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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 1, 1966
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
Duncan, that the minutes of the meeting of February 15, 1966,
be approved as writteno All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 66-15 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING
THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THERE-
F~f~E." was presented. It was moved by Councilman McMillan,
seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be
The following members of Boy Scout Troop #437 were intro-
duced by Assistant Scout Master Peter Hulem: James Arnold,
Philip Mobley, Mike Rumbaugh, Anders Egense, and Kenny
Erickson. The Scouts presented to each member of the City
Council a road safety pack.in connection with the troop's
safety program.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION N0. 66-16 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
TO ABATE DRY AND DRYING WEEDS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND
IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, that
said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 66-16
Abatement
of weeds
RESOLUTION N0. 66-18 entitled:
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
DEBT LIMITATION REPORT IN THE
OF DUNCAN AVENUE AND JOSEPHINE
was moved by Councilman Smith,
McMillan, that said resolution
Roll Call:
RESOLUTION N0. 66-17 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE
CITY ENGINEER AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVYING OF THE ASSESSMENT
COVERING STREET LIGHTING EXPENSES IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
FOR THE 1g66-67 FISCAL YEAR." was presented. It was moved
by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that
said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Res. 66-15
Demands
Presentation
by Boy Scoui
Troop #437
Res. 66-17
Street
Lighting
assessment
for 1866-67
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 66-18
DIRECTING PREPARATION OF 1911 Act
MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT improvement
STREET." was presented. It Duncan &
seconded by Councilman Josephine
be adopted.
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 66-19 RESOLUTION N0. 66-1g entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Santa Fe Ave COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A
Improvement SPECIFIC PLAN FOR EXPENDITURE OF STATE APPROPRIATED 186.1
(186.1 funds)FUNDS." (Santa Fe Avenue Improvement) was presented. It
was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res, amend- A resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ing Res. 65- OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 65-48 TO
48 provide PROVIDE THE METHOD FOR OVERTIME ACCRUAL AND REPAYMENT
"
method for .
was presented, and Mayor Siokos stated that the Police
overtime Relief and Welfare Association has requested that this
accrual & resolution be held over to the next regular meeting.
repayment It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
held over McMillan, that the resolution be set aside to the next
regular meeting. All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried,
Res. 66-2o RESOLUTION N0. 66-20 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Appointing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICERS
election AND ESTABLISHING POLLING PLACES FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
officers & ELECTION OF TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1966." was presented. It
polling was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman
places for Smith, that said resolution be adopted.
April 12 Roll Call:
election Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 66-21 RESOLUTION N0. 66-21 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Requesting COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING CONSIDERATION BY
Board of THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR SUPPORT ON
Supervisors THE CENTURY FREEWAY ALIGNMENT." was presented. It was
support re: moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman McMillan,
Century that said resolution be adopted.
Freeway Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Ord. held An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
over - on- AMENDING CHAPTER XX OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO PROVIDE THE
sale liquor FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR BUSINESS LICENSE TO CARRY ON
license THE BUSINESS OF A BEER-BAR, TAVERN AND COCKTAIL LOUNGE AND
filing fee. PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF A FILING FEE AT THE TIME OF FILING
.and appli. SAID APPLICATION." was presented for first reading.
At the request of the City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman
Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be
held over for further study. All members voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Washington A letter from the George Washington School Safety Committee
School was presented in which they thanked the City Council for
Safety Com. ordering the installation of stop signs at Sanborn and
expressed Pine.
thanks for
installing It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
stop signs - Duncan, that the letter be accepted and filed. All members
Sanborn & voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Pine
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REPORTS AND REQUESTS
A request was presented from the Greater Long Beach Girl
Scout Council for permission to conduct their annual
cookie sale from March 4th to 19th, 1966. It was moved
by McMillan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the
request be granted. All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
The Manager presented for the Council's approval a lease
agreement between the City of Lynwood and the City of
South Gate for the use of a 1940 Seagrave~~Pire Pumper. It
is proposed that this pumper will be used as stand-by equip-
ment while waiting for the delivery of new fire equipment,
specifications for which are now prepared by Chief Riley.
The fee for leasing the pumper from South Gate will be
$20 per month plus 20~ per mile when the equipment is
run more than three miles per day, accumulative driving.
Approval of the lease agreement was recommended by the
City Manager.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
McMillan, that the Council concur in the recommendations
of the City Manager and approve said lease agreement.
Ro11 Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager presented a report on the action of the
Planning Commission in recommending approval of the
request of Meyer Wiesberg for variance to permit deviation
of the front and rear yard setbacks at the northwest
corner of Imperial Highway and Los Flores Boulevard in
connection with the development of the property by
removal of the existing apartment houses and construction
of a 99-bed convalescent hospital (Resolution No. 317).
The Planning Commission's recommendation was contingent
upon construction of a block wall along the rear
property line at a maximum height for the total distance,
as per plot plan on file.
The matter of sufficient off-street parking was discussed
and Mr. Wiesberg explained that this type of hospital
requires less parking than a general hospital does, also
that the convalescent hospital across the street has 54
parking spaces and that parking lot has never been used to
capacity. He also said that the two hospitals will be
leased to the same party for a 20 year period, thereby
assuring parking for both hospitals.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the City Council concur in the recommendations
of the Planning Commission.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
L.B. Girl
Scouts
granted
cookie sale
Mar. 4 to l~
Approval of
lease agree-
ment for
fire pumper
Wiesberg
variance
granted for
convalescent
hospital
The Manager presented a report on the recommendation of the Verne B.
Planning Commission that Lots 982, 983, 984, Tract 3172 be Stone zone
rezoned from R-3 to C-2 as requested by Verne B. Stone, change
optionee-buyer for Sears Roebuck Co. (Planning Commission (Sears)
Resolution No. 318).
The Manager presented for first reading an ordinance
.1g
Verne B. effecting
Stone zone presented
change Avenue, e
(Sears) zone. He
sent back to signed by
P. C.
the proposed change of zone. The Manager also
a letter from Mr_ Roger Townsend, 3567 Orchard
xpressing objection to the proposed change of
also presented a.petition opposing the change of zone
Garland N, Jones, 3561 Orchard Avenue, and 26 others.
In response to an inquiry by the Mayor, Mr~ Robert
Owens, representing Sears Roebuck Co., addressed the Council
to explain that his company proposes to use the land for
parking purposes at the present time. He expressed the
belief that additional parking facilities would alleviate
the present parking and traffic problem, He stated that
a P zone would not be compatible with existing zoning
south of Orchard Avenue and would not allow expansion of
the company's retail facilities should that be their
desire in the future..
The Mayor expressed the belief that the applicant should
present some concrete plan of what is proposed to be
developed on the parcels after their use for parking is
discontinued.
Mr. Owens said that he was not in a position to guarantee
a specific project at this time, but perhaps in six months
to a year there might be more definite plans.
Mr. De La Torre, 3515 Orchard Avenue, addressed the Council
in opposition to granting the change of zone because of the
increased traffic congestion.
Mr. Harold Matthews, 3556 Orchard Avenue, spoke in favor
of the proposed change of zone stating that the only
desirable way to develop these parcels is to make them
a part of the shopping center.
Mr. Verne B, Stone, 1050G Long Beach Boulevard, stated
that he believed the change of zone and subsequent
development of the land would enhance the value of the
neighborhood and stated that the dwellings on the north
side of Orchard would still be desirable and cited as
an example the dwellings across the street from the Alpha
Beta Shopping Center.
Mr. Warren McDermitt, Manger of Sears Compton Store,
expressed the belief that the future growth of the
shopping center will. be toward the north. He also
described the type of development he would like to see
on the land, such as an underground warehouse with off-
street parking on top.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, discussed the types
of business that could be operated on the subject lots
if the C-2 zone is approved. He said that the people
in the area are concerned about the possibility of all
of the Orchard property being rezoned with the result
that Euclid Avenue would become the buffer area.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Duncan,
seconded by Councilman Smith, that the matter be sent
back to the Planning Commission for further study.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Smith.
Noes: Councilman Si.okos.
Absent: None.
The Manager presented a report on the action of the
Planning Commission in recommending the establishment
of certain zones in Atlantic Avenue Annexation No. 6
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as outlined in Planning Commission Resolution No, 319. He
stated that since the Planning Commission hearing, a petition
has been received for establishment of R-2 zoning for the
lots facing Clark Street from the Janie P. Abbott School on
the west to the De Leon Dairy on the east. He stated that
the Planning Commission had received a request for this
at the time of the hearings, but thought that an R-1 zone
was more appropriate. He also presented for first reading
an ordinance effecting the establishment of the recommended
zones.
Mr. Paul Gonzales, 5606 Clark Street, addressed the Council
to request the establishment of R-~ zone on the south side
of Clark Street instead of the proposed R-1 zone.
The entire area was discussed by the City Council in sections
as setforth in detail in the proposed ordinance as follows:
Area 1. Fernwood to Josephine between Harris and the first
alley east of First Avenue: Zone R-2.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that the Council concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, M,^.Millan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Area 2. Josephine to Lavinia, Atlantic 'to Thorson: Zone
R-l, except the property fronting on Atlantic Avenue:
Zone C-2.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Council-
man Byork, that the Council concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Area 3. Lavinia to Carlin between Atlantic Avenue and
the former City boundary; Zone C-2 for the area between
Atlantic and the southerly prolongation of the alley
between Atlantic Avenue and First Avenue, Zone R-2 for
the area west of said Zone C-2.
Area 4. Carlin to McMillan between Atlantic Avenue and
Stoneacre: Zone C-2 from Atlantic.to a line consistent
with the southerly prolongation of the alley between
Atlantic Avenue and First Avenue, with the remainder
zone R-2.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that the Council concur in the recommendations of
the Planning Commission.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos,. Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the minutes indicate that Area 3 and 4 were
considered together. All mernbers voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Establish-
ment of zone
Atlantic
Annex No. 6
Area 5. Fernwood on the north, south on the easterly
City boundary to Pelleur Street, north on the westerly
Establishr line of Alice Avenue, west on Clark Street to Wright Road,
went of zone north on Wright Road to Lavinia, west on Lavinia to
Atlantic Atlantic Avenue, nor°th on Atlantic Avenue to Fernwood
Annex #6 Avenue: Zone R-3, except for the property between
Atlantic Avenue and the northerly prolongation of the
alley between Atlantic Avenue and Virginia: Zone C-2.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Council-
man Duncan, that the Council concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Area 6. Lavinia to Clark between Duncan and Wright Road:
Zone R-2.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that the Council concur in the recommendations
of the Planning Commission,
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: NoneA
Absent: None.
Area 7. Beginning at Lavinia and Atlantic Avenue, then
east to Duncan Avenue, south to Clark Street, east to
the westerly 1a_ne of Alice Avenue, south to the center-
line of Pelleur Street, east ?o the City boundary, then
south and west along Bald boundary to Atlantic Avenue,
north on Atlantic Avenue a.nd Lavinia: Zone R-1, except
all property fronting :n At' antic Avenaae for one lot
depth from Lavinia south to Olanda Street and. lots 30,
31, 3C, 33, Tract 7099: Zone C-2.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
McMillan, that the Council concur in the recommendations
of the Planning Commission and that the Planning Commission
be instructed to conduct. hearsngs to consider R-2 zoning
for the south side of Clark Street.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Ord. lst An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
reading N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN
establish- PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF
ment of zone THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 570."
Atlantic was presented for first reading. It was moved by Council-
Annex #6 man Duncan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that further
reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carriedo
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded 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,
Bid call The Manager presented a report on the purchase of new
water bill- water billing equipment to replace the present machine
ing equip. which has been in constant use for six years. The
estimated cost for a new machine will be approximately
N
$4,000 less trade-in of the existing machineo It was
recommended that the Council au*~horize a bid call for
one water billing machine as per specifications on file,
bids to be received no later than March 25, 1966,
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that the Council concur in the recommendation of
the City Manager and authorize a call for bids for one
water billing machine as per specifications on file.
"~ ~ Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A request from the Lynwood Police Officers Relief
and Welfare Association for permission to conduct the
annual Lynwood Po1~_ce Officers Show and Dance on July 30,
1966, at the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium was presented.
Their request contained a list of expenditures made by the
Association since March 11, 1955. There was a discussion
of whether or not the Association should provide a statement
receipts and expenditures in conjunction with their request.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Duncan,
that the request be granted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilman Byork, Duncan, McMillan,
Noes: Councilmen Siokos, Smith.
Absent: None.
The City Manager presented for the Council's information
~ a report on the proper coding and allocation of sales tax
~ for certain businesses in the City from which the City
has not been receiving its proper allocation of tax
revenues. He also informed the Council that all accounts
in Atlantic Avenue Annexation No, 6 have been properly
coded and the City will receive its tax allocation as
of January 1, 1966.
The Manager presented a report on the proposals for the
purchase of City owned property on Wright Road. He stated
that three offers have been received, one involving
straight cash, one straight cash and an alternate, and one
requesting a lease-purchase plan, The Manager stated that
it is difficult to make a recommendation on the proposals
because the Council has previously directed that the
terms of sale be all cash and the highest offer is the
lease-purchase offer, which is approximately $30,000
below the appraised value. The Manager was directed to
hold these offers over to the March 15 meeting.
The Manager reported on traffic conditions at Fracar and
Abbott Road and recalled that at the last meeting the Council
directed that a letter be sent to the Southern California
Rapid Transit District asking that buses slow to an
absolute minimum when crossing the intersection in order
to alleviate the vibration caused by crossing the concrete
gutters. However, the majority of buses are not complying
with this request and it now appears that stop signs will
be required at this intersection.
Bid Call
Water Bill-
ing equip.
Mar. 25
Police Relief
& Welfare
granted
permission tc
hold annual
show & dance
of
Report on
coding for
proper
allocation
of local '
sales tax
Report on
proposals
for purchase
Wright Rd.
property
Report on
traffic
conditions
Fracar &
Abbott
RESOLUTION N0. 66-22 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 66-22
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 60-20 Stop signs
DESIGNATING CE RTAIN INTERSECTIO NS AS STOP INTERSECTIONS." Fracar &
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded Abbott
by Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be adopted.
~Ld
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None,
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Atlantic Councilman Duncan stated that he has received information '"'*
Annex.#6 that territory in Atlantic Avenue Annexation No. 6 will
Mar. 26 Lyn. be changed to Lynwood Postal service beginning March 26,
Postal 1966, asked what the residents would have to do to effect
Service certain address changes
The City Attorney stated that they will have to inform the
Department of Motor Vehicles as to the change, but this will
not be necessary in the case of real property records.
Councilman McMillan stated that he has again noted instances
of disposal bins being unlocked behind a certain medical
building.
The Manager stated that the situation would be investigated.
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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~City'Clerk, City o Lynwood
APPROVED MARCH 15, 1966
Mayor of the City of Lynwood