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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1967-11-07 - CC32 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 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 Byork in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 3 and October 17, and the special meeting of November 2, 1967, be approved as written. Res. 67-68 RESOLUTION N0. 67-68 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 Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Members of Girls Scout Troop No. 37, in connection with their study of government, were present in the audience and were introduced by Councilman Siokos. Dr. Hyrum Loutensoch and Mr. Henry Liewer presented to the Mayor on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce the trophy and first place ribbon awarded for the Lynwood Booth at the Los Angeles County Fair. PUBLIC HEARINGS Confirmation The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the of assess. time fixed for public hearing on the confirmation of Josephine St.assessment for the Improvement of Josephine Street et al et al by the construction of concrete curb, gutter and driveway approaches, including all incidental and appurtenant work, the Clerk presented affidavits of posting, publica- tion and mailing of required notices, and stated that no written or oral protests have been filed. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak concerning the improvement. As there was no response, he declared the hearing concluded. Res. 67-69 RESOLUTION N0. 67-69 entitled: "RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH confirming FACTS OF HEARING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT IN THE MATTER Josephine St OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF JOSEPHINE STREET ET AL BETWEEN et al 1911 ATLANTIC AVENUE AND THE EAST CITY BOUNDARY, BY THE Act CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND DRIVEWAY APPROACHES, TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTAL AND APPURTENANT WORK." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. .... Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager stated that it would now be in order for the Council to authorize drawing of a warrant to pay the contractor, Silveri Construction Co., $22,531.13 for the work. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the Council authorize payment to Silveri Construction Co. of $22,531.13. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Byork proclaimed the period of November 7 to December 31, 1967, as Christmas Seal Season in connection with the annual Christmas Seal campaign conducted by the Tuberculosis and Health Association of Los Angeles County. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS The Manager presented a report on the proposed fence ordinance which recalled that when the City Council approved the James Pelton request for CB-1 zoning, it was stipulated that an eight foot block wall be constructed on the property line, Fence ord. a wall height specifically prohibited by the existing presented ordinance. In order to comply with the Council's desire to protect residential areas from nuisances created by less restricted zones, the proposed ordinance has been prepared which adds a new section to the City code summarizing the provisions of the fence ordinance with the statement that fences shall not exceed six feet in height except in specific cases and exempts school yard fences. Provisions of the city code relating to hard requirements as. opposed to construction requirements have been deleted and placed in the zoning ordinance. The ordinance further provides for an eight foot fence if the majority of the residents adjacent to certain parking lots so desire. Front yard wall heights for parking lots are to be determined by proximity to residential uses and where land is being used for commercial or manufacturing purposes abutting residential zones eight foot walls may be permitted if desired by the majority of the residents. The manager presented an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE Fence ord. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER XIV TO ADD A NEW first read SECTION THERETO; THAT IS: SECTION 14.05-A FENCES, AMENDING THE TITLE TO CHAPTER 12 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE AND SECTION 12.3 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE, AND REPEALING SECTIONS 12.2 AND SUBPARAGRAPHS (a) AND (b) OF SECTION 12.3 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE." It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Smith,. seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and passed to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Ord. first LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE COLLECTION OF SALVAGE- read ABLE MATERIAL BY CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, regulating AND RESTRICTING THE AREA WHERE SAID MATERIALS MAY BE collection LEFT FOR PICK UP AND RESTRICTING THE NUMBER OF AREAS." of salvage- was presented for first reading. It was moved by Council- able materi~ man Siokos, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the ordinance be tabled to the next Council meeting in order to permit the Council to study its provisions. The Manager reported that the County Road Department is completing plans for construction of Santa Fe Avenue from 109th Street to Century Boulevard. In order to have legal authority to acquire right of way and construct the road- way, the Board of Supervisors must declare this portion of Santa Fe Avenue part of the County system of highways and 3~ the city must grant jurisdiction to the County for the period of time required for the construction. Jurisdiction will be returned to the City at completion of the project. Res. 67-70 The Manager presented RESOLUTION N0. 67-7o entitled: "A Santa Fe Ave RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, project CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF SANTA FE AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES." and recommended its adoption. It was moved by Council- man Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager reported that the City Engineer and Chief of Police have surveyed the parking situation on Louise Street west of Long Beach Boulevard and found that parking should be restricted on the southside of Louise between Long Beach Boulevard and the angle of Louise lying 150 feet to the west. It was recommended that parking be limited to 2-hours at this location by Res. 67-71 adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 67-71 entitled: "A 2-hour RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD parking on SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION N0. 67-9 DESIGNATING PARKING Louise St. TIME LIMITS ON A CERTAIN STREET." It was moved by between L.B. Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, Blvd. & an that said resolution be adopted. angle of Roll Call: Louise Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Report on The Manager reported that as previously requested by widening of the City Council, a survey has been made of the Los Flores attitude of the residents towards widening Los Flores Boulevard between California Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard. Seventy-five letters were sent with return postcards. Twenty-nine postcards were returned favoring the project, eighteen opposing the project and one was returned requesting to be counted with the majority. The Manager described the steps involved in making such an improvement under the 1911 Act Improvement proceedings, including the fact that the property owners have an opportunity to be heard on two occasions prior to the commencement of the actual work. He pointed out that the major objection to the improvement in the past has been that even with widening, the street would not be of adequate width to provide parking on both sides of the street, and that there is nothing which would prohibit the property owners from requesting that parking be limited to one side of the street after the widening has been completed. In order to begin proceedings for the widening of Los Flores Boulevard, the Manager recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 67-72 entitled: Res. 67-72 "IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF LOS FLORES directing BOULEVARD. RESOLUTION DIRECTING PREPARATION OF DEBT debt limit LIMITATION REPORT." It was moved by Councilman Green, report for seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution Los Flores be adopted. widening Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. 35 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The City Clerk read a letter from The California Highway Century Commission informing the City Council that a public Freeway hearing on the location of State Highway 42 between hearing Central Avenue and Route 605 (Century Freeway) will be 1/16 at held in the South Gate Municipal Auditorium, 4900 Southern S.G. Aud. Avenue, South Gate, on January 16, 1968, at 10:00 A.M. ,-, The City Manager informed the Council that the city's original presentation concerning the freeway location will be updated prior to the hearing. He also stated that the School District took formal action on October 24th supporting the City Council's position in recommending the southern route for the freeway. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that a letter be sent to the School District expressing the City Council's appreciation for their cooperation in supporting the Council's position regarding the freeway location. A letter was read from the California Division of Highways Letter re informing the City Council that the Outdoor Advertising Outdoor Act was recently amended to provide that the Act's Billboards provisions apply to certain advertising displays located near free- adjacent to Interstate and federal-aid primary highways ways in incorporated areas. It was further amended to provide that the Director of Public Works shall, when requested pursuant to resolution of the governing body of a city, require applicants for State outdoor advertising permits to present a certificate of local zoning compliance. A copy of the amendments which become effective November 8, 1967, accompanied the letter. It was moved by Councilman ^'~ Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the information be referred to the Planning Commission for study and report. Two letters concerning beautification of the Fernwood Avenue Letters re right of way were presented, one from Mrs. Adelle Embleton, Fernwood 3116 Fernwood Avenue and one from Mrs. June E. Evans, 11612 beautifica- Nichols Street. The City Manager informed the Council that Lion the soil is presently being prepared for planting and it is expected that planting will commence sometime in February or March, 1868. A letter from Mrs. Grace Martin of Harris-Martin Dance Letter re Studio, 3536 Imperial Highway, was read in which Mrs. Martin Rec. Dept. requested permission to speak to the Council concerning dance the Recreation Department's dance instruction program. program Mrs. Grace Martin, 3536 Imperial Highway, addressed the Council to state that the present Recreation dance program goes beyond that of the recreational level and is an encroachment upon and in competition to private enterprise. She stated that she had in the past instructed dancing at the recreational level for the Recreation Department and she does not object to such a program, but that the present dancing program has been expanded to the advance levels and that private dance schools cannot compete with the prices charged for this public instruction. A representative of the Norton Dance Studio of South Gate spoke in Mrs. Martin behalf, stating that a similar situation is arising in many cities where the local recreation program is unfairly competing with private studios. After a brief discussion, the Mayor informed Mrs. Martin that he had just received a copy of the dance program ~6 which he has not yet had an opportunity to study, but that consideration will be given to her complaint. Report on The City Clerk presented a formal notice from the Rapid Tran- Southern California Rapid Transit District concerning sit Dist, preparation of the Preliminary Report pursuant to Section 30636 of the Public Utilities Code. The notice informs the City Council that the City may submit comments or evidence as to the effect that the design, location and routes of the facilities of the rapid transit service and system proposed in the Preliminary Report will have in its area, including the effect upon property values, state and local facilities, and city street and county highway traffic. Mayor Byork commented on a letter from Kermit Bill of the City of Huntington Park, who wrote it against the proposed route. The Mayor said he would prefer to withhold any action on the proposed transit routes pending Phase II of the economic survey. Councilman Siokos stated that Mr. Bill has suggested an interesting alternate route and as the economic survey has not taken into account the possibility of this alternative, perhaps Economic Research Associates should be asked to investigate this alternate route. The City Manager said that the economic research report is due on November 14, and he could ask Mr. Ashley, of Economic Research Associates about the relative effect of the suggested alternate route, and he recommended that no action be taken until Mr, Ashley's advice is obtained. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the matter of the Rapid Transit Route be tabled until the economic research report is received. Claim for A letter from Mr. Richard M. English on behalf of his return of client Edward C. Molen, was presented. Mr. English personal propstated in his letter that his office has been retained E. Molen by Mr. Molen to recover personal property taken into referred to possession by the Lynwood Police Department, and he City Atty. made demand for immediate return of Mr. Molen's property. The City Manager stated that the personal property referred to was removed after a warrant for Mr. Molen's arrest was served upon him.. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- man Stevens and carried, that the letter be accepted and referred to the City Attorney. REPORTS AND REQUESTS DAV Forget- The request of the Disabled American Veterans Lynwood Me-Not Sale Chapter No. 86 for permission to conduct their annual 11%8 to 11/11Forget-me-not drive on November 8th to 11th was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the request be granted. Report on The City Manager reported that at the last Recreation Council - Commission meeting it was suggested that the City Commission Council, City Manager, Recreation Commission and dinner staff and their wives meet together for an evening dinner. The report recalled that some years ago the Council did host a dinner for all the Commissioners. At that time neither the administrative staff nor wives were included, although the press was in attendance in compliance with the Brown Act requirements. The Manager Council- suggested that the City Attorney could best advise the Commission Council about any legal problems involved in this type of dinner gathering, and if the Council desires holding a joint discussed Council-Commissioner dinner meeting, all of the arrangements could be made at the Council's convenience. The City Attorney informed the Council that the meeting would have to be open to the public. The Manager suggested ~-- that if the Council desires to do so, that the meeting be held sometime after the first of the year. After discussing benefits to be derived from such a meeting and informal exchange of ideas, the Mayor..'. suggested that the City Manager plan the meeting for some- time in January. The Manager reported that at the rdquest of Recreation Director Don Snavely, a number of tree service firms were contacted concerning cleaning and trimming of the palm trees along State Street. A proposal was received from LaFond Tree Service to trim and clean 160 palms for a price of $13.75 each, or a total of $2200. Using City forces, the same work would be $23.55 per tree, or a total of $3768. As soon as their crews are available, LaFond Tree Service will commence the cleaning and trimming project . Councilman Green asked about the progress of the tree removal program and suggested that use of private contractors for this project might be investigated. The Manager was asked for a report and recommendation on the use of private contractors for the tree removal program. The Manager presented a report on a variance request by Mr. and Mrs. Edgar English, 3339 Elizabeth Avenue. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the variance to permit construction of six apartment units on P-1 property at 3339 Elizabeth (Lot 63, Tract 2794). The Manager said he would like to have action on the variance held up until the new Chief Building Inspector has an opportunity to study it, as it is believed the variance can be improved upon and result in a monetary savings for the applicant. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that the matter be tabled until the next meeting in order that it can be studied by the Chief Building Inspector. The City Manager reported on a request from Mr. Charles Williams of Bud-Wil Inc., 5415 Josephine Street, for a one or two hour parking limitation on the south side of Josephine Street between Wright Road and Phillips Avenue. In his request Mr. Williams stated that limited parking is necessary in order to gain benefit of the recently widened street. After investigation of the request, the City Engineer does not feel limited parking should be established on the basis of this request only. While problems exist on streets of this width, the cost of the recent improvements were borne by the residents, and placing a two hour parking restriction on the south side of the street might work a hardship on those residents. It was the Manager's suggestion that a postcard survey be made informing the property owners that the parking limitation is under study and requesting their opinion regarding the proposed restriction. St~.te St . palm trees to be cleanf and trimmed Variance held over 3339 Elizabeth Report on parking limitation request on Josephine 38 It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation concerning the postcard survey and table the matter until further information is obtained. Report re The Manager commented on his report concerning the revocation Gunk Shop and informed the Council that demolition of Gunk of the structure has been ordered, but that this Shop would not preclude transfer of the license elsewhere assuming occupancy requirements of another location are met. However, the City Attorney has stated that recent court cases have held that certain licenses could not be revoked because the license ordinance did not include provisions for revocation. The Manager suggested that the City Council proceed by amending the license ordinance to include revocation. provisions. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the City Attorney be requested to proceed with such an ordinance. Vacation of The City Manager reported that there are four parcels of alley land adjacent to the alley located 125 feet north of between Otis Imperial Highway between Otis Street and Mallison Avenue, & Mallison and that three of the four owners have requested vacation discussed of the alley. The fourth owner, Mr. Gordon Magnuson of & Held over Fullerton, is presently attempting to sell his property. The lots were originally subdivided in 25 foot parcels fronting on Imperial Highway with the alley providing access to the rear of the parcels. Subsequently, the lots were split and developed to front on Otis Street and Mallison Avenue. The City has no utility lines under the alley and the only benefit of the alley to the City would be for access for Police and Fire protection. The property owners onthe north side of the alley had a reason for retaining the present 20- foot width as their garages face south on the alley and if the alley is vacated with one-half going to the owners on each side, only ten feet would remain for access to the garages. The Manager cited various examples of similar alley vacations in the past, but recommended against the requested vacation until all four adjoining property owners approve the action. In the ensuing discussion, the Council expressed opposition to the vacation unless all four property owners favor it. Mr. Lloyd A. Warner, one of the property owners, addressed the Council and stated that he would take to Mr. Magnuson about the proposed vacation, and the City Manager suggested tabling the matter pending the outcome of Mr. Warner's discussion with Mr. Magnuson. It was moved by Councilman Green, Seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the matter be tailed pending further information. Cortland The Manager recalled that in July 1966, the water well surplus site located on Lot~~,l7, Block 3, Tract 7860 was declared property surplus property and the Council directed sale of the sold property be advertisied at $5,000. Mr. Albert Englert has submitted a formal offer of $4,000 cash for the lot, a price equal to $1.255 per square foot. The report stated that two local realtors have indicated that the price is a fair one in today's market. The Manager recommended that the City Council approve the sale and x~~~ e~ e 1 authorize commencement of escrow proceedings. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, that the City Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager and authorize sale of the subject property for $4,000. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: 'None. Absent: None. The City Manager reported on the bids received for safety Imp. & lighting and traffic signals at the intersection of Atlantic Atlantic Avenue and Imperial Highway (State Highway Project #114). signals Award of the contract to the low bidder, Steiny-Mitchel, awarded to at a price of $27,112.52 (Gas Tax money) has been Steiny- approved by the State. The Manager recommended that the Mitchel Council award the contract to Steiny-Mitchel for a total price of $27,112.52. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the City Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager and award the contract for the traffic signal system at Atlantic Avenue and Imperial Highway to Steiny-Mitchel for a total price of $27,112.52. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager reported on the bids received for the Fire St a.# installation of traffic signals and overhead lighting signals standards on Imperial Highway in front of Fire Station awarded to #1. It was his recommendation that the Council award Smith Elec the contract to the low bidder, Smith Electric, for a !^- total price of $3,922. It was moved by Councilman Green, Seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the City Council award the contract for the combined traffic signals and overhead lighting to Smith Electric at a total price of $3,922. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report on the city's business license structure was Report on presented by the City Manager. It contained a comparison of business the city's fees with those of twelve other cities which license indicated that Lynwood's fees are substantially lower than fees any other city in the area with the exception of Bellflower, which has no business license fees. The existing fees for established places of business within the city are based on the number of persons employed, ranging from a minimum of $15.00 per year for one person to a maximum of $50.00 per year for eight or more employees. The proposed fee schedule would range from $15 per year for one to a maximum of $500 for 401 or more employees. There are presently 143 businesses in the city employing more than 12 employees. The proposed schedule would affect "" primarily those 143 larger businesses having more than twelve employees and those businesses having four `. employees, which presently pay $25 per year but under the new schedule would pay $30 annually. Recognizing the value of the larger businesses to the community, the Manager stated that the Council might wish to establish a different maximum fee than that proposed, but he did not feel a $300 maximum, for example, would be unfair or discouraging. Based upon results of the business license survey, the ~k~~ Business Manager also recommended that a flat charge of $50 per license fees year be made for carrying on any bar business, this to be charge to be separate from any food service on the amended premises, but applied to the regular fee schedule in relation to the number of employees exceeding twelve. Thus, any bar business would pay a minimum of $50 per year but if the total number of employees exceed twelve, they would fall within the proposed fee schedule for established places of business. The Manager recommended that the City Council direct that the license fee schedule be amended to provide a new schedule for established places of business as well as a separate category for all on-sale alcoholic beverage establishments, and if the Council is amenable to increasing the fee structure, that action be taken in order that the necessary ordinance could be effective prior to January 1 as the licenses are issued on a calendar year basis and license renewals will commence January 1, 1968. After discussion in which it was pointed out that bars create actual direct costs to the city, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation that a separate category be established for on-sale alcoholic beverage establishments, with the fee to be a minimum of $100.00 per year. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. There was considerable discussion of the advisability of increasing license fees with Councilman Siokos implying that an increase in fees would be inconsistent with the City's program, through the Chamber of Commerce, of advertising the city as a place in which to locate business. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Stevens, that the Council concur in the City recommendation and adopt the fee schedule as in his report. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: Councilmen Absent: None. Smith, Stevens. Byork, Green, Siokos. Councilman Manger's presented It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the proposed fee schedule be adopted as presented in the City Manager's report, except that the maximum license fee be established as 51 to 75 or more employees at $200.00 annually. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Stevens. Noes: Councilmen Siokos, Smith, Absent: None. Leave of The City Manager reported that Alan Shook, Utility Absence Maintenance Man in the Street Department, was recently Alan Shook involved in an auto accident in which he sustained a broken back, and it appears he will be out of work for a minimum of 90 days. As Mr. Shook's sick leave will expire on November 10th, he has requested a leave of absence effective November 13th for a period of 60 calendar days. The Manager stated that Rule 11, Section 4 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations permits a maximum leave of absence of 60 calendar days. It was his recommendation that the City Council grant a 60 day leave of absence to Mr. Shook, and if necessary, an additional 60 days can be granted upon expiration of the original leave granted. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that Mr. Alan Shook's request for a 60 day leave of absence be approved. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that ~,,,_, executive session for the personnel matter. Smith, seconded by Councilman the Council adjourn to purpose of discussing a Following the executive session, the meeting was called to order. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Smith, end".carried, that Mr. Gary Grace be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Kenneth McJimsey as a member of the Lynwood Planning Commission. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Richard Bowen, 11469 Copeland, addressed the Council to ask if during the course of trimming and cleaning the palm trees along State Street, arrangements could not be made with the contractor to trim privately owned palm trees should residents so desire. The Manager informed him he felt sure private arrangements could be made by those residents in the immediate area of the project. Mr. George Jessee, 3254 Palm Avenue, and Mr. Charles Thompson, 3255 Palm Avenue, addressed the Council to complain about the nuisance resulting from a number of Alaskan Husky dogs being maintained at 3243 Palm Avenue. e- The matter was referred to the Chief of Police for investigation. Councilman Siokos expressed the hope that the new Chief Building Inspector, Mr. DeJong, could be helpful in developing procedure for enforcing the Housing Code as it relates to the city's problem. He also commented on the attractive planters in downtown San Francisco and asked that use of similar planters be investigated. Councilman Siokos also inquired about Dispatcher for the Police Department informed him that interviews are now employment of the and Chief Dayton in progress. Councilman Smith read from two articles which appeared recently in a metropolitan daily paper concerning increasing drug use by teenagers and legalization of the use of marihuana. He said he would like to see if more information cannot be obtained and have the Council go on record with the City's legislative representatives in opposition to this type of law. He also commented on the proposed law limiting the use of firearms by Police Officers and hoped to get more information on this subject in order that the Council can act on it as well. Council- man Smith also described the "community radio watch" program initially started by the Motorola Company and said that with the Council's approval he would investigate and bring back a report at a later time. He was assured by Mayor Byork that he would have the Counci's approval to go ahead in such an investigation. Councilman Stevens described the efforts he is making in cooperation with certain other public officials to have a controlled study made of the use of marihuana to settle scientifically to allegation that the use of marihuana is not harmful. He also said that petitions are being printed and circulated for submission to the State legislators concerning the legalization of the use of marihuana. Executive session Gary Grace appointed t~ Planning Commission 4`~ Councilman Green asked if the unsitely weeds in the area of Stops Restaurant and Alpha Beta Market could not be removed. He also inquired what progress is being made in the new telephone system, and the Manager said it is still being worked on. He also inquired if the City has an adequate silent alarm system. The City Manager replied that the City does not have one, but the matter will be investigated. ADJOURN Adjourn It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, $nd carried, that the meeting be adjourned. ,~ ~-~~. ~.~ Wit- ~ ~ ' ~1 • ~~.">''~r i'/.c ~~ City •Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED NOVEMBER 21, 1967 i i~ !~~" ~, ~,~~' M or of the ity of Lynwood