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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 1965
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.
,r.,~ RESOLUTION N0. 65-70 entitled:
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING
was presented. It was moved by
seconded by Councilman Duncan,
adopted.
Roll Call:
'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 65-70
ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE Demands
WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE.'"
Councilman McMillan,
that said resolution be
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that the minutes of the Council meeting of August
17, 1865, be corrected by adding a roll call to paragraph
g, page 3 of said minutes.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
McMillan, that the minutes of the regular meeting of
August 17, 1965, be approved as corrected. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the
time fixed for continued hearing on proposed vacation of
Santa Fe Avenue on portions of Lots 2 and 3 of the sub-
division of J. J. Bullis 76.11 acre tract, the Mayor
asked for information concerning the hearing. The Manager
stated that the County Road Department has been notified
of the proposed vacation and trade of land with Western
Gear south of Fernwood and has begun an intensive study
of the development of Santa Fe Avenue and has requested
that any action on the proposed vacation be postponed
until their study. is completed in approximately six
weeks. The Manager recommended that the Council delay
action on the proposed vacation until the County's study
has been completed.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
McMillan, that action on the proposed vacation of a portion
of Santa Fe Avenue be held in abeyance for a period of
six weeks. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion carried.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being
the time fixed for protest hearing on the proposed
"~" annexation of uninhabited territory lying easterly of
the existing City boundary on Walnut Avenue, the Clerk
presented affidavits of publication of notice of the
hearing and stated that no written or oral protests have
been filed concerning the proposed annexation. (Atlantic
Avenue Annexation No. 7-A)
Hearing -
vacat~.on o#'
port~,on of
Santa Fe A've
Hearing -
Protests on
Atlantic Avg
Annex 7-A
The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to
be heard concerning the annexation. There was no response.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the hearing be concluded. All members voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Res. 65-71 RESOLUTION N0. 65-71 entitled: 'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Overruling COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OVERRULING PROTESTS TO THE
protests on PROPOSED ANNEXA TION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE
Atlantic UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY 0~' THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Annex #7-A LYING EASTERLY OF THE EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY ON WALNUT
AVENUE (ATLANTI C AVENUE ANNEXATION N0. 7-A).`' was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
McM~llan, that the resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council men Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Ord. approv- An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ing Atlantic LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY
Annex #7-A IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES LYING EASTERLY OF THE EXISTING
first read CITY BOUNDARY ON WALNUT AVENUE.'' was presented for first
reading. It 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 accepted as read for
the first time and passed to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ord. 780 ORDINANCE N0. 780 entitled: `'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Increasing OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE THIRD PARAGRAPH OF SECTION 18.00
filing fees OF CITY ORDINANCE N0. 570 TO INCREASE THE FILING FEES
for zone & FOR APPLICATIONS FOR VARIANCE AND ZONE CHANGE." was
variance presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman
changes Smith, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that further reading
be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the
second time, finally passed, and published as required
by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork,. Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Ord. 781 ORDINANCE N0. 781 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
Home LYNWOOD REPEALING SUBDIVISION 5 OF SECTION 4.00 OF CITY
occupation ORDINANCE N0. 570; AMENDING THE TITLE TO CHAPTER XVI ON
ordinance. PAGE 41 OF SAID ORDINANCE AND AMENDING SAID CHAPTER TO
DIVIDE IT INTO TWO ARTICLES, ARTICLES 1 AND 2, AND TO
ADD SECTIONS 16.10 UNDER ARTICLE 2, AND SECTIONS 16.36
THRU SECTIONS 16.39, AND AMENDING SECTION 20.104 OF THE
LYNWOOD CITY CODE." was presented for second reading.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that further reading be waived.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Smith.
Noes: Councilmen McMillan, Siokos.
Absent: None.
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It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the
second time, finally passed, and published as required
by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: Councilmen
Absent: None.
Byork, Duncan, Smith.
McMillan, Siokos.
An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE
ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 570.'t
was presented for first reading. It was moved by
Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that
first reading of this ordinance be held over to a future
date .
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Srnith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Ord. amending
Ord. #570 first
reading held
over
The City Manager stated that the County Board of Supervisors
has allocated $26,663 for the approvement and maintenance
of streets of general County interest within the City limits
for the fiscal year 1965-66, and presented the .following
resolution.
RESOLUTION N0. 65-72 entitled: "RESOLUTION REQUESTING
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX MONIES FOR STREET
MAINTENANCE IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD.'' It was moved by
Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that
said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
~ Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letters commending the Police Department and other City
Departments were presented from the fallowing persons:
Alice E. Phillips, 12146 Bradfield, Jeff King of King's
Restaurants, Lynwood Chamber of Commerce. It was moved
by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Duncan,
that the letters be accepted and filed. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Res. 65-72
requesting
approval of
County Gas Tax
expenditures
Letters of
commendation
to Police Uept.
A letter from the National Cystic Fibrosis Research Letter from
Foundation was presented in which they request permission Cystic Fibrosis:
to conduct their annual fund drive in the City during Foundation for
the period of September 1 to 12. The City Clerk stated permission to
that the organization has been granted a permit from the conduct fund
Los Angeles Social Service Commission and the Los Angeles drive
County Public Welfare Commission. It was moved by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said request be
granted. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion carried.
r-- A letter from Mayor Delman of the City of South Gate was Letter from City
~ presented in which he explained that approximately ten of South Gate
~ years ago the Joint County Sanitation Districts acquired requesting
an exhausted diatomaceous earth quarry in the Palos Verdesopposition to
Hills. Following its usefulness for refuse disposal, t~ie•Palos Verdes
land was to be disposed of to the Los Angeles County Park refuse disposal
System for Park and Recreation purposes. At the meeting site
of the Joint Sanitation Districts on August 11, District
No. 5 proposed a change in use of this site when filled
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for the purpose of opening a State College in the South
Bay area. Mayor Delman's letter enclosed a resolution
opposing the use of the land for other than recreation
purposes and urged the Council's consideration and passage
of such a resolution.
In the discussion which followed, the opinion was expressed
that because of the population growth and scarcity of land,
other communities will have to do as Lynwood has done, that
is, use school sites for recreation sites also. The Mayor
stated that if there is a need for a college in the South
Bay area, he didn't feel it should be opposed without a
great deal more knowledge of the situation.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that a letter be directed to the Board of Trustees
of The California State Colleges, informing them of the
success of a joint school-recreation program at the
municipal level, and recommending that consideration be
given to the use of state college sites for public
recreation purposes. All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Councilman McMillan suggested that a reply be sent to
Mayor Delman and a copy of the letter to the Board of
Trustees be included.
Letter from A letter from the Board of Supervisors was presented in
Board of which they urge cities in Los Angeles County to join in
Supervisors stepped-up public works program. It was moved by Council-
urging citiesman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the letter
to loin in be accepted and filed. All members voting aye, the Mayor
stepped-up declared the motion carried.
public works
program REPORTS, REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Globe Protec-The application of Globe Protection, Inc., 5478 Wilshire
tion Inc Boulevard, was presented in which a special permit to
granted conduct the business of guard service was requested.
permit to
do business The Police Department investigative report was presented
of guard which recommended that the license be issued. It was
service moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Smith,
that the request of Globe Protection, Inc. for a special
permit to conduct the business of guard service within
the City be granted. All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Report on The Manager presented a report on the custodial maintenance
custodial contract in the Natatorium. The report indicated there
maintenance has been a substantial impro vement in the general maintenance
for and assured the City Council that continuing evaluations
Natatorium of the service will be made to guarantee a high level
of custodial maintenance in the natatorium.
Report on The Manager presented a report on the request of The
Lower Metropolitan Water District for support of governmental
Colorado agencies within its boundaries for ''The Lower Colorado
River basin River Basin Project Act"' introduced by both California
Project Senators and thirty-four California and three Arizona
Congressmen. The advisability of enacting this legislation
will be studied by a sub-committee of the House Interior
and Insular Affairs.
The report went on to state that the City Council has
been asked to support the legislation by resolution
which would implements the following specific programs:
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1. Investigation of current and long-range water supplies
and demands and search for surplus water basins.
2. Construct the Central Arizona Project aqueduct to
Phoenix and Tucson, with studies for the protection
of recreational and wildlife needs.
3. Insure protection of existing water users diverting
Colorado River water to all states requiring said
water.
4. Establishment of a regional water commission to
coordinate proposed projects and made recommendations
for new projects.
The report went on to state that opposition has been voiced
by various conservation and hunting-fishing clubs because
the project will reduce the number of basins and marshes
where wildlife presently gathers. However, from the infor-
mation available, it appears that wildlife will be protected
while assuring the supply of water for human use if the
legislation is adopted. The Manager recommended the adoption
of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION N0. 65-73 entitled: ''A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FAVORING PASSAGE OF THE
LOWER COLORADO RIVER BASIN ACT.'' was presented.
In the discussion that followed, the only objection to
the proposal was to the formation of another commission
as outlined in item number 4 of the report.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that the resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: Councilmen Duncan.
Absent: None.
The Manager presented the request of Western Geophysical
Company of America on behalf of Union Oil Company to do
seismograph work on the railway rights of way along
Alameda from the north to south City limits, and along
Fernwood Avenue from Alameda Avenue to Atlantic Avenue
beginning on or about September 15 and continuing for
ninety days. The request was accompanied by a certificate
indicating that appropriate insurance coverage has been
obtained naming the City of Lynwood as an additional
insured.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
McMillan that the request be granted. All members voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The City Manager reported on the study made regarding
payment of additional salary to certain employees of the
City and stated that after reviewing the matter with the
City Attorney, he wished to recommend that the police
department be paid as soon as possible under the provisions
of the existing ordinance, and that the Council declare
its intent to establish additional vacation for Fire
Department personnel involved, in the public interest and
general welfare.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that the Council concur in the recommendations of
the City Manager.
Res. 65-73
favoring
passage of
Lower
Colorado
River Basin
Act
Request for
special
permit to
conduct
seismographs
tests grante
Report on
additional
pay for
various
personnel
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Report on The Manager presented a report on street lighting and traffic
Bullis Road conditions on Bullis Road. The report contained statistics
lighting covering a comparison of lighting, traffic conditions, and
accidents on Bullis Road and Long Beach Boulevard. These
figures were illustrated by a chart displayed for the
Council's study. The report indicated that to improve
Bullis Road lighting, the existing fixtures would have
to be increased from 2,500 to 6,000 Lumen, causing an
engery cost increase of approximately 2 1/2 times the
present cost, which could be absorbed by the overall
lighting assessment as the benefit would be city-wide;
however, in comparing Long Beach Boulevard with Bullis Road
the benefit of increasing lumination on Bullis is questionable
as Long Beach Boulevard is larger, carries more traffic, is
better lighted and controlled, and has a greater percentage
of accidents.
Councilman Duncan said he believed the dark places should
be lighted and the project should be begun a little at
a time.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council
to state that he was in favor of changing the lighting
if it will help, and made the following suggestion:
1. Synchronize Long Beach Boulevard signals and post
traffic speeds.
2. Place additional speed limit signs on Bullis Road.
3. Post a radar sign at the south end of Lynwood on
Bullis Road.
4. Mark cross walks.
5. Consider placing additional stop signs.
6. Consider signals at Carlin Avenue and Bullis Road.
As a result of the discussion that followed, the Manager
was directed to prepare a survey of the areas along
Bullis Road most in need of lighting and provide an
analysis of the places in which traffic accidents have
occurred.
Report on As directed at a previous meeting, the City Manager
sale of
city-owned presented a
t report on the proposed sal e of City-owned
property proper
y on
l Wright Road. The report w as accompanied by
a reso
ution of intention to sell the property and setting
a time for p ublic hearing on the sale. The Manager recommended
adoption of the following resolution:
Res. 65-7~ RESOLUTION N0. 65-74 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Intention COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING THE INTENTION
to sell city TO SELL, FIX A TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING, PROVIDE FOR THE
owned PUBLICATION OF NOTICES AND FIX A TIME FOR FINAL ACTION
property FOR CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AS DESCRIBED." It was
moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork,
that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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The Manager presented a detailed report on the present
garbage and trash contract which will expire on October
31, 1865. The report stated that the present contractor,
C. V. Disposal, has indicated willingness to renegotiate
the contract based on the present specifications with
the proposed charges to the City as follows:
1st Unit $ 1.00
2nd, 3rd, 4th Units .55
5th and up .50
The report further stated that a five year agreement
has been requested which is agreeable to the contractor
if they have the opportunity to renegotiate price at the
end of three years.
Report on
Garbage &
Trash
Contract
The report further stated that if renegotiation is acceptable
to the Council, it was suggested that the rates be established
as follows:
1st Unit 1.05
2nd, 3rd, & 4th .55
5th and up .50
The question of putting the contract up for bids was discussed,
however, it was generally agreed that the present contractor
has provided good service and the proposed cost to the City
is fair. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman McMillan, that the City Manager be authorized
to renegotiate an agreement with C. V. Disposal for a
five year period as outlined in his report. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Manager presented a report on the proposed
~.,.,., water rate increases in which he explained in detail the
reasons for the proposed increase. The report stated
that meter rates would increase from the present 12.5
per 100 cu. ft. for the first 1200 cu. ft. to 14.5.
The flat rate schedule would increase from $2.05 per month
to $2.40 per month. The report also contained a comparison
of Lynwood meter rates with other water systems in the
area which indicated that Lynwood would still have the
lowest meter charges of any large system in the general
area, and a flat rate equally low.
It was the Manager's recommendation that the City Council
consider the adoption of an ordinance incorporating the
proposed rate increases and including comparative
increases for both meter and flat rate services outside
the City boundaries. The proposed rate changes in detail
are as follows:
Meter Rates - Inside City
For the first 1200 cu ft. $1.75/mo.
All over 1200 cu. ft. 10.5 100 cf
Flat Rates - Inside City
One residence on less than
12,000 sq. ft. of land $2.40/mo.
One residence on land from
12,000 to 18,000 sq. ft. $3.50/mo.
Report on
proposed
water rate
increases
Each added unit $1.15/mo.
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Report on Meter Rates - Outside City
proposed For the first 1200 cu, ft. $2.35/mo~
water rate All over 1200 cu. ft. 16.0 100 cf
increases
Flat Rates - Outside City
One residence on less than
12,000 sqo ft. of land $3.20/mo.
One residence on less than
18,000 sq. ft, of land $4.65/mo.
Each added unit $1.55/mo.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Council-
man McMillan, that the Council concur in the recommendations
of the City Manager and to direct that an appropriate
ordinance be prepared for consideration at the next
Council meeting.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Discussion Councilman Duncan introduced a discussion as to the
concerning classification of Administrative Assistant being a part
Administra- of the classified service. Both Councilman Duncan and
tive Asst. Councilman McMillan questioned the advisability of such
classifiea- a position being under Civil Service.
tion
The City Manager informed the Council that under the
provisions of the existing ordinance the position is
part of the classified service and can only be changed
by a vote of the people. He presented to each Councilman
a copy of the classification description which sets forth
in detail the duties, responsibilities, requirements, and
general qualifications of the position. The Manager
assured the members of the Council that the Administrative
Assistant will have training in all phases of the City
Manager's duties.
Recreation Councilman Byork stated that he was still concerned about
proposes the number of guns which have been purchased in the past
a gun three weeks and said that he believed the fact that there
program is a place where training can be had should be publicized.
Recreation Director James Ruth was present and stated that
his department will be announcing a new gun program in
about two weeks.
Mr. Jack Cleland addressed the Council to state that on
October 1, 1g65, at 9:00 p.m., Mayor Siokos will speak
on KFI Radio in a broadcast which will be heard over
the Armed Forces radio network.
Administra- The City Manager introduced to the City Council Mr. Andrew
tive Asst. Lazaretto, the newly appointed Administrative Assistant.
introduced
to Council Mr. Lazaretto expressed his pleasure at being with the
City of Lynwood.
Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed the Council
about the special permit granted to Globe Protection, Inc.
to do business in the city, stating that they have been
operating within the City for some time without a license.
The reasons for not having Globe Protection, Inc, suspend
operations pending processing of their application were
explained to Mr. Legg.
Mr. LeRoy McFadden, 12701 Harris Avenue, Compton, addressed
the Council to inquire why the territory in which he lives
was not included in proposed Atlantic Avenue Annexation
No. 6.
The reasons were explained to Mr. McFadden and, at his
request, the method of commencing annexation proceedings
were explained to him.
Mr. Jack Cleland, 4029
Council to state that
earlier in the meeting
traffic safety on Long
He stated that he felt
the lighting necessary
Bulbs Road.
Walnut Avenue, addressed the
he concurred in the remarks made
by Mr. Jerry Rokos concerning
Beach Boulevard and Bullis Road.
it extremely important to provide
to improve traffic safety on
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the
Council to emphasize that his only concern is that the
lights and other measures are taken to improve traffic
safety. Mr. Rokos also questioned the water rate
increase and asked if a water rate study has been made
and whether or not there should be an adjustment between
flat rate and metered services.
The City Manager informed him that a comparative survey
has not been made.
ADJOURN
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
McMillan, that the meeting be adjourned. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Cit_"Cle k, Ci y of ynwood
APPROVED SEPTEMBER 21, 1965
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Discussion on
Bulbs Road
lighting