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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 4, 1867
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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 Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens answered the
roll call
Councilman Byork was absent. ^~
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Green, that Councilman Byork's absence be excused. All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
It w~,s moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting
of March 21, 1867, and the minutes of the adjourned regular
meeting of March 2g, 1g67, be approved as written.
Res. 67-21 RESOLUTION N0.> 67-21 entitled:
Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING
was presented, It was moved by
seconded by Councilman Stevens,
adopted,
Roll Ca11:
"RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR."
Councilman Siokos,
that said resolution be
Ayes: Councilmen Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Byork.
Mayor Smith announced for the benefit of those present
concerning the proposed rezoning of the. Seventh Day
Adventist property on Imperial Highway that a letter has
been received requesting a public hearing before the City
Council and a hearing will be scheduled for May 2, 1967,
at 7:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Confirming The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the
assessment time fixed for public hearing on the confirmation of
hearing assessment for the improvement of Alma Avenue between Ruth
Alma Ave. Street and Otis Street by the construction of curbs, gutter,
driveway approaches and sidewalk, including all incidental
and appurtenant work, the Clerk presented affidavits of
posting, publication and mailing notices, as required, and
stated that no written or oral protests have been filed to
the assessment.
The Mayor inquired if there were any present who wished to
speak concerning the proposed improvement. As there was
no response, he declared the hearing concluded.
Res. 67-22 RESOLUTION N0. 67-22 entitled: "RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH
Confirming FACTS OF HEARING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT IN THE MATTER OF
assessment THE IMPROVEMENT OF ALMA AVENUE BETWEEN RUTH STREET AND OTIS
Alma Ave. STREET, BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, GUTTER, DRIVEWAY
APPROACHES AND SIDEWALK, INCLUDING ALL INCIDENTAL AND
APPURTENANT WORK." was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Byork.
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The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the
time fixed for public hearing on the confirmation of
assessment for the improvement of Duncan Avenue et al
between Fernwood Avenue and Lavinia Avenue by the
construction of concrete curb, gutter and driveway
approaches, together with all incidental and appurtenant
work, the Clerk presented affidavits of posting, publishing
and mailing as required, and stated that no written or oral
protests have been filed to the assessment.
The Mayor inquired if there was anyone present wishing to
speak concerning the proposed improvement.
Mr. K. L. Naylor, 5202 Josephine Street, addressed the
Council to question the amount of his assessment and the
City Engineer explained to him how the cost of the
improvement was assessed to the individual parcels and
spread among the parcels in the entire district.
RESOLUTION N0. 67-23 entitled: "RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH
FACTS OF HEARING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT IN THE MATTER
OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF DUNCAN AVENUE ETAL, BETWEEN FERNWOOD
. AVENUE AND LAVINIA AVENUE, ~Y THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE
CURB AND GUTTER AND DRIVEWAY APPROACHES, TOGETHER WITH
ALL INCIDENTAL AND APPURTENATJT WORK." was presented. It
was moped by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, ':haft the resolution be adopted.
Roll Call.:
Ayes: Councilmen Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes : IJone .
Absent: Councilman Byork.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the
time fixed for hearing on the debt limitation report for
the improvement of Josephine Avenue et al by the
construction of concrete curb, gutter, and driveway
approaches, together with a.ll incidental and appurtenant
work, the Clerk stated that notices of the hearing had
been mailed as required.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak
concerning the proposed improvemento
Gloria Harris, 5321 Lavinia Avenue, addressed the Council
to state that she had received a notice of the proposed
improvement, but that her property was presently improved.
After study of the assessment map, it was determined that
there was an error in the property owners list and it was
moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green,
that the hearing be continued to the next regular meeting
of April 18, 1967.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Byork.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Confirming
assessment
hearing
Duncan Ave.
et al
Res. 67-23
Confirming
assessment
Duncan Ave.
et al.
Hearing -
Debt Limit
Josephine
et al
Improvement
Hearing -
Josephine
et al
Improvement
continued
ORDINANCE N0. 827 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCILi
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO Ord. 827
ADD A NEW CHAPTER THERETO NUMBERED CHAPTER 26A AND ENTITLED: Regulating
"REGULATION OF NOISE EMANATING FROM MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND sound other
THE HUMAN VOICE IN PUBLIC PLACES, OTHER THAN FROM SOUND than amplify-
AMPLIFYING DEVICES." was presented for second reading. ing devices
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, and carried, that further reading be waived.
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It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Green, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the
second time, finally passed and be published as required
by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Byork.
Ord. 828 ORDINANCE N0. 828 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Adopting por.COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AP'!EI`~DING SECTION 13.14 OF
of Cal. Admn.THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE SETTING UP AN EPvTIRELY NEW SECTION
Code UNDER THAT NUMBER AND ADOPTING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE
CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE BY R~.P;:~~=~Ei'VCE 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 for second reading. It was moved by Councilman
Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that
further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Green, 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 Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Byork,
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter from A letter from Mr. Glen Fullerton, 11328 Atlantic Avenue,
G. Fullerton was presented in urging approval of the change of zone
urging zone of the Adventist property on Imperial Highway. It was
change moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green,
approval of and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed.
SDA prop.
Two letters from Mr. Ben Rodermond, 3328 Beechwood Avenue,
B. Rodermond Apt. C, were presented in which Mr. Rodermond protests
protests parking limi tation on Beechwood Avenue between Long Beach
parking limitBoulevard an d California Avenue. Mr. Rodermond complained
on Beech- of the incon venience caused him by the restriction inasmuch
wood Ave. as he has no garage and must park on the street. After
considerable discussion, it .was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the letters be
accepted and filed, and that Mr. Rodermond be contacted
to see what can be done to help solve his parking
problem.
Claim for A claim for damages filed on behalf of Mrs. Betty Mae
damages Ashbrook was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos,
B. Ashbrook seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the claim be denied
denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Byork.
Drifter's A letter from the Drifter's Car Club of Southern California
Car Club was presented. The Drifter's Car Club, sponsored by the
offers local Police Department, offered the services of the
services car club members to the City of Lynwood for any projects
the City might have in connection with its beautification
program. The City Council expressed their appreciation
for the offer and, it was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that the
letter be accepted and filed.
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Councilman Stevens asked the City Clerk to write a letter
to the club expressing the Council's appreciation.
A letter from the City of Santa Fe Springs was presented
in which assistance of the Council was requested in
connection with the sixth annual Career Guidance Center
project which will take place in the Great Western
Exhibit Center from April 12 to 20, 1967. Also
presented was a proclamation concerning "Career Guidance
Center Week" which was submitted by the City of Lakewood.
The Mayor read the proclamation declaring the week of
April 10 to 16 1967, as "Career Guidance Center Week,"
a project sponsored by the Office of the Los Angeles
County Superintendent of Schools Division of Research
and Guidance.
Letters from the following persons were presented opposing
the proposed change of zone from R-2 to CB-1 of the
"Adventist" Property on Imperial Highway:
Albert L. Putrano, 11200 Sampson Avenue
Charles G, Mills, 4234 Pendleton Avenue
Raymond E. Edgmon, 10943 Colyer Avenue
Marie Edgmon, 10943 Colyer Avenue.
As Mr. Mills' letter requested a hearing on the matter
before the City Council, it was moved by Councilman Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the letters be
accepted and filed, and that a hearing be scheduled for
May 2, 1967, at 7:30 p.m. A11 members voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Career
Guidance
Week
April 12 to
20, 1967
Letters from
various
persons
opposing
SDA prop.
zone change
At the request of the Lynwood Lodge No. 600, Free and Public Schoo
Accepted Masons, the Mayor read a statement proclaiming Week A ril
the week of April 24-28, 1967, as "Public Schools Week" 24_2$ p
in the City of Lynwood.
A request from Blind Industries of California Inc. for Blind Indus.
exemption from the business license fees to permit Inc, denied
solicitation in the City was presented. The Clerk stated bus. Lic.
that the Los Angeles Department of Social Services has exemption
been contacted and that no exemption has been allowed in
Los Angeles as it is a profit making organization, even
though they do hire handicapped persons. It was moved
by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
that the request for exemption from business license
fees be denied. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A request from the Military Order of the Purple Heart for Military
exemption from the business license fees for the solicitation Order Purple
of salvage in the City was presented. The Los Angeles Heart denied
Department of Social Services had been contacted on this exemption
request and it was learned that no similar request had from bus. li
been made in the City of Los Angeles by this organization.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the request be denied.
Mr. C. A. Parmenter, 4500 Harvey Way, Long Beach, addressed
the Council to explain the work done by the organization
in serving the veterans and explained the method of operating
their salvage work. In the discussion which followed,
Mr. Parmenter was questioned by the City Council as to
salaries paid, and amounts given to veterans assistance.
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Military The great amount of
Order of done in the City by
Purple Heart notedo
request
referred to Mr. Ungelo, Service
P.D. for Hospital, addressed
investigationOrder of the Purple
approved.
salvage collection work presently being
various charitable organizations was
Officer at the Long Beach Veterans
the Council on behalf of the Military
Heart and urged that the request be
The motion to deny was withdrawn and it was moved by
Councilman Green, and seconded by Councilman Stevens, that
the request be referred to the Chief of Police for
investigation and report. All members voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Lyn. Rec. & The request of the Lynwood Record and Gift Mart, 11451
Gift Mart Long Beach Boulevard, for a special permit to conduct
going-out-of a going-out-of-business sale was presented, together
business salewith the investigative report of the Police Department
granted which indicated no reason why the permit should not be
granted.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Green, that the request of Lynwood Record and Gift Mart
for a special permit to conduct a going-out-of-business
sale be approved.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: Ncne.
Absent: Councilman Byork.
SDA rezoning The report of the City Manager on the proposed rezoning
report held of the Seventh Day Adventist property was not presented
over in view of the matter having been set for hearing on
appeal.
Storm Drain The Manager presented a report on the plans and specifications
Pro. 7802 for Storm Drain Project No. 7802 which have been submitted
approved to the City for approval. The plans are for a storm drain
to be installed in Santa Fe Avenue from Century Boulevard
to Seminole. Construction of this drain will benefit
Lynwood by collecting storm water before it reaches
Century Boulevard. The Manager recommended approval
of the plans and specifications.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the City Council of the City of Lynwood
approve the specifications, authorizes the Los Angeles
County Flood Control District to proceed with the
construction as directed therein, and grants permission
to occupy and use the public streets in the City of
Lynwood to construct, operate, and maintain said installations.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Byork.
Lyn. Swim The Manager reported that the Recreation Commission has
Club fire- approved the request of the Lynwood Swim Club for use
works stand of a portion of the Community Center parking lot for a
held over fireworks stand. He reported that no zoning restriction
would prohibit the use of the parking lot and the only
difficulty for°eseen is the possibility that other recreation
sponsored groups may ask to use other park areas for the
same purpose in the future. As the fireworks stand is the
club's major money making project each year, the Manager
recommended that the City Council approve the recommendation
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of the Recreation Commission for permitting the Swim Club
Parents Organization's request. It was moved by Council-
man Stevens, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the
request be approved.
There was considerable discussion in which it was pointed
out that the recreation sponsored swimming program was
worthwhile and that funds are needed. The request was
compared to the exclusive food concession in the park held
by the Baseball Association. The question of the group
obtaining another location was discussed and Mr. Snavely,
Recreation Director, stated he did not know whether they
had been able to obtain another location this year
although they have been unable to obtain a permanent
location in the past. He explained further the use
being made of the money earned by the club.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: Councilmen Green, Smith.
Absent: Councilman Byorko
The Mayor announced that further consideration of this
matter would be held over to the next meeting, and the
City Manager suggested that a representative of the Swim
Club be present.
The City Manager informed the Council that the Recreation
Commission at its last regular meeting approved a request
of the Mental Health Committee of the Lynwood Coordinating
Council for a waiver of rental fees for the use of Room
2 at Bateman Hall from April 20th and 27th and May 4th.
At the same meeting the Recreation Commission established
a set of rules for granting free use of recreation
facilities. The rules will be presented to the City
Council at its next meeting. It was recommended that
the Council approve the recommendation of the Recreation
Commission and grant free use of Room 2 at Bateman Hall
on April 20, 27 and May 4 to the Mental Health Committee.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Green, that the request be granted. All members voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Lynwood
Swim Club
fireworks
stand held
over.
Mental Healt
Com. Granted
free use of
Bateman Hall
April 20, 27
May 4
COUNCIL STUDY
The City Attorney presented for' the Council's study an. Proposed
ordinance governing and controlling professional entertain- entertainment
ment and the premises wherein and whereon said professional ord. for
entertainment is conducted and the licensing thereof. study
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Green inquired if any consideration has been
given to providing left turn signals at Atlantic and
Imperial Highway. Feasibility and cost of such a project
will be investigated by the City Manager.
Mr. Arthur R. Mueller, 3666 Cedar Avenue, addressed the Petition re
Council to present a petition containing 64 signatures traffic
of persons objecting to the existing amber light at the signal Cedar
entrance of Cedar Avenue into Bullis Road. Mr. Mueller & Bullis
emphasized that the present amber traffic light had
resulted in increased speed on Bullis Road and has created
a serious traffic hazard to vehicles entering Bullis Road
from Cedar Avenue. The Mayor assured Mr, Mueller that the
matter would be investigated.
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Inquiry re Mr. Ballard, 3191 Sanborn Avenue, addressed the Council
CB-1 progressconcerning the status of the proposed CB-1 zone in the
Central Bus, central business district. He was assured that the program
District has not been abandoned but that it will be studied by
the professional economic planning consultants which the
City proposes to employ.
Two ladies who reside in the area of the Josephine Street
improvement district asked for information concerning the
proceedings and were informed of the 1911 Act procedure.
ADJOURN
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
Gity lerk, City of ynwodd
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