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REGULAR MEETING JULY 19, 1866
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, Smith, Stevens answered the roll
call.
Councilman Siokos was absent.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the minutes of the meeting of July
5, 1866, be approved as written.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that Councilman Siokos' absence be
excused.
RESOLUTION N0. 66-65 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE."
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
by Councilman Duncan.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Siokos.
PUBLIC HEARING
Res. 66-65
Demands
The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the Hearing -
time fixed for the protest hearing on the proposed annexa- Century Bl`
Lion of .inhabited territory known as "Century Boulevard Annex No.
Annexation No. 2," the Clerk presented affidavits of publica-
tion and stated that no written protests had been filed.
The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to
submit a written protest to said proposed annexation. As
there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing concluded.
RESOLUTION N0. 66-66 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 66-66
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION ON Century Blv
THE 27TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1966, IN A CERTAIN TERRITORY IN Annex No. ~
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD election
PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO SAID CITY OF LYNWOOD; PROVIDING Sept. 27,'6
FOR THE HOLDING OF SUCH ELECTION AND SUBMITTING TO THE
ELECTORS RESIDING IN SUCH TERRITORY THE QUESTION WHETHER
SUCH TERRITORY SHALL BE ANNEXED T0, INCORPORATED IN, AND
MADE A PART OF SAID CITY OF LYNWOOD, DESCRIBING SAID
TERRITORY AND DESIGNATING IT BY THE NAME OF "CENTURY BOULE-
VARD ANNEXATION N0. 2"; ESTABLISHING ELECTION PRECINCTS
AND POLLING PLACES IN SAID TERRITORY; APPOINTING THE OFFI-
CERS OF ELECTION FOR SAID SPECIAL ELECTION, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF SUCH ELECTION." was presente d.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Siokos.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE N0. 803 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Ord. 803
LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 8.01 OF CITY ORDINANCE Permitting
N0. 570 TO ADD THERETO A TAVERN DANCE AS A PERMITTED USE IN Tavern Banc
A C-2 ZONE." was presented for second reading. It was moved in C-2 zone
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by Councilman Duncan, 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 Byork, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the
second time, finally passed, and be published as required
by law,
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Siokos.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Request of
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well for 5th meeting, a special permit was granted to C. A. Barnwell
exemption of for the business of junk collection, and at that time, she
junk collet- had overlooked a part of the application, i.e, request for
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for fees exemption from business license fee by reason of physical
denied disability ($100 per year), as permitted under Section 20.35
Lynwood City Code. The Clerk read the letter filed by Mr.
Barnwell in which he stated he is unable to carry out steady
employment by reason of his disability and also read a
letter from Mr. Barnwell's physician confirming the inability
to do prolonged standing or walking type of work.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the request for exemption be denied.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilman Byork, Duncan, Stevens.
Noes: Councilman Smith.
Absent: Councilman Siokos.
Webster's The request of John W. Webster, proprietor of Webster's
Jewelry, 3825J
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Century ewe
ry, 3
5 Century Boulevard, for permit to conduct a
closing out going out of business sale, was presented.
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granted It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the permit be granted. All members present
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Muscular The request of the Los Angeles County Chapter of Muscular
Dystrophy Dystrophy Associations of America., for permission to conduct
fund dr. their annual fund raising appeal during the month of
granted for December, 1866, was presented.
Dec.,-1966
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, and carried, that the permit be granted.
Duncan Ave. The Manager presented a report concerning the proposed
improvement improvement of Duncan Avenue et al under 1911 Act Procedure
abandoned which he recalled that at the last meeting the Council was
informed that the bids for the proposed work had exceeded
the estimate by more than 10%. In order to reduce the cost
a resolution was prepared and adopted to reduce the work
to be done in order to reduce the cost to comply with the
limit set by the Streets and Highways Code. Since that
time the propriety of this action has been questioned by
the bonding attorneys who point out that while the action
may be legal, it does not follow the intent of the law as
the property owners were informed they would be assessed
for a certain amount of work whereas under the revised
proposal, the same assessment will be for a reduced amount
of work. In order to proceed with the improvement under
the 1911 Act, the Manager recommended that the present
proceedings be abandoned and that new proceedings be
instituted by adopt~.on of appropriate resolutions.
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RESOLUTION N0. 66-67 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ABANDONING THE PROPOSED
IMPROVEMENT OF DUNCAN AVENUE ET AL BETWEEN FERNWOOD AVENUE
AND LAVINIA AVENUE BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURB,
GUTTER AND DRIVE APPROACHES TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTAL
AND APPURTENANT WORK." was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that
the resolution be adopted.
Roll Ca11:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Siokos.
RESOLUTION N0. 66-68 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DIRECTING PREPARATION OF
DEBT LIMITATION REPORT IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT
OF DUNCAN AVENUE ET AL." was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that
the resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Siokos.
The City Engineer's Debt Limit report on the proposed
improvement of Alma Avenue between Ruth Street and Otis
Street was presented.
RESOLUTION NOa 66-6g entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE
CITY ENGINEER AND FIXING TIME OF HEARING IN THE MATTER OF THE
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF ALMA AVENUE BETWEEN RUTH STREET AND
OTIS AVENUE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Siokos.
The Manager reported on the matter of restricted parking
on Louise Street between Long Beach oulevard and Monrovia
Street held over from the previous meting. He stated he
has received no further communications from the residents
in the area and again that parking be prohibited on the
north side of Louise Street between Long Beach Boulevard
and Monrovia.
The Manager also presented proposed revisions in the ques-
tionnaire mailed to the residents when investigating proposed
"No parking" areas.
RESOLUTION N0. 66-70 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION N0.
60-20 DESIGNATING A CERTAIN STREET WHEREIN PARKING IS
PROHIBITED ON ONE SIDE AT ALL TIMES." was presented. It
was moved by Councilman Byork, Seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that said resolution be adopted.
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i Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Siokos.
Uniformity of restricted parking to one side or the other of
any street was discussed, and it was suggested that in
future investigations the Police Chief and City Engineer
visit the area being considered to determine which would be
Res. 66-67
Abandoning
Duncan Ave.
et al
improvement
Res. 66-68
Directing
new debt
limit repor
Duncan Ave.
et al
improvement
Res. 66-6g
Approving
Engineer's
report &
setting
hearing on
Alma Ave.
improvement
Report on
restricted
parking on
Louise St.
Between L.B
Blvd. &
Monrovia
Res. 66-70
Restricted
parking on
Louise St.
between L.B
Blvd. &
Monrovia
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the better side of the street for a "No parking" restriction.
Carlin & The Manager reported on the bids received for installation
Bullis of a traffic signal system at Bullis Road and Carlin Avenue
traffic in which he stated that Smith Electric Supply was the low
signal bid bidder, and recommended that the contract be awarded to
awarded to Smith Electric Supply at the bid price of $13.019.00.
Smith Electric
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the Council concur in the recommendation of
the City Manager and award the Contract for installation
of a traffic signal system at Bullis Road and Carlin Avenue
to Smith Electric Supply at the bid price of $13
019.00.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Siokos.
Report on The Manager recalled that at the June 8 meeting the Council
purchase of had authorized negotiation for the purchase of Lot 316,
Lt. 316, Tract 2551 at a maximum price of $5,500 (located between
Tr. 2551 for Sanborn and Mulford Streets, west side of Long Beach Boulevard)
off-street The Manager presented a drawing of the proposed use of the
public lot in connection with the existing City parking lots, and
parking recommended that the Council reconsider its previous price
limitation of $5,500 and authorize the purchase of Lot 316
Tract 2551 for a maximum of $6,000. He also presented
drawings showing the possibilities of expanding the use
of the existing parking lots should the subject lot be
acquired. Hazards to persons existing from the rear of
the buildings along the north-south alley between Long
Beach Boulevard and Plaza Street was also discussed, and
the Manager stated he would investigate possible solutions
to this problem.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations
as to purchase of Lot 316, Tract 2551.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Siokos.
Report on The Manager presented a report on actions taken by the
Planning Planning Commission at its meeting of July 12, 1966:
Commission
actions 1. Approved the request of Sears Roebuck Co. for
variance to permit use of the only remaining lot on the
south side of Orchard Avenue. and Long Beach Boulevard for
public off-street parking. The Commission added a stipula-
tion to this and previously granted off-street parking
variances that trees be planted adjacent to the parking
lot wall inside the Sears Roebuck Co. property line.
2. Approved the request of Arthur M. and Viva A.
Beach for a variance to permit a conforming use (a market
building and adjacent service and speciality shop building)
in a C-2 zone to be extended into an adjoining R-2 zone
on Lot 17, 21 and 22, Tract 7099 (southwest corner of
Olanda Street and Atlantic Avenue). The request was approved
with certain stipulations such as requiring that the existing
building must be removed within 90 days from completion of
the proposed new buildings, and that the parking lots be
completely surfaced within that period. The report also
stated that the Commission indicated that it would possibly
consider hearing, on its own motion, a change of zone on
the C-2 portion of the property facing Atlantic Avenue to
P-1 upon completion of the project to prevent development
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of other commercial buildings on the Atlantic Avenue frontage Report on
of the property. Planning
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3. Establishment of permanent zoning in Atlantic Avenue actions
Annexation No. 7-A as R-l. R-1 zone for this area was
recommended by the Planning Commission because of the size
of the lots, the existing R-1 use of the land and compatibility
with surrounding R-1 uses.
~^ 4. Denial of the request for a change of zone from R-2
to C-2 for the 11.55 acres of land located on the south side
~ of Imperial Highway between Hulme Avenue and Atlantic Avenue,
commonly known as the Seventh Day Adventist property.
The status of the proposed ordinance establishing new
commercial and parking zones Trt~s discussed and the Manager
informed the Council that the proposals are being studied
by the Planning Commission and will be discussed by the
Commissioners at the adjourned Planning Commission meeting
on July 28th.
The Manager reported that at its last regular meeting the
Recreation Commission was approached by the Freedom Trust
Committee with a proposal to construct a Freedom Shrine
Band shell in the City park. The purpose of the Shrine being
to honor Lynwood citizens killed in Viet Nam and for display-
ing the Freedom Foundation awards that have been presented
to local organizations. The estimated cost of the project
is $5,000 with both money and labor being expected to be
donated by the community.
The Recreation approved the request and recommended that
the Shrine be placed at the west end of the City park at
the edge of the open center area and approximately 75 to
''~~"" 100 feet from the existing recreation check out building.
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The Manager recommended approval of the request subject
to the committe complying with all legal and building
requirements.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the Council concur in the recommendations of
the City Manager. All members present voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mr. Thomas Smyth, 3643 Cedar Avenue, addressed the Council as
a representative of the Freedom Trust Committee and displayed
drawings of the band shell proposed to be constructed.
The City Council commended the committee for its work in
planning a beautiful structure and in carrying out a most
worthy project .
Freedom
Shrine band
shell to be
placed in
City Park
The Manager reported that the Recreation Commission has CSB build]
studied the proposal for renaming the entire Community Service renamed
Building "Bateman Ha ll." Inasmuch as the public refers to Bateman
the building by the latter name, the Manager recommended that Hall
the Council consider the proposal to change the building's
name.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that the name of the Community Service Building be
changed to "Bateman Hall." All members present voting aye,
the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Manager reported that the Recreation Director has
prepared various amendments to the fee schedule for use of
Recreation facilities. These proposal have been reviewed
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Recreation
fee schedule
amended
and approved by the Recreation Commission as follows:
1. Under general rules, change additional employee time
from $1.50 per hour to $2.00 per hour.
2. Under Section 6, General Information, overtime charge
be increased from $3.00 per hour to $5.00 per hour.
3. Add to Section 7-B2, Powell Field, no charge except
for use of lights. Add for Diamond #2, no charge
except for use of lights.
4, Add to Section 7-C2: Powell Field - $25; Diamond #2 -
$25.
5. Add to Section 8-A2: Powell Field - no charge except
for use of lights; Diamond #2 - no charge except for
use of lights.
6. Add to Section 8-B2: Powell Field - $50; Diamond #2 -
$50.
7, Add to Section g-A2: Powell Field - no charge except
for use of 1igh~s; Diamond #2 - no charge except for
use of lights.
8. Add to Section g-B2: Powell Field - $75; Diamond #2 -
$75.
g. Add to Section 10: Groups using the ball diamonds who
request special services such as watering etc. will be
charged to salary or salaries of the employees necessary
during the period of preparation.
The standard fee shall be $2.50 per hour for the use of
the lights on Diamond #2.
The standard fee shall be $3.50 per hour for the use of
lights at Powell Field.
The Manager recommended that the City Council .concur in the
recommendations of the Recreation Commission in amending
the basic fee schedule for Recreation and Park facilities.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the Council concur in the recommendations of
the City Manager and Recreation Commission in amending the
basic fee schedule for Recreation and Park facilities.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Siokos.
Manager The Manager reported that the International City Managers
granted Association was holding its annual meeting in Phoenix,
permission Arizona, from October 23 through October 27, 1966, and
to attend requested that he be granted permission to attend the
ICMA Oct. conference.
23 to 27.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that the City Manager be authorized to attend the
International City Managers .Association's annual meeting
in Phoenix, Arizona, from October 23 through October 27,
1966. All members present voting aye, the .Mayor declared
the motion carried.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Stevens requested that a letter of commendation
be sent to the architect and the committee for the Freedom
Shrine Band Shell.
Councilman Byork commended the Recreation Department for
its fine work with the youth of the community and also
asked the City Manager about the disposition of the Art
Center.
The Manager informed him that a contractor has been inspecting
the old building, but has not yet provided a complete report,
and a report will be prepared for the Council's consideration.
at the next meeting.
Mr. Ernest Hoge, 11222 Wright Road, addressed the Council
to protest spending additional money on the old house being
used for an Art Center.
Mr. Roger Pettner, 3907 Platt Avenue, a cadet representing
the Civil Air Patrol Squadron 63 of Lynwood, addressed the
Council. He described the activities of the group and their
great need for a permanent meeting place which would provide
office space, classroom space, and drill field space. He
requested the Council's assistance in locating and providing
the needed facilities.
After discussing the matter with Mr. Pettner, the Mayor
suggested that he discuss the matter with the City Manger.
Mr. Wendell Handy, a candidate for the State Assembly in
the 55th District, a part of which is in the City of
Lynwood, was introduced.
ADJOURN
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that the meeting be adjourned in memory of the
late William Parker, Police Chief, City of Los Angeles.
All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion carried.
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City ~ lerk~ ity of ynwood
Adjourn in
memory of
Wm. Parker
APPROVED AUGUST 2, 1966