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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 17, 1967
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
Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of January 3, 1967, be approved as written.
RESOLUTION N0. 67-2 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 67-2
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AL~,OWZNG AND APPROVING Demands
THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN
THEREFORE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Dunean, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Mayor Smith read a Proclamation designating the week of 1/15 to 1/22'
January 15 to 22, 1967, as Jaycees Week in the City of Jaycee Week
Lynwood.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE N0. 816 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Ord. 816
LYNWOOD REPEALING SECTION 3.12 WHICH PROVIDES THE FEES Repealing
TO BE CHARGED BY THE BUILDING INSPECTOR FOR PERMITS FOR
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THE ERECTION OF SIGNS." was presented for second readin
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Sign permit
The City Manager presented a report on the sign permit Fees
fees as requested by the City Council at the January 3,
1967, meeting. The report compared the existing sign
permit fees and those which would apply under. the
provisions of the Uniform Building Code. A comparison
of fees for the year 1966 indicated 51 permits were
issued for a total of $211.50, which, under the proposed
fee schedule, would have totaled $407.50.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that the proposed fee schedule be
approved.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman.
Siokos, that further reading of the ordinance be waived.
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that Ordinance No. 816 be adopted as read for
the second time, finally passed and be published as
required by law.
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Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCE N0. 817 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Ord. 817
Establishing
ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION CB-1 Zone
OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED Atlntc. Ave
SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID
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Ord. 817 ORDINAN CE N0. 570." was presented for second reading.
Establishing It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
CB-1 Zone on Siokos, and c arried, that further reading be waived.
Atlantic
from FernwoodIt was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
to Olanda Duncan, that said ordinance be ado pted as read far the
second time, finally passed and be published as required
by law.
Mrs. E. We Zak, 12425 S. Cookacre Street, addressed the
Council concerning the proposed change of zone. Mrs.
Zak objected to CB-1 zoning which would be on the east
side of the street on which she lives and spoke in favor
of R-3 zoning for both sides of Cookacre Street from
Carlin Avenue to McMillan Street. She also objected to
the manner in which notification of hearing is given,
that is by newspaper publication and placing of posters
in the area, She spoke in favor of notifying property
owners of pending actions by direct mail.
The Manager informed the Council that at tree January
10 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission set for
hearing the proposed change of zone of the southwest
corner of Cookacre and Carlin Avenue ~;an area of
approximately ten lots to a depth of 165 feet and Lot
2) to either R-3 o_r CB-1 Zone.
Councilman Duncan explained to Mrs Zak that the proposed
CB-.1 zone is more restrictive than the C-2 zone which
presently exists on Atlantic Avenue
Councilman Siokos stated that what the Council is
attempting to do is to have better control of the develop-
ment of the area in the interest of the welfare and
betterment of the community.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Urgency ord An Urgency Ordinance entitled: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE
re Palmistry ENACTING A NEW DIVISION 3 TO ARTICLE II OR CHAPTER
'etc. held 20 LYNWOOD CITY CODE PROVIDING FOR THE REQUIREMENT OF
::over to SPECIAL PERMITS. FOR CARRYING ON THE BUSINESSES OF
.2/3/67 PALMISTRY, MEDIUMSHIP, ASTROLOGY AND FORTUNE TELLING,
REGULATING THE SAME AND ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS LICENSE
FEE THEREFORE." was presented.
Mayor Smith explained this ordinance is one which the
Council requested the City Attorney to prepare, and
informed the Council it could be acted upon at once
if that was their desire.
Councilman Siokos stated that as long as a delay would not
work a hardship, he felt that it would be proper to notify
Mrs< Diana Adams of the proposed ordinance in order that
she might be aware of what is being enacted and how she
will be affected, and suggested that the ordinance be
tabled until the next meeting in order that it can be
studied.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the ordinance be tabled to the meeting of
February 7, 1967. All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A lette:c from Mrs H, W. Rice, 12109 Alice Avenue, was read.
Mrs Rice described the circumstances under which her dog
and that of a neighbor had been impounded by the Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Aminals, and also took
issue with a newspaper article which stated that only
two complaints had been filed against the S.P.C.A. in the
past eight years and that the Council had taken no action
on a recent complaint against the Society.
Councilman Duncan stated that the Council had taken action
on the recent complaint and described what had been done.
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.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
A request from the Crippled Children's Soci
to place coin containers in the city during
Easter Seal Campaign was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded
Letter from
Mrs. Rice
complaining
about SPCA
?ty for permission Crippled
their annual Children Soc
Easter Seal
Campaign
by Councilman 2/27 to 3/26
Byork, that „he crippled Children's Society be given
permission to place coin containers in the city in
connection with their Easter Seal Campaign during the
period of February 2'7 through March 26, 1967. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
A request from the City of Hope for permission to conduct
their ann~xa:l "Hope Sunday" on June 4, 1967, was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that permission be grantedo All members voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion carriedo
The request of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for
renewal of their exempt license to collect salvage
material within the City during 1967 was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded~by Council-
man Stevens, and carried, that the exempt license for
the Society of St. Vincent De Paul be granted.
The City Clerk informed the City Council that the Lynwood
Freedom Memorial Committee has not provided insurance
coverage in connection with the construction of the
Freedom Memorial in the city park9 and because of its
location and approval by the City Council, recommended
that the Committee be required to provide public
liability insurance in whatever minimum limitations
considered necessary for the risk involved.
Mr. Richard Bowen, 11469 Copeland Street, addressed the
Council to explain that all the labor involved is being
contracted and State Compensation Insurance will be provided.
After discussion of the public liability aspects of the
project, Mayor Smith suggested that the committee confer
with the City Attorney and City Manager as to proper
insurance coverage.
"Hope Sunday"
6/4/67
granted
Exempt lic.
renewal Soc
St. Vincent
de Paui
granted
Report on
ins. cover-
age Freedom
Memorial
The City Manager presented a letter from Police Chief Darton Protest of
in which he stated his opposition to the transfer of an ABC lic
alcoholic beverage license for the "Sugar Shack" on Atlantic transfer
Avenue. The letter explained that the effect of a protest Sugar Shack
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by the City Council would be to establish the location of
the protest hearing at the Lynwood City .Council chambers,
thereby allowing businessmen and residents of the immediate
area a better opportunity to express themselves.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that the Council oppose the transfer of said license
and request that the protest hearing be held in the
Lynwood City Council Chambers. A11 members voting aye,
the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Approval of The City Manager informed the Council that it will not be
lease agree- necessary to move the dwelling on property recently
ment for acquired for Santa Fe Avenue right of way for approximately
dwelling at one year. He stated that Mr. and Mrs. Charles Farnau
2716 E. 108 are presently tenants of the dwelling at 2716 East 108th
.Street Street. A lease agreement has been prepared and executed
by Mr. Farnau for use of the property for $85.00 per month,
with the stipulation that they maintain the property
completely and pay all utilitieso The Manager recommended
that the lease agreement be approved by the City'Council.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the City Council concur in the recommendations
of the City Manager.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Bids for The Manager presented a report on the sidewalk .repair
'annual side- program in which he informed the Council that a survey
walk etc. has been made of the repairs needed in areas east of
.,maintenance Bullis Road. Specifications call for construction of
2-3-67 a total of 1,600 l.f. of curb and 500 sq. feet of
sidewalk in approximately 110 pieces and the removal of
approximately 2,0-00 sq. feet of concrete at abandoned
approaches in addition to the removal of curb to be
repaired.
The estimated cost of the project is $6,075 and funds
have been included in the Public Works capital budget to
do the work. The Manager recommended that the City
Council authorize a call for bids for the repair and
construction of curb, gutter, and sidewalk to be
received no later than 10 a.m. in the City Clerk's
Office on February 3, 1967.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that the Council concur in the recommendations
of the City Manager and authorize the call for bids, and
that the old concrete which will be removed be carried
away.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Report on A report on the proposed hiring of consultant services
Consultants for a study of the downtown business district was presented
for Downtown by the City Manager. Six planning consultant firms have
Business dis.been contacted and to date two replies have-been received
survey indicating interest in giving a quotation. The Manager
expressed the hope that preliminary discussions can be
completed by January 27 and arrangements can be made for
the various consultants to meet with the City Council in
order that the Council can determine who should be hired
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for the project .
Councilman Duncan said he believed Councilman Siokos and
Councilman Byork, and representatives from the Planning
Commission should be included in the discussions to
determine the course that should be taken in future
development. The City Manager emphasized that while the
proposed survey is primarily concerned with the downtown
area,the affect on all related and potentially related
areas should also be considered.
The City Manager presented a report on the actions of the Report on
Planning Commission at its January 10, 1967, meeting as Planning
follows: Variance Request of Blue Star Square Company, Commission
Long Beach Boulevard and Tweedy Boulevard, for permission actions
to extend a permitted C-3 use into a more restrictive
zone. The request was administrative in nature and the
Planning Commission approved it under provisions of
Sections 16.01, 16.02 and 16.10 of Ordinance No. 570.
Establishment of zone for Century Boulevard Annexation
No. 2 with the recommendation that the area bounded
by Century Boulevard, Elmwood Avenue, Wright Road,
and Duncan Avenue be zoned R-3; and the remaining
portion of Century Boulevard Annexation No. 2 be zoned
R-2.
The Manager presented for approval an agreement for the Approval of
acquisition of Lynwood Gardens Mutual Water Company at agreement to
a cost of $41,500 as authorized by the City Council on purchase
November 15, 1966. He informed the Council that the Lynwood
agreement describes the terms and conditions of sale Gardens
and commences the legal processes of acquiring the Mutual Water
water system. He also said it is not known at this Company
time whether or not it will be necessary to obtain
Public Utilities Commission approval before the property
can be transferred to the City. The Manager recommended
that the Council proceed with the acquisition of the
Lynwood Gardens Mutual Water by approving the acquisition
agreement.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that the Council concur in the recommendations
of the City Manager and proceed with the acquisition of the
Lynwood Gardens Mutual Water Company.
The City Manager presented a Grant Deed executed by Thomas Grant Deed
G. Cohea and Ruth E. Cohea whereby they convey their Atlantic Ave
interest in "The West 10 feet of Lots 1, 2, and 3 of Tract accepted
No. 6577, as per map recorded in Book 74, Page 36 of Maps,
in the office of the County Recorder of said county" t`o the
City of Lynwood for street purposes, and recommended its
acceptance. (Atlantic Avenue right of way)
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that said deed be accepted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager presented Quitclaim deeds to release certain Granting of
water and street easements on lots 23, 24, 25 and 26, Quitclaim
Tract 2551 (the southeast corner of Norton and Long Beach deeds - L.B.
Boulevard) which are no longer needed by the City. The Blvd.
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Manager recommended approval of the quitclaim deeds
to said lotso The possibility of future need for
the ten foot street easement was discussed, and the
Manager said he would investigate the matter further
and provide the Council with a more detailed report.
Report on The Manager presented a report on the meeting with the
meeting with League of California Cities subcommittee on Workmen's
League Sub- Compensation which was held on January 13, 1967, in
.Committee on San Francisco. He reported that prior to the meeting
:Workmen's a committee of attorneys prepared drafts of proposed
Compensation legislation which were reviewed and passed upon by
the entire committee. The committee's recommendation
will be submitted to the League Board of Directors
for their review and are summarized as follows:
1. Suspension of Permanent Disability Award when there
has been no wage loss.
2, The ability of each party to one preemptory challenge
in writing of the referee hearing any appeal.
3o Provide a means for employees to waive a pre-existing
disability at the time of hiring. The intent is to
encourage hiring handicapped people.
4. Prohibit liberal construction of "facts by the referee
but not of questions of law."
5. Establish procedures for review of decisions by the
Workman's compensation Appeals Board of the decisions
of referees.
5. Apportionment of permanent disability to non-industrial .....
cases when a prior disease "prior to hiring" has
contributed to the injury.
7. Apportionment of Death Benefits between industrial and
non-industrial causes where a prior employment has
contributed to the death.
8. Terminating payment of Compensation Benefits after
the effective date of retirement under the State
Employees Retirement System.
g. Credit on Permanent Disability indemnity for the
employer in relation to the Indemnity of previous
employers.
10. Restrictions on awards based solely on subjective
i.e. pain, complaints.
Request to The Manager presented a request for authorization to
attend springattend the spring meeting of the City Managers Department
City Manager of the League of California Cities to be held on February
meeting 8 through 10, 1867, in Palo Alto. The report stated that
the primary concern of the meeting will be the proposed
legislation affecting cities which will be introduced
at the State level. """"
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the City Manager be authorized to attend
said meetingo All members voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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Councilman Duncan informed the Council that he has been
appointed to the League of California Cities transporta-
tion committeeo He also suggested that it might be
advisable, because of the new territory recently added
to the City, print the minutes of the Planning Commission
and City Council in the local newspaper for a period
of six months to a year.
Councilman Stevens informed the Council that he will take
"~` part in a program on radio station KLAC on Friday, January
,' 20 at 10:00 p.m. The discussion will concern reasons for
not lega"lining marijuana in California.
Councilman Byork commented that he thought it important
that the entire minutes be printed as suggested by
Councilman Duncan.
The City Attorney mentioned'. that the Council had been
handed his report on the claims recently filed by two
employees, and in response to a question by Mayor Smith,
informed him that the Council is not required to take
action.
The matter of informing property owners by direct mail
of pending hearings was discussed at length. Time
involved, expense and additional personnel to accomplish
such direct mailing appeared to be the greatest problem.
Mrs. Edward Zak, 12425 S. Cookacre Street, addressed
the Council and volunteered her services free of charge
to obtain names and addresses of property owners from
the County Assessor's Office, prepare and address the
required notices, and provide postage in order to see
that all citizens are notified.
Councilman Byork asked if it would be legal to have an
entertainment tax, and the City Attorney informed him that
the Council could establish a permit as the city has the
power to tax for the purpose of business licensing.
Mayor Smith commented on the appointment of Councilman Duncan
to the League of California Cities transportation committee
and informed the Council that he has been appointed to the
Underground Utilities Committee. He also stated that the
Council plans to attend a meeting in Sacramento to confer
with the cities' new Senators and Assemblymen to acquaint
them with the cities problems and hopes for the future.
At the suggestion of Mayor Smith, a minute of silent
prayer was had in memory of Seaman John Duggan who
recently lost his life in Viet Nam
ADJOURN
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It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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City Clerk, city of Lynwood
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Duncan on
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transportat.ic
committee
Moment of
silence for
Seaman John
Duggan
Adjourn
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