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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1966-01-04 - CC REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 4, 1g66 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 Byork, seconded by Councilman a Smith, that the minutes of the regular meeting of December ~, 21, 1865, be approved as written. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION N0. 66-1 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THERE- FORE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE N0. 791 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 21.1 THEREOF RELATING TO MINORS ENTERING OR VISITING BILLIARD OR POOL HALLS IN SAID CITY." was presented for second 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 McMillan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second time, finally passed and be published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A letter from the Lynwood Community Coordinating Council Executive Board was presented in which they confirm their support of opposition to the proposed southerly Century Freeway route. The Executive Board urged the Mayor, Councilmen and City Manager to meet with the Chamber of Commerce, Parent Teacher Associations, local Service Clubs in order to outline to them and other interested citizens a coordinated plan of opposition that will be effective. Mayor Siokos expressed appreciation for the support ~. of the Coordinating Council and stated that the Coordinating Council and every citizen of Lynwood will ~- be called upon to assist in opposing the southerly Century Freeway location. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the letter be accepted and filed. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Res. 66-1 Demands Ord. 791 Minors enter- ing pool halls Letter from Coordinating Council confirming support of opposition to southerly Century Free- way route ,~ .. .,_ .,,,,.TM...... _,.,.... ~.~_ Letter from C of C requesting funds to complete Fernwood beautifica- tion A letter from the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce was presented which stated that the Executive Board of Directors had voted to request the City Council to consider allocation of whatever money necessary to complete the beautification of Fernwood Avenue. The letter explained that the citizens committee appointed for this project is nearly out of funds, while it is not a Chamber of Commerce committee, the Chamber has been coordinating the beautification projects. Councilman Duncan stated he was in favor of assisting in the project but that some estimate of cost should be provided. The Mayor asked if there were estimates available. Mr. Henry Van Compernolle was present and stated that it would cost approximately $1,500 to complete the project. The City Manager suggested that while the City could finance a project of this kind, that a decision be deferred until the budget sessions or until additional information about the location of the freeway is available. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that this matter be deferred to later in the meeting. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Letter from A letter from Mr. Verne B. Stone was presented concerning Verne Stone the proposed dancing ordinance. He expressed opposition concerning to issuance of a license for dancing to any on-sale dance ord. alcoholic beverage business which is located nearer than 300 feet to any residentially zoned property as provided in Ordinance No. 570, Section 15.03. It was Mr. Stone's opinion that to issue licenses for dancing to these presently legally non-conforming businesses would only continue the condition that Section 15.03 of Ordinance No. 570 eliminates. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the letter be accepted and filed. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. REPORTS AND REQUESTS Report on The Manager reported that the surface improvements in surface Tract No. 30140 had been completed in accordance with improvements the subdivision agreement with Richard D. McNish and on Tr. 30140 Chacksfield Merit Homes Corporation, and recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting the improvements and releasing the improvement security. Res. 66-2 RESOLUTION N0. 66-2 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Accepting COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS 1~cNish AND RELEASING IMPROVEMENT SECURITY." was presented. It subdivision was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman improve- Byork, that said resolution be adopted. ments Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager presented a report on the recommendations of the Planning Commission for establishment of permanent zoning of Duncan Avenue Annexation No. 1 as follows: a. Lots 418, 41g, and northerly half of lot 185, generally west of Virginia Avenue, zone P-l; N ham, --+; ~~ b. Lots 409 through 417 in Tract No. 7984, and Lots 11 and 12 of Tract No. 10442, North of Los Flores, Zone R-2; c. Lots 1 through 21 in Tract No. 10442 and Lots 393 through 408 in Tract No. 7984, immediately east and west of Duncan Avenue, zone R-2; d. All land lying easterly of the first alley east of ,~... Duncan Avenue, zone R-3. Duncan Ave. Annex #1 establishment of zone The Manager recommended concurrence in the Planning Commission's action and adoption of an ordinance effecting the recommended establishment of zone. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the Planning Commission. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS MADE A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 570." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that further reading be waivedo All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Duncan, 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. The City Manager presented a report on the proposed change of zone of portions of Lots 14 and 15, Tract No. 5103 from P-l, R-3, C-2 to zone C-3 as recommended by the Planning Commission. The proposed change would permit expansion of an existing heavy commercial business (Abco Hardware and Builders Supply) into a light commercial zone. The plot plan of the existing zoning and recommended change of zone was displayed, and the Manager stated that it was the owner's intention to use the portion abutting the residential property on Elm Street for parking purposes. The property in question is the former Franklin Auto Supply property at 4328 and 4339 Imperial Highway. The report stated that the Planning Commission approved the proposed zone change for the following reasons: a. This change will be a logical transition of an existing C-3 zone; b. The granting of the zone change will not be detrimental to surrounding zoning or land uses; c. This will overcome an existing fire and health problem in the area. Councilman Duncan expressed disapproval of granting a C-3 zone on the westerly portion of the property as it could later be developed for any use permitted under the C-3 zoning requirement. Ord. first read Duncan Ave. Annex #1 establishment of zone Abco Hardware zone change ~~ Abco Hard- Councilman Byork asked why a zone could not be set up ware zone for parking and limited only to parking. change Councilman Duncan stated that if it resumed P-1 under the present ordinance, it could later be developed for apartment use. The Manager stated that if it is the Council's desire, this matter could be referred to the Planning Commission for further study. ~: Mr. Gerald Goldberg, 11533 Thurston Circle, Los Angeles, the applicant, addressed the Council to describe the type of business he operates and explained the great need for expansion as his present facilities are out- grown. He said he intends to use the westerly portion of the property for customer and employee parking. He also said he intends to increase the size of the former Franklin Auto Supply store and eventually will remove the two old buildings on the west portion of the property. These buildings are presently rented but at some future time they will be removed, and the land used for parking Councilman Duncan asked Mr. Goldberg what his objection would be to having the west portion zoned P-1. Mr. Goldberg replied that he would have no objection other than if his business becomes more wholesale than retail, he would eventually need to expand his buildings onto a portion of the west property. Councilman McMillan expressed a view that if it is the intention to use a portion of the property for parking, it should be so designated. Mr. Goldberg assured the Council that it is essential that he have customer parking and said the building plans and plot plan for the development are in the process of preparation and he would like to show them to the Council before a decision is made. It was agreed that the matter would be deferred to later in the meeting to allow Mr. Goldberg time to bring back his plans for the Council's consideration. Atlantic Ave The City Manager presented a report on the reconstruction improvements of Atlantic Avenue from Fernwood to McMillan and the construction of traffic signals and safety lighting at the intersection of Carlin and Bu11is which was authorized by the City Council at the December 7, 1965, meeting. The report stated that before the City can receive gas tax funds, an amended budget must be prepared to include the new projects approved by the City Council by the passage of a resolution requesting the allocation of the necessary funds and after approval of the projects by the Division of Highways, the necessary plans must be prepared and approved by the State Engineers. The report further stated that the City Engineer has prepared the budget documents estimating the cost of the Atlantic Avenue project at $130,000 and the Bullis Road-Carlin project at $10,000. It was the Manager's recommendation that the City Council approve the these requests by the adoption of the following resolution, entitled: M•.~ N "~ RESOLUTION N0. 66-3 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES," and authorize the Mayor to sign the budget proposa.l~ It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager and that said resolution be adopted. Roll. Call Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: Noneo Absent: None. The Manager presented a request for authorization to call for bids for purchase of a new street sweeper in which he recalled that in the capital budget for 1965-66 provision was made for the :replacing of a ten year old sweeper which was to be traded-in. Because of the additional sweeping requirements resulting from the recent annexation of territory known as Atlantic Avenue Annexation No. 6 and possible annexation of the "county isl.a:~d," it would appear unwise to trade-in the ten year old sweeper as it should be retained for stand-by use in case of breakdown of the newer unit Therefore, it was the Manager's recommendation that the City call for bids for a three wheel dual control, dual gutterbroom, 4,0 minimum cubic yard capacity sweeper at an estimated cost of $15,?00; bids to be received by the City Clerk no later than 10:00 aom., January 2~4, 1966. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the City Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager, Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None, The City Manager presented a report on recent legislation which permits a candidate for public office to file a "candidates' statement of qualifications" along with his nomination paper. This statement must be printed and included in the sample ballot envelopes The law provides that each candidate availing himself of this service may be billed by the local agency for a sum not greater than the actual prorated cost of printing and handling incurred as a result of providing this service. The Office of the State Attorney General has rendered an opinion that the City can require a deposit at the time of filing the nomination paper, based upon the city's estimated cost of printing and handling of the statements. As a result, many cities have enacted legislation to require such a deposit, in some cases with the candidate to be billed for any excess and in others with the city to absorb any excess, It was the Manager's recommendation that the City Council approve a deposit for handling of the Candidates' Statements of Qualifications in the range of $100 to $125 with any excess of the actual cost to be refunded to the candidate and with the city absorbing any amount in excess of the stated figure. Res. 66-3 adopting & submitting a budget for expenditure of State Hwy funds Bid Call authorized for street sweeper Report on filing fee for candidate statement of qualification Councilman Duncan expressed the belief that such a deposit N "~ ~, Report on might prohibit some people from running for office as it filing fee would be too difficult finan~clally. for candidate statement The City Clerk explained the provisions of Section 10012.5 of of the Elections Code as amended by the 1965 legislature. qualification Councilman Duncan suggested that this matter be set aside to the next meeting to allow the City Attorney time to investigate it. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the matter of requiring a deposit to cover the cost of printing and handling candidates' statements of qualifications be held over to the next meeting to allow the City Attorney time to ascertain whether or not it is mandatory that the City print and handle such statementso Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, McMillan, Smith. Noes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos. Absent: None. Abco Hard- As Mr~ Goldberg of Abco Hardware & Builders Supply had ;ware zone returned to the meeting, the discussion of the proposed change zone change of his property was resumed Mr, Goldberg granted presented his plans of the de%e:lopmPnt for the Council's study. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the Planning Commission in approving the change of zone from P-1, R-3, and C-2 to C-3 of the following described p~^operty Portions of Lot 14 and 15 of 'Tract No. 5103 as per maps recorded in Book 53, Page 55 of maps recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County and described as: Commencing at the intersection of the easterly line of Lot 15 with the northerly line of Imperial Highway per CF 1621; thence northerly thereon 319.26 feet, thence south 84° 00' 20" east 120 feet, thence north 6° 39' east 20.67 feet, thence south 84° 00' 20" east 173.6 feet, thence south 6° 39' west 103061 feet, thence south 84° 07' 10" east 100 feet, thence south 6° 39' west 236.5 feet, thence easterly along the northerly line of Imperial Highway 193,6 feet to the point of beginningo A11 members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Ord. first An ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF read LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE NOo 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF approving RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION Abco Hard- OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART ware zone OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 570." was presented for first change reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, that further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seccnded by Councilman Byork, 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, -~ The Manager presented a report on the licensing schedule of on-sale liquor establishments wh~_ch indicated that there are a total of 84 establishments in the city which serve liquor in some form. The average license fee paid by these establishments is $25.00 per year. Investigation has shown that the current license fees are not adequate to cover the administrative costs of investigation, licensing procedures, occupancy and fire inspection, etc The report stated that because of this inequity in fees collected and cost of administration, it is felt that the business license fee for bars and taverns should be excluded from the present licensing schedule and a new schedule be established for this type of business On-sale liquor establishment9 licensing schedule report The Manager recommended that the City Council authorize him to continue the study of costs and submit a recommendation for a new license fee schedule for bars and taverns. It was. moved by Councilman Byork, seconded 'by Councilman McMillan, that the City Manager be authorized to make a further study of the license fee schedule fo.r on-sale liquor establishments. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Manager presented a progress report on the proposed Progress Century Freeway in which he informed the Council that report on since the last meeting, the affect on assessed valuations Century has been determined as follows: Zf the proposed southerly Freeway route is followed, it will remove from the City's assessed valuation $1,648,210. The actual loss to the City would be $9,560; the loss to the school district would be approximately $59,250. The report stated that assessed valuation studies are being continued on the original northerly route and the most recently proposed route along Fernwood Avenue. On January 4 the City Manager and David MacArthur met with the representatives of Route Planning and learned that a new route along Fernwood Avenue has been proposed. The State has conferred with the railway officials with the objective of placing the freeway along the Fernwood Avenue right-of-way. Such an alignment would not only involve the railway company but also would require the permission of the California Public Utilities Commission and the Interstate Commerce Commission. State officials indicated that while abandonment of the railway tracks is not impossible, it would be very difficult to obtain permission from the various governmental bodies. Preliminary plans on this new route proposed an elevated freeway directly over Imperial High~ray as it enters the City on the west, continuing east on Fill until approximately Harris Avenue where it would proceed under Atlantic Avenue and Fernwood. To enter the Long Beach Freeway any of the proposed routes would require realignment of the Long Beach Freeway. The State Officials indicated that through traffic will continue on Alameda, State Street, Long Beach $oulevard, Bullis Road, Harris, and Atlantic. Off ramps are presently proposed at Alameda, Long Beach Boulevard, and Atlantic Avenue. The report also indicated that the State Planning Officials were informed that the northerly route is still the most acceptable to the City of Lynwood and the southerly route completely unacceptable. The staff hearings will be held soon to which all governmental officials will be invited and the Manager suggested in his report that the Council go on record as supporting the most acceptable route or routes and objecting to the most V ~ ^j^ Progress report on Century Freeway untendable route or routes. A map delineating the three proposed routes north of Abbott Road, Fernwood Avenue right-of-way, and the southerly route) was displayed. Councilman Duncan stated that he would like to go on record as approving the northerly route; that is the only route that will protect the City The City Manager said that until the staff meetings were held nothing can be done. They will then present their exact route Councilman McMillan expressed the opinion that when the time comes the Council should be able to say that the northerly route is the only route that the City Council of the City of Lynwood wants. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the City Council go on record as stating that the only acceptable route is the notherly route. Councilman Smith expressed the belief that the word "only" should not be used; but an alternative should be given the State officials. The Manager suggested that the wording be "most acceptable route." Councilman McMillan stated that of the three routes proposed the northerly one is the only acceptable routee Mr~ Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, asked if the figures the City Manager read from his report concerning loss to the school district represented actual dollars lost or assessed valuation lost, and the City Manager stated it was assessed valuation Mr, John Kanka, 5131 Walnut, questioned the realignment of the Long Beach Freeway and the estimated cost, and was informed of several instances where freeways have been realigned to accommodate additional freeways. Mr. Henry Van Compernolle, 3125 Louise Street, asked if the northerly route is selected, what route would it most likely take ,as it proceeds east of the City of Lynwood, and he was told it would most likely drop south to cross Atlantic Avenue at approximately Imperial Highway; that it would not be as feasible to continue on a directly east or north easterly line as it could interfer with either the existing cloverleaf or have to cross both the Rio Hondo and Los Angeles River. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: Councilman Absent: None. After further discussion, the motion was amended to add the words "at this time." COUNCIL DISCUSSION Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos. Smith. 3 Proposed The proposed ordinance regulating dancing where intoxicating dance ord. liquor is sold which was held over for study from the discussed previous meeting was again presented. Councilman McMillan said he thought it was a fine ordinance and was in general concurrence with t~ Councilman Duncan also said he thought it was a very good ordinance but asked for clarification of Section 5, Section 10 (c) (5) and Section 13. The City Attorney explained that if such a business is sold, the new owner would have to obtain a new permito If a license is revoked, a new permit could not be granted to the same person for at least one year. Councilman Duncan also questioned the minimum age of persons giving dancing instruction in such places of business as provided in Section 18. The City Attorney said the minimum age is a matter of discretion or judgment. The requirements of Section 5 concerning special. Police Officers were questioned and the City Attorney referred the inquiry to the Chief of Police who said that up to this time if someone conducting a public dance requests an officer, they have been referred to private companies; if the crowd could not be controlled, then a reserve officer would be providede The problem of zoning was discussed as at the present, dancing establishments of this type are specifically a C-3 use. Councilman Smith questioned Section 3 "Lighting" requirements and Section 10 (c) (1) "cheek to cheek" dancing; Section 10 (c) (3) "transporting beverages on dance floor during time dancing is in progress;" Section 10 (c) (10) "Employee dancing prohibited" and Section 10 (c) "Unsocial dancing." Proposed dance ord. discussed It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Words "cheek McMillan, that the proposed dancing ordinance as prepared to cheek" in by the City Attorney be accepted with the deletion of the Sec. 10 (c) words "cheek to cheek" in Section 10 (c) (1) as recommended (1) of ord. by Councilman Smith. All members voting aye, the Mayor deleted declared the motion carried. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Ord. first LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTIONS 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, read re 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, dancing 10.17, 20.82, 20.102, 21.2, and 21.3, TO REGULATE DANCING WHERE INTOXICATING LIQUOR IS SOLD AND OFFERED FOR SALE FOR CONSUMPTION UPON THE PREMISES, IN THE CAFE OR RESTAURANT TYPE DANCE, WHETHER OR NOT INTOXICATING LIQUOR IS SOLD OR OFFERED FOR SALE FOR CONSUMPTION UPON THE PREMISES, TO PROVIDE A METHOD WHEREBY PERSONS WHO HOLD LICENSES FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN TERRITORY RECENTLY ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD MAY CONTINUE TO CONDUCT OR OPERATE A PUBLIC DANCE HALL, PUBLIC DANCE, CLUB DANCE, DANCING CLUB OR TAVERN DANCE PENDING FINAL ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON SAID PERSONS' APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT AND TO MAKE CHANGES GENERALLY IN CHAPTER 10 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man McMillan, that further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be accepted as read for the f~ first time and passed to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. h The matter of beautification of Fernwood Avenue was again discussed and it was agreed that action should be delayed until the freeway question is settled and until the beautification committee presents estimates of the cost ,,,~ of completing the project< ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Duncan said that he was still concerned about prohibiting the attendance of persons sixteen and seventeen years old at billiard or pool halls without parents or guardians and that further study should be made of this problem. Comments on Councilman McMillan informed the City Manager that he improved has heard many favorable comments about the improved lighting on lighting on Bullis Road. He also suggested that the Bullis Rd. poor lighting on Carlin Avenue in the newly annexed favorable territory be investigated. Teen Time Rally Jan. 18 Welcome party Jan. lg Mrs . Lamb complains vacant lot El Segundo Santa Fe Councilman Byork suggested that the City Manager ask the Planning Commission to begin the study immediately of a means of providing parking requirements for commercial areas. Councilman Smith said he wished to remind any interested parents of the "Teen Time Rally" which is being conducted at Bateman Hall on January 18, at 7:30 p.m. The City Manager informed the Council that the Chamber of Commerce welcome party for the people in the recently annexed territory will be held on January 19. Mr. Martini, 10760 Alexander, addressed the Council concerning the present parking problems of Abco Hardware Co. Mrs. James Lamb, 12241 Peach Street, addressed the of Council concerning the vacant lot at El Segundo and Santa Fe which is used for a playground, and the hazard to & small children crossing the street to play.. She asked if the City could not provide supervision for the play area. Mayor Siokos informed Mrs. Lamb that it is a private play- ground over which the City has no jurisdiction. After considerable discussion, the Mayor assured Mrs. Lamb that the matter would be investigated further in an attempt to improve the situation. Inquiry Mr. Van Compernolle addressed the Council to inquire how about funds the money appropriated for opposition to the Century for Century Freeway routing would be spent. He was informed that it Freeway was a contingency fund in order to provide expense money opposition for trips to Sacramento or elsewhere that might have to be taken on short notice. Expenditure of any additional funds for specific purposes concerning the freeway opposition would have to come before the City Council for approval. Councilman McMillan suggested that .the City Manager set up press conferences whenever new information on the subject is available in order that everyone may be kept informed of the progress on the freeway routing problem. Mr, Henry Van Compernolle stated that consideration is being given to formation of a citizens committee to oppose the freeway route., and Mayor Siokos replied that it is a community effort and the help of everyone interested will be needed. T^, Councilman McMillan inquired when the new park dedication John Ham Park is planned, and the City Manager informed him that the to be ~~' Recreation Commission suggested that Memorial Day, May dedicated May 30, would be an appropriate date for the dedication. 30 ADJOURN It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the meeting be adjourned. All members voting; aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried -, ~ ~ ~ ~%Gc~iz~..~ , City `Clerk, City of nwood APPROVED JANUARY 18, 1866 Mayo of the City of Lynwood