It appointed was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman to Parking McMillan, that Mr. Walter McNeal be appointed'to the Commission Parking Commission. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Councilman Duncan commended the Lynwood Police Department on the excellence of its annual show and dance held recently. Councilman Duncan requested puti~~!~^ty~ in the local newspapers on traffic safety with regard -, ~ .-..~- ase of pedestrian crosswalks. Councilman McMillan asked ;:~:~e ~. ~ ~ .= ~LT;~ ~ ii' any investigation has been made of the sty ee':~ ~;n ;. ~'z ,iericies on Bullis -. Road. The Manager. sta~F ~ ,r.,=~ '; ., ~:, c4>~ig~tiorl is not yet complete. Mrs.. Anita Birkholm, 40~+1~ Louise atx°ee;, aadressecl the *--~ Council to request that the Police Department take some action to prevent the practice of parents leaving small children unattended in automobiles. Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed the Council to inquire if a school district, as a property owner, has privileges that private citizens do not have. He was informed that they do not. Mr. Legg stated that he referred specifically to the fact that he has been denied permission to open a driveway from his property onto the undedicated street in front of Hosler School, however, the school has two driveway openings. Councilman McMillan asked if something could not be done to correct the marking of parking spaces on Long Beach. Boulevard. He stated that old lines had not been completely obliterated and the combination of old and new lines is confusing, and unattractive. It was. moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the meeting be adjourned: All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. `'1 l J/~' it Clerk, City o Lynwood APPROVED AUGUST 17, 1965 .~ <~,~-~ Mayor of the ley of Lynwood