HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1965-12-07 - CC56
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 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
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by
Councilman Duncan, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of November 16, 1865, be approved as written.
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Res. 65-g2 RESOLUTION N0. 65-g2 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOT~ ALLOWING AND APPROVING
THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THERE-
FORE." was presented. 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
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The City Clerk stated that a Notice of Intention to Cause
to be Circulated a Petition for Annexation to the City of
Lynwood for the territory bounded generally by Wright Road
and Atlantic Avenue, Imperial Highway and Fernwood Avenue,
was published by the proponents on December 2, 1965; and
that subsequently an Affidavit of Publication was filed.
If the City Council wishes to proceed with the annexation
of the territory commonly referred to as the "County Island"
(Century Boulevard Annexation No. 2), the appropriate
action would be to adopt the resolution approving circulation
of petitions.
Res. 65-93 RESOLUTION N0. 65-93 entitled: "RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
Approving CIRCULATION OF PETITIONS REQUESTING THE ANNEXATION OF
circulation CENTURY BOULEVARD ANNEXATION N0. 2 TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD.
of petitions was presented. It was moved by Councilman McMillan,
for Century seconded by Councilman Smith, that said resolution be
Blvd. Annex adopted.
#2 Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 65-g4 RESOLUTION N0. 65-g4 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Designating COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION N0.
parking 60-20 DESIGNATING A CERTAIN STREET WHEREIN PARKING IS
limitation PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES." was presented.
on Century
Blvd. 160' The City Manager outlined the area affected on the map
east of and explained the reasons for the proposed change.
Wright Road.
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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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A claim for damages filed by Safeco Insurance Company
was presented. The claim was for damage to a vehicle
of one of their insured alleged occurring in the
vicinity of Alameda and Imperial Highway during the
rioting which occurred during the period August 11
to 16, 1865.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the claim be denied and referred to the
City's insurance carrier. All members voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion carriedo
REPORTS, REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A request from Deseret Industries, ?_720 East 11th Street,
Los Angeles, was presented in which they requested a
renewal of their exemption from the business license
fees for the collection of salvage material, It was
explained that this organization is a non-profit,
charitable organization and has been .Licensed for a
number of years in the City of Lynwood,
It was moved by Councilman McMilLan, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that the request for renewal of Deseret Industries
exempt business license be approved. All members voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
A request from the Southeast Association for Retarded
Children was presented in which they asked for a waiver
of 50% of the required license fee for a Christmas tree
sales lot to be operated by Mra Dale Gentry at 11907
Long Beach Boulevard" Mr. Gentry will operate the lot
and return to the Association 50% of the net profits.
The Clerk explained that such a co-operative effort
is provided for by Section 20.36 Lynwood City Code.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that said request be granted. All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Claim for
damage by
Safeco Ins.
denied
Deseret Inds
license
renewal
granted
S.E. Assoc.
Retarded
Children
50% lic. fee
exemption
granted for
Christmas
tree lot
A request from the Lynwood Chapter of the Order of DeMolay DeMolay
for an exemption from the l icense fee for the operation of lic. fee
a Christmas tree lot at 355 5 Century Boulevard was presented. exemption
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman granted for
Smith, that the request be granted. All members voting Christmas
aye, the Mayor declared the motion ca rried. tree lot
A request from Mr. Wally Wallace for a license to conduct
a Christmas tree sales lot at 10310 Long Beach Boulevard
was presented. It was explained that Mr. Wallace has been
licensed previously to conduct such business in the City.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the request be approved. All members voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The City Clerk stated that one of the special county districts
from which recently annexed territory known as Atlantic Avenue
Annexation No. 6 should be withdrawn is the Southeast
Mosquito Abatement District, The City Clerk suggested that
prior to adoption of a resolution effecting the withdrawal,
that the City Council declare its intention to withdraw
the above annexed territory from the district and to direct
the Clerk to so notify the district.
Wally Wallac
granted lic.
Christmas
tree lot.
Recommend
withdrawal
of Atlantic
Annex #6
from
Mosquito
Abatement
District
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
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Orlando
granted
special
permit
for wrecking
yard at
11561 &
11564 Check
McMillan, that the City Council declare 1.ts intention
to withdraw territory known as "Atlantic Avenue Annexation
No. 6" frorri the Southeast Mosqu`~to Abatement District, and
direct Clerk to so notify the disrrict~ All members voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion ^a.-~ried.
The application of Casimer ,7. OrLa
"Cash. & Son," for a ~pec.ial permit
wrecking business at 1161_ ~ 1 i_~61~
presented. The appa.icant purposes
1. One lot to be used exclusively
impound vehicles.
ndo, doing business as
to conduct an auto
Check Avenue, was
to do the following:
for storage of police
2. A corner section of an~~ther 1.ot to be used for Used
Car Sales.
3. The remaining portion of the lot to be used for
dismantling and disposing of junk cars on hand.
The Police Department in~restigative repot was read. The
report revealed no reason for denial of the license. It
was pointed out that Mr°. Orlando previously operated a
wrecking business at the same location in a very satisfactory
manner.
It was moved by Counc~~~_man Smith, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that the application fog special permit be approved.
All members voting aye except Counci man McMillan, who
voted no, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Councilman McMillan mentioned that dis~a.ussion was had at
the October 5 meeting concerning up-grading of M uses.
The City Attorney ingaired if it. ~~aas t:he Council's desire
to amend the zoning ordinance to remove auto wrecking yards
as a permitted use, He stated that the use could be removed
but that an amortizar;ion period should be set up in order
for existing businesses to phase outo At the end of that
period, the permir, would end with the zoning use. He
stated that he would be glad to prepare such an ordinance
for the Council's consideration.
Appli. of An application from Harbor Security Patrol, Inc. signed
Harbor Sec. by its president, J. W~ Buesing, for a special permit to
Patrol Inc. conduct a guard dog service within the city was presented.
denied The Police Department investigative report was read. The
report was accompanied by a fi:ie of the investigation,
and concluded with the recommendation that the license be
denied.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the application of Harbor Security Patrol, Inc.
be denied. A11 members voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Duncan Councilman Duncan stated that he has been asked to serve
appointed to on a new committee being formed under the auspices of the
"Respect for Lynwood Co-ordinating Council, called "Respect for Law"
Law Com." Committee, and that he wished official sanction as he
would like to serve the committee as a Councilman rather
than as an individualo
Mrs. Luci_i_le Kanka of the Co-ordinating Council was
present and ex.pla_ned that the committee is being formed
to study certain areas of crime In relation to the youth
of the communit;r. She stated that Mr~ Lester Robertson
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is chairman cf the committee, and s':~t'ri persons as Chief
Damon, Judge Dills, and Lt. Trembly of the Los Angeles
Police Department have also agreed r., se_°ve on the
committee.
After discussion of the program, the Mayor appointed
Councilman Duncan to represent the ~~ity Council on the
committee.
The Manager stated that at the Planning Commission meeting
of November 9, 1965, the application of Harold C. Phillips
and Alice E. Phillips, 3901 Magnolia Avenue, for a permit
to divide Lot 12, Block B, Tract i09g6 into two equal
arcels of a roximatel 5600 s feet each was studied.
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The Planning Commission denied t:he request on the grounds
that 1. approval. of the request wou_~.d create two substandard
lots of approximar.ely 5620 sq. fee'c each; ~, approval
would require that zone be .hanged frc.m R-%? to R- and,
3. that the lot split would be det;r_:merlta:l to the value
of the surrounding property, The Manager sr;ated that the
applicant wished to make an ora? appeal. of tY~e Planning
Commission decision at this time.
Mrs . Phillips addressed t;he Couri~,il to explain that the
lot had had two houses on .t, ane of which was removed
and a new home const~caucted~ TY~e homes are completely
separate with one address on Magno is Avenue and one
on Bradfield Avenue, and ea.~h has its own driveway.
She stated that they wished to dispose of one of the
homes, and in order try do so it wou.l_d be necessary
to divide the lot. She also stated rhat the homes
are an asset to the neighborhood ar~d the only thing
lacking is the total of 6oco ~,q, fee` of land for
each home, should the Lots be divided.
Following discussion of the requirements of the
ordinance, the City Manager read an analysis of the
request which had been presented to the Planning Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that the appeal be denied. All members voting aye,
the Mayor declared the motion carried
The Mayor expressed the opinion r..hat R-2 zoning in areas
developed entirely for R-~. use should be rezoned as R-l,
and suggested that the Planning Commission review such
areas.
At this point in the meeting, Mayor Siokos permitted
the representative of a group of young ladies present
to address the Council. Miss Chris Hendricks addressed
the Council to express her disapproval and that of her
contemporaries concerning an advertising sign board
near the Century off-ramp of the Long Beach Freeway.
It was their opinion that the signboard, depicting
a French actress, was obscene and a detriment to the
morals of young people seeing it. She expressed
confidence that appropriate action wo~zld be initiated
by the City Counci to prevent repetition of this type
of advertising.
Oral appeal by
Alice Phillips
for lot split
3901 Magnolia
was denied
Group of young
ladies express
disapproval of
signboard at
Century off-
ramp of the
Freeway.
The Manager presented a report on the review of Sales Report on
Tax returns as directed by the City Council. The review review of Sale,
was made by Wilbur McCann, Economic Consultant, during Tax returns
the week of No~rember .15. Variations between the Federal
Census of Business and the State Board of Equalization
reports were reviewed, especially where it appeared that
Lynwood is not receiving its fair share of sales tax returns.
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The report listed a numk;er' of instances where taxes from
various sources riay'e n:.~`. been cl;rre~:tly allocated, and
stated that the Stat.a Boas°d ~~°f Eq;aal_izati~~~n has been
formally requested t ,~ ~:;o_rrect; a a. ~ e-^rurs in order that
Lynwood will. re;:e~.ve the prope~° amount in the future.
In some instances where a business is divided. between
two jurisdiction` , it wi ~_ ~ be nPcPSSax~y to reach an
agreement as r;o the p:,oper° a.i l<>cat i-vn of sa.Les tax
revenue The Manage:r° stated ghat ir., is anticipated
that a substantial. increase in sales tax income will
be realized ae~ a re:ul.t of the :Ludy of sales tax
returns. He also said that when licenses are obtained
for the recently annexed rerritcry on Atlantic Avenue
south of Fernwood, a list cf the businesses will be
sent to the Sr, ate Beard of Equals ~•a~:•:~crA to ynsure
proper allocation of saes tax ._~ev~ nue
Report on As requested at the _~as:, regu:~,ar mee~;ing, the City
speed limit Manager presented a report on speed .limit z•~~ne increases
zone on Bullis Road, Fe;~rnw:;<.~d Avenue, and ,manta Fe-State Street.
increases The report staged ';hat; Ca_t.y Eng'~r~eer and Police Chief
have reviewed the ex~.st ing tr°affic patterns and roadway
conditions. and t;he ~_r reccmmenda,i ons are as follows
1. Santa Fe-State Stree~ - lr: '~s recommended that the
City Council approve an increase A.n `.he speed lim~.t on
Santa Fe From the ~outher~;_y ~~~:~,undary of the city to
Virginia Avenue , _~=t is f°el ~ ^Y.a`;, State Stx°e et should
retain the twenty-fi;re 1Tli.l.e per hour 1~_mir, due to
the irregular roadway pa'.•`.ezTn frcin l~ynwood Road to
the northerly city bounda~~~y. Px.ans hake been prepared
for State appraoval to utilize gas tax funds for the
realignment of Star.,e Street through tie traffic circles.
Should these plans be apprcwed by the Stare and adopted
by the City Council, the speed aimit could be increased '""
to thirty-five miles per hour.
2. Fernwood Avenue - An increase in the speed limit on
Fernwood Avenue is recommended subject to the placement
of double center-lines on each roadway. Both roadways
are in a deteriorated state and the area near California
and Long Beach will.. be further disrupted when the
storm drain is constructed during 1966. It is recommended
that, upon completion of trie storm drain work, the
roadway be scheduled for a major resurfacing, double
lines be painted, and the speed limit increased to
thirty-five miles per hour..
3. Bullis Road - Due to the predominance of residential
structures and the location of two major schools on
Bullis Road, it is recommended that the existing twenty-
five mile per hour speed limit be retained. P:1ans are
being prepared to install a traffic signaa at the
intersection of Cardin and Bullis which, in conjunction
with the stop signals at ~Tosephine, Fernwood, Platt, and
Century Boulevard, requires that a minimum speed limit
be retaine d
The report a.so stated chat the City Attorney has
prepared the necessary speed Limit ordinance for Santa
Fe Avenue and that upon completion of the improvements
on Fernwood Avenue, a second ordinance will be presented
to the City Council.
After discussion of the various speed ::Limits on the
streets under review, it was moved by Councilman Duncan,
seconded by Councilman McMillan, that Santa Fe Avenue
and State Street remain at the existing posted speed limit
until the realignment is aocomplished. .Aril. members voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Counc~lmar~ Byork, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that the Counci 1 c;cncur in the re~^.ommendations of
the Manager in regard t.o Fernwcod Avenues A1.1 members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried,
"""' It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
McMillan, that the City Council concur in the recommendations
of the City Manager concerning the speed limit on Bullis
Road. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried,
The Manager presented a report on the improvement of
Atlantic Avenue .n the recently annexed territory from
Fernwood Avenue to McMillan Avenue. The report contained
a cost breakdown for raeinova.l. and replacemer.~t of existing
curb and gutters and pa~~ement removal, modif'icatian of
existing traffic signa.Ls and 'safet.y lighting, certain
contingencies, and engineering fees. The total estimated
cost of the project: w:;izld be $11~,'%~~~.00 t:~ be financed
by gas tax funds.
The Manager recommended that the ~__t;;y Counc;il~ authorize
David J. MacArthur, Consult-ing Engineer, to beg>.n
preparation of plans fog: the reconsr~~uction of Atlantic
Avenue from Fernwood Aveno~.e r,o McNillan Street, the cost
of engineering services to be on a tame acrd material
bases, not to exceed a max.tmum fg~~.re uf' $5,000.00. The
time estimated for the comp-~etion of the project drawings
would be four months, and the r,ota7. project t,o be financed
with 2107 Gas Tax Funds.
Councilman McMillan inquired if' it is established that
gas tax funds can be used to cover the cost of the project
with the cost to be in no way a .Lien on the property
owners in the area.
The City Manager assured him that gas. tax funds could
be used and in fact, it is possib7_e that certain County
funds might be made available to assist; in the project.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, ses:;onded by Councilman
Byork, that the City Coun~~l_ concur in the City Manager's
recommendations concerning the improvement. of Atlantic
Avenue from Fernwood r.o McMi.~lan.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Donovan, McMil:~an, Sokos, Smith.
Noes: None
Absent: None.
The City Manager presented a report on zoning restrictions
for on-sale liquor establishments in which he stated that
he and the City Attorney have been studying means of
controlling the proliferation of beer bars in the City
and, though cities have no control over the issuance of
the licenses, recent court cases have upheld the right
of r_ities to restrict bars on the basis of zoning for
the public safety and welfare. He further stated that
the City Attorney has prepared an amendment to the
zoning ordinance which establishes that no new bars,
lounges, etc. will be permitted in the City which are
proposed to be located nearer than three hundred feet to
a residential zone. Any existing bars may continue
Recommendation
on Atlantic
Avenue
improvements
Recommendation
on zoning
restrictions
for on-sale
liquor
establishments
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to operate, but if vacated for six months or more
the ordinance taker effect and the business cannot
be reopened unless it meets the three hundred foot
limitation.
Ord. zoning The City Manager presented for first r°eading an
restrictions ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
for on-sale LYNWOOD AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE N0. 570 BY ADDING
liquor first THERETO SECTION 15.3 RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES"
read and recommended approval
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Byork that the Council concur in the recommendation of
the City Manager and waive further reading of the ordinance.
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, 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 Byerk, Dun~~an, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.,
Discussion The Manager's report further stated that 1n conjunction
newly with the limitation on the opening of new on-sale liquor
annexed establishments, many cities are r°e cognizing the police
establish- problem created by such establishments and are increasing
ments that the local License fees a~cordingy. The report contained
permit a comparison of the Lynwood license fees and the fees
dancing charged by neighboring cities. It was the Manager's
opinion that it would be worthwhile for the Council to
direct that a study 'be made to determine if an additional
permit fee should be required. ---
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that the City Manager be directed to prepare a
report on the possible increase of business license fees
for bars, cocktail lounges, etc. for discussion at the
next meeting. Ali members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried,
The Manager's report also called attention to the fact
that in the new..-1y annexed territory on Atlantic Avenue
there are a number of establishments which permit dancing.
Dancing is not a zoning question, but a licensing problem,
and the Council could say that all dancing must cease
subject to application and approval cf a conditional use
permit to be granr.,ed by the City Council An alternative
would be to allow the dancing to continue subject to
City Code Section 20 102 which requires a two hundred
and fifty dollar ($2501 permit fee If any of the
businesses disc;ont~_nue dancing or the business is sold,
it could be required r,hat. dancing cease s~~bject to
the granting of the Cond_~:tional Use Permit,
The Manager recommended the latter course of action
subject to the apppova)_ of the Ci~:,y Attorney, and also
suggested Char the Council. direct 4,hat a study be made
to determine if %i) the suggested procedure is .legal,
and (2) if amendmen.s to the LZCene Ordinance would
be required to enforce the cessation of dancing with
the transfer of ownership.
The City Attorney stated that he wou_i_d 1_ike to study
the proposal. further, and the Mayorrequesred that
he study what is 1e~a'~. J_v acceptab l_e ~.rld ~oresent a
report to the City Coun:il~
There was considerable discassicn of whet-her or not to
allow dancing in the newly annexed ter~tory when it has
not been allowed in the City prior to this time,
Councilman McMillan stated that he fe:1t certain standards
should be set up now that wound be appil~:able to other
areas.
The City Attorney inquired whether or not the Council
wanted restrictions as to floor area and how near the
bar can be to the dancing area, etc.
Councilman Duncan expressed the opinion that requirements
for the conducting of dancing should apply in all areas.
It was moved by Councilman McMil an, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that the Council concur in the recommendations of
the City Manager and that a study be made for consideration
at the next meeting, including recommendations for standards
by which dancing might be permitted, A~1 members voting aye,
the Mayor declared the motion ca:rriedE
The Manager presented a repot`: on the Harry C. Ball zone
change request which involves 2. charge of zone from R-2
to M-1 for Lot 4, Blo::k i7, Mc~djeska Par°k Tract and recalled
that action on this change of zone has been delayed because
of the intended rezoning of the entire downtown business
area. At the previous meeting, the City Attorney stated
that a moratorium would have to be established for a
period of five to ten years depending on the usage.
The Manager stated that he has contacted Mr. Ball and
apprised him of the possibility that he might have to
remove his business should a mayor redevelopment take
place. Mr. Ball. stated that even so, he would appreciate
a favorable action on his zone change request,
The Manager recommended that the Council approve the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant
the change of zone from R-2 to M-l. of Lot 4, Rlock 1.7
Modjeska Park Tract, and that an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY AND
THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SEC'T'ION OF THE ZONING MAP
WHICH IS PART OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 570" be accepted
for first reading.
It was suggested that a letter be requested fr°om Mro Ball
stating that he understands the conditions of` the zone change
should it be granted.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that the Council concur in the recommendations of
the City Manager with the additional requirement that a
letter be obtained from Mr. Ball. informing the Council that
he understands the conditions under which the zone change
would be granted. All members voting aye, tree May^r
declared the motion carried:
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that further reading of the ordinance be waived.
All members voting aye except Counoi.iman Duncan who voted
no, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
McMillan, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the
first time, and passed to the second a.^eading.
Discussion on
newly annexed
establishment
that permit
dancing
Recommendatio
on Harry C.
Ball zone
change reques
Ord. approvin
zone change
(Harry Ball)
first read
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, McMillan, Sic~kos, Smith.
Noes: Councilman Duncan
Absent: None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Duncan described the hazards to traffic created
by parking on California Avenue south of Imperial Highway
and suggested that parking in that area should be restricted.
Mr. Duncan suggested that members cf the Police and Fire
Departments might contribute to better city-citizen public
relations by a friendlier attitude toward the people they
meet throughout the comrrunir,y .
Mro Duncan also stated that he has been opposed to over
time by City employees but he knows it is necessary at
times, and proposed than, overtime cease as April 1, 1966.
In the meantime people working overtime should be paid
time and a half.
Councilman McMi1~_an inquired about the status of the
committees being app:;inted for the downtown area development
program.
The Mayor informed Councilman McMillan that he has met
with the Chamber of Commerce and is still waiting for
a few final_ names fo:r certain committees
Councilman McMillan stated that he bell.=ved that Mayor
Siokos should set up some type cf communication with the
State%County legis7_ato_t°s so ~~Iiat t;r~re Ci~~y is kept better
informed as several ext~~emely important things have
happened where the Council was r.ot aware of action being
taken until a parr,icular project was completed,
Councilman Byork told the Council of the project his
company is contemplating, treat of devising a label
advertis_~_.ng that: the product his company is shipping
was manufactured in Lynwood the All America City.
Mr, Allen Witter, representing the Lynwood Press,
inquired if the sales tax revenue that the City has
not been receiving will be paid retroactively.
The City Manager informed him that it would be
retroactive only as to the past three quay°ters.
Mr. John Kanka, 513.-i Walnut Avenue, addressed the Council
to ask that a minute of prayer at the end of the meeting
be had in memory of those who gave their lives at Pearl
Harbor on December 7, 1g41o
Discussion The Mayor stated that the City has received from the
new route State a new map indicating the route of the proposed
for Century Century Freeway through Lynwood. One of the routes
Freeway shown crosses the City through the southern portion
south of Fernwood Avenue, and he expressed the opinion
that it would be catastrophic for the City should this
route be adopted. Means of opposing the proposed
alignment were discussed among the members of the
Council.
M•.A
Both Mrs. Inez Marks and Mrs. Anita Birkholm addressed
the Council to inquire to whom a protest should be
directed.
Mr. John Stevens, 3135 Louise, addressed the Council to
inquire if it would be possible for the Council to assist
the citizens in drafting a letter that would be effective
when directed to the proper officials.
The Mayor informed him that help in drafting such a letter
would be available. t
Discussion
Century Free-
way re-routin€
Mrs. Anita Birkholm also inquired if the public could be
,.... made aware of future hearings on the proposed freeway routing,
and the Mayor informed her that such information would be
I available to the public.
ADJOURN
Following a minute of silent prayer in memory of those who
gave their lives at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 19~-I1, it
was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that the meeting be adjourned. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Cityr`Cl k, City o Lynwood
APPROVED JANUARY 4, 1965
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Mayor of the ity o Lynwood