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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 16, 1968
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular
session in the City Hall, 1,1330 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.
The Mayor presented to Clifford S. Nelson, a former
employee of the Street Department, a certificate of
recognition upon the occasion of his retirement from the
city service, effective December 31, 1967.
Certificate of
Recognition to
Cliff Nelson
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting
of January 2, 1968, be approved as written.
RESOLUTION N0. 68-3 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 68-3
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING Demands
THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN
THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the
~. time fixed for public hearing on the proposed vacation of
a portion of Century Boulevard, that portion of Century
Boulevard, 42 feet wide, lying adjacent to Lots 3 through
10 of Tract No. 20680, Map Book 552, Pages ~, 5, and 6,
Records of Los Angeles County, the Mayor asked for
information concerning the proposed vacation. Affidavits
of posting and publishing were presented and the Council
was informed that no protests or objections have been
filed. The City Manager informed the Council that the
Planning Commission has recommended approval of the
vacation, and it was requested by the owners of the
property in connection with its commercial development.
The Mayor inquired if there was anyone present wishing
to speak either for or against the vacation under
consideration.
Mr. Herman Yaffee, one of the owners of the property,
informed the Council that he was prepared to answer any
questions the Council might have. In reply to an inquiry,
Mr. Yaffee said the vacation was requested in connection
with a planned commercial development.
As there were no further questions, the Mayor declared
the hearing concluded.
The Manager stated that if the Council wished to proceed
with the vacation, it would be in order to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 68-4 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF ORDER OF
VACATION BY CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OF THAT
PORTION OF CENTURY BOULEVARD, 42 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, IN
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." It was moved by Councilman Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be
Hearing -
Vacation of
portion of
Century Blvd.
Res. 68-4
Ordering
vacation of
portion of
Century Blvd.
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adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ord. 841 ORDINANCE N0. 841 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
Zone change N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN
Lts. 754-757 PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE
Tract 3078 ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF ORDINANCE N0. 570." 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
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 Byork, Green, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: Councilman Siokos.
Absent: None.
Res. 68-5 RESOLUTION N0. 68-5 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
Weed Abater .TO ABATE DRY AND DRYING WEEDS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND
ment IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented, together with
the City Manager's report in which he recommended that
the rates for mowing weeds on vacant property be
increased to bring them more in line with the cost of
doing the work. He explained that the property owners
are notified of the city's intention to abate the
nuisance and a hearing will be held. If the work is
not done by the property onwer, it is done by the City and
the charge is placed on the tax bill. It was moved
by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith,
that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 68-6 RESOLUTION N0. 68-6 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Calling Gen. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND
Municipal GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
election ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 9TH DAY
April 9, '68 OF APRIL, 1968, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS
OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW
CITIES." was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, that said
resolution be adopted and-that the polls for said
election remain open between the hours of 7 a.m. &
7 p.m.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Counci men Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The. question of whether or not to use the IBM Votomatic
ballot recording equipment for the April 9, 1968,
General Municipal Election was again discussed. Use
of the Votomatic ballot recording device was demonstrated
by the City Clerk who answered questions concerning its
use. The general feeling expressed was that it would
be helpful from a voter orientation viewpoint to
commence the use of the device as it will be used by
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the County of Los Angeles in conducting the June, 1968
primary election.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that the IBM Votomatic ballot
recording device be used for the April 9, 1968, General
Municipal Election.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A claim for damages filed on behalf of Charles Lawrence
Widman was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens,
seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that said claim
be denied and referred to the city's insurance carrier.
Council to
use IBM
Votomatic
For April
9, 1968
election
Claim for
damages
denied -
Charles
Lawrence
A letter was presented from Mrs. Emmalene Gentert, president
Lynwood Senior Citizens Club expressing appreciation for Thank you
the City Council's interest and support of their organization.letter from
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Senior
Smith, and carried, that said letter be accepted and filed. Citizens Cluk
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
A request was presented from California Council of the
Blind, Inc. for permission to conduct their annual
charitable solicitation which will be made through the
sale of tickets for a variety show, by telephone to
businessmen only. It was moved by Councilman Smith,
seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that said
permission be granted.
The request of City of Hope for permission to conduct
their annual fund solicitation on Sunday, June 9, 1868,
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that said
permission be granted.
The request of Deseret Industries for renewal of their
exempt license to permit salvage collection in connection
with their charitable work, was presented. It was moved
by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, and''
carried, that-said exempt license be granted.
A report on the cost of handling the "Candidate's Statement
of Qualifications" for the 1966 Municipal Election was
presented by the City Clerk, who recommended that a similar
deposit of $100 be required for handling the statements
for the 1968 General Municipal Election. It was recommended
that any excess of the actual cost be refunded to the
candidate with the city absorbing any cost in excess of
$100. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council concur in
the recommendation of the City Clerk.
The City Manager presented a report on the action of the
Board of Supervisors in declaring a portion of Mona
Boulevard within the City of Lynwood to be a part of the
County system of highways. The Council was informed that
~, in order for the County to carry out a proposed construction
program, consent of the City must be obtained. Preliminary
plans were presented for the Council's consideration. The
Manager presented RESOLUTION N0. 68-7 entitled: "A
RESOLUTION QF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF
MONA BOULEVARD WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM
OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES." It was
moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
that said resolution be adopted.
Cal. Council
of Blind
fund
solicitation
City of Hope
fund drive
June 9, 1868
Deseret Indue
renewal of
exempt lic.
$100 deposit
Candidates
Statement of
Qualification
April 9, 1868
election
Res. 68-7
Declaring a
portion of
Mona Blvd.
Co. system of
Highways
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Report re The City Manager informed the Council that other agencies
Tideland are attempting to divert Tideland Oil revenues originally
Oil Revenue allocated for State water project construction purposes.
The money, in the amount of $11,000,000, is a loan to
underwrite the water project bonds and will be repaid
in full by State water service contractors. He presented
a letter from the Central Basin Water District urging
the Council's support of the legislation to provide
additional short term financing to enable the State
Water Project to be completed on schedule, and
Res. 68-8 recommended adoption of RESOLUTION i~O. 68-8 entitled:
Supporting "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
short-term LYNWOOD RELATING TO ADDITIONAL SHORT-TERM FINANCING
financing FOR THE STATE WATER PROJECT." It was moved by Councilman
State Water Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, that said
Project resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Report re The City Manager reported on the method of distributing
Distribution cigarette tax monies to cities. The report stated that
of cigarette presently the 3~ per package tax is collected by the
tax State and distributed to the cities in direct ratio to
their sales tax returns for all other taxable items.
Thus a city with a large population with no retail sales
or use tax outlets would received no cigarette tax money
whereas industrial cities with a small population would
receive millions of dollars in cigarette tax revenue.
A committee of the League of California Cities has
studied alternatives to this method of distribution and
has devised a formula prorating the cigarette tax on
the basis of one-half of the value of retail sales taxes
and one-half on the basis of population. A distribution
based on population alone would be opposed by cities
receiving more than their share under the existing
distribution, and cities unwilling to accept the
compromise suggested by the League committee are
endeavoring to retain the existing formula. The
League Board of Directors has requested that the Council's
attitude toward the proposed distribution be expressed
and the City Manager recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0.
Res. 68-9 68-g entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Supporting CITY OF LYNWOOD SUPPORTING THE DISTRIBUTION OF CIGARETTE
Distribution TAX MONIES ON THE BASIS OF ONE-HALF POPULATION AND ONE-
of cigarette HALF TAXABLE SALES." It was moved by Councilman Siokos,
tax money on seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution be
half ana halfadopted.
basis Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Report re The Manager reported on the postponement of the Century
postponement Freeway hearing which was to have been held on January
of Century 16, 1968, and read the contents of a telegram received
Freeway. giving notice of the delay. It stated that the Commissioners
hearing would not have sufficient time to complete studies affecting
the various alternatives and local communities involved.
He said he had talked to Mr. Peter Tweed, Secretary to
the Commission, who indicated that the majority of the
Commission has just been appointed and they do not feel
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they could make an objective decision concerning the
routing on the basis of their present knowledge and
short tenure period. He also informed the City Council
of his intention to attend the Highway Commission meeting
in Ventura on January 17.
The City Manager presented the City Engineer's recommenda-
tion that an unused water line easement across the westerly
five feet of Lot 15, Block 11, Tract 9337, be quitclaimed
to the present owner, Bank of America. The quitclaim has
been requested as the City water lines are now maintained
in the City streets in this particular area and are no
longer needed. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded
by Councilman Stevens, that a quitclaim deed be approved
releasing the easement on the following described property
to the. property owner: "An easement five feet (5) wide for
the construction and maintenance of water lines lying
within and adjacent to the westerly line of Lot 15, Block
11, Tract No. 9337, as shown in Map Book 130, Pages 61-63,
Records of Los Angeles County."
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: none.
The Manager reported that the Chamber of Commerce has
suggested that an All America City Shield and the City's
zip code be painted on the City's water towers in addition
to the name "Lynwood." The Manager proposed that no
decision be made on additional painting pending receipt
of copies of the new symbolic seal. He stated when a
decision is made by the Council, he would investigate
cost of the additional painting for presentation at a
later meeting.
The Manager presented the results of a study made of
sick leave credit for members of the Fire Department
under the three platoon system. Detailed mathamatical
computations of present and three platoon sick leave to
be deducted for each duty shift off indicates there is
a very small discrepancy (33 minutes per month in favor
of the employee). Because of the small difference, the
Manager recommended that no change be made to prior
sick leave credit in the Personnel Rules and Regulations.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that~the sick leave provisions for
Fire Department personnel not be changed.
The Manager reported that the present tenant of the residence
at 2716 E. 108th Street which was acquired by the City for
right-of-way purposes has notified the City that he is
moving. Mrs. Mary Gonzales wishes to lease the house at
a rental of $100 per month. The lease agreement will be
the same as the former one which requires that the tenant
agrees to maintain the property at her own expense and
to pay all utilities. It was recommended that the City
Council approve the lease with Mrs. Mary Gonzales and
authorize the Mayor to execute the lease on behalf of the
City. It .was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Smith, that the City Council approve the
lease agreement with Mrs. Mary Gonzales for the rental of
the premises at-2716 E. 108th Street and authorize the
Mayor the execute said agreement on behalf of the City.'
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Quitclaim
deed water
line ease-
ment to
owner. Lot 15
Block 11,
Tract 9337.
Chamber
request to
paint water
towers table.
Report on
sick leave
credit Fire
Dept .
Approval of
lease agree-
ment 2716.
E 108th St.
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Report on The Manager presented a request for approval of a location
location of for the proposed telephone room equipment-storage room and
telephone- facility. The Manager proposed an addition to the City
storage Hall Building of approximately 700 square feet to be
room located immediately south of the existing restroom facilities.
With the proposed location it will be necessary to
construct only two wall, the telephone room portion ~"R
will not exceed 160 square feet thus providing 536 square
feet for needed record and supply storage space, and there
will be no need to install new conduit to the polls on
Bullis Road since it will be possible to use the existing
conduit .located at the City Hall switchboard. The Manager
requested authorization to proceed with the plans for
submission to the City Council for final approval and bid
call if the location is acceptable. It was moved by
Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and
carried, that the .Manager be authorized to proceed with
the plans as requested.
Bid Call - Plans for up-grading certain portions of the city's water
Transite system were outlined by the City Manager, specifically,
Pipe removal of a five inch steel line presently in the alley
Feb. 2, '68 between Pope and Virginia Street between Los Flores and
1G a.m. Century Boulevard, and placing of a 6-inch transite pipe
line in Pope Street; also, replacement of a 4-inch cast
iron line in Alice and Josephine Streets with an 8-inch
transite pipe line. The Manager recommended that the
City Council authorize a call for bids for 2,000 feet
of 6-inch asbestos cement pressure pipe, and 2,000 feet
of 8-inch asbestos cement pressure pipe, bids to be
received no later than 10:00 a.m. in the City Clerk's
office on February 2, 1968. He informed the Council '~"'"'
that adequate funds are available in the water capital
account for this proposed expenditure. It was moved
by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith,
that the City Council concur in the Manager's
recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Requests to The City Council was informed by the City Manager that
conduct two additional requests have been received for permission
vibroseis to conduct seismic survey in the City. The requests
surveys in are identical to ohe earlier approved by the City
City. Council and are as follows: Ray Geophysical Company,
Inc., representing American Petrofina Exploration
Company, Alameda Street. from Century Boulevard to
the south City limits. Standard Oil Company of
Californian California Avenue from the South Gate
City limits south. The Manager stated that if the
City Council grants permission to either of the companies
he recommended that they be held to the stipulations
established earlier as follows:
1. That notices be distributed to all persons within
500 feet of the testing area three days prior to
beginning.
2. That testing be restricted to the daylight hours
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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.
4. That the company provide the city with a certificate
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of insurance covering each instance of bodily injury
liability, property damage, or automobile bodily
injury or property damage.
The Manager further recommended that Ray Geophysical
Company, Inc.., be restricted to the months of February
and March in which to .complete their work on Alameda
Street, and that Standard Oil be restricted to the
period between January 22 and March 22 for completion
of their ,cork on California Avenue.
After a discussion, which was joined in by Mr. Kenneth
Thompson, of the need for further seismic surveys, it
was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that the Council concur in the Manager's
recommendation in granting permission to conduct the
surveys, with the added stipulation that the City
Council be notified at least two weeks in advance of
commencement of work.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the motion be amended to add the phrase
"If there is an excessive amount of irritation or
disturbance, the Council reserves the right to stop the
work.. All members voting aye on the amendment, the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Permission to
conduct seismic
surveys
granted
All members voting aye on the original motion as amended, the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Manager reported that on December 5th, 1967, the Report re
Council approved Phase II of the report prepared by Economic
Economic Research Associates, and at that time the survey
Council voted to proceed with Phase III to be delivered
after final decision has been reached on the Century
Freeway. The Manager suggested that as it appears
that the freeway decision has now been delayed for
several months, that the Council consider directing
that the final report be submitted prior to the
March 5th date, .and also suggested that it might be
beneficial to meet with Dr. Ashley of the Economic
Research Associates to discuss the freeway location
with him. ~t was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded
by Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council concur
in the suggestions of the City Manager.
The City Manager informed the Council that the property Recommendation
located at the southeast corner of Bullis Road and to investigate
Carlin Avenue which prevents proper alignment of that purchase of
intersection, is now available for purchase.: He stated land for stree,
that if the Council feels realignment of the-intersection purposes.
is a worthwhile project, he would like to have the matter
referred to `the Planning Commission for investigation
and report for final action at t1~e next regular meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and ,carried, that the'Planning Commission be
directed to investigate and report on the possible purchase
of said land for street purposes.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman.
Smith, and carried, that the Council adjourn to an
executive session for discussion of a personnel matter.
Following the executive session, the meeting was called
to order.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Green informed the Council that another Lynwood
boy, George S. Sehi, 3928 Carlin Avenue, has lost his
life in Viet Nam.
Councilman Stevens introduced his daughter, Laurie
Stevens, who was present in the audience. He also
commented on the lack of pictures on the walls~in some of
the City Hall offices.
Report on Councilman Stevens reported on the work of the committee
Senior working with the Senior Citizens Club and expressed
Citizens appreciation to the Committee members and Recreation
Club Director Snavely for their efforts.
Mayor Byork expressed appreciation to Mr. Henry Liewer,
Mr. E. L. Morris, the Coordinating Council, and the
School Board for their support of the City's position
on the Century Freeway location.
Mr. Richard Bowen, 11~6g Copeland Street, addressed
the Council to state that he had wanted to make a
statement prior to the executive session but was
unable to do so; that as to the content of the tape
it was so new to him that he could do nothing but present
it. He stated that his association within it took
place during the course of one day and those he came
in contact with were the personnel of the Building
Department. He expressed appreciation for their
courtesy and a ruling which could be acted upon.
Councilman Stevens informed Mr. Bowen that during a
personnel conference an executive session is in order and
it is .closed to the public.
Mr. Bowen said he was not aware of that and perhaps his
remarks would not have had any meaning prior to the
executive session. He expressed the hope that his
action was accepted in good faith and that as far as
he was concerned, the Council could burn the tape or
do what was desired with it.
H. Schneider Mr. Harold Schneider, owner of a beer bar at 10931 Long
opposes Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council to object to the
Bus. Lic. fee imposed on on-sale alcoholic beverage licensees under
amendment re the provisions of the recently adopted ordinance
on-sale amending the business license .fees. He expressed the
alcoholic opinion that it was unfair to single out his type of
beverage business for the additional fee, particularly because a
establish- portion of the revenue derived from State alcoholic
ments beverage licenses is returned to the city. He also
contended that if an additional fee is levied, it should
affect all alcoholic beverage licensees, not just the
on-sale establishments. He also did not agree with the
Council's belief that on-sale liquor establishments
caused greater law enforcement problems than package
liquor stores. A petition opposing the fee was read
by Mr. Schneider and signed by other alcoholic beverage
licensees was not filed.
Adjourn in It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
memory of Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned in
George S, memory of Ge orge S. Sehi, and those pres nt observed
Sehi a.~moment of silence in his memory. ,, i
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APPROVED FEB RUARY 6, 1968 /`