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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 2, 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, Stevens answered
the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the minutes of the meeting of July 19, 1966,
be approved as written. All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Res. 66-71 RESOLUTION N0. 66-71 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE."
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded
by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Mayor announced that he wished to commend two individuals
who came to the assistance of a local resident when she was
the v~.cti.m of an assualt and purse snatching, a bus driver
Mr. Merrill Fretwell, and a passenger, Mr. Dennis Van Mers
Bergen. Mr. Fretwell was presented with a certificate of
commendation and congratulated by the Mayor for his
cooperation in assisting in the capture of those responsible
for the incident. Mr. Van Mers Bergen was not present.
CANVASS OF ELECTION RETURNS
Canvass of The Mayor stated that this was the time set to canvass the
election precinct and absentee ballot returns for the "Olanda Street
returns of Annexation No. 1" election, which was held on July 26, 1966.
Olanda St. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Byork and Siokos to act as
Annex #1 a canvassing board.
Upon completion of the canvass, the Mayor directed the
Clerk to enter the results of the annexation election in
the minutes as follows:
"Shall Olanda Street Annexation No. 1 be annexed
to the City of Lynwood?"
Yes 56
No 21
Total votes cast: 77
Res. 66-72 RESOLUTION N0. 66-72 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Declaring COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE
results of RESULT OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION PERTAINING TO THE ANNEXATION
Olanda St. OF "OLANDA STREET ANNEXATION N0. 1" TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
Annex HELD IN SAID TERRITORY ON JULY 26, 1966." was presented.
Election It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OF CERTAIN
INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "OLANDA STREET ANNEXATION
N0. 1" WHICH IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was
presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman
Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that further reading
be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman.
Byork, that the ordinance be accepted as read for the first
time and passed to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ord. first
read approv
ing Olanda
St. Annex
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RESOLUTION N0. 66-73 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 66-73
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING THE BOARD OF Requesting
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE Co. Reg. of
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED Voters to
SERVICES TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT perform
OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION PERTAINING TO THE PROPOSED certain
ANNEXATION KNOWN AS "CENTURY BOULEVARD ANNEXATION N0. 2," services fo
TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 27, 1866." Century
was presented. It ,was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded Annex # 2
by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith,. Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager informed the Council that after conducting
public hearings, the Planning Commission has recommended.
establishment of zone of Atlantic Avenue Annexation No.
7-A as R-l, and described the territory affected. He
recommended concurrence in the Planning Commission's
action by adoption of an ordinance effecting the proposed
establishment of zone
An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. Ord. first
570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES read settin
AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP Atlantic
WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 570." was presented Annex 7-A
for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork, zone a+a R-I
seconded by Councilman Stevens, that further reading
be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman.
Stevens, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the
first time, and passed to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A letter from Mr. Glen Fullerton, 11828 Atlantic Avenue, was Letter from
presented regarding vacant store buildings on Long Beach Glen Fuller
Boulevard and rezoning of the Central Business Area. It ton
was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork,
that Mr. Fullerton's letter be accepted and filed. All.
members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
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REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Request of The request of C. A. Barnwell, 11354 Duncan Avenue, for
C. A. Barn- reconsideration of his request for an exemption from the
well for license fees for junk collection was presented. (Request
license fee for disability exemption under Section 20.35 Lynwood City
exemption Code denied at July 19, 1966, meeting). Mr. Barnwell
denied was present and described his disability and stated he
wishes to operate only one truck by himself with an
occasional assistance of another person.
The City Attorney was asked if the Council could restrict
such a license to the use of only one truck and he said
the license could be so restricted.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that the license fee exemption be granted for the
operation of one truck with not more than two people
working on the truck.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Smith, Stevens.
Noes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos>
Absent: None,
Hirsch A letter from Louise A. Hirsch, 10000 Capistrano Avenue,
letter South Gate, was presented in which she requests that the
complains of alley at the rear of the businesses on Long Beach Boulevard
trash in south of Tweedy Boulevard be swept and cleaned on a regular
alley rear basis.
of L.B.Blvd.
south of Councilman Siokos stated that this matter had been investiga-
Tweedy ted previously and that Lynwood has done everything possible
to take care of the situation, and it is a question of
cooperation on the part of adjacent citizens in the City of
South Gate.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed.
Request for A request from Mr. Larry Worchell owner of Lots 80, 81
82
parking
district ,
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g3~ 84, 85, 86, Tract 2551 ( Long Beach Boulevard between
considera- Imperial Highway and Los Flores Boulevard ) was presented in
tion by which he stated that he intends to develop a shopping
Larry center on the subject property and that he has had favorable
Worchell responses from certain supermarket chains interested in
locating in Lynwood, providing the size of the parking area
is increased and access from the parking area to Imperial
Highway is provided. He stated that he has attempted to
acquire Lots 87, 88, and 137, Tract 2551, and has reached an
agreement for purchase of Lot 88, but that he has been totally
unable to reach any agreement for the purchase of Lots 87,
and 137. He, therefore, requested that:a parking district
be made of Lots 87, and 137, Tract 2551, in order that the
subject property might be improved with a retail shopping
center.
The City Manager presented a report
in which he described the procedure
District Act of 1843 and recommende
request be referred to him in order
the City Engineer and City Attorney
procedure.
on Mr. Worchell's request
under the vehicle Parking
3 that Mr. Worchell's
to obtain a report from
as to appropriate
Mr. Larry Worchell, 5917 North Figueroa, Los Angeles,
addressed the Council to state that none of the supermarket
operators with whom he has talked will locate there without
adequate off-street parking, and that the owner of Lot 87
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has indicated no willingness to cooperate in this develop-
ment.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the request be referred to the City Manager
for investigation and report. All members voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A letter from Alfred R. Meyers, Attorney for James S. Pelton,
was read appealing the decision of the Planning Commission
in denying Mr. Pelton's request for a change of zone from
R-2 to C-2 of an 11.55 Acre portion of the Home `1'ra.ct in
Rancho S~:~n I~ri;onio. `l he letter also contained a rc,quest
that the T' 1_arining Commission ga~~~.nt a rehearing on Mr.
Pelton's request on the grounds that the Planning
Commis,~ion had based its denial and rendered a ruli.n~; on
the erronous imp r.ession that the applicant could not
execute a valid pe:rsonai covenant.
Mayor Smith presented a telegram, de~.~.vered to the Council
during the meeting, from Plan?~~-~~g Cem~iss~.on member Mollie
Reifschneider requesting that tk:~; done change matter be
referred back to the Planning C~ar~miss9n for further study.
Mayor Smith said he had also been asked by two other members
of the Planning Commission. to refezi the matter back to the
Commission for reconsideration,
Mr. Meyers was present to adc~r°es:a the Council concerning
the appeal and was asked by Cc~lzncilman Dungan what case
he might cite to support the contention that the Council
can contract to control development pf the subject land,
and if such a contract runs with the land or with the
person making the contract.
Mr. Meyers cited a case which he said the legal departments
of the Security Title Insurance Company and Title Insurance
& Trust Company agreed would support the right of the
City to contract for control of land. He also said such
a covenant would not run with the land.
The City Attorney stated that he did not think the case
cited by Mr. Meyers was authority for the Council to enter
into such an agreement and that the question was whether
or not the City Council could contract away its legislative
powers.
Councilman Duncan objected to sending the matter back to the
Planning Commission, and Mayor Smith informed him that
three members of the Commission requested it as they did not
believe they had received correct information concerning
contracting for controlling development of the land. The
matter of referral to the Planning Commission was discussed
at length.
Mr. Albert Putnam, 11200 Sampson Avenue, addressed the Council
for clarification of the procedure being considered.
Mr. Ronald King, 3859 Le Sage, addressed the Council to object
to repeated hearings on the zoning of the subject property.
After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the request of
James S. Pelton for change of zone of an 11.55 acre portion of
Home Tract in Rancho San Antonio be referred back to the
Planning Commission.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: Councilman Duncan.
Absent: None.
Request of
James Pelt
for rehear
ing of zone
change
request of
property
known as
S.D.A. prod
approved.
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Recommend The Manager presented a report on the proposed division of
support of the Compton College School District which includes the
Cpt. College population within the Compton City School District
Trustee Area ,
Enterprise City School District, Lynwood Unified School
Plan District, Paramount Unified School District, and Willowbrook
School District into Trustee Areas. Under the proposal
the College Board would be made up of two representatives
from Compton, one from Enterprise-Willowbrook
one from
,
Lynwood and-'one from Paramount. The report stated that
the division of the district into separate areas based r~
upon respective population would guarantee fair and
equitable representation on the Board of Trustees, and
the initial step in accomplishing this objective is to
get permission to place the proposal on the ballot as
provided by the Education Code.
The Manager recommended that the Council support the action
of the Compton College Board by adoption of an appropriate
resolution, copies of which should be sent to the Los
Angeles County Commission on School District Organization,
Compton College Board of Trustees, and to the City
Councils of Compton and Paramount.
Res. 66-74 RESOLUTION N0. 66-74 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
approving COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SUPPORTING T$E REQUEST OF
support of THE COMPTON COLLEGE BOARD 'OF TRUSTEES FOR THE DIVISION
Cpt. college OF THE COLLEGE DISTRICT INTO FOUR TRUSTEE AREAS." was
Trustee Area presented, It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded
Plari' by Councilman Byork, that the resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Noneo
The Manager presented a report on the amendment of the
State Retirement Agreement providing additional income
to previously retired employees as agreed by the City
Council during the budget hearings in June, and recommended
adoption of a resolution amending the contract between the
State Employees Retirement System and the City of Lynwood.
Res. 66-75 RESOLUTION N0. 66-75 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
amending TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF
Retirement ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
agreement to AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented..
provide add'lIt was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
income for Stevens, that the resolution be adopted.
retired Roll Call:
employees Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager presented a new Debt Limitation Report for
improvement of Duncan Avenue et al under 1911 Improvement
Act Procedure as directed by the City Council at its last
meeting, and recommended adoption of a resolution approving
the Engineer's report and setting a time for hearing.
Res. 66-76 RESOLUTION N0. 66-76 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Approving COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE
Debt Limit CITY ENGINEER AND FIXING TIME OF HEARING IN THE MATTER OF
report on THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF DUNCAN AVENUE ET AL BETWEEN
Duncan Ave. FERNWOOD AVENUE AND LAVINIA AVENUE." was presented. It
et al was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that the resolution be adopted.
Ro11 Ca11:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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The Manager presented a report on maintenance of buildings Contract fo
at Ham Park and recommended that the City Council approve maintenance
an agreement for the maintenance of building interiors at of Ham Park
Ham Park with United Janitorial Maintenance Service, Inc. buildings
commencing September 1, 1966, at a monthly charge of approved
$185.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman.
Siokos, that the Council concur in the recommendations of
the City Manager.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A report on the condition and cost of repairing the Art House Report on
was presented by the City Manager. The report was based on repair of
estimates submitted Skinner & Morgan Construction Company Art douse
and .was divided into sections, work necessary on the first
floor to bring it up to standard for buildings used for
public assembly, and work necessary for use of the second
floor for purposes other than public assembly. The
estimated cost for first floor only was $12,140, for the
second floor $8,120, or a total estimated cost of
$20,260. The Manager suggested that if the Council intends
to remodel any part of the Art House and specify that it
be used for Art purposes only, that one half the cost be
appropriated from City funds and the remainder be supplied
from benefiting groups. The Manager explained that the
requirements under which the estimate was based were supplied
by the Fire Chief and Building Inspector for buildings used
for public assembly.
Councilman, Duncan questioned certain items contained in the
', estimate, such as aluminum casement windows and e~cpressed
the belief that the work could be accomplished at a much
lower cost; also, that the lower floor could be completed
d the u er floor d
an one t a later tim
Ap a e.
Councilman Siokos asked about finishing the first floor
and doing the second floor at a later time, and the Manger
stated it could be done if access to the upper floor was
closed off, He also pointed out .that no offers of
voluntary help have been received. Councilman Stevens
asked if bids could not be requested .and perhaps a lower
cost would result.
Mrs.-James Bristol, 3577 Magnolia Avenue, representating the
Allied Art Association, spoke in favor of retaining the house
and said that Mr. Bristol, a local electrical. contractor would
wire the house free of charge, if the City would furnish the
material.
Mr. Ed Miller, 3615 Agnes Avenue,. addressed the Council on
behalf of the Adult Education Department of the local school
district. The school cooperates at providing art classes
in the art center. Tn response to a question by the Council,
he said the first floor of the house would be sufficient
for the art classes needs. He said he has canvassed the
various school district buildings and has found no available
space for the art classes. He urged that the house be
retained for its usefulness as an art center as well as for
its historical valued
Mrs. Lloyd, 5323 Century Boulevard, addressed the Council to
state that the reason no voluntary help has .been offered is
that those interested in assisting did not know what had to
be done and did not .have access to the building. She
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Report on expressed interest in retaining the house and although she
repairing of does not take part in its activities, offered assistance
old house, in remodeling it,
The Manager stated that it is his feeling that the Council
wishes to retain the house and suggested that disposition
of the house be determined as well as the amount of work
to be done and the amount to be spent, and that the art
group be contacted as to their assistance.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the house be retained and that the City
Manager or his assistant meet with the people involved
to see what can be done and that it be started and have it
ready for the fall school semester if possible.
After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the motion
be amended to provide that the City Manager be given the
opportunity to meet with the groups and ascertain the
actual. cost, and who would pay what portion of the cost,
and bring the figures back to the City Council prior to
further actiono
Roll Call:
Ayes: Counciamen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None
There was a discussion of the effect of the amendment on the
original motion and the City Manager suggested that the
previous motion be rescinded and the action begun again.
It was mcved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that the previous motions be rescinded.
After discussion of the propriety of the motion, it was
withdrawn,
Roll Call on ox°iginal motion:
Ayes: Councilman Duncan.
Noes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the City Manager find out-how much it will
cost to bring the first floor up to standard, and how
much will. be donated in labor or money,
The time involved in gathering the necessary information
was discussed and the City Manager felt he could have the
report ready for the next meeting as to the amount that will
be donated, but that contractor's bids would take much longer.
Mr. George Higgins, 5353 Fernwood Avenue, addressed the
Council in opposition to retaining the Art House,
It was moved by Councilman Duncan that the motion be amended
to provide that the Council go on record as to how much
money the Council is willing to spend on the Art House.
The motion failed for lack of a second,
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: Councilman Duncan.
Absent: None.
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The Manager presented the request of the Chief of Police for
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revocation of the special permit of Diana Adams to conduct
the business of Palmistry at 12520 Long Beach Boulevard.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the necessary hearing be set.
The Manager presented a report on the proposed construction
of a culvert at Abbott Road and Fracar Street and informed
„_„ the Council that the State Division of Highways has
approved the use of 186.1 Gas Tax Funds for this purpose.
He recommended that a call for bids be advertised for
receipt no later than August 29, 1966, at 10:00 a.m.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that the Council concur in the
recommendations of the City Manager.
The Manager presented a report on the proposed traffic
signal systems at Bu11is Road and Cedar, and at Century
Boulevard and Mariposa Lane for which gas tax funds have
also been approved, and recommended that a bid call be
authorized for receipt no later than August 29, 1866, at
10:00 a.m.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that the Council concur in the
recommendations of the City Manager.
The Manager reported on the proposed
Avenue from Fernwood south for which
Highways has approved expenditure of
The estimated cost of the project is
Manager recommended that the Council
bids to be received no later than Se
10:00 a.m.
improvement of Atlantic
the State Division of
2107 Gas Tax funds.
$112,765.00, The
authorize a call for
Member 6, 1966, at
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that the Council concur in the recommendations of
the City Manager. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Both Councilman Duncan and Councilman Stevens commended the
Police Department on the excellence of the recent Police
Show and Dance.
Councilman Byork commented that heretofore there have been
two choices, residential or commercial, as to the use of
the former Seventh Day Adventist Property; and he is now
concerned that there might be still another choice, that
of federally financed low cost housing.
Councilman Duncan called attention to the League of California
Cities meeting which will be concerned with the matter of
strikes by public employees.
Mr. Putnam, 11200 Sampson Avenue, addressed the Council to
""- say that he is a senior building inspector with the City of
Los Angeles, and is concerned with the type of structure
that is being required for the Art House and asked if,
for instance, less expensive material had been considered
for such things as aluminum casement windows.
Mr. Don Brunkalla, X241 Alvada, addressed the Council to ask
for clarification of Councilman Byork's remarks concerning
the former Seventh Day Adventist property, and Councilman
Duncan said in any case subdivision and lot area requirements
Request for
revocation
special
permit at
12520 L.B.B
Bids for
culvert at
Abbott &
Fracar
8-29-66
Bids for
signals at
Century &
Mariposa,
Bullis &
Cedar
8-29-66
Bids for
Atlantic Av
improvement
9-6-66
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would apply no matter how the land is developed.
Mr. Joe McMillan, 3905 Palm Avenue, addressed the Council to
congratulate them on the Atlantic Avenue improvement project
and to inquire when the hearing has been established on the
appeal of the Planning Commission's decision on the Beach
Market variance.
ADJOURN
Adjourn It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the meeting be adjourned. All members voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
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