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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 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, Siokos, Smith, Stevens answered the roll
call.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, and carried, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of February 7 and Adjourned Regular meetings of
February 10 and 14, 1867, be approved as written.
.Res. 67-8 RESOLUTION N0. 67-8 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING
THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN
THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said
resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None
Absent: None.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
.Ord. First An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE ENACTING A NEW
..read re DIVISION 3 TO ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 20 LYNWOOD CITY
.palmistry CODE PROVIDING FOR THE REQUIREMENT OF SPECIAL PERMITS
FOR CARRYING ON THE BUSINESS OF PALMISTRY, MEDIUMSHIP,
.ASTROLOGY AND FORTUNE TELLING, REGULATING THE SAME AND
ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS LICENSE FEE THEREFOR." was
presented for first reading. It was moved b,y Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that further
reading be waived. All members voting aye except
Mayor Smith who voted "no", the Mayor declared the
motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman ByorX, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that the ordinance be accepted as read for the
first time. and passed to the second reading.
Mrs. Diana Adams, 12520 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed
the Council to ask the reason for presenting the ordinance
again, and Mayor Smith explained that it was found that
the palmistry ordinance acted upon on February 10, 1967,
failed to pass by a 4/5 majority as required by State
law. He also informed her that she could not conduct
her palmistry business until such time as an ordinance
is passed.
Ro11 Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: Councilman Smith.
Absent: None,
Ord. 819 ORDINANCE N0. 819 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
Establishing N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN
Century #2 PROPERTIES KNOWN AS CENTURY BOULEVARD ANNEXATION N0. 2
Annex zone AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP
WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 570." was presented
for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that further
reading be waived.
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It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, 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, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
'~` An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
LYWNOOD AMENDING CHAPTER IX OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE
RELATING TO THE CARRYING OUT OF CIVIL DEFENSE ACTIVITIES
WITHIN THE CITY." was presented for first reading.
The Man~.ger presented a report and recommendation on the
adoption of the Civil Defense and Emergency Operations
plan. The report described the organization and purpose
of the emergency operations plan and recommended that the
City Council adopt the "Civil Defense and Disaster
Emergency Operations Plan" 1966 revision.
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 Byork, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the
first time and passed to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
~„ An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 13.14 OF THE
LYNWOOD CITY CODE SETTING UP AN ENTIRELY NEW SECTION UNDER
THAT NUMBER AND ADOPTING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE BY REFERENCE AND AMENDING SECTION
13.15 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO INCLUDE-WHAT WAS
FORMERLY IN SECTION 13.14 IN SECTION 13.15." was presented.
The Manager reported briefly that the purpose of the
ordinance is regulation of those homes providing care
for the aged, mentally deficient, narcotic addicts,
alcoholics, returnees from State and County institutions,
and all similar homes.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that a hearing on the adoption of certain portions
of the California Administrative Code be scheduled for the
March 21, 1967, meeting. All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE N0. 570 AS FOLLOWS:
1. AMENDING THE DEFINITION~OF "REST HOME" ON PAGE 8
THEREOF, 2. ADDING SECTION 3.03 PROHIBITING HOMES FOR
THE AGED, HOMES FOR THE CARE OF THE MENTALLY DEFICIENT
(BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN), HOMES FOR NARCOTIC ADDICTS,
HOMES FOR ALCOHOLICS, HOMES FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF RETURNEES
FROM STATE AND COUNTY INSTITUTIONS,. AND ALL HOMES OF A
SIMILAR CLASSIFICATION, 3. ADDING SECTION 3.04 TO
PROVIDE THAT WHERE THE TYPES OF PATIENTS OR INMATES INCLUDE
THOSE BOTH WITHIN AND WITHOUT THE CATEGORIES DESCRIBED IN
SECTION 3.03, THE LATTER SECTION SHALL BE DEEMED TO CONTROL
THE USE, 4. ADDING SECTION 3.05 TO REQUIRE SITE PLAN
APPROVAL, AND 5. ADDING SECTION 3.06 TO MAKE SECTION 16.40
Ord. First
read Civil
Defense
activities
Hearing for
D-3 occupancy
ordinance
March 21, '67
Ord. First
read
establishing
special perms
procedure for
various
boarding
house uses
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THRU 16.55 GOVERNING SPECIAL USE PERMITS PROCEDURE
APPLICABLE." was presented for first reading.
The Manager reported that the Planning Commission has
reviewed the proposed ordinance which specifically
defines the term "Rest Home" and excludes certain types
of homes from residential areas unless a special permit
is first obtained. The Planning Commission will have the
discretion of approving the site plan for any use
contemplated under the provisions of the ordinance, the
procedure for which will be similar to that of a variance.
Approval of the ordinance was recommended by the City
Manage r
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Ste-yens, and carried, that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that the ordinance Yee awcepted as read for the
first time and passed to the second reading.
Rol..-i Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
No?s: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 67-9 RESOLUTION N0~ 6`7-9 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Designating CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DESIGNATING CERTAIN
street STREETS AS ONE-WAY STREETS, DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS
traffic AS THROUGH HIGHWAYS, DESIGNATING CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS AS
control STOP INTERSECTIONS, DESIGNATING RAILROAD STOPS,
DESIGNATING ANGLE PARKING ON CERTAIN STREETS, DESIGNATING
PARKING TIME LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS, DESIGNATING
CERTAIN STREETS AS TRUCK ROUTES, AND PROHIBITING THE USE
OF CERTAIN STREETS BY COMMERCIAL VEHICLES." was presented.
The Council was informed that the Resolution contains all
traffic contro-1 requirements presented in Resolution 60-20
and subsequent amendments. It was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the Resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Engineer's Debt Limit report on the proposed
improvement of Josephine Street et al was presented.
Res. 67-10 RESOLUTION N0~ 67-10 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Approving CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE
debt limit REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER AND FIXING TIME OF HEARING
report & IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF JOSEPHINE
hearing date AVENUE ET AL." was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Josephine ~t Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that said resolution
al 1911 Act be adopted.
- Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 67-11 RESOLUTION NO.. 67-11 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Adopting COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING AN EMERGENCY
new civil OPERATIONS PLAN FOR THE CITY OF LYNWOOD WHICH SUPERSEDES
defense plan THE INTERIM PLAN ADOPTED IN NOVEMBER, 1956." 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: None.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A letter from Gerald S. Goldberg, President of Abco Hardware
and Builders' Supply, Inc., was presented. Mr. Goldberg
commended the various department heads of the city for their
fine cooperation during the course of his recent expansion
programo It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that the letter be accepted and filed.
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Abco Hardware
expresses
appreciation
for coopera-
tion of city
employees
__ Letters from the following persons: Letters
a. W. E. Saling, 11221 Long Beach Boulevard concerning
b. Delaney & Duvall, 11326 Long Beach Boulevard Council
c. L. H. Pope, 11457 Long Beach Boulevard vacancy
d. James L. Clark, 11941 Lindbergh
e. Mr. & Mrs. Edwin E. Wilkinson
f. Gary R. Grace, 3303 Century Boulevard
g. E. C. Brown, 11223 Long Beach Boulevard
h. Wilbur, Medart & Co., 3516 Century Boulevard
i. Charles Walters, 11222 Long Beach Boulevard
j. Charles S. Sheppard, Beulah V. Sheppard, Eugene R. Edwards,
Barbara E. Edwards, Mrs. Lillian Kile
k. Lynwood Jayceed Board of Directors, 12010 Long Beach Boulevard.
concerning the existing Council vacancy were presented, and it
was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork,
that the letters be accepted and filed and reviewed at a
later time during an executive session. All members votipg
aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
A request was presented from the Mental Health Association Mental 'He'alth
of Los Angeles County for permission to conduct the Assoc. Fund
"!"~' association's annual fund raising appeal during the month drive May '67
of May.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that permission be granted. All members voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
A request was presented from the Rio Hondo Area Council Frio Hondo
of Camp Fire Girls, Inc for permission to conduct a Camp Fire
capital funds drive from March 1 thru May 31, 1967. The Girls fund
letter explained that the collectors will be the fathers drive March
of the Camp Fire Girls who will wear no uniforms or sell to May 31, '
any product.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the request be granted. All members voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mayor Smith asked that those doing the collecting obtain
an identification card which the Chamber of Commerce has
available for solicitations of this type.
The City Manager reported that on March 1, 1966, the City Clarification
Council approved a recommendation of the Planning Commission of Weisberg
~,,, to permit a variance for the construction of a 99-bed variance
convalescent hospital on the west side of Los Flores
Boulevard at Imperial Highway. In approving the variance
the Council was concerned about the lack of off-street
parking as only 11 spaces were provided. The Manager
stated that it was his understanding at the time that
Mr. Meyer Weisberg, the applicant, intended leasing the
hospital to the same parties operating the Marlinda
Hospital directly across the street on the east side of
Los Flores Boulevard, and overflow parking from the new
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Clarifica- facility could be handled at the 54-space parking lot
tion of on the Marlinda parking lot. The hospital approved in
Weisberg March, 1966 is now completed but has not been leased
variance to the operators of the Marlinda and no arrangements
have been made by Mr. Weisberg for parking in addition
to the 11 spaces on the premises. The report stated
that the City Manager has directed that an occupancy
permit be withheld from Mr. Weisberg pending clarification
by the City Council of its intention in granting the variance.
Mr. Martin I. Jackson, 6308 Pacific Boulevard, Huntington Park
Attorney representing Mr. Weisberg, addressed the Council
and stated that in his review of the documents available,
the Planning Commission and the City Council approved the
plot plan without specific conditions as to additional
parking. He expressed the belief that his client was in
a good legal position because no parking conditions
were contained in the variance, and Mr. Weisberg has
complied with the plot plan and should be granted an
occupancy permit.
Members of the City CounciJ_ who had been present at the
March 1, 1966, meeting agreed that the variance was
approved with the understanding that the parking facilities
of the Marlinda Hospital would be available to the new
hosp~_tal.
Mro Weisberg, in addressing the Council, denied having
assured the Council that the Marlinda Hospital parking
would supplement the off-street parking facilities of
the new hospital. Mr. Weisberg was asked by the City
Council what his intentions were as to acquiring
additional land for off-street parking and he stated
he would make every effort to acquire more property, but
he did not feel he would be successful He was also
asked if he could negotiate with the operators of the
Marlinda Hospital for use of a portion of their parking
lot.
After considerable discussion, it was suggested by the
City Attorney that the Council adjourn to an executive
session to discuss the matter, and the Mayor declared
the meeting adjourned to an executive session. Following
the executive session the Mayor called the meeting to
order.
Councilman Siokos stated that there is no doubt as to the
statements made by Mr. Weisberg before the Council in
stipulating that the hospital now waiting for an occupancy
permit was to use the 54 spaces across the street and
the Council should expect Mr. Weisberg to comply with the
intent and express purposes using the 54-space parking lot.
Councilman Siokos said he felt Mr. Weisberg had the
responsibility to provide additional parking.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the City Manager be instructed to direct
the Building Inspector to issue an occupancy permit.
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Mr. Jackson informed the Council that Mr. Weisberg has
assured him that he is going to try to work out some
arrangement with the present lessee of Marlinda Hospital
for use of the Marlinda parking lot.
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The City Manager reported that two quotations had been
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received from water supply engineering firms for a complete Recommendatio
study of existing and future water system needs of the in-depth
City, as previously discussed with the City Council, with water system
the study to cover the following: Source of Supply, analysis
Distribution System, Storage Facilities, Copt Estimates.
The two quotations are: K. I. Mullen, $12,500, based on
hourly figures; J. N. Covington Corporation, lump sum bid
of $5;900. The Manager recommended that the City Council
enter into a contract with J. N. Covington Corporation
for a complete water survey for $5,900.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the City Council concur in the recommendations
of the City Managers
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None
The Manager presented a report of the Planning Commission Report on
actions at its meeting of February 14, 1967, at which time Planning
the following was recommended: Approval of a zone change Commission
from R-3 to CB-1 of the lot directly west of the Robert actions
Hall-Kinney Shoe Store buildings and, approval of a zone 2/14/67
change to CB-1 of the area bounded generally by Abbott
Road, Century Boulevard, StockwelJ_ Drive, Norton Avenue
and San Luis Avenue.
The City Manager suggested that dates be established to
interview the prospective consultants for the economic
study proposed to be made. Those representing the
Planning Commission will be Commissioners McJimsey, and
Goldsworthy; Councilmen Byork and Siokos will represent
the City Councilo It was agreed that times convenient
to all would be arranged for the interviews.
Suggested
interview
procedures
with economic
consultants
The City Manager presented a report on proposed State Report on
legislation directly affecting cities, the proposal covering proposed
a wide range of subjects as follows: State laws
directly
1. Assembly Constitutional Amendments 4 and 24 designed affecting
to establish a property tax limitation and to provide a cities
levy to offset revenue deficiencies caused by such ad
valorem tax limits.
2. Assembly Bill 399 which permits general law cities to
impose a State collected sales tax on cigarettes. The
` City Manager stated that the City Council should go on
record as supporting this bill.
3. Assembly bills 94 and 173 Business Inventory Assessment
Procedures. As the Manager believed there would be some
positive gain to the city should these laws adopted, he
felt the City Council should support these bills.
4. Senate Constitutional Amendment 8 which will apparently
permit cities to invest surplus funds in savings and loan
institutions. The Manager did not, however, recommend
Council approval of this bill until more information
can be obtained.
5. Proposal to combine 186.1 and 2107 Gas Tax Funds. The
adoption of such legislation would combine into one law.
two distinctive separate gas tax laws. Passage of this
legislation would eliminate a great deal of paper work and
administrative costs and would make available to Lynwood
nearly $100,000 in additional gas tax money.. The Manager
recommended that the City Council act favorably toward
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Report on
proposed
State laws
directly
affecting
cities.
this proposed legislation.
6. Assembly Bill 363 requiring city arbitration in fire-
fighter disputes. It was the Manager's opinion that such
legislation is unnecessary in California cities.
7. Assembly Bill 369 concerns civil service apprenticeship.
At this time the Manager made no recommendation on support
of this proposal.
8. Assembly Bill 227 prohibiting the use of police back-
ground investigations in hiring procedures. He expressed
the opinion that this law would not gain much support since
it would affect the hiring practices for nearly every
position in the City.
9. Senate Bill 267 and Assembly Bills 274 and 259 -
automatic presumption for heart and pulmonary diseases --
safety personnelo The Manager recommended that the Council
oppose these proposed laws.
_...10. Assembly Bill 127 - mandatory hiring standards for
firefighting personnel. The Manager also recommended that
this proposal be opposed.
11. Senate Bi11s 132 and 133 and Assembly Bills 244 and 245
extension of Brown Act requirements The law, if adopted,
would require the courts to construe the Brown Act more
liberally, require that all meetings composed of two or
more members of any legislative body be open to the public,
limit executive sessions with the City Attorney, and
require all executive sessions be held only during a
regular or special meeting with the further requirement
that an announcement must be made of the matter to be
discussed prior to the regular or special meeting.
The Manager recommended opposition to this legislation.
12. Senate Bill 66 requires statutory declaration of
preemption, and the Manager recommended support of this
Seante bill.
13. Senate Bills 67 and 121 - local control of topless
bars. The Manager stated that while the City Council
has gone on record as supporting S. B. 121,he recommended
that the support be reiterated by the City Council.
14. Local control over the issuance of alcoholic beverage
licenses. Legislation has been proposed which would
permit City Councils to protest the issuance of on-sale
liquor licenses and by so protesting, automatically stop
the issuance of the license. It would also require that
all AB C: hearings for the issuance of such permits be
held in the City where the bar is to be located. The
Manager recommended that the Council support this proposal.
As the City Council will be traveling to Sacramento on
February 23 to visit the city's state legislators, the
Manager suggested that the items to be supported or
opposed be put in written form by him to be presented
to the legislators on that date.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the Council concur in the recommendations
of the City Manager. All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
The Manager reported that there are frequent complaints
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from property owners adjacent to the water well site at
the northeast corner of Sanborn Avenue and California
Avenue because of damage to their property caused by
children playing on the City property, and as the
southerly 69 feet of the property facing California
Avenue serves no practical present or future purpose,
it was~his recommendation that the City Council consider
declaring the property surplus, acquire a general. appraisal
of the value of the land, establish a sale price, and-list.
~-., the property with the Compton-Lynwood Board of Realtors.
Any money received would be placed in the water account
from which the property was originally purchased.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that the City Manager be authorized to obtain
an appraisal of the property and report to the City Council.
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Request to
dispose of
surplus City
property
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to executive session Execu'~ive
for the purpose of discussing an appointment to fill an session
existing vacancy on the City Council. Following the
executive .session the meeting was again called to order. Council
vacancy to
The Mayor announced that after very serious discussion be filled
of many persons for the existing vacancy, the Council has at March $
been unable to reach a decision and the City Council will meeting
adjourn to wn executive session at the next regular
meeting for further deliberation.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Stevens reported on the recent visit of citizens
from the village of San Vincente, Lower California, and
thanked Chief Darton, Chief Riley and Recreation Director
Snavely for their outstanding assistance in making their
`' visit a pleasant one.
Councilman Siokos commented that the courts have upheld
~.h ordinance regulating topless establishments, and
suggested that enactment of a similar ordinance be
investigated.
Mr. Tony Derry, of the Herald American newspaper, questioned
the Council's opposition to amendment of the Brown. Act to
place greater restrictions on meetings of legislative
bodies.
Mre R. M. Robbins, x+049 Cortland, addressed the Council
to object to the proposed improvement of Cortland
Avenye by the removal of driveways approaches and
replacement of curbs in locations where a garage
has been made a part of the dwelling and the. driveway is
now used for off-street parking. Mr. Robbins quoted
Section 6 of Ordinance 709 which requires that when an
existing driveway is no longer required that it
shall be removed. Mr. Robbins stated that in his case
his driveway is "required" for additional off-street
parking, and he felt the approach should not be removed
and replaced with a curb.
The matter was discussed at length by the Council and
it was agreed that the actual removal of Mr. Robbins
approach could be delayed pending study of the ordinance
to determine whether or not it has been interpreted
correctly.
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ADJOURN
Adjourn It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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City lerk, City of -' ynwood
APPROVED MARCH 7, 1967