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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 21, 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, Siokos, Smith, and Stevens answered
the roll call. --
Councilman Duncan was absent.
4th of July Mr. Larry Gramlich, 4160 Agnes Avenue, and Mr. Ray Yancey,
program representing the Lynwood Jaycees, addressed the Couneil;tb
presented describe the program the Jaycees have planned for their
by Jaycees annual 4th of July celebration in the City Park. The program
will commence with a breakfast and continue through the
day with a car show, Marine film, military equipment display,
parade, dedication, sky diving, band concert, baseball games,
bingo games, talent show, teenage dance., barbeque dinner, and
a drawing for a Honda motorcycle in connection with their
fund raising program for a heart machine at St. Francis
Hospital.
Forest Mayor Smith presented Mr. Forest Hobensack, a member of
Hobensack the Fire Department, with a retirement badge and commended
retires him for his many years of service to the City.
Lynwood A representative of the Lynwood Power Squadron was present
Power and at his request Mayor Smith proclaimed the period of
Squadron July 3 - 9, 1966, at "National Safe Boating Week" and
proclamation July 3rd, 1866, as "Safe Boating Day" in the City of
Lynwood.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that the minutes of the meeting of June 8, 1966,
be approved as written. All members present voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Res. 66-53 RESOLUTION N0. 66-53 entitled:
Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING
was presented. It was moved by
by Councilman Byork, that said
Roll Call:
"RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE."
Councilman Siokos, seconded
resolution be adopted.
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Duncan.
Ord. 801 ORDINANCE N0. 801 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
Change of ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF
zone on CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION
Clark St. OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF ORDINANCE N0. 570."
between was presented for second reading. It was moved by Council-
Edgebrook & man Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried,
Alice that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that the ordinance be adopted as read for the
second time, finally passed and be published as required
by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Duncan.
The application of Leonard A. West held over from the
previous meeting, for a special permit to operate the
business of pawnbroker at 11445 Long Beach Boulevard was
presented.
Mr. Joseph Bass, 14415 E. 7th Street, Whittier, addressed
the Council to urge that the Council reach a decision on
the disposition of Mr. West's license application. Mr.
Bass said he thought it would be an attractive store and
one which would not be detrimental to the City, and in_
discussion with the. Council concerning size and type. of
signs, expressed the belief that Mr. West would be
willing to comply with the Council's suggestion as to
size and type of advertising signs.
Mr. Joseph McMillan, 3905 Palm Avenue, addressed the
Council to reiterate the protest made at the previous meeting
concerning granting of the subject special permit.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that inasmuch as the applicant has met the require-
ments imposed by the City, that the permit be granted.
Mr. George Martini, 10760 Alexander Avenue, addressed the
Council to inquire about the length of the lease with Mr.
West; and Mr.~Bass stated that the lease is for three
years.
Councilman Siokos suggested that the sign be not larger
than 30 square feet.
The City Manager informed the Council that 51% of the stock
in the store must be new merchandise or the permit can be
revoked,
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Duncan.
The City Clerk explained that the City Attorney has prepared
an interim urgency ordinance which prohibits the use- of the
areas within the following boundaries for certain purposes:
"Area 1. That area bounded by Peach Street on the west;
Imperial Highway on the north; California Avenue
on the east, and Fex~nwood Avenue on the South.
"Area 2. That triangular area bounded by Century Boulevard
on the south west; Abbott Road on the north, and
San Luis Street on the east."
The uses which would be prohibited are:
"l. A pawnshop.
Leonard A.
West pawn-
broker lic.
permit
granted.
Ord. 802
Interim._ord
Prohibiting
certain
occupations
within
certain
boundaries
of land
"2. A retail store'or establishment selling, trading in, or
bartering secondhand goods, wares. or merchandise, irrespective
of whether or not new merchandise is also sold, traded in, or
bartered in said retail store or establishment.
"3. An automobile service station, and
"4. An establishment where intoxicating liquor is sold, served
or dispensed, whether licensed as an on-sale or an off-sale
establishment."
The Council was also informed that if the ordinance is adopted,
it would become effective immediately upon adoption.
ORDINANCE N0. 802 entitled: "AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER VIII OF CITY ORDINANCE N0. 570
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Ord. 802 PROHIBITING THE OCCUPATION OR USE OF ANY BUILDING, LOT
Interim ord. OR PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN CERTAIN BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY
OF LYNWOOD HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED BY ANY PAWNSHOP, RETAIL
ESTABLISHMENT SELLIP~TG, BARTERING OR TRADING IN SECOND
HAND MERCHANDISE WHETHER OR NOT NEW MERCHANDISE IS ALSO
SOLD, BARTERED OR TRADED IN SAID RETAIL STORE OR
ESTABLISHMENT, AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS, AND PLACES
WHERE INTOXICATING LIQUORS ARE SOLD PENDING STUDIES BY
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHMENT
A NEW CENTRAL RETAIL SALES AND BUSINESS DISTRICT
ZONE OF A MORE HIGHLY RESTRICTIVE NATURE THAN THE
EXISTING C-2 ZONE." was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that
further reading be waived. All members present voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the ordinance be adopted and published as
required by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Duncan.
The City Clerk presented her Certificate of Sufficiency
and that of the County Registrar of Voters certifying,
that a sufficient number of registered voters had signed
the petition requesting the City Council to call a
special election to determine whether or not the territory
known as "Century Boulevard Annexation No. 2" should be
annexed to the City of Lynwood was signed by the requisite
number of qualified electors and the signatures were
secured. within the time prescribed by law.
Res. 66-54 RESOLUTION N0. 66-54 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Fixing~da,te COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
for Century CALL A SPECIAL ELECTION IN CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY
Blvd. Annex CONTIGUOUS TO SAID CITY PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED THERETO,
No. 2 public FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS
hearing RESIDING IN SAID TERRITORY THE QUESTION WHETHER OR NOT
SAID TERRITORY SHALL BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE WHEN AND WHERE ANY PERSON
OWNING REAL PROPERTY WITHIN SUCH TERRITORY MAY APPEAR
BEFORE SAID CITY COUNCIL AND SHOW CAUSE WHY SUCH
TERRITORY SHOULD NOT BE SO ANNEXED. (CENTURY BOULEVARD
ANNEXATION N0. 2)." was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that
said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Duncan.
The City Engineer's report on the cost for the abatement
of dry and drying weeds on certain parcels of land in the
City of Lynwood for the 1966-67 fiscal year was presented.
Res. 66-55 RESOLUTION N0. 66-55 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Authorizing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S
levy of REPORT, AND AUTHORIZING LEVY OF ASSESSMENT COVERING THE
assessment EXPENSE OF ABATING DRY AND DRYING WEEDS FOR THE 1966-67
Weed Abate- FISCAL YEAR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman
ment Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the resolution
be adopted.
Roll Ca11:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Duncan.
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The City Council was informed that property owners on Alma
Avenue have petitioned that the Council institute proceedings
for the improvement of Alma Avenue, between Ruth and Otis
Streets, by the construction of concrete curbs-and gutters,
driveway approaches and sidewalks under the 1911 Act Improve-
ment procedures.
RESOLUTION N0. 66-56 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE-CITY OF LYWNOOOD DIRECTING PREPARATION OF
DEBT LIMITATION REPORT IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT
OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF ALMA AVENUE, BETWEEN RUTH STREBT AND
OTIS STREET." was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork.., that the resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Sio~d~, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Duncan.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Alma Ave.
1911 Act
proceeding:
begun
Res. 66-56
Directing
debt limit
report Alms
Ave. Improv
A report of the annual inspection of the City ,jail facilities Jail inspec
by the County Health Department was presented. The report tion report
indicated that the facility was satisfactory in all respects by L.A. Co.
and it made no recommendations or comments.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the report be accepted and filed. All members
present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
A letter from White House Social Secretary, Bess Abell,
concerning the City Council's opposition to the curbside
delivery of mail was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the letter be accepted and filed. All members
present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
A letter from the Knobby Shop, Inc., 11407 Long Beach
Boulevard, was presented. Mr. Speizer, Manager of the Knobby
Shop; complains that after any_type of .party is held at the
VFW building there is a great deal of trash on the parking
lot the following day.
Letter from
White House
sec. re
curbside
mail delive
Complaint
from Knobby
Shop re rea
parking lot
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that the complaint be referred to the City Manager for
appropriate action. All members present voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A claim was presented in which Witco Chemical Company alleges Witco ,
damage done as a result of dirty water getting into their Chemical Co
products on April 23, 1966. claim denie~
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the claim be denied and referred to the City's
insurance carrier for disposition. All members present
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
The request of the Daughters of America, Bell, California,
for a license exemption for a fireworks stand at the north-
east corner of Long Beach Boulevard and Cherokee was
presented. This request was. held over from the previous
meeting to enable the City Clerk to request information
concerning the organization making the request. The Clerk
reported that the organization is of a patriotic and fraternal
D of A fire
works permi~
denied
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D of A Fire- nature and its activities include fund raising for support
works permit of a home for the care of old and firm and indigent members
denied of the order, and to assist and care for orphaned children
of deceased members of the organization.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that the request for exemption from the business
license fees be denied inasmuch as a considerable number
of such exemptions have been .granted to local service .-•~
organizations. All members present voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Ruby Shipp The request of Ruby Shipp, 5655 Cecilia Street, Bell Gardens,
granted for a special permit to conduct the business of a secondhand
permit for store at 11264 Atlantic Avenue was presented. The Clerk
secondhand stated that the Police Department investigative report
store at indicates no derrogatory information regarding the applicant
11264 Atlntc.and that the occupancy permit has been approved by the
Building Official and Fire Prevention Bureau.
Mr. Joseph McMillan, 3905 Palm Avenue, addressed the Council
to protest approval of the request for a secondhand store
as he felt efforts should be made to upgrade Atl~.ntic
Avenue by not permitting this type of business to be located
there.
Mr. George Martini, 10760 Alexander Avenue, addressed the
Council to urge that the committee appointed to consider
upgrading of the commercial areas of the City continue
its work.
Mr. Romaniello, 11651 Atlantic Avenue, addressed the Council
to say it was his understanding that secondhand stores were
not a permitted use on Atlantic Avenue. He was informed that
the address in question is in a C~3 zone and a secondhand
store is a permitted use in that zone.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bu11is Road, asked if the .provisions
of the emergency ordinance adopted earlier in the meeting
could not be extended to the entire City.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the request of Ruby Shipp for a special permit
to conduct a secondhand business at 11264 Atlantic Avenue
be approved. All members present voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Report on The City Manager presented a report on the request of the
Elks Ledge Lynwood-Compton Elks Lodge for variance to permit the
variance construction of a Lodge building on a landlocked parcel of
property located north of Carlin Avenue, west of Atlantic
Avenue with access to Atlantic Avenue by means of a strip
of land having a 50 foot frontage on Atlantic Avenue.
As requested by the City Council at its meeting of June
8, 1966, the Planning Commission has rev~.ewed the conditions
of the variance and recommended its approval with the
following stipulations:
1. That the building be set back a minimum of 15 feet from
all property lines.
2. That the building be of Class 1 construction throughout,
with the north, west, and south walls of solid, soundproof
construction, except for necessary entrances and exits.
3. That the fifty foot (50') lot extending from Atlantic
Avenue 237 feet west to the lot upon which the building Elks Lodge
will be constructed, be reserved for ingress, egress, variance
and parking only. approved
4. That a minimum of 125 parking spaces be provided for
the use of patrons of the building.
5. That a six foot block wall be constructed along the north
and south property lines abutting residential property.
6. That ~. variance be granted of Section 15.03 of the Zoning
Ordinance, provided that the use of alcoholic beverages
be limited to consumption within the establishment, on
the premises only, to bona fide members of the Elks Club
and their bona fide guests,•pursuant to a club license,
issued pursuant to Section X3431 of the Business and
Professions Code.
7. That the variance not be transferrable.
The Manager recommended approva], of the variance .with the
additional stipulation that exercise of the variance be
commenced within one year. .
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the
Planning Commission and the City Manager. All members present
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Manager reported that the County of Los Angeles has Co. Master
proposed an amendment to the Master Plan of Highways to remove plan of
120th Street and Butler from the Master Plan and to add 119th Highways
Street and Lynwood Road to the Plan. He reported that the amendment
Planning Commission has studied the proposal and recommended approved
the change. The recommendation was based on the fact that
the new route is more in keeping with the traffic flow in
the area, Lynwood Road is ten feet. wider and able to carry
more traffic than Butler street, and the proposed change
recognized the Master Plan of Highways of the City of Lynwood.
RESOLUTION N0. 66-57 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 66-57
COUNCIL AMENDING THE COUNTY MASTER PLAN OF HIGHWAYS TO approving
DELETE 120TH STREET AND BUTLER STREET, AND ADD 119TH STREET Co. Master.
AND LYNWOOD ROAD." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Plan of Hig
Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be ways amend.
adopted.
Roll Call:-
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: Councilman Stevens.
Absent: Councilman Duncan.
The Manager reported that if the City wishes to continue State Coope
Personnel Service through the State Cooperative Personnel ative
Services, it is necessary to renew the present contract for Personnel
the year 1866-67. He reported that the personnel service by Services
this agency has been very satisfactory, and although the cost agreement
will increase from $47.50 to $50.00 per examination, he renewed
recommended that the contract be renewed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the Council concur in the recommendations of
the City Manager and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement
with the State Cooperative Personnel Service for Personnel
Service for the year 1966-67.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens..
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Duncan.
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Request by The Manager reported that Western Gear Co, wishes to lease
Western Gear a portion of Santa Fe Avenue right of way south of Imperial
to lease Highway. He stated that the City Attorney advises that
portions of while the City has the power to lease portions of unused
Santa Fe right of way, the lease must provide for cancellation when
right of way the City determines that the land is needed for road purposes
granted and the lease must provide for access to the right of way
for adjacent property owners and for public safety equipment.
The Manager recommended that the Council consider leasing a
portion of Santa Fe Avenue right. of way to Western Gear Co.
and requests the City Attorney to prepare an appropriate
lease for Council approval at the next Council meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, and carried, that the City Attorney be instructed
to prepare an appropriate lease with :the stipulatio'~i that
access be provided for adjacent property owners.
Traffic The Manager reported that the State Division of Highways
Signals - has returned the plans for traffic signals at Bullis Road
Bullis & and Carlin Avenue with certain requirements for additional
Carlin call work. The estimated cost of .the project is $10,000, and
for bid it was recommended that the Council authorize a call for
bids for the project.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the City advertise for bids for installation
of a traffic signal system at Bullis Road and Carlin Avenue.
All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Goldsworthy, The Manager informed the City Council that the terms of
Rhine & Planning Commissioners Goldsworthy, Rhine, and Storms
Storms re- expire on July 1, and that the terms of two members of
appointed to the Recreation and Parks Commission expire at the end of
P. C. June.
The Council adjourned to an executive session.
Following the executive session, the meeting was called to
order and the Mayor announced that nominations were open
for appointments to fill the three vacancies on the Planning
Commission.
Councilman Byork nominated Mr. Joe Goldsworthy.
Councilman Siokos nominated Mr. Charles Storms.
Councilman Stevens nominated Mr. Richard Rhine.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Stevens and carried, that nominations be closed.
Mayor Smith declared Joe Goldsworthy, Richard Rhine, Charles
Storms, appointed as members of the Planning Commission for
four year terms commencing July 1, 1866.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Siokos congratulated Don Snavely on his recent
appointment as Recreation and Parks Director of the City of
Lynwood.
Councilman Stevens asked if the Ministerial Association has been
requested to cooperate in the ringing of Church bells on
the 4th of July. He was informed that such a request has
been sent to the Association, but no reply has been received.
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Mr. John Kanka, 5131 Walnut Avenue, addressed the Council
to inform them that the Disabled American Veterans fire-
works stand will be located on the Food Giant parking lot.
Mr. Lewis Lozier, 3617 Platt Avenue, addressed the Council
to complain of the buildings proposed to be moved in at
3622 Platt as one of the two dwellingsto be moved in is
below the standard of the surrounding neighborhood. He was
informed that the building must be brought up to City Code,
and the Manager stated that he would prepare a report on
the matter for presentation at the next Council meeting.
ADJOURN
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Adjourned
Byork, that the Council adjourn to Wednesday, June 29, 1966, meeting Wed
at 5:00 p.m. All members present voting aye, the Mayor June 2g at
declared the motion carried. 5:00 p.m.
Cit. C erk, City of ynwood
APPROVED JULY 7, 1966