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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 5, 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 Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that the minutes of the regular meeting of November
21, 1967, and of the adjourned regular meeting of November
2g, 1967, be approved as written. All members voting aye,
the Mayor declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION N0. 67-77 entitled: "RESOLUTION
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND
THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS
was presented. It was moved by Councilman
by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution
Roll Call:
OF THE CITY
APPROVING
DRAWN THEREFOR."
Siokos, seconded
be adopted.
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Mayor Byork read a memo from CY~ief Dartan which called
attention to the life-saving first aid adminis ere d. by
Street Department employees Raul Ramirez and Robert
Zaiger to a small-child involved in a traffic accident.
The Chief stated that it was the opinion of the
investigating officer that the two men were directly
responsible for saving the child's life, and he
requested public acknowledgement of the timely
efforts of his co-workers. The City Council directed
that commendatory letters be written to Robert Zaiger
and Raul Ramirez.
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE N0. 837 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF LYNWOOD REPEALING SECTION 16.10 OF CITY ORDINANCE
N0. 570 TO ELIMINATE HOME OCCUPATIONS FROM USES
REQUIRING A SPECIAL PERMIT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION,
AMENDING SECTION 4.00 OF CITY ORDINANCE N0. 570 TO ADD
SUBSECTION 5 THERETO (HOME OCCUPATIONS), REPEALING
SECTION 20.104 LYNWOOD CITY CODE AND SECTION 16.10
OF CITY ORDINANCE N0. 570 AND ADDING SECTION 20.55-H
(HOME OCCUPATIONS)." was presented for second reading.
It .was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that further reading;
be waived.
It was moved: by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, 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, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager reported that recent legislation authorizes
cities and counties to impose a tax on instruments of
conveyance with respect to real property at the rate of
$.55 for each $100 of the value of the property transferred.
The Manager explained that this is not a new or additional
tax, but one replacing a tax formerly levied by the Federal
Res. 67-77
Demands
Letters of
commendation
to Raul
Ramirez &
Robert
Zaiger
Ord. 837
Home Occupa-
tion Lic.
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government which will now be charged by the county.- If
the city does not impose the tax, it wi ll not share in
the revenue collected by the county for real property
transfers.
Ord. 838 The Manager presented ORD INANCE N0. 838 entitled: "AN
Documentary ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD IMP OSI NG A DOCUMENTARY
stamp tax STAMP TAX ON THE SALE OF REAL PROPER TY. " and recommended
its adoption.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Green, that said ordinance be adopted and ordered published.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Y Indian A request was presented from the Rio Vista YMCA "Y"
Guides candy Indian Guides for permission to conduct a candy sale
sale Dec. during the month of December. It was moved by
Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Smith,
and carried, that said permission be granted.
Salvation A request was presented from the Salvation Army Compton
Army Corns for permission to conduct a Christmas caroling
caroling program from November 25th to December 25th between
program the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. each day.
11/25 - Carolers will play while Salvation Army workers
12/25 receive donations from the residents. It was moved
by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
and carried, that permission be granted with the
stipulation that the carolers are attired in their
Salvation Army uniforms.
Latter Day A request was presented from the Mutual Improvement
Saints key Association, a girls' youth organization of the Latter
chain sale Day Saints church, for permission to sell key chains
for their girls' camp fund raising program. It was
moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that permission be granted.
Southeast An application from Southeast Taxi Co., Inc. for
Taxi Co. change in taxi cab rates was presented. The present
rate change rates are: Flag Drop - 45~ 1/4 mile, 10~ for each
held over additional 1/5 mile, $4.00 per hour waiting time in
fractions of 10~. The company proposes to change only
the mileage rate from 10~ each 1/5 mile to 10~ each
1/6 mile or fraction thereof. In the discussion
which followed, the City Manager was asked to check
the rates of other companies for comparison with
the proposed new rates of the Southeast Taxi Company.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded b,y
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the matter be held over
pending investigation of taxi cab rates.
So. Cal. An extension of the existing agreement between the
Humane Soc. City of Lynwood and the Southern California Humane
agreement Society for the 1968 calendar year was presented.
extended The agreement covers enforcement of the City's
animal regulation ordinance, including the licensing
of dogs. It .was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Green, that the City Council approve the
extension of the agreement.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A request was presented from the Standard Oil Company
for permission to conduct a seismic survey along Alameda
Street using a new method which was explained in detail
in the letter. The degree of vibration and noise was
questioned, and the City Manager suggested that the
method of survey be investigated, and that other cities
in which it has been used be contacted prior to granting
permission. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded
by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the Council
concur in the recommendation of the City Manager and
the request be held over to the next regular meeting
pending receipt of more information.
The Manager recalled that at the last regular meeting the
City Council authorized commencement of vacation proceedings
for that portion of Century Boulevard fronting on Lots 3,
through 10 in Tract 20680. He presented RESOLUTION N0.
67-78 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION: BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING IT
TO BE ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC
PURPOSES THAT PORTION OF CENTURY BOULEVARD, X12 FEET
WIDE, LYING ADJACENT TO LOTS 3 THROUGH 10 OF TRACT N0.
20680, MAP BOOK 552, PAGES 4, 5 AND 6, RECORDS OF LOS
ANGELES COUNTY," and recommended its adoption. It was
moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Manager presented a resume of Phase II of the
economic analysis prepared by Economic Research Associates
and presented to the City Council at its adjourned
meeting of November 29. In order to complete the
analysis, he recommended acceptance of Phase II of
the analysis and authorization to proceed with
Phase III.
Councilman Siokos pointed out that completion of Phase
III was scheduled for completion within a 30 day period,
and in view of the pending hearing on the Century
Freeway location, he would prefer to accept Phase II
and authorize Economic Research Association to proceed
with Phase III with a g0 day period for completion.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, that Phase II of Economic Research
Associates economic analysis be accepted.
Standard Oi
Co. Seismic
survey
request hel
over
Res. 67-78
Intention t
vacate a
portion of
Century
Phase II of
economic
analysis
accepted
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Phase III of
Stevens, that the Council authorize Economic Research economic
Associates to proceed with Phase III of the analysis.. analysis
but that the time for. completion be extended to 90 extended
days rather than the present time schedule.
The City Manager concurred in Councilman Siokos' statement
and said that everything except the work around the
freeway could be done at once, and that the report could
be completed after determination of the freeway route.
Councilman Stevens asked if there was any assurance that
the freeway route would be determined within 90 days and
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Agreement
for recon-
struction of
signals at
Alameda &
Century with
County
approved
whether or not the time period for completion of the survey
could be extended. The Manager said that the portion of
Phase III excluding the freeway could be accepted and
Economic Research Associates could be asked to proceed
with completion of the report after the g0 day period.
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
The City Manager reported that for sometime the City has
been attempting to work out a cooperative agreement with
Los Angeles County for reconstruction of the traffic
signal system at Alameda and Century Boulevard, the
cost to be prorated between the two jurisdictions.
The County Road Department has submitted an agreement
for Council approval for the construction and upon
approval of the agreement the County will proceed to
complete plans and specifications and install the
signal system. The total estimated cost is $17,500,
5/7 of which will be the City of Lynwood's cost.
The City will be billed for actual cost not to
exceed 10% of the total estimated cost. Maintenance
of the system will be based upon the same ratio. The
project will be known as project #147 and will be
financed by 186.1 Gas Tax funds. The City Manager
recommended approval of the agreement for a reconstruction
and updating of the traffic signal system at Alameda and.
Century Boulevard.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Green, Seconded by Councilman
Smith, that the City Council concur in the recommendations
of the City Manager and approve said agreement.
Dearth Mach. The Manager reported that two bids were received for
Co. awarded purchase of a brush chipper as follows: Dearth Machinery
brush Company, $3,853.50; Pitman Manufacturing Company, $4,334.40.
chipper bid He stated that the Wayne chipper bid by Dearth Machinery
Company met all specifications except where the galvanized
water tank which was specified. However, Dearth Machinery
Company asks that an exception be permitted to allow them
to provide an alloy steel tank and a written guarantee
has been provided which guarantees the tank against
corrosion for a period of 10 years from the date the
chipper is placed in service. With this guarantee, the
Manager said he could see no reason to reject the bid
and recommended that the City Council authorize the
purchase of a new trailer mounted Wayne brush chipper
Model 16T318 for a total cost of $3,853.50 including
tax.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the City Council concur in the recommendation
of the City Manager and accept the bid of Dearth Machinery
Company for the purchase of a Wayne brush chipper for a
total cost of $3,853.50, and that the written guarantee
covering the water tank be made a part of the bid. "'~'
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. R. M. Robbins, representing the Lynwood Exchange Club,
addressed the Council to present the club's plans for a
concerted crime prevention program. A committee has been
appointed to commence the program and has met with Chief
Darton concerning their plans. They plan to ask the help
of the local press in publicity and perhaps ask that a
"box score" be published of breaking and entering types
of crimes, to have information sheets printed and
distributed through the schools and ask churches, PTAs,
other service clubs, and the Chamber of Commerce to
help in distribution of printed information which the
Exchange Club will provide. Mr. Robbins said that the
committee feels that by these means, they should be
of some help in deterring the breaking and entering
types of crimes which are on the increase, and he
asked for the Council's comments and suggestions.
The City Council was very enthusiastic about the
program and commended the Exchange Club for its plans;
however, Councilman Siokos questioned the advisability
of the "box scores" publicity as they might be
misunderstood or misinterpreted by some people. Upon
questioning by the City Council, Chief ,Darton said he
would prefer that the "box score" indicate the ,number
of alert citizens who assisted the police in incidents
of burgl~.ries.
Councilman Stevens asked that pavement in need of repair
at Josephine and Long Beach Boulevard be investigated,
and, also noted that the secondhand store on Long Beach
Boulevaru near South Gate still has a great deal of
merchandise displayed on the sidewalk.
Councilman Stevens also commented on the excellence of
the Christmas parade, and commended those responsible
for its organization.
Councilman Stevens asked if the City has a first aid
training program for-city employees, and asked if
such a program were not possible. He also commented that
clearance has been received from Mexican authorities for
delivery of the recreation equipment being prepared by
the Fire Department for delivery to Mexico. He also
reported on progress of the petitions for stricter
border patrol as it concerns influx of narcotics from
Mexico. Upon questioning by Mr. George Henderson of
the Lynwood Press, Councilman Stevens explained the
problems of controlling narcotic traffic across the
border and said that appropriation of an additional
$1,000,000 is being sought for border control.
The proposed new City seal depicting the major cultural
advantages of the City was presented for consideration,
and it was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that it be accepted as
the official symbolic seal of the City.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Green, that 100 plaques containing this symbolic seal be
purchased.
Ro11 Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Exchange Cl
presented
crime pre-
vention
program
Stevens
comments or
stricter
border pair
petitions
New City SE
accepted
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Mrs. Clara Benck addressed the Council to ask that the
All America City designation be replaced on certain city
signs from which it has been removed.
Councilman Siokos called attention to the fact that
Councilman Smith has been appointed to the League of
California Cities Urban Problems Committee and Councilman
Stevens has been appointed to the Juvenile Delinquency
and Crime Committee.
Blood Mobile Mayor Byork reminded all those present that the Blood
at Com CenterMobile will be at the Community Center on Thursday,
December 7 December 7, from 3 to 7 p.m. Mayor Byork also asked
3 to 7 p.m. about progress on the signs to be made indicating the
location of Bateman Hall, and the City Manager said
that the signs were in the process of being made.
Mr. Tony Derry of the Herald American asked if someone
in the Police Department would be designated to provide
daily information concerning breaking and entering
crimes in order that the press can follow through
on the publicity requested by the Exchange Club.
Mayor Byork suggested that he take his question up with
the Exchange Club and Police Department.
Comments on Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed the Council
neighbor to commend the community neighor alert program and
alert programdescribed a situation where a moving van authorized to
be at his home was immediately stopped by the Police
and the driver questioned.
ADJOURN
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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APPROVED DECEMBER 19, 1967
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