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REGULAR MEETING MAY 17, 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 Smith in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, and Stevens
answered the roll call.
'"~ It was moved by Councilman Byork, econded by Counc lman
~' Duncan, that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 3,
1966, be approved as written. All members voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION N0. 66-43 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 66-~3
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOL7 ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE Demands
DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE."
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded
by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
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Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent : None .
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the
time fixed for the protest hearing on the proposed annexa-
tion of inhabited territory known as "Olanda Street
Annexation No. 1," affidavits of publication were presented
and the Clerk stated that no written protests have been
filed.
The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to
submit a protest to said annexation. There being no
response, the hearing was concluded.
RESOLUTION N0. 66-U4 entitled:. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION
ON THE 26th DAY OF JULY, 19.66.., IN A CERTAIN TERRITORY IN
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CONTI~tJOUS-TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO SAID CITY OF LYNWOOD; PROVIDING
FOR THE HOLDING OF SUCH ELECTION AND SUBMITTING TO THE
ELECTORS RESIDING IN SUCH TERRITORY THE QUESTION WHETHER
SUCH TERRITORY SHALL BE ANNEXED TO , INCORPORATED IN, AND
MADE A PART OF SAID CITY OF LYNWOOD, DESCRIBING SAID
TERRITORY AND DESIGNATING IT BY THE NAME OF "OLANDp STREET
ANNEXATION N0. 1"; ESTABLISHING AN ELECTION PRECINCT AND
POLLING PLACE IN SAID TERRITORY; APPOINTING THE OFFI-
CERS OF ELECTION FOR SAID SPECIAL ELECTION, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF SUCH ELECTION." was
presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded
by Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Olanda St.
annex hear=
ing
Res. 66-44
overruling
protests &
calling
Olanda St.
annex No. 1
election
(July 26,
1966)
~-- The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, laid hour being the Hearing -
time fixed for public hearing on the confirmation of Sidewalk
assessment for the repair of certain sidewalks in the City Repair
under the Improvement Act of 1911, the Mayor inquired if Program
there were any present wishing to speak in regard to this 1966-6.7
hearing. There being no response, the hearing was concluded.
RESOLUTION N0. 66-45 entitled: "A RESOLUTION. OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING
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Res. 66-45 THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS OF SAID CITY
Confirming DATED MAY 17, 1966, RELATING TO CERTAIN SIDEWALK REPAIRS."
sidewalk was presented. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded
repairs for by Councilman Siokos, that said resolution be adopted.
1966-67 Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Mrs. Bogdanski approached the Council and stated that she "~'"
is a resident of the Olanda Street area, and that she
wished to submit protests in regard to Olanda Street
Annexation. She was informed that the hearing had been
concluded and that a resolution had been adopted calling
an election in the territory proposed to be annexed.
Hearing - The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the
Appeal zone time fixed for hearing on the appeal from the decision of
change on the Planning Commission denying the proposed change of
south side zone from R-1 to R-2 of Lots 1 to 21, Tract 12276 (south
of Clark St. side of Clark Street between Wright Road and Edgebrook),
between the City Manager stated that the Notice of Hearing had
Wright Rd. & been published and posted and reviewed previous actions
Edgebrook of the Planning Commission and City Council in regard to
the subject property.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to address the
Council in regard to the hearing.
The City Manager presented a letter from Mrs. Leta A. Hunter,
5400 E. Clark Street, in which she opposed the change of zone
of the subject lots from R-1 to R-2.
Mr. James Dziadosz, 5312 Clark Street, addressed the Council ,,,~
to state that the lots in question are sufficient size to
permit development of an additional unit. He said he also
represented other owners of property in the area, Mr. Gary
Gagnon and Mr. Finley, both of whom also favored a change
of zone to R-2.
Mr. Raymond Pietro, 5332 Clark Street, spoke in favor of
R-2 zoning for the subject lots, stating that the lots are
large enough to permit an additional unit.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan that the Council uphold
the findings of the Planning Commission. The motion failed
for lack of a second.
Councilman Byork asked the City Manager for details of the
findings of the Planning Commission. The Manager stated
that the Planning Commission took into consideration the
size and depth of the lots and that their primary consideration
was the transitional zoning and affect on the area adjacent
to the school; that the area which was approved for R-2
would serve as a buffer between the R-3 zoning and the R-1
zoning.
Mr. Dorothy Hollingsworth, 5412 Clark Street, addressed the
Council to speak in favor of R-1 zoning to upgrade the area.
Council up- It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
holds P. C. Byork, that the Council uphold the action of the Planning
decision on Commission in not recommending a change of zone from R-1 to
Lt. 1 to 21 R-2 of Lots 1 to 21, Tract 12276.
Tr. 12276 Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE N0. 800 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Ord. 800
LYNWOflD AMENDING THE TITLE TO CHAPTER 19 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY Pawnbroker
CODE TO INCLUDE "PAWNBROKERS" THEREIN, TO AMEND SECTION lg.l ordinance
TO ADD THE DEFINITION OF "PAWNBROKER" AND TO REDEFINE CERTAIN
OTHER TERMS, TO AMEND SECTION 19.4 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE
TO REQUIRE PAWNBROKERS, JUNK DEALERS AND SECONDHAND DEALERS
TO RECORD AND REPORT TO THE CHIEF OF POLICE ON FORMS FURNISHED
BY HIM ALL GOODS OR THINGS RECEIVED ON DEPOSIT, CONSIGNED,
PLEDGED OR PURCHASED; AMENDING SECTION 19.5 OF THE LYNWOOD
CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING
JUNK DEALERS AND PAWNBROKERS; AMENDING SECTION 19.7 OF THE
LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO PROVIDE FOR COMPLIANCE AND PROVIDING
FOR CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS AMENDIN SECTION 19.9 OF THE LYNWOOD
CITY CODE TO PROVIDE FOR COMp~~~~1CE AND PROVIDING FOR
CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS AMENDING SEG~TION 19.9 OF THE LYNWOOD
CITY CODE REGULATING HOURS OF BUSINESS; AMENDING SECTION
20.112 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO LICENSE ALL LICENSEES
ENGAGING IN JUNK BUSINESS AS JUNK DEALERS AND REPEALING
THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE: SECTIONS
19.2, 1g.8, 19.12, 19.13, 19.14, 19.15, lg.l6, 19.17,
19.18, lg.lg, 19.2b, 19.21, 19.22, 18.23, 18.24, 19.25,
18.26, 19.27; ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 19 CONSISTING OF
SECTIONS 18.28 THRU 18.37." was presented for second reading.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Siokos and carried, that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Byork, 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, Dunean, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager reported that it is necessary each year to sub-
mit to the State the City's request for 2107 Gas Tax Funds
(60% of which. may be used for maintenance of major city
streets; 40~ to be used only for the purchase of right of
way and construction of new primary roadways?. A budget
must also be submitted for Gas Tax Funds under Section
2107.5 of the Streets and Highways Code (funds for
Engineering purposes related to the-use of the maintenance
and construction funds). The Manager presented the following
resolutions and recommended their adoption in order to insure
allocation of State funds to the City:
RESOLUTION N0. 66-46 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 66-46
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING,AND SUBMITTING A adopting &
BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE submitting
HIGHWAY FUND TO .CITIES." was presented. It was moved by budget for
Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said 2107 funds
resolution be adopted. -
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 66-47 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 66-47
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING BUDGET PRQPOSAL Adopting
FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER SECTION budget for
2107.5 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. CODE." was presented. 2107.5
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, .seconded by Councilman funds
Byork, that said resolution be adopted.
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Report re The Manager reported that the Post Office Department had
curbside adopted a regulation which requires that all mail delivery
delivery of in new subdivisions must be made at the curbside. It is
mail felt that the regulation is particularly detrimental to
California because of the progress being made in improving
the beauty of new subdivisions as, for example, undergrounding
the electrical wires, and the installation of rows of mail
boxes at curbside would defeat the beautification efforts,
particularly in newer sections of Lynwood. The Manager
recommended that the adoption of a resolution expressing
opposition to the curbside delivery of mail in new sub-
divisions.
Res. 66-48 RESOLUTION N0. 66-48 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Opposing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OPPOSING CURBSIDE DELIVERY
curbside OF MAIL BY THE UNITED STATES POST OFFICE." was presented.
delivery of It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
mail by Post Stevens, that said resolution be adopted.
Office Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter from A letter from Mrs. Roland Andersen, 3045 Redwood Avenue,
Mrs. R. was presented in which she expressed opposition to the
Andersen re recent action of the City Council which limits on-street
parking parking to the north side of Redwood Avenue between State
restrictions Street and Bellinger. Mrs. Andersen. urged that the
Redwood Ave. decision to restrict parking be reversed.
Petition re
parking
restrictions
Redwood Ave.
Letter from
Raoul Wolff
complaining
of trailer
storage on
south side
of Cookacre
Mr. Andersen, 3045 Redwood Avenue, addressed the Council
and explained that because of the location of a driveway
approach and fire hydrant, on-street parking is very limited
adjacent to his home. He also objected to the location of
the "No Parking" sign.
Inasmuch as the no parking restriction has only been in
effect a very short time, Mr. Andersen was asked to give
the parking restriction a reasonable trial period.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the letter be accepted and filed. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
A petition signed by Mrs. Andersen and 24 others was presented
asking that the Council review. the parking restriction on
Redwood Avenue between State Street and Bellinger.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens and carried, that the petition be accepted and filed.
A letter from Raoul R. Wolff, owner of property at 12434
Cookacre Street, was presented, complaining of the nuisance
resulting from the storage of trailers on the property south
of 12434 Cookacre Street. The letter was accompanied by
pictures of Mr. Wolff's apartment building and of the trailer
storage lot. Mr. Wolff was present and urged the Council
to require removal of the trailers or at least require that
the correct setbacks be observed.
The Manager informed Mr. Wolff that the City is aware of the
problem and that notice has been given to correct the
violation.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
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Byork, that the letter be accepted and filed. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
A letter from Mr. Glen Fullerton, 11328 Atlantic Avenue,
was presented in which he complained of the fire hazard on
vacant lots. on Atlantic between Sanborn and Century Boulevard,
and tall weeds around a mailbox at Brewster and Atlantic
Avenue.
The Fire Chief was requested to investigate this complaint.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the letter be accepted and filed. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
A petition signed by Mrs. Jean Simpson, 11046 Atlantic Avenue, Protest.
and 41 others was presented. The petition protested the liquor lic..
issuance of an on-sale alcoholic beverage license at 11038 11046 Atlnt
Atlantic Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that the Police Chief be authorized to protest the
issuance of an alcoholic beverage license. All members voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
A letter from Mrs. Mona Z. Gleed, 8167 San Vincente Street,
South Gate, was presented in which he urged that corrective
measurers be taken to alleviate the pedestrian and auto
traffic problem in the vicinity of the high school. Mrs.
Glued, who was present, was informed that this problem is
already under study.
Councilman Duncan suggested that a signal to be operated by
r-- the pedestrian to be investigated, one of a type that could
be timed at intervals of sufficient length to permit an even
flow of pedestrian and auto traffic.
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It was moved by Councilman oko y
Stevens, that the letter be accepted and filed. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Letter re
signals nea
high school
A letter from Harwood Hellen of Veterans Addressing Service Letter re
was presented. Mr. Hellen proposes that the City consider curb number
a curb numbering program for the entire city, to be_done on ing program
a City finance basis a.t a cost of 40~ per house..
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
The application of Leonard A. West for a special permit to Leonard A.
operate the business of Pawnbroker at 11445 Long Beach West specia
Boulevard was presented. This application had been held permit for
over at the March 15, 1966, pending clarification of regu- pawnbroker
lations governing that type of business. The Clerk suggested license hel
that should the Council approve the application, that over to nex
approval be effective on the effective date of the ordinance meeting.
governing pawnbrokers which was adopted earlier in the meeting.
Councilman Stevens expressed concern about a pawnshop being
located in the center of the business district and, the City
Attorney stated he has talked to the applicant, his attorney
and his landlord and has been informed that pawnbroking is
only a small part of the business.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
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Leonard A. Byork, that the special permit be granted effective on the
West special effective date of Ordinance No. 800.
permit for Roll Call:
pawnbroker Ayes: Councilmen Byork and Smith.
license held Noes: Councilmen Duncan, Siokos, and Stevens.
over to next Absent: None.
meeting
The City Attorney's advice was asked as to the effect of
the vote denying the permit, and the Attorney replied that
he would prefer to advise the Council in executive session.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Duncan and carried, that the Council adjourn to executive
session.
Following the executive session, the meeting was called to
order.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the previous motion concerning the application
of Leonard A. West be rescinded and the decision be set over
to the next meeting. All members voting aye', the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Report on The requests for dance permits held over from the May 3rd,
requests for 1966, meeting were presented as follows: A. Joseph. Manuel,
dance permit 12307 Long Beach Boulevard; B. Leonard Bramwell, 12006 S.
Atlantic Avenue; C. Robert T, and Marie W. Menage, 11900
Long Beach Boulevard.
Councilman Siokos asked what constitutes dancing and if the
applicants who have so called "Go Go Girls" are presently in
violation of the law governing dancing, and if it is a
violation, the permit can then be questioned by the Chief of
Police.
The Mayor asked the City Attorney for a definition.
The City Attorney stated he believed there was no regulation
that covers anything except public dancing and he quoted the
definition of a public dance as contained in the City Code.
Mr. Joseph Manuel, 12307 Long Beach Boulevard, asked if the
issue wasn't on zoning and not the type of business and stated
that his establishment has barmaids who dance as entertainment;
that he has complied with the requirements of the dance
ordinance and the premises have been inspected by the
appropriate authorities.
The question of whether or not entertainment constitutes a
violation of present City regulations was discussed at length.
The Manager stated that the questions of whether or not this
type of entertainment is in violation has never come up before.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the City Attorney be requested to provide an
opinion as to what constitutes dancing, and if the dancing
done by the employees of the existing establishment is a
violation of City ordinance.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos.
Noes: Councilmen Smith, Stevens.
Absent: None.
The matter of the request of the Disabled American Veterans
for a fireworks stand license exemption at 11300 Bullis Road,
held over from the May 3rd meeting, was presented. (Request
for a stand at a location for which a permit had previously DAV granted
been granted). license
exemption
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman for fire-
Stevens, that the Disabled American Veterans be granted works stand
exemption from the license fees to conduct a fireworks
stand at 11300 Bullis Road.
Mr. John Kanka addressed the Council to present a letter
from the owner of the property granting exclusive permission
to use the Century Bowl parking lot for a fireworks stand.
Mrs. Barbara Dunster, representing the Lynwood Swim Club,
also addressed the Council to present a letter granting
permission to use the west end of the bowling alley parking
lot for a fireworks stand.
Councilman Duncan stated that as he had suggested at the
previous meeting, a free license should be granted without
reference to the location as that the matter of location
must be decided between the applicants.
The motion to approve the license was withdrawn and it was
moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
that the Council grant the Disabled American Veterans a
free license to operate a fireworks stand. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
A request from the Lynwood Job's Daughters Bethel No. 58 Job Daughter
for exemption from the business license fees to conduct Bethel 58
a fireworks stand at Olanda and Atlantic Avenue was granted free
presented. fireworks
stand permi~
It was moved by Councilman Sokos, seconded by Councilman (Olanda &
Duncan, that the permit be granted. All members voting aye, Atlantic)
the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The application of Louis E. Fisher to conduct a closing out Louis Fisher
sale of his jewelry business located at 11441 Long Beach closing out
Boulevard was presented. sale grantee
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the permit be granted and that a letter be sent
to Mr. Fisher expressing the City Council's regret that he
is leaving the City and expressing appreciation for the
many fine public services he has performed in the City
during his years in business here in Lynwood. All members
voting aye, the Mayor .declared the motion carried.
The City Manager reported on the request of
for authorization to transfer uncollectable
to inactive accounts.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded
Stevens, that said authority be granted. A
aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
the water clerk Water Clerk
water balances authorized
transfer
uncollectab
by Councilman accts. to
11 members voting inactive
accts.
The City Manager reported .that as authorized at the previous Purchase of
•- meeting purchase of Lots 333 and 334, Tract 2551 has been Lts.333, 33
negotiat ed for a total price of $24,000 for the two parcels, Tr. 2551 for
and the sale is now in escrow , the purchase being subject to parking
approval by the City Council. The Manager recommended approved
approval of the purchase.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the purchase of Lots 333, 334, Tract 2551 be
approved at a total price of $24,000.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Report on The City Manager reported that at the Planning Commission
Planning meeting of May 10, 1966, a hearing was held on the
Commission relocation of two dwellings onto a lot at 3622 Platt Avenue.
action at The Manager reported that the Planning Commission had voted
May 10 to approve the relocation and that the action of the Planning
meeting. Commission is final unless the approval is appealed to the
City Council.
The City Manager informed the Council that the Planning
Commission heard the request of the Earle M. Jorgensen Co.
to permit the use of Lot 45, Block 1, Tract 5~-18, for private
off-street parking.
The City Manager informed the Council that at its May 10
meeting, the Planning Commission recommended approval o€ the
^~quest of the Elks Lodge for a variance to permit construction
of lodge hall on a parcel of land located north of Carlin
Avenue, west of Atlantic Avenue. The matter will be presented
to the City Council at its June 8 meeting for its final action.
Rep,r+t on The City Manager presented a report on the recent meeting held
meeing for on May 11, 1966, at which members of the City Council and the
proposed Administrators of South Gate, Downey, Paramount and Lynwood
southerly met with Mr. Telford and Mr. Deffenbach of the State Division
Century Free of Highways to discuss the recently proposed southerly route
way route of the Century Freeway. A meeting in Sacramento on May 17th
was also attended by Mayor Smith, Councilman Byork, and the
City Manager. He reported that a meeting has also been
planned to take place in Los Angeles on May 18th with the
State Highway Commission.
Report on Mayor Smith reported that the City representatives had been
trip to Sac. very well received in Sacramento and he believed that the
re Freeway trip was a beneficial one. Mayor Smith also asked the press
to make note that petitions concerning the freeway routes
are available from the Coordinating Council, Chamber of
Commerce and in the City Clerk's Office.
Report on The City Manager reported that he has received a letter from
name of new the City of Norwalk concerning the naming of the new telephone
phone directory in which this area will be included. The City of
directory Norwalk is requesting that the book be named "Mid Cities"
Directory.
Report on The Manager reported on the status of the sweeper delivered
status of by A. M. Donaher & Son and stated he was unable to gain
street mutual agreement to rescind the purchase.
sweeper
It was moved by Councilman Siokos that the Council rescind
the contract and that no forfeiture of the bond be required.
The City Attorney did not believe it wise to waive the rights
under the bond and suggested that the Council move to offer
to rescind the purchase of the Elgin Sweeper on condition that ....~
the company joins in the rescission~to make a mutual rescission.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Councilman Duncan asked that the Council hear what the
representatives of the Donaher company had to say and perhaps
an agreement could be reached.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the Council attempt to mutually rescind the
purchase this evening. All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Mr. Donaher of A. M. Donaher & Son, Southern California
distributor of the Elgin Sweeper, addressed the Council and
said he was accompanied by Mr. Langeness, Assistant Regional
Sales Manager; Mr. Worls, Far Western Regional Manager; and
Sales Representative, Mr. Kayhill. He asked that a telegram
sent to the City Council in care of the City Clerk be read.
Elgin Sweep
returned &
Wayne Sweep
(second low
bid) accept
The Clerk read the telegram from Chester G. Parsons, President
of Elgin Sweeper Co. in which he offered the use of the
Elgin White Wing Sweeper for a thirty day trial period to
prove satisfactory performance and compliance with the
specifications.
Mr. Donaher stated that no agreement to rescind the purchase
was reached because of the reasons for the rejection of the
sweeper. He enumerated certain statements which were given
for rejection of the sweeper which he believed to be erroneous
and urged that the machine be brought in for a thirty day
free period and if the City did not want the machine at that
time, rescission of the purchase would be mutual.
After discussion in which the City Manager was asked for his
objections. to the machine, the City Attorney remarked that
Mr. Donaher had made a counter offer to mutual rescind the
purchase after a thirty day trial.
Councilman Siokos with the consent of the second withdrew
his motion.
,,,~ It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that the Council rescind the agreement as of tonight.
In the discussion which followed, Mr. Ed Fuhrman, 4319
Pendleton Avenue, commented that the counter offer made no
reference to the bond, and Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis
Road, asked why the Council negotiated on a machine which did
not comply with the specifications.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to an executive
session. Following the executive session, the meeting was
called to order.
Mr. Donaher again addressed the Council to state that as of
that moment, it was mutually agreeable to Donaher & Son to
reject the sweeper.
With the consent of the second, Councilman Duncan withdrew
his motion.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the City Council mutually rescind the agreement
with Donaher & Son for purchase of the Elgin Sweeper. All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
•- It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that the City accept the second low bid from the
Dearth Machinery Company for one Wayne Sweeper Model 2-g80-4
for a total price of $13,360.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Stevens suggested that the City Clerk be requested
to write a letter to the Firefighters Association to compliment
them on the fine program for the recent Fire Service Day.
The City Manager reported briefly on the recent training
program he attended at the University of Chicago and thanked
the City Council for the opportunity to attend an outstanding .~
training program.
Mr. Ronald Scott, 3993 Beechwood Avenue, addressed the Council
to express opposition to the licensing of the "Girls A Go Go"
establishment.
Waiver of Mrs. Anita Birkholm addressed the Council to request a waiver
rental CCS of the rental fee for Room 2 in the Community Service Building
bldg. for for a meeting of the Mental Health Committee to be held on
Mental HealthJune 2, 1966, at 8:00 p.m.
Com. 6-2-66
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Stevens and carried, that the Council waive the rental fee
for Room 2 for the Mental Health Committee meeting on June
2nd at 8:00 p.m.
Marie Menage Mrs. Marie Menage, 11900 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the
11900 L.B. Council to state that she understood at the last Council
Blvd. re meeting that a determination would be made on her application
dance permit for a dance permit at this meeting. She stated that she does
for 11900 not operate the "Go Go Girl" type of place and felt that she
L.B. Blvd. should not be penalized by holding up a decision for another
three weeks.
Councilman Duncan explained to Mrs. Menage the reason why
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Mr. Manuel's application was held over. He also stated that
Mrs. Menage's application was dependent on the decision of
the zoning and although he understood Councilman Siokos'
viewpoint, he felt action should be taken on the matter
of zoning held over from the previous meeting.
Dance permit It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
in zones C-2 Byork, that dancing under the dancing ordinance be permitted
C-2a, C-3 in zones C-2, C-2a, and C-3.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Smith.
Noes: Councilmen Siokos, Stevens.
Absent: None.
Dance permit It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
granted at Duncan, that the application of Robert P. and Marie W.
11900 L.B. Menage for a permit for dancing at 11900 Long Beach Boulevard
Blvd. be approved.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Smith.
Noes: Councilmen Siokos, Stevens.
Absent: None.
Mr. Manuel again addressed the Council to say that since
the zoning requirement for dancing establishments has been -~
determined, he now should be considered-for a dancing permit.
Councilman Siokos objected as it may be determined that the
establishment has constituted a violation.
The City Attorney stated that the establishment has not been
in violation since the dance ordinance became effective.
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It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that the application of Joseph Manuel for a dance
permit at 12307 Long Beach Boulevard be approved.
Dance permi
at 12307
L.B. Blvd.
approved
Mr. Ronald Scott, 3993 Beechwood, again addressed the
Council to ask that a decision an the subject application be
delayed inasmuch as the people concerned have left the
meeting subsequent to the Council's previous action to
delay a decision on the application. Mr. Scott also presented
a petition signed by 13 residents and owners of property in
the immediate vicinity of the establishment at 12307 Long Beach
Boulevard. Mr. Scott said he owns the property at 12317 Oak
and he voiced strong objection to the nuisance of noise, traffic
and devaluation of property resulting from the operation of
Mr. Manuel's business. He urged the Council to require that
the parking lot be properly walled and requested the Council
to withhold a decision on the request at this meeting.
Councilman Siokos called attention to the requirement of the
dancing ordinance that suggestive or vulgar dancing is not
allowed; that in his opinion the "Go Go" dancing is suggestive
and therefore grounds for denial of the dance permit requested.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: Councilmen
Absent: None.
Byork, Duncan, Smith.
Siokos, Stevens.
The request of Leonard Bramwell for a dance permit at 12006
S. Atlantic Avenue was again considered.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the permit be approved.
Roll Call:
"'-~ Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan., Smith.
Noes: Councilmen Siokos, Stevens.
Absent: None.
Mr. Dziadosz, 5312 Clark Street, asked the Council if it would
be worthwhile to file a petition for a variance for his one
lot on Clark Street for R-2 use.
The Mayor informed him the Council advise him.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council
concerning the sound amplification system in the Council
Chambers, and also commended Councilman Siokos for his
forthright stand on the dance permits, but he expressed
disagreement with the way in which he attempted to deny
the permit.
Councilman Siokos replied that he wished to eliminate "Go
Go Girl" establishments entirely.
ADJOURN
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Adjourn in
Duncan and carried, that the meeting be adjourned in memory memory of
,,,__ of Richard Schmitz, the first soldier=from Lynwood to lose Richard
his life in Viet Nam. Schmitz
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ity~Clerk, City ofl Lynwood
APPROVED JUNE 8, 1966