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RE.~tiLAR MEETING MAY 16, 1G6
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular
session in the City Ha119 11330 ~jullis Road, or~ above date
at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Byork in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens answered the roll
call.
Councilman Green was absent.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens and carried, that Councilman Greens absence be
excused.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meet-
ing of May 2, 1967, be approtTed as written.
Res. 67-35 RESOLUTION NO. 6`7-3j entitled: "F,ESOLT.~TION OF THE CITY
Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY Or LYivW00D ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
DEMANDS PRESElVTTED A ~'D OR.DERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR. "
was presented. It was rrioved by Councilman Smith, seconded
by Councilmen Siokos, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen ~-~~rork9 Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Green.
Mayor Byork welcomed a group of Girl Scouts present in the
audience.
Mayor Byork read a pr.cc,_a::zation concerning the Scout-O-Rama
to be held June 3, 167.
Mayor Byork proclairrzed the week of June 5 - ~ as "Law
Enforcement Recognition Week."
ORDINANCES AND RESOL~TTIONS
Ord. Secgnd An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
reading - AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 57G FOR THE P~TRPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION
>approving OF CERTAIN FROPERTIES Ai~]D THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION
'Pelton Zone OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS MADE A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0.
':change to 570." was presented for second reading. (Change of zone
'CB-1 from R-2 to CB-1 of a parcel of approximately 11.55 acres
(Adventtist fronting on Imperial Highway east of Hulme Avenue, a portion
property) of Home Tract in Rancho San Antonio, commonly referred to
as the Seventh Day Adventist Property). It was moved by
Councilman Siokos, seconded by Cou.ncilrnan Smith and carried,
that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Coa.ncilmar Siokos, seconded by Councilmar.
Smith, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second
time, finally passed and be published as required by law.
Councilman Smith stated that he had two questions concerning
the proposed ordinance: (1) that he felt the right of appeal
under the new CB-1 ordinance should be to the City Council,
particularly where a project of the magnitude of the proposed
development is•concerned, whether the appeal is from the
developer or from the people affected, and (2) he has learned
that the city fence ordinance specifically prohibits fences
in excess of six feet and he felt the City Council,. through
the Planning ComzTzissior.~, should have the right to ask for
an eight foot wall, if there is a need for a wall of that
height. Councilman Smith asked if an urgency ordinance could
be passed as to fence height which could be made retroactive
and applicable to the ordinance under discussion if it Ordinance -
were passed at the present meeting. Ho was ir_f°ormed by second reading
the City Attorney that it could not be done as there is no Pelton zone
real urgency under the law, but that the fence height change
could be controlled by written agreement. As to providing
right of appeal by other than the applicant under the CB-1
zone ordinance,. he was informed that the matter would have
to be sent back to the Planning Commission and second reading
on the ordinance could be continued to a subsequent date.
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In discussion, members of the Council expressed general agree-
ment as to right of appeal and concern about delaying thr~ zone
change pending amendatory provisions as to maximum fence
heights and appeal rights. Councilman Stevens asked if an
eight foot fence would. be more acceptable to the people
adjacent and said that possibly the fence was no problem to
either Mr. Pelton or the affected residents. He asked M~°.
Pelton if he would be williYig to agree to an eight foot wall
if it appeared desirable,
Mr. James Pelton, 6000 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles,
stated he would be willing to provide the eight foot wall
except as to heights adjacent to the street where visibility
must be provided for saf"ety reasons. He questioned whether
or not the residents realized the affect an eight foot wall
would have on a yard area, pa~~tic~ularly if the yard be 25
to 30 feet deep. He said he dial not think such a wall would
be aesthetically desirable but he ~°ould have ro objection to
providing such a wall.
The Manager stated that a wall would be required to be stepped
down in order that visibility would be provided for those
entering and leaving the parking lot.
Mr. Wallace Minder, 4201 Elan~wood Avenue, stated he has dis-
cussed the wall with Mr. Pelton as it affects the Seventh
Day Adventist School, and he believes the fence could be of
block construction to the point of lowering the height and
the remainder could be of comparable height but of chain
link construction. He expressed his concern about protection
of school. property as well as Mr. Pelton~s property, and des-
cribed the schoolts present problems with trespassers.
Mr. Albert Putnam, 11200 Sampson Avenue, stated he was not
familiar with Lynwood~s oz°dinances but that the City of .Los
Angeles requires a wall separating commercial from residen-
tial property, and he was infcrm~ed that Lynwood has sirriilar
requirements.
Mr. Rauch, 3935 Le Sage, stated he was in agreement with
Councilman Smith because the Councilmen are the peoplets
elected representatives.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Eullis Road, spoke in support of
Councilman Smiths contention that both applicant and affected
resident should have a right of appeal to the City Council.
Mr. Pelton described the procedure he anticipated following,
such as discussion with department heads concerning fire and
police protection, and with the building department prior to
preparing the plot plan, and Gour,cilman Smith agreed that
the Council would want him to deal with the city personnel,
but that he felt the Council should have actual control. Mr.
Pelton expressed concern about undue delay because of commit-
ments with lessees, and Councilman Smith expressed the opinion
that the delay would not affect the planning process and
would not adversely affect the project.
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Ordinance - Mr: '.Henry Baron, 1801 Avenue of the Stars, Beverly Hills,
second read-...explained the problems of delay with relation to the major
ing-Pelton tenant and prospective additional ter_ants, and said. final
zone change execution of the major lease cannot be accomplished until
rezoning is obtained and the plot plan approved
The City Manager pointed out that in matters that are dele-
gated to the wilding Department there is no right of appeal,
and Councilman Smith emphasized that he was concerned about
something being overlooked,
Mr. Joe McMillan, 3y05 Paim Avenue, addressed. the Council
to urge that the zone change be approved.
After considerable discussion of possible means to provide
control of the proposed project, the City Attorney read the
portion of the CB-1 ordinance relative to appeal and stated
that the ordinance does not provide rights of appeal to the
City-Council by the applicant. The ordinance provides that
if the City Manager rejects the site plan, the applicant only
can appeal to the Planning Commission, and all the Planning
Commission passes on is whether the plan complies with the
CB-1 ordinance.
Mr. Ernest Hoge, 11220 Wright Road, urged approval of the
ordinance as the building department can control all the
construction and the developer has agreed to comply with
the wishes of the Cit,~T Council. '
Mrs. King, 3958 Le Sage, =;xpressed the opinion that the people
should have the right to appeal any action.
Mrs. Anita Birkholm., 40,'4 Louise, spoke in favor of approving
the zone change, as did a "fir. ?~cDcnald .
Mr. Charles Storms, rr~.ember of the Planning Commission, said
the proposed zone change as well as the CB-1 zone ordinance
had received the Commi,ssiones~careful study and approval.
Councilman Smith resterated that the Council was only trying
to be sure that they have the power to .regulate the CB-1 zone
to its fullest extent, and he was not opposed to the zone change.
Mayor Byork declared the meeting adjourned to executive session.
Following the executive session, the meeting was called to
order.
Councilman Siokos stated that because of certain legal pro-
blems and to allow time for preparation of an agreement to
provide minimum requirements for the proposed development,
he moved that second reading of the subject ordinance be
continued to the next meeting. Motion seconded by Councilman
Stevens. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion carried.
ORDINANCE N0. 830 entitled; "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDI?'vG ORDINAIV-CE NOo 570
FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
AND THE ADOPTION OF AST AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP
WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0, 570." was presented
for second reading. Lot 417, Tr. 7984). It was moved by
Councilman Smith, seconded by Co~.ncilman Siokos, and
carried, that further ~~°eading be v~raived .
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It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the
second time,frially passed, and be published as required
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by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Green.
ORDINANCE N0. 831 entitled: "ATv ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA ADDING A NEW CHAPTER TO THE LYTvW00D CITY
~,,., CODE GOVERNING AND CONTROLLING PROFESSIOPdAL ENTERTAINMENT AND
THE PREMISES WHEREIN AND WHEREON SAID PROFESSIOT~AL ENTERTAIN-
MENT IS CONDUCTED, AND THE LICENSI7~`G~ THEREOF." was presented
for second reading. It was moved by Councilman: Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that further
reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded 'by Councilman
Stevens, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the
second time, finally passed and be published as required by
law.
Councilman Siokos stated he did not want to imply that he
condoned this type of entertainment and also he was of the
opinion that the high cost oY' administering and enforcing
the ordinance should be borne in some way by the operators
of topless establishments and not by the citizens. The
Oity Attorney told him the fees could be amended at this time
but the ordinance would have to go back to first reading.
Councilman Stevens asked if there is a new ruling by the
Courts could the topless establ3shrnents be stopped, and the
Attorney told him that could be done if the law is amended,
but that the subject ordinance is within the present decision.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Green.
Ordinance 831
Entertainment
approved.
The City Manager reported that on or before June 1 each year Gas Tax Funds
the City is required to submit a proposed budget for the ex- report
penditure of gas tax funds to the State Department of Public
Works, Tt is anticipated that in the next fiacal year, the
city will receive approximately $194,808, budgeted as follows:
Engineering, $10,000 for cost of plan preparation,
contract administration, and survey work
on major city street.
Construction (1) Fernwood Avenue (south roadway) between
Harris Avenue and Wright Road (widening,
curb, gutter, new base and surface.
Estimated cost $68,000.
(2) Atlantic Avenue and Imperial Highway.
Traffic signal modification for left turn
signals and raised traffic islands.
Estimated cost $25,000
The report indicated that 6G~ of the revenue may be used for
general maintenance of any city street ar_d 40~ must be used for
~"" construction projects on Select System streets. The Manager
recommended adoption of the required resolutions.
RESOLUTION N0. 67-36 entitled: "RESOLLTTTON OF TIDE CITY Res. 67-36
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING T~UDGET PROPOSAL FOR adopting
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED ITNDER SECTION 2107.5 OF THE budget for
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE," was presented. It was moved by 2107.5 funds.
Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, that said
resolution be adopte d.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen r3york, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Green.
Res. 67-37 RESOLUTION N0. 67-37 entitled: "RESOLTJTIO~d OF THE CITY COD~dCIL
Gas Tax Fund OF THE .CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING AND SUBMIT'I`I1`3~G A BUDGET FOR
Budget EXPENDITURE OF FUI~dDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FU7VD TO
adopted. CITIES." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens,
seconded by Councilman Smith, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes; None.
Absent: Councilman Green.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIO~~SS
Refuse trans-A letter from the City of South Gate was presented in T,ahich
fer station the City of Lynwood was urged to oppose the expansion of
South Gate the County Sanitation Districtts refuse transfer station
urges located at Garfield and Southern Avenues. The City of South
opposition. Gate opposes such expansion because of its intention to develop
Assistance
for Compton
Youth Center
project
requested.
nearby land for fine residential and commercial areas. After
discussion, it was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the request be tabled
pending further information.
A letter from Mr, John W. Beaudoin, representing the Compton
California Youth Center was read. Mr. Beaudoin explained
that the Youth Center will sponsor Lee Taylor and his jet boat
at Guntersville, Alabama in July, 1967, and requested financial
assistance oM the project. After discussing the problem of
the use of public funds for such assistance, it was moved by
Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Smith ar?d carried,
that the letter be accepted and filed.
Participa- A communication from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
tion in was presented in whcih was described recommendations made by
delinquency the Los Angeles County Delinquency and Crime Commission=s pub-
.inquiry lic inquiry program on the causes and possible remedies ~'or
program, crime snd delinquency at the neighborhood and community level.
The Board of Supervisors asked for co-operation of all public
agencies in the public inquiry program to the end that citizens
may participate in the process of defining community needs
and in bringing about im~~rovement. It was moved by Councilman
Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens and carried, that the
matter be referred to the Lynwood Coordinating Council and
that the communication be accepted and filed.
Mental A letter from Mrs. Anita Birkholm, Chairman of the Lynwood
Health Com- Coordinating Council Mental Health Committee was read. Mrs.
rnittee Birkholm~expressed the groupts appreciation for the use of
letter of Room 2, Bateman Hall, ar~d informed the Council that the
appreciation.lectures have been very well received by all who have attended.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Siokos and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed.
REPORTS AND REQ~;ESTS
`Pigeon Requests for permits to liberate pigeons for excercise and
:permits racing were presented from the following persor_s, pursuant
granted. to Section 4.13 et seq., Lynwood City Code: Paul Barrios,
2731 East 110th Street, Rick Schell, 4265 .Walnut Avenue,
Terry Hormell, 4269 Walnut Avenue.
The purpose of liberating such pigeons was discussed, and Mr.
Albert Putnam addressed the Council to describe methods of
training racing pigeons and the necessity for liberating them.
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It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded 'ay Councilma~~ Pigeon permit
Stevens, and carried, that the requested permits be granted. granted
The request of the American Legion Auxiliary for permission Poppy sale
to sell veteran poppies on the streets on May 26 and 27, permit
1967, was presented. It was moved 'cy Councilman Stevens, granted.
seconded by Councilman Smith, and. carried, that permission
be granted.
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The City Manager reported that every five years the cityts
general service agreement with Los Angeles County must be
renewed, and this extension. of agreement must be approved
prior to June 1, 1967. He explained that the agreement
permits the County of Los Angeles to perform various
services such as property assessment, tax collection,
engineering and road construction and street striping.
These services are used only when the city is not equipped
to perform a certain function or when the work can be
performed more economically by the county. The Manager
recommended-~that'the City Ccuncil request an extension
of the General Services agreement with the County of Los
Angeles to become effective July 1, 1967, and terminating
June 30, 1972. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded
by Councilman Stevens, that the Council concur in the
recommendation of the City Manager. All members present
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Manager reported on the request of Frank F. and
Barbara Diane Karpischek for a quitclaim deed to an
unused water line easement at the peer of their property
at 11174 Carson Drive (Lot 53, Licensed Surveyors Map).
As the easement is of no value to tree city or the Water
Department, the Manager recom~r~ended that the Counc~.l
grant the requested quitclaim deed. It was moved by
Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, that
the Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager .
Roll Call;
Ayes; Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes; None.
Absent; Councilman Green.
The Manager reported that Mrs. Hazel Matchniff, formerly
a part-time employee in the Police Department recently
hired as a regular employee, became ill with 'pneumonia.
Mrs. Matchniff has exhausted her sick leave credits and
has requested a 60-day leave of absent to recuperate. The
Manager stated that Mrs. Matchniff has been an outstanding
part-time and full time employee and recommended that the
Council approve a 60-day leave of absence commencing May 5
and extending to July 4, 1967. It was moved by Councilman
Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the Council
concur in the Managers reco:~.endation. All members
present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Manager presented a report on the request of the
Chamber of Commerce to amend the 1966-67 budget by transfer
of under-expended items (Los Angeles County Fair, National
r'-- Advertising, Fourth of July) to the following over-expended
j items; Christmas Parade, Special Welcome Parties, Candy
Canes, Local Newspaper Ads, Band Festival. As the Council
has stipulated that the Cham~"er may not exceed the amount
allocated for any one iter~~ described under the general
heading of advertising arld publicity without prior written
approval of the City Manager, and as the Manager and City
Attorney have mutually agreed to limit the discretion
granted the City Manager to a $50 adjustment, the Chamber
is appealing directly to the City Council for an adjustment
Request to
extend Genera:
Service Agree
ment approved
Quitclaim to
water line
easement
approved
(Lot 53,
L.S. Tract).
Leavy of
absence
approved -
Matchniff .
Chamber of
Commerce
budget adjust-
ment requester
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Chamber of
Commerce
budget
adjustment
approved.
totaling $1,347.53 for the above mentioned over-expended
accounts, the amount to be transferred from the under-
expended accounts which total $1,475.34.
Mr. Norman Wasserman addressed the Council to explain the
reason for the under-expenditure in the .Fourth of July
account and the over-expenditure in the Christmas Parade
account (due primarily to transportation costs to bring
various parade ur_its to the city).
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council to
remark that the Council=s control of the Chamber expenditures
is through the budget, and only expenditures from the budget
are legal. He stated that the Chamber is asking the Council
to legalize expenditures which were made illegally.
Mrs. King, 3959 Le Sage Street, addressed the Council to
inquire what transportation costs dvere involved in the
Christmas Parades, ar~d she was informed that it is customary
for the Chamber to pay the cost of transporting participating
bands and other parade units to the city.
Councilman Siokos asked if the requested transfer of funds
has been recommended by the Chamber Board and Mr. Wasserman
said it has been.
It was moved by Count:ilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that the request of the Chamber of Commerce for
permission to transfer $387.53 from National Advertising
and $800.00 frorr~ the Fourth of July accounts to offset the
over-expended accounts be approved.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent; Councilman Green.
Budget The City Manager reported tY~at the proposed 1867-68 budget
'.Session has been completed ar_d his narrative report will be mailed
:6/2/67 4 pm to the Councilmen prior to June 1. He asked that a date
be set for discussion of the proposed budget . It was deter-
mined that such a budget discussion would be held on Friday,
June 2, 1867, at 4 p.m.
,Surplus The Manager reported that as authorized by the City Council
,property - on April 18, 1867, the surplus property located at the corner
'Sanborn & of Sanborn and California Avenues was listed with the Compton-
California L nwood Board of Realtors for sale for $8,000. An: offer of
;Counter $,000 cash less ecmmission has been submitted for the
+offer to be Council=s considerat1.on. It was moved by Councilman Siokos,
;made. seconded by Councilman Smith, that the City Manager make a
counter proposal. Ail members voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion carried.
.Telephone The Manager reported on the bid received for construction of
Equipment a telephone equipment room as authorized by the Council on
bids to be May 2, 1967. One bid was received for $11,345 and while it
re-advertis~3 appears reasonable, the Ma nager felt the city should have
additional bids to be sure the lowest possible ',price is being
obtained. He pointed oat that bids were requested for the
building construction acid separate bids far the electrical
work, which may have been confusing to the bidders. He
recommended that the City C-~ancil reject the present bid and
re-advertise for a single bid or: the entire. project to be
received in the City Cierkts office no later than l0 a.m.
on June 16, 1867. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded
by Councilman Stevens, and. carried, that the City Council
concur in the recommendati ons of the City Manager.
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The Manager presented ~ report on the proposed economic
survey of the downtown business district which contained a
brief history of the Councils decision to employ grofes-
sional consultants to conduct the survey. He reported that;
a committee of two members of the City Council and two
members of the Planning Commission interviewed representa-
tives of four companies. Spec~..fications were prepared for
a basis upon which the consultants could bid. The work
will be carried out in three phases and the Council will
have the right tv terminate any agreement upon completion
of each phase, if this appears desirable. On may 5 the
Committee reviewed quotations from the various consultants
and determined to recommend the firm of Economic Research
Associates, as the representatives of this company made the
best presentation during the interviews and the firm sub-
mitted the lowest 3-phase bid of $11,000. A copy of
Economic Research Assoeiates4 proposal was furnished each
member of the Council.
Mr. Edward Fuhrman, 4319 Pendleton, addressed the Council
to state that he felt a very fine organization was selected,
and offered to assist the program in any way possible.
After a brief discussion.p Ma?,ror Byork directed that the
matter would be held over to the next meeting to allow all
members of the Council to study Economic Research Associatf~s~
proposal.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Stevens commented on the need for repainting the
Council Chambers, and also commented on the dedication of
the Freedom Memorial scheduled. for. Sunday, May 21.
Mr. Albert Putnam, 11200 Sampson Avenue, inquired what
disposition was made of Councilman Smiths request concern-
appeal provisions"in the CB-1 ordinance, and he was informed
no action was taken on the matter.
Mr. Richard Bowen, 11469 Copeland Avenue, addressed the
Council concerning progress of the Freedom Memorial to ~e
dedicated Sunday, May 21 at 1 p.m., and provided information
regarding its cost. He informed them that the Moral Re-
armament Sing Out group would be present for the ceremony
and on their behalf, requested permission for them to sell
copies of their song book and records in the park on Sunday.
Mr. Bowen also informed the Council that he has requested
an application to file for a second All America city award.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that the Moral Rearmament group be granted permission
to sell their material in a booth in the city park on
May 21,1967. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens,
Smith, and carried, that the meeting
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y er y o y woo
seconded by Councilman
be adjourned.
Downtown
business area
survey report
Freedom
Memoria 1
report.
Adjournment.
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