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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19, 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 and Stevens
answered the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting
of December 5, 1967, be approved as written.
RESOLUTION N0. 67-79 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING
THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR."
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded
by Councilman Smith, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE COLLECTION OF SALVAGEABLE
MATERIAL BY CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, AND
RESTRICTING THE AREA WHERE SAID MATERIALS MAY BE LEFT
FOR PICK UP AND RESTRICTING THE NUMBER OF AREAS." was
presented for first reading. It was moved by Council-
man Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried,
that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that said 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
LYNWOOD AMENDING DIVISION 1, ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 20
OF THE LYNWOOD.CITY CODE TO ADD A NEW SECTION THERETO
THAT IS, SEC'~ION 20.81-2 TO PROVIDE A BUSINESS LICENSE
FEE OF $100.00 PER YEAR FOR "ON-SALE" LIQUOR BUSINESSES,
AND AMENDING SECTION 20.67.0E THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO
INCREASE THE FEES IN CERTAIN INSTANCES WHERE THE FEE IS
BASED UPON THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES." was presented for
first reading. It was moved by Councilman Stevens,
seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that further
reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Green, that said 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.
A gentlemen in the audience asked if he might speak
concerning the proposed business license fee changes, and
he was informed that it could be discussed during oral
communications or he could appear at the next regular
meeting when the .ordinance would be presented for second
Res. 67-79
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regulating
salvage
collection
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Ord. First
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amending
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reading. He said he would prefer to return.
The City Engineer's Debt Limitation report for the proposed
widening of Los Flores Boulevard between Long Beach Boulevard
and Imperial Highway under the 1911 Improvement Act
procedure was read.
Res. 67-8o RESOLUTION N0. 67-80 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Debt Limit COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE REPORT OF
report Los THE CITY ENGINEER AND FIXING TIME OF HEARING IN THE
Flores Blvd MATTER OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF LOS FLORES
widening BOULEVARD." was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, that the
resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter re A letter from Mr. Harry Hermann, President, and Grace B.
new Senior Love, Secretary, Lynwood Senior Citizen's Club, was read.
Citizen's The letter described some of the problems encountered
club meeting by the club because of its large membership (approximately
place 600 members), existing meeting facilities provide space
for only 150 members, and members are leaving the Lynwood
Club to join other clubs. Because of these and for various
other reasons described in the letter, the writers expressed
a desire to form an additional senior citizen's club and
requested a meeting with the Council to discuss the
possibility of the city providing a free meeting place
for the proposed new club.
In the discussion among Mrs. Hermann, representing the
Senior Citizen's Club; Mrs. Gentert, the incoming
president, and members of the Council, there appeared
to be dissension among the outgoing and incoming
officers of the club, dissatisfaction with the manner
in which the annual election was held, and a difference
of opinion between Mrs. Hermann and the incoming
president, Mrs. Gentert, concerning the size of the
club with Mrs. Gentert expressing opposition to
breaking up the present club and forming a new one.
The Mayor suggested that the Council have more time to
study other clubs as to how they arrange for their
housing and personnel and to see what facilities the
city could make available for an additional club.
Formation of a committee to meet with the club representatives
was discussed, and it was moved by Councilman Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the
Mayor appoint an ad hoc committee to meet with represen-
tatives of the two senior citizen groups separately in
order to discuss the problems of the club. Mayor Byork
appointed Councilman Stevens as chairman of the committee
and asked that he and the Recreation Director meet with
two members each of the two groups in the senior citizens
club and report their findings to the Council.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Exempt Requests were presented from the following charitable
salvage organizations for renewal of their exempt business licenses
collection to continue their collection of salvage material during
licenses 1868: A. Goodwill Industries, B. Gospel Army, Inc.
C. The Rescue Army, D. St. Vincent de Paul Society.
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It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that exempt business licenses for
1968 be granted to Goodwill Industries, Gospel Army, Inc.,
The Rescue Army, St. Vincent de Paul Society.
A request from the American Cancer Society for a permit
to conduct their annual fund drive during April, 1868,
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that their
request be granted.
The City Manager reported the result of a study made
of the application of Southeast Taxi Co., Inc. for a
rate change with relationship to the rates of six taxi
companies within the City of Los Angeles. One company
charges 60~ for the initial l/4 mile, and 10~ for each
additional mile; the remaining five companies charge
50~ for the initial 1/4 mile and 10¢ for each additional
1/4 mile. Present Southeast Taxi rates are ~5~ for the
initial 1/4 mile and 10~ for each additional 1/5 mile
and the application is for a change to 45~ for the initial
1/4 mile and 10~ for each additional 1/6 mile. In
summary, the Los Angeles Companies have a 40~ mile and
if the increase is approved, Southeast would have a 60~
mile rate.
Mr. Wesley Ballard, president of Southeast Taxi Co., Inc.,
addressed the Council to inform them that the existing
rates have been in effect since 1963 and that the
increase is needed because of the increased operating
costs and the difficulty in securing adequate driver
personnel as the drivers are paid on a commission
basis and revenue must be sufficiently high to provide a
satisfactory living standard for the personnel. He
also answered inquiries from the Council concerning the
type of fares constituting his business within the City
and his contract with the School District for transpor-
tation of school children.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, that the Southeast Taxi Co., Inc.,
rate increase request be approved.
The Manager reported on Planning Commission actions as
follows:
1. Approval of the request of A & M Enterprises for
permission to construct a 17 foot by 50 foot sign in
the Lynwood Plaza shopping center.
2. Approval of a request for change of zone from P-1
to R-3 for Lots 755, 756, 757, Tract 3078. As this is
a legislative matter, the recommended change will come
before the City Council for final action.
3. Approval of a conditional use permit requested by the
Elks' Building & Holding Association to allow the
construction of a lodge building on Atlantic Avenue
(CB-1 Zone). Construction may begin as soon as the
association presents a completed site plan and it is
approved by the Planning Commission.
The Manager .also informed the City Council that in the
future all zone change requests will come before the Council
for a complete public hearing whether or not there is an
appeal of the Planning Commission decision.
American
Cancer Soc
fund drive
April 1868
Southeast
Taxi Co
rate
increase
approved
Report on
P. C. actions
12/12/C7
The City Manager informed the Council that on January 31
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City Manager and February 1, 1968, the Department of Housing and
& Chief Community Development of the State of California is
Bldg. Insp, sponsoring a Governor's Conference on Planning for
Authorized Housing and Home Ownership. The Manager expressed
to attend particular interest in the portion of the conference
Housing devoted to discussion of the general plan housing
Conference element as now required by State law. As under
recently adopted State statutes, the City must
complete a housing inventory and develop a "housing
element" within two years. If his attending the
conference is acceptable to the Council, the Manager
suggested that he be authorized to review the sales
tax records maint~.ined by the State Board of
Equalization as they relate to the City to insure
that sales tax is being credited to the City
properly, particularly in view of recent annexations
in the southeast part of town.
Res. 67-81 RESOLUTION N0. 67-81 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Authorizing CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE
Manager to CITY MANAGER TO INSPECT INDIVIDUAL SALES TAX REPORTS
review sales MAINTAINED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION." was
tax reports presented.
Councilman Siokos suggested that the Chief Building
Inspector accompany the City Manager to the Housing
Conference, and it was moved by Councilman Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Stevens, that Resolution No. 67-81
be adopted and that the City Manager and Chief Building
Inspector be authorized to attend the housing conference.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent : None .
Standard Oil As requested by the City Council at the December 5th
seismic meeting, the City Manager reported the result of his
survey investigation of the request of Standard Oil Company for
approved permission to conduct a "Vibroseis" seismic survey along
Alameda Street. All of the cities contacted where the
process has been used reported that it does have an
earth shaking effect especially noticeable in residential
areas particularly at night; that the physical damage
factor is lo~z but the nuisance factor is extremely high.
Each city recommended the following:
1. That the City require Standard Oil to hand out notices
to all persons within 500 feet of the testing area three
days prior to beginning. Newspaper advertising did not
prove useful.
2. That the tests be restricted to the daylight hours.
3. That the company furnish the city and adjacent property
owners with the names of responsible individuals who can
be reached for information and redress.
The report described the insurance coverage provided by
Standard Oil and the Manager suggested that if permission
is granted, that the Council require that notice be
handed out containing the names of responsible individuals
to be contacted in case of complaints.
Councilman Smith objected to the work commencing at 6:00
a.m. and suggested 8:00 a.m, instead.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Green, that approval of the seismic survey be granted
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provided that Standard Oil company hand out notices to all
persons within 500 feet of the testing area three days
prior to commencing; that the tests be restricted to
daylight hours; that the City and adjacent property
owners be furnished with the names of responsible
individuals who can be reached for information and
redress; and that the work start at the south end of the
City no earlier than 8:00 a.m, and that work be continued
no later than 5:00 p.m. All members voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
The meeting was recessed while the Castlettes, a girls'
singing group from the Lynwood High School, sang a
beautiful medley of Christmas carols.
The Manager reported that a petition for two-hour parking
on the southside of Minnesota Avenue between Long Beach
Boulevard and State Street has been submitted by Mrs.
Patricia McClintock, 3224 Minnesota, and Mrs. Frieda
Radewald, 3220 Minnesota. The petitioners contend
that the recent opening of Von's market has created
excessive employee parking on Minnesota which limits
parking for tenants and guests of the existing apartment
buildings. The Manager recommended that the City Council
authorize the City Engineer to prepare a questionnaire
asking if the residents in the area desire a two-hour
parking limitation on Minnesota between Long Beach
Boulevard and State Street. It was moved by Councilman
Siokos, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that
the Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager.
The Manager reported that Mr. Clifford Nelson, a utility
maintenance man in the Street Department, will retire from
City service effective December 31, 1967. Mr. Nelson was
first appointed in September, 1948, and has completed a
little over 19 years of service with the City. The
City Manager requested permission to prepare a certificate
of appreciation for presentation to Mr. Nelson at the
first regular Council meeting in January. It was moved
by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and
carried, that presentation of such a certificate be
approved.
Castlettes
sing for
Council
Petition for
2-hour
parking on
Minn. -
between L.B.
Blvd. & StatE
Cliff Nelson
retires
The City Manager informed the City Council of the circumstances
surrounding an accident involving a bus which was transporting
children to the mountains on a trip arranged by the Recreation
Department.
ORAL. COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Green commented that he has noticed that the
cycle shop on Atlantic Avenue has moved out and asked
if it would not be possible to repair the driveway and
curb at that location while the building is vacant.
Councilman Stevens reported on progress being made by the
committee working on the petit~_ons concerning anti-narcotic
legislation. He also called attention to the contribution
made by Mr. Ernest Hogue in furnishing the printing and
mailing costs. Councilman Stevens also informed those
present that the firemen's trip to Mexico with the
playground equipment was a great success.
Mayor Byork asked if, in connection with the tree planting,
program, it would not be possible to commence growing trees
for future planting thereby reducing the cost of replacing
trees in the future.
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Adjourn in It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
memory of Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned in
William J. memory of Mr. William J. Zimmerman, a former City Councilman
Zimmerman and Civil Service Commissioner, who passed away recently,
and those present observed a moment of silence in his
memory.
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City Clerk, City o Lynwood
APPROVED JANUARY 2, 196