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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 2, 1968
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, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting
~ of December 19, 1967, be approved as written.
RESOLUTION N0. 68-1 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 Smith,
seconded by Councilman Siokos, that said resolution be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Res. 68-1
Demands
The hour of 7:30 p.m, having arrived, said hour being the Hearing -
time fixed for public hearing on the proposed change of zone change
zone of Lots 755, 756, 757, Tract 3078, from P-1 to R-3, Lots 754,
the Mayor asked for information concerning said hearing. 755, 756
(Parcels located on west side of Lewis Street between 757,
Lynwood Road and Louise Street). Tract 3078
The city Manager informed the City Council that the
~""" Planning Commission recommended approval of the change of
zone as there is presently multiple usage on two of the
lots, and the size of the parcel warrants R-3 zoning.
Prior to adoption of existing ordinances, P-1 zone
could be used for multiple residential purposes. However,
that is no longer true and the applicant feels the
restriction is unfair. He also informed the Council that
subsequent to the Planning Commission action Mrs. H.
Buffington, the owner of Lot 754 located at 3520 Lynwood
Road and adjacent to the lots proposed to be rezoned,
has requested that her lot be included in the zone change.
The Planning Commission had considered including this
lot in the recommended change, but took no action as there
had been no formal request at that time.
The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to
speak for or against the proposed change of zone. There
was no response.
In the ensuing discussion, the advisability of approving
the zone change pending completion of the economic survey
was questioned. Councilman Siokos expressed opposition
to additional R-3 zoning based upon reports previously
received from Economic Research Associates.
As there was no one present in the audience wishing to
speak on the matter, the Mayor declared the hearing
concluded. ht was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded
by Councilman Stevens,. that the Council concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission as to Lots
755, 756, 757, Tract 3078, and include in the zone change
Lots 754, Tract 3078.
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Mrs. Buffington, owner of Lots 754, arrived at this time
and was informed that a motion was on the floor including
her lot in this proposed zone change.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: Councilman Siokos.
Absent: None.
Ord, first An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
read - N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN
zone change PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE
Lots 754, ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF ORDINANCE N0. 570." was
755, 756, presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman
757, Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
Tr. 3078 further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, 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.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ord. 839 ORDINANCE N0. 839 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Regulating OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE COLLECTION OF
collection SALVAGEABLE MATERIAL BY CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS
of salvage ORGANIZATIONS, AND RESTRICTING THE AREA WHERE SAID
material MATERIALS MAY BE LEFT FOR PICK UP AND RESTRICTING THE
NUMBER OF AREAS." 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 Smith, seconded by Councilman
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.
Ord. 840 ORDINANCE N0. 84o entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
Amending LYNWOOD AMENDING DIVISION 1, ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 20 OF
business THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO ADD A NEW SECTION THERETO THAT
license fees IS, SECTION 20.81-2 TO PROVIDE A BUSINESS LICENSE FEE
OF $100.00 PER YEAR FOR "ON-SALE" LIQUOR BUSINESSES,
AND AMENDING SECTION 20.67 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO
INCREASE THE FEES IN CERTAIN INSTANCES WHERE THE FEE
IS BASED UPON THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES." was presented
for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Stevens,
seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that further
reading be waived.
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
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
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RESOLUTION N0. 68-2 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED
SERVICES TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT
OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY
ON APRIL 9, 1968." was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, that
said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Manager called the Council's attention to a
report prepared by the City Clerk concerning the
question of whether or not to conduct the general
municipal election on April 9, by the paper ballot
method or the Votomatic vote recording method. The IBM
Votomatic will be used by the County of Los Angeles in
the June Primary Election, and the equipment is to be
available for use by the cities for their April election.
The Council was asked to be prepared to make a decision
at the next regular meeting.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A notice from the Southern California Rapid Transit
District was presented giving notice of a public meeting
on its Preliminary Report on January 15, 1968, at 9:30 a.m.
in Room 210, Transit District Building, 1060 S. Broadway,
Los Angeles. The City Manager informed the Council that
a letter indicating the Council's position on the route
through Lynwood has already been presented.
The Mayor requested the city's representative, Councilman.
Stevens, to be present at the meeting as well as any other
Council members who find it possible to do so.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Res. 68-2
Requesting
services of
Registrar of
Voters for
Municipal
election
Report on
RTD route
A request from March of Dimes, Los Angeles County Chapter, March of
for permission to conduct their annual fund campaign Dimes fund
during January, 1968, was presented. It was moved by drive Jan.
Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Smith, and 1968
carried, that said request be granted.
A request from Volunteers of America for renewal of their
exempt business license for salvage collection was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that the exempt business license requested be
granted and that Volunteers of America be notified of the
new ordinance regulating salvage collection by charitable
organizations. All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A report on the proposed purchase of surplus water from
the City of Whittier was presented by the City Manager.
,,,_, The report contained a history of past water purchases
~ and a comparison of costs for a like amount of water
1 from the Metropolitan Water District. The Manager
recommended that the City Council approve an agreement
with the City of Whittier to purchase 621 A.F. of water
for $11,178.00, a savings of $2.25 per acre foot, for a
total savings of $1,397.25, and authorize the Mayor to
execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
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of America
exempt bus.
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Approve
purchase of
Whittier
surplus water
The Manager also informed the Council that as a result
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of new and higher rates being charged for Colorado River
water, the city will be forced to raise its water rates in
1968. The City's present rate produces a net return of
l~ per 100 cubic feet for operating expenses and with the
Metropolitan Water District's annual increase, it will be
impossible for the present level of service to be maintained
without an increase. He said an in debt survey and
recommendation could be anticipated prior to the beginning
of the water year in October, 1968.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Green, that the City Council concur in the Manager's
recommendation:to purchase 621 acre feet of water from the
City of Whittier for $11,178.00 and authorize the Mayor
to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Report re The City Manager reported on a request from the City of
new telephoneGardena for information concerning the City Council's
directories attitude toward the new directory system used by the
Pacific Telephone Company in the southeast area. The
City of Gardena is dissatisfied with the new directory
system which resulted in four directories replacing
the one large directory formerly used, and if it is
found that there is strong support among the cities
of the southern area for the single directory, they
will attempt to coordinate a joint meeting in order
to develop a program of action with the final effort
being a coordinated protest to the Public Utilities
Commission.
After considerable discussion of the relate merits of the
new directory system as opposed to the single directory,
it was moved by Councilman. Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Green, that the City of Gardena be informed that the
Council neither approves nor disapproves of the directories
but would be willing to send a representative to discuss
the directory system with them ~~ a meeting is scheduled
at some future date. All members voting aye, except
Councilman Smith, who abstained, the Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Report on The City Manager presented his recommendations on
proposed proposed amendments to the County Master Plan of Highways
amendments which has been submitted by Mr. 0. K. Christenson,
to Co. Director of Planning for the County Regional Planning
Master Plan Commission, and requested that the Council concur or
of Highways object to the proposals prior to the public hearing to
be held during the first quarter of 1968. He presented
a map indicating the proposed changes, which are:
1. Removal of present Century Boulevard alignment and
realignment of Century directly into Tweedy Boulevard
in South Gate. As the proposed realignment appears to
be the only logical one, the Manager recommended
concurrence in this proposed amendment.
2. Removal of Tweedy Boulevard from the present plan.
The Manager recommended concurrence as there will be no
need for the presently planned Tweedy Boulevard
alignment upon realignment of Century Boulevard.
3. Addition of 108th Street as a secondary highway
from approximately 400 feet westerly of Wilmington
Avenue to Alameda Street. This alignment proposes to
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connect 108th Street as it dead ends west of Wilmington
through to Century Boulevard at Alameda as this
amendment appears to have a neutral benefit to the City
in general, the Manager recommended that no action be
taken on this proposal.
4. Remove Santa Ana Boulevard, a secondary highway,
between Wilmington Avenue and Alameda Street, from the
Master Plan. Santa Ana presently provides secondary
access from Wilmington Avenue to Alameda Street and
directly aligns with Fernwood Avenue in Lynwood.
~ If Santa Ana is removed from the Master Plan, the
status of Fernwood Avenue in Lynwood as a secondary
highway could be affected, and the State Highway
Deparment-might rule that since Santa Ana is no longer
eligible for gas tax funds, Fernwood likewise would be
ineligible resulting in a loss to the City of approximately
$10,000 per year in gas tax funds. The Manager recommended
that the City Council object to the removal of Santa Ana
as a secondary highway from the County Master Plan.
Mr. Jack Ballard, 3191 Sanborn Avenue, addressed the Council
to urge opposition to the change in status in Santa Ana
Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the City Council concur in the
Manager's recommendations and authorize his attendance
at the public hearing to be held on the proposed
amendments.
The Manager presented a request from Alan C. Shook,
an employee of the Street Department, for a 60 day
extension of absence. Mr. Shook, injured in an auto
accident, has not yet received a release from his doctor.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, that Alan C. Shook be granted a 60
day extension of his leave of absence.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Green .commented on an article in a national
auto magazine concerning two Lynwood boys, and said
he wished to commend Lynwood Police Officers Gammell
and Thomas for their splendid work with the boys in
the local car club. He asked if some kind of recognition
could not be given these officers. He also said he has
observed people being given citations for parking in
a green zone on Atlantic Avenue late at night. He
questioned the necessity of such citations, and Chief
Darton informed him that this situation is being
investigated; also, that sometime ago the effective
time of green zones had been extended from 6 p.m. to
10 p.m.
Councilman Stevens asked the City Manager if something
could not be done about the service station at State
Street and Long Beach Boulevard which is in an unsightly
condition, and he was informed that a new store is
proposed to be located at that intersection. Council-
man Stevens also said that he has observed merchandise
being left out on the sidewalk by the secondhand store
located on Long Beach Boulevard south of Tweedy Boulevard.
He also informed the Council that he has a note from
Recreation Director Don Snavely concerning a meeting with
the Senior Citizens group. Councilman Stevens also
reported that-good progress is being made on the petitions
concerning anti-narcotic laws.
60 day leave
of absence
Alan Shook
Green
comments on
Lyn. P.D.
sponsored
car club
Councilman
Stevens
comments on
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station at
L.B. Blvd &
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Councilman Siokos commented on the problems created
by indiscriminate multiple development, particularly
in the southwest portion of the city where school
enrollment has risen sharply without additional
dwelling units being constructed. Express deep
concern about developing multiple units especially
as they become old and in a run down condition.
Instant Mr. Jack Ballard, 3191 Sanborn Avenue, addressed the
Whip Co. Council to commend the Council and the Police Department
discussed for their courtesy in his complaints about the nuisances
to the neighboring residents resulting from the operation
of the Instant Whip Co., and asked what can be done to
correct the nuisance. He expressed concern about an
anticipated expansion of the business. After discussing
possible solutions to the problem, the City Attorney
informed the city Council that the zoning ordinance
requires a business that is likely to become offensive
because of noise to make application to the
Administrative Committee of the Planning Commission
first, and then appeal can be made to the Planning
Commission itself. If this expansion is going to take
place, he suggested that when they come in for a
building permit, that they be referred to the
Administrative Committee. Mr. Ballard also asked about
progress in redevelopment of the area in which he
lives, and he was informed of the progress being
made by Economic Research Associates in their
economic survey of the City.
Adjourn in Upon being informed of the sudden death of Harry T. Fox,
memory of a retired employee of the Lynwood Park Department, it
Harry T. Fox was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned: in
his memory and those present observed a moment of
silence.
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APPROVED JANUARY 16, 1968
M yq'r of the Cit of Lynwood
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