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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 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, Siokos, Smith, Stevens answered
the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the minutes of the meetings of October 4, Ig66,
and October 18, 1866, be approved as written. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Res. 66-93 RESOLUTION N0. 66-93 entitled; "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Demands COUNCIL OF THE CIT`Z OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR."
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded
by Councilman Siokos, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call,
Ades: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes; None.
Absent; None.
Hearing - The hour of 7;30 p.m, having arrived, said hour being the
Duncan Ave, time fixed .for public hearing on the proposed improvement
improve- of Duncan Avenue between Fernwood Avenue and Lavinia Avenue,
ment. and on the south side of Fernwood Avenue 161.8 feet east
and west of Duncan Avenue, and on the north side of Josephine
Street 160 feet west and 110 feet east of Duncan Avenue, and
on the south side of Josephine Street 320 feet west and 110 feet
east of Duncan Avenue, and on the north side of Lavinia Avenue
206.65 feet east of Duncan Avenue by the construction of con-
crete curb and gutter and driveway approaches, the Clerk pre-
, rented affidavits of publishing, mailing and posting notices
of said proposed improvement, and stated that no written
protests have been filed.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to be heard
concerning the proposed improvement. As there was no response,
the Mayor declared the hearing concluded.
:Res. 66-g4 RESOLUTION N0. 66-g4 entitled: "RESOLUTION OVERRULING
Overruling PROTESTS AND DETERMINING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HAS ACQUIRED
'Protests - JURISDICTION TO ORDER THE PROPOSED WORK OR IMPROVEMENT IN
Duncan Ave. THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF DUNCAN AVENUE ET AL BY THE
Improve- CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURB AND GTJ'Z'TER AND DRIVEWAY APPROACHES,
'ment. TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTAL AND APPURTENANT WORK." was pre-
rented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call;
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent; None.
.,Res. 66-95 RESOLUTION N0. 66-95 entitled; "RESOLUTION ASCERTAINING AND
Per diem DETERMINING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES FOR CERTAIN CLASSES OF
wages - LABOR IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF DUNCAN AVENUE ET
Duncan Ave. AL BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND
Improve- DRIVEWAY APPROACHES, TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTAL AND APPUR-
ment. TENANT WORK." was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call;
Ayes; Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes; None.
Absent; None.
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RESOLUTION N0. 66-g6 entitled: "RESOI.~UTION ORDERING THE Res. 66-g6
WORK AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE INVITING Notice
BIDS IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF DUNCAN AVENUE ET inviting
AL BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND DRIVE-bids -
WAY APPROACHESA TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTAL AND APPURTEN- Duncan Ave.
ANT WORK." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Improvement
Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that said resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The hour of 7:30 p.m, having arrived, said hour being the Hearing -
time fixed for public hearing on the proposed improvement Alma Avenue
of Alma Avenue on the south side between Ruth and Otis Improvement
Streets by the construction of concrete curb and gutter and
driveway approaches and sidewalks, the Clerk presented
affidavits of publishing, mailing and posting notices of
said improvement, and stated that no written protests have
been filed.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to be heard
conee.rning the pr•cposed improvement. As there was no
response, the Mayor declared the hearing concluded.
RESOLUTION NU. 66-97 entitled: "RESOLUTION OVERRULING PRO- Res. 66-97
TESTS_AND DETERMINING.:: THAT THE CITj;_' COTJNCIL HAS ACQUIRED Overruling
JURISDICTION TO ORDER THE PROPOSED WORK OR IMPROVEMENT IN Protests -
THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF ALMA AVENUE BY THE CON- Alma Avenue
~TRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURB AND GTJTTER AND DRIVEWAY Improvement
APPROACHES AND SIDEWALKS, TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTAL AND
APPURTENANT WORK." was presented. It was moved by Council-
man Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said reso-
lution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 66-98 entitled: "RESOLUTION ASCERTAINING Res. 66-98
AND DETERMINING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES FOR CERTAIN CLASSES Per diem
OF LABOR IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF ALMA AVENUE Wages -Alma
BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND DRIVE- Ave. ImprovE
WAY APPROACHES AND SIDEWALKS, TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTAL ment.
AND APPURTENANT WORK," was presented. Tt was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that
said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen ~rork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 66-gg entitled: "RESOLUTION ORDERING THE Res. 66-99
WORK .AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE INVITING Notice
BIDS IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF ALMA AVENUE BY inviting bic
THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND DRIVEWAY Alma Avenue
APPROACHES AND SIDEWALKS, TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTAL AND Improvement
APPURTENANT WORK," was presented. It was moved by Council-
man Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said reso-
lution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Mayor Smith presented 10-year service pins to the follow- 10-yr servic
ing city employees: Robert Driscoll,
l John Freeman, pin awards
Richard Fordham, Walter Greer_slitt, Lowell Hoffman, Howard
Horton, Keith Johnson, Carl Keith, George Lamborn, Arthur
Nelson, William Pomeroy, Jack Stern, Chester Surwillo,
Robert Thomas, Chester Wakefield. Those eligible for 10-year
pins but not present to receive them: Craig Champion, Thomas
Griffitri, Ge-l:ald Luther.
Ord . 810 ORDINANCE TAO. 81u entitled : SAN ORDII~;CAT~ICE OF THE CI~_' OF
Approving LYTJWOOD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO TI-~~ CITV OF LYTJWOOD OF
Century CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "CENT'U'RY BOb'LEVARD
Blvd .Annex ANI~tEXATION N0. 2" WHICH IS COT~TTIGiTOUS TO THE CITY OF LYNWOGD. rr
No. 2 was presented for second reading. It was moved ~by Councilman
Roll Call$
Ayes : Cour.cilrnen
Noes : l~Tone .
Absent: None.
Byork, Dur,car~, Siokos, Sm~.th, Stevens .
Olanda St. The Manager informed the City Council that the Planning
Annex No.l Commission has held the required hearings and has recommended
establish- the esta'elishmen.t of permariert zoning for recently annexed
ment of territory known as "Olanda Street Annexation No. 1" as R-1
zone except that those lots facing on McMillan Street be zoned R-2.
A map of the area indicating the proposed zoning was displayed
for the Councilis consideration.
Ordinance- An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINAl~rCE OF THE CIT<_' OF LYNWOOD
!Olanda St, AMENDING ORDIT~TANCE Tvr~G. 57G FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING
'Annex No.l CLASSIFICATION GF CERTAIN PROPERTIES A~iD TIC ADOPTION OF AN
zoning. AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS MADE A PART OF SAID
ORDINANCE N0. 570" was presented for first r°eading. (Olanda
Street Annexation No. 1 establishment of zone). It was moved
by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, 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 said ordinance be accepted as read for the first
time and passed to the second reading.
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 Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second
time, f'inal.ly passed, and be published as required by law.
Roll Ca11:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 66-loo The City Manager reported that in October, 1960, fees were
:Establish- established for excavation and other work performed in the
ing new public streets, and that these fees have been reviewed by
engineering the Engineering Department in relation to present actual
fees. cost of work being done. In order to more accurately
reflect the cost of such work and engineering inspection
costs, it was recommended that the following resolution be
adopted: RESOLUTION N0. 66-100 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING FORTH THE
FEES TO BE CHARGED FOR STREET REPAIRS, ESTABLISHMENT OF
LINES A?'~TD GRADES FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS, AND ITdSPECTION
COSTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTIOTd OR REPAIRS OF CURBS, SIDEWALKS,
GUTTERS, PAVEMENT, DRIVEWAYS AND SANITAR`? SEWERS." It was
moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork,
that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
WRITTEI~ COMMUNICATIONS Fornelli
claims
Four claims for personal injury, filed on behalf of-the denied.
following persons, were presented: Geneva Fornelli,
Fernando Fornelli, Jackie Lee Fornelli and Kirksey Ray
Fornelli. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that said claims be denied and referred
to the city~s insurance carrier, A"11 members voting aye,
~,,,, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
A request was presented from the Disabled American Veterans DAV Forget-
Chapter and Auxiliary No. 86 for permission to hold their Me-Not sale
annual Forget-M~e-Not Drive from November 7 - 11, 1g66. It .approved.
was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork,
that permission be granted. All members voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A request was presented from Rio Vista rry~r Indian Guides Indian GuidE
for permission to conduct a candy sale... It was moved by candy sale
Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that approved.
permission be granted. All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A request from the American Cancer Society was presented in Cancer
which they ask permission to conduct its annual fund Society funs
appeal within the city during the month of April, 1g67. It appeal
was moved lay Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman approved.
Byork, and carried, that the request be granted.
A report from the City Treasurer was presented in which she Agreement fc
explained that the Retirement Law requires an actuarial quadrennial
--- investigation and revaluation of the assets and liabilities actuarial
of the Retirement System be made every four years in order valuation
to determine whether any change should be made ~in the approved
contributions. The last quadrennial revaluation was done (Retirement
as of June 30, 1962, and therefore, it is again required as System)
of June 30, 1g66. In order that this work may proce~i, the
Treasurer requested the Council to authorize execution of
the actuarial contract accompanying her report. It was
moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos,
that an agreement be approved for the required quadrennial
actuarial valuation.
Roll Call:
Ayes; Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Steven~_.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The request of James Curtale for special permit to conduct Curtale
the business of sales of used auto parts at 11557 Atlantic special per-
Avenue was presented, together with the Police Department mit request
investigative report. The Clerk informed the Council that postponed.
Mr. Curtale presently operates an auto wrecking business
at 11660 Louise Street. As the City Council wished to
have more information about the type of business Mr.
Curtale intends to operate, it was moved by Councilman
Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the matter
'-' be postponed to the next regular meeting, and that Mr.
Curtale be asked to be present. All members voting aye,
the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The City Manager presented a report on the proposed pur- Proposed
chase of the property at 3240 Beechwood Avenue in which purchase of
he recalled that the City Council had authorized a pro- Lots 240,241,
posal to purchase two 50 x 175 foot lots at that location Tr. 2551
for $21,000.00. The report stated that the owner, through
his agent, has submitted a counter proposal of $28,750.00
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Proposed with the stipulation that the property must be used f'or public
purchase parking only. The Manager^ expressed the belief that tree City
of Lots Council should not purchase the ia~?d witri the parking restric-
240, 241, tion as it would not be possible in the future to combine and
Tr. 2551 trade properties with developer's of major commercial buildings
who might wish to locate in this particular area. The report
further stated that if it is legally possible to assure the
owner treat either this or a like amount of parking will be
retained in the immediate area and thereby overcome his
requested restriction, that the City Council should consider
favorably the purchase of the property at the price asked.
In discussing the proposed purchase, it was the concensus of
the Council that the city should not be committed to limiting
the use of the subject property tc public parking only, and it
was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork,
that the City Manager be authorized to make a counter proposal
of $28,750 for the purchase of Lots 240 and X41, Tract 2551,
without the contingency that the land be used for public
parking only.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council to
inquire as to the highest price per square foot previously paid
for land acquired for parking. He was informed that the
highest price to date was $2.00 per square foot.
Roll Calle
Ayes: Councilmen Byork,. Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noeso None.
Abser~to None.
Jaycees The City Manager presented a report on the request of the
'. granted Lynwood Jaycees for• waiver of rental fee for use of Bateman
free use of Hall on November 2g, 1g66, for a meeting to be held in con-
Bateman nection with the December 6 election to determine whether or
'Hall not the Atlantic Avenue Annexation, No. 6 area shall be
included in the Lynwood Unified School District. The request
has been reviewed by the Recreation Commission which has
recommended its approval. It was moved by Councilman Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the request be granted.
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried,
Crown Corp. The City Manager reported on the request df Crown Firecoach
;granted Corporation for an extension of time for delivery of the
extension fire pumper which was tc have been delivered on November 15,
''of time. 1866. The company has stated that shortage of essential material
has resulted due to government priorities, thereby causing the
delay in completion of the fire pumper. It was the Managerts
recommendation that an extension of 45 days be granted as
the delay does not appear to be the fault of the low bidder.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that the Council concur in the recommendation of the
City Manager and grant Crown~Firecoach Corporation an
extension of 45 days for completion of the pumper. All member
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Lewis Rd. The City Manager informed the Council that a petition has
request for been filed by property owners on Lewis Road, between Imperial
added Highway and Abbott Road, requesting installation of wooden
street poles with 7,000 lumen mercury vapor lights, and that the
lights. .one existing 2,500 lumen light be increased to 7,000 lumen.
The Manager recommended that the Council direct the City
Engineer to install the requested lights and to include the
new assessment rate for the properties fronting on Lewis
Road beginning in the 1867-68 fiscal year. The report further
stated that in conjunction with the foregoing request, the
Manager has discussed with the Edison Company an increase
in the lumens of all residential street lights throughout
the city, although no formal proposals have been prepared. Lewis Rd.
It is anticipated that a proposal will be submitted to the request for
City Council prior to February, 1967, in order that the additional
street lighting assessment for the entire city can be street
increased to reflect the added cost, which is minimal for lights
the added benefit of improved lightir:g and better police approved.
protection.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that the Council concur in the recommendations of
~ the City Manager and direct the installation of the added
~~ lighting facilities.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
COUNCIL STUDY
Two proposed ordinances were presented for the Council`s Proposed
study, one emending Section 20.84 of the Lynwood City Code ordinances
(concerning going out of business sales), and one amending Closing out
Sections 26.1, 26.6, 26.11, 26.14, 26.15 and 26.18 of the sales and
Lynwood City Code (concerning sound amplification devices), sound ampli-
The City Attorney reviewed the ordinances briefly and the fication
City Council will study the proposals for action at a regulations
later date.
ORAL COMM"t7NICATIONS
Co~zncilman Duncan commended the Police, Fire, and Police,Fire
Recreation Department personnel for their assistance 8c Recreation
during the recent "Fall Festival" held in the city park. Departments
commended.
Councilman Stevens stated he had occasion recently to visit Water and
both the Water and Park Department yards, and wished to _Park.Depts.
commend them on the manner in which the yards are maintained .:commeni~ed.
Councilman Byork reported that the Lynwood branch of the Lynwood
library system has been made an official depository of Library now
Federal publications, and called particular attention to Federal
a number of books on various subjects now available at the depository
local library because of this action.
Mr. Adrian Van Schalk, representing the Downtown Lynwood Downtown
Business and Professional Association, presented:,the '~ Business &
members of the Council with a letter concerning the recent Professional
decision of the Chamber of Commerce to relocate the annual Assn request
Christmas Parade to Atlantic Avenue. He explained that the for Funds.
Association has, as in the past, committed itself to pro-
viding the funds for overhead decoration of Long Beach
Boulevard with Christmas decorations., but that because of
the relocation of the parade and anticipated loss of bene-
fit to the Long Beach Boulevard merchants, it appears that
sufficient funds to cover the cost wall not be forthcoming
from the Association members. The City Council was, there-
fore, asked to underwrite the cost in excess of what can
be collected from the Association members in order that
decoration of the boulevard. can be continued. He explained
that -the total cost of the project his been reduced by
approximately $500 by eliminating the placing of a Christmas
tree in the downtown area; however, there still remains a
possible deficit of several hundred dollars in the event
that sufficient funds cannot be collected.
Mr. James Ellerrilan, 11431 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed
the Council. concerning the problem, and stated he believed
the funds could be collected if the Association had a vote
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Downtown of confidence from the City Council assuring the funds would
Business & be available if needed. He stated that the problem is urgent
Professions as arrangements must be completed immediately with the decor-
Assn,requestating company if the project is to continue.
for funds.
Members of the Council agreed that they would regret not h8ving
Long Beach Boulevard decorated during the holiday season as in
the past, and suggested that perhaps some agreement could be
reached with the Chamber of Commerce to prevent discontinuing
the overhead decorating.
The City Manager pointed-out that the city is presently allo-
cating approximately $1.2,000 annually to the Chamber on a
contractual basis, part of which is to provide a Christmas
parade. The City Attorney also commented that the city has
a contract with the Chamber of Commerce which must be honored.
After considerable discussion of the matter, it was moved by
Councilman Siokos,seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the
Mayor appoint two Councilmen to discuss the matter with the
Downtown Business and Professional Association and the
Chamber of Commerce for a possible solution to the problem..
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The City Attorney informed the Council that in the event that
some solution is reached with the Chamber of Commerce, then
there world -e the question of the appropriation of funds, and
it wou.7_d be necessary to adjourn trie present regular meeting
to some day after the meeting of the Chamber, Association and
two Council members as money cannot be appropriated at a
special meeting.
Mr. George Henderson addressed the Council to suggest
that parades be held on both Atlantic Avenue and Long Beach
Boulevard, and that past objections that the distance was too
great for foot marchers be overcome by providj,'busses for
the parade participants.
Mr. Romaniello, 11650 Atlantic Avenue, addressed the Council
concerning parking problems at Brewster and Atlantic Avenue.
He was requested to consult Police Chief Darton concerning
a solution to the problem.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the council to
question the propriety of any public funds being expended
for overhead Christmas decorations when only the businessmen
concerned are benefited.
Mrs.(~asche Mrs. Margaret Gasche, 12202 South Atlantic Avenue, addressed
're alto- the Council concerning the proposed alcoholic beverage
holic license at a place on Atlantic Avenue formerly known as the
beverage "Sugar Shack." She was informed that the city officials are
licence aware of the application and that granting of the license
will be protested by the Chief of Police.
Frank Adams Mr. Frank Adams, 4536 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, and
re denial Miss Nancy Adams, 4536 Wilshire Boulevard, addressed the
of palmistry Council concerning recent denial of a license to Miss Adams
license. to conduct the business of palmistry in the city. Mr. Adams
described the licensing procedure he had followed and the
expense to which he had gone, and stated he felt denial of
the license was not justified. Mr. Adams was informed that
the license was denied because of his daughters minority,
and he stated he would be fully responsible for his
daughteris actions.
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Upon an inquiry by the Mayor, the City Attorney sstated that
Mr. Adams could file an application in his name, but that he
could have employees, and if an application were granted,
he would have to be the manager.
Mr. Ed Fuhrman, 431g Pendleton Avenue, addressed the
Council to make it clear that the funds for the Christmas
decorations have come from private contributions from the
business and professional people.
Fuhrman re
Christmas
decorations.
„_ Councilman Siokos stated he favored possible future Preparation
elimination of all palmistry business in the city, iIt ivas of ordinance
f~oved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, eliminating
and carried, that the City Attorney be authorized to pre- palmistry
pare an ordinance to eliminate the palmistry business in authorized.
the City of Lynwood.
ADJOURN
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to
Friday, November 4, 1966, at ~+ p.m.
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APPROVED NOVEMBER 15, 1866