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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1966-05-17 - CC 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: __ 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 .~ b 2 -~ 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. ®~ 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. ~ b . N 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 ., ~,, _~ 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. Si s seconded b Councilman 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 ~b ~ ~ N "~ 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. ._~ 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. 0 N ~: 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 „~ 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. _~ 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 E ;'~ `/ ity~Clerk, City ofl Lynwood APPROVED JUNE 8, 1966