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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 6 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, Smith, Stevens answered the roll
call.
Councilman Siokos was absent.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting
of January 16, 1968, be approved as written.
RESOLUTION N0. 68-1o 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 Green, that said
resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Siokos.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The hour of 7:30 p.m, having arrived, said hour being the
time fixed for hearing on the debt limitation report for
the improvement of Los Flores Boulevard between the east
side of Long Beach Boulevard and Imperial Highway, by the
removal of existing curb and gutter, widening by construction
of concrete curbs, gutters and driveway approaches, including
all incidental and appurtenant work, the Clerk stated that
notice of the .hearing had been mailed 'as required. A
communication from Mr. and Mrs. John W. Johnson, owners
of the property at 3596 Los Flores Boulevard was read.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson opposed the proposed improvement.
A letter from Mrs. Alma S. Burk, owner of the property at
3365 Los Flores Boulevard, was presented. Mrs. Burk
expressed indecision as to whether or not the proposed
widening would alleviate the existing on-street parking
problem..
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak
concerning the proposed improvement..
Mr. C. K. Crosby,z 33.59 Los Flores, addressed the Council
to express objection to the proposed widening unless on-
street parking on one side of the street, only is maintained.
Mr. Meyer Wiesberg, owner of property at 3615 and 3620 Los
Flores Boulevard, stated he had no objection to the
widening but .,that the s reet adjacent to his property is
presently 30 feet wide and only one additional foot would
be gained.
~„ Mr. Earl Lee, 3369 LoS Flores Boulevard, expressed the
opinion that unless parking is maintained on one side of
~, the street only, there would be no benefit from the
proposed .tidening.
Mr, Duane .Brunner, owner of apartment units at 11023
California Avenue, objected to the proposed improvement
because of the-added financial burden on the property
owners . - _ -
Res. 68-10
Demands
Public
Hearing -
Los Flores
Blvd.
widening
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Hearing - Mrs. Clara Benck, 3517 Los Flores Boulevard, objected
Los Flores to the proposed widening.
Boulevard
widening Mrs. Bowman, 3346 Los Flores Boulevard, stated that if
parking is not allowed on both sides of the street, the
proposed widening would serve no useful purpose.
The Manager stated it has been the policy of the Council
to make no change in the parking restrictions unless
it is initiated by the people who live on the street.
The City Attorney informed the Council that the present
protests were premature; that the hearing is for the
purpose of determining whether or not the property
proposed to be assessed can carry the burden of the
proposed assessment.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that the hearing be concluded.
Res. 68-11 RESOLUTION N0. 68-11 entitled: "RESOLUTION OVERR~3LING
Overruling PROTESTS IN CONNECTION WITH '1'HE HEARING ON DEBT LIMITATION
protests FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF LOS FLORES BOULEVARD, BY
Los Flores THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND DRIVEWAY
Boulevard APPROACHES, TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTAL AND APPURTENANT
widening WORK." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Smith, that said resolution be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Siokos.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter re A letter from Mr. Clarence A. Neill, 3433 Century Boulevard,
animal was read. Mr. Neill requested legislation to require that
regulation persons walking their dogs in the early morning hours
be required to clean up after the animals. It was moved
by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
and carried, that the letter be referred to the City
Manager for investigation and report.
Letter from A letter from Mr. J. Jack Willard of C & J Development
C & J Company., Inc., 11760 Wright Road, was presented. He
Development recalled that some time ago the City Council authorized
Co., Inc, the .acceptance of the dedication of a 40 foot roadway
re dedicationrunning easterly from Wright Road approximately 350 feet
of Willard north of the Southern Pacific Railway Lines. Mr.
Lane Willard explained that the restrictions placed on
acceptance of the roadway, known as Willard Lane, have
made dedication impractical, and he requested consideration
of acceptance of the road as an alley. The letter stated
that there are now eight business firms using the roadway
and that he intends to develop a truck t"erminal building as
well, and a public street is important to guarantee
access to the property, for location on maps, and for
mail, water and police service. It was moved by Councilman
Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
the request be referred to the City Manager for investigation
and report.
Letters re Two letters from Mr. George C. Wiesner, 3644 Fernwood Avenue,
curb markingswere presented. Mr. Wiesner requested clarification of
in front of the confusion existing because of curbs being painted red
mailboxes in front of mail boxes at various locations throughout
the City. He cited California Vehicle Code Sections
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outlining the colors used for various types of parking
restrictions with particular reference to the provision
that a curb painted red indicates no stopping, standing,
or parking. It was moved by Councilman Stevens,
seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the letter
be referred to the Chief of Police for investigation.
A claim for damages filed on behalf of Mrs. Ruth C. Ham
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.
A letter from Mr.. James S. Mize, Clerk of the County
Board of Supervisors was presented. The letter stated
that the Board of Supervisors has adopted an order
endorsing the resolution of the County Supervisors
Association of California pertaining to penalties for
the use of marijuana, LSD, and other dangerous drugs
and urging each City in the County to support the
objectives of the resolution. Prior to endorsing the
action of the Board of Supervisors, the City Clerk was
asked to provide members of the City Council with copies
of the Board's resolution.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Ham - claim
for damages
denied
Letter
concerning
penalties fo
use of
dangerous
drugs
The City Clerk presented a report on a letter received from R. W.
Mr. R. W. McCracken, 5247 Walnut Avenue, concerning damage McCracken
to his home. Mr. McCracken's letter was read, and it was letter filed
moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed.
The application of Andrew Norman Perkins and Frank H.
'~ Perkins of Commerce Plant Security Inc., 9928 California
Avenue, South Gate, for a special permit to conduct a
private patrol service within the City was presented,
together with the police department investigative report
which revealed no reason why business license for a private
patrol agency should not be issued. It was moved by
Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and.
carried, .that the special permit be granted.
An agreement for .the purchase of the following described
tax deeded lots was presented for the Council's approval:
Lot 13, Block 8,' Tract No. 7816; Lot 14, Block 8, Tract
7816; Lot 15, Block 8, Tract 7.816. It was moved by
Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the
agreement be approved and the .Mayor authorized to execute
said agreement an behalf of the City.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Siokos.
For the Council's information the City Manager presented a
report on his recent trip to Sacramento to review the sales
tax records maintained by the State Board of Equalization
to insure that sales tax is being credited to the City
properly. He expressed particular appreciation to Mr.
David Porter, Director of the Local Sales 'fax Division
and his assistant Mr. Sab Okamoto for their cooperation and
assistance.. The report outlined the method of investigating
the sales tax returns and stated that no loss of revenue was
found as a result of error by the local tax division. He
reported that the loss of Keefer Ford Company and Enoch
Chevrolet Company resulted in the loss of the Dzty's most
Private
Patrol lic.
approved
Andrew &
Frank Perkin;
Agreement
for purchase
of land
approved -
(Lugo &
Gertrude)
Report on
review of
sales tax
records -
Sacramento
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Report on important sales tax revenues, and without these two
review of companies a considerable drop in revenue can be anticipated
sales tax in the coming year. Every effort should be made .to
records bring new auto sales outlets back to Lynwood. The
Manager reported that 11 businesses produced one-fourth
of tre sales tax revenue to the City and listed the
firms in order of their importance. The Manager stated
that he found the investigation very helpful from a
budgeting and planning standpoint and emphasized the
recommendation of Mr. Porter and his staff that the
City should make an annual check of the sales tax
revenue records to assist in updating the City's
financial and planning data. It was moved by Councilman
Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that
a letter of appreciation for his cooperation be sent
to Mr. David Porter, Director of the Local Sales Tax
Division of the State Board of Equalization.
Authorize- •The Manager reported that the Planning Commission has
tion reviewed the possible acquisition of the Lautrup
granted to property located at the southeast corner of Bullis
purchase Road and Carlin Avenue., as directed by the City Council
property at at the January 16 meeting, and the Commission agreed
Bullis & that the purchase of the property for street purposes
Carlin for would be in conformity with the Master Plan. As
street suggested at the January 16 meeting, the report stated
purposes that it would be possible for the City to purchase the
entire lot, remove the house, reconstruct Carlin
Avenue east of Bullis, widen and straighten Bullis
south of Carlin, and add sidewalks on the east side
of Bullis adjacent to the subject pi^operty. Upon
completion of the project, it would be feasible to
subdivide the remaining property into two lots which
could then either be sold for residential use or
help by the City for possible construction of a third
fire station.in the event that the Century Freeway
bisects the City. It was suggested that the Council
authorize an offer of $55,000 from the Gas Tax funds;
cost of clearance and construction of street improvements
would be an estimated $13,000 for a tot«1 cost of $68,000.
If the surplus land were sold, the City would gain a
minimum of $15,000 per lot, making the net cost of the
project approximately $37,500. The Manager recommended
that the City Council authorize an offer of $55,000 from
Ga.s Tax funds for the property, said land to be used for
street purposes. He further stated that should the freeway
bisect the City and a new fire station is required, it
would be necessary for a transfer to be made from the
G al Fund to reimburse the Gas Tax fund. It was moved
y Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and
carried, that the Council concur in the recommendation of
the City Manager and authorize an offer of $55,000 for the
Lautrup property, located at the southeast corner of Bullis
Road and Carlin Avenue.
Authoriza- The Manager reported on the proposed purchase of a 50 X 100
tion foot parcel of property immediately west of Fire Station
granted to No. 1 on Imperial Highway for the purpose of expanding
purchase the existing facilities. The property is now available
property for for a price of $22,000. As the present location is
expansion of considered an excellent one, it is proposed to expand
Fire Station the facility rather than acquire a new location and build a
No. 1 new fire station. The proposed purchase has been reviewed
by the Planning Commission and it has found that it would
conform with the General Plan of the City. The Manager
recommended that the Council authorize an offer for the
property. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Smith, that the Council concur in the Manager's
recommendation. After a brief discussion, it was moved by
Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the
motion be amended to provide that an offer of $21,000 be
made for the property.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Siokos.
~„.,,, Roll Call on original motion as amended:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Siokos.
The Manager presented a report on the bids received for
2,000 feet of 8-inch and 2,000 feet of 6-inch Class 150
Asbestos cement pressure pipe. The low bidder was
Johns-Manville Sales Corp, at a price of $6,510.00, and
the Manager recommended that the City Council authorize
the purchase of 2,000 feet of 6-inch and 2,000 feet of
8-inch asbestos cement water pipe from Johns-Manville
Sales Corp., said purchase to be made from the water
capital account. It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Smith, that the City Council concur
in the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize
the acceptance of the low bid of Johns-Manville Sales
Corp. for a total price of $6,510.00.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Siokos.
Pipe bid
awarded to
Johns-
Manville
The City Manager reported on the result of a survey Report on
concerning a two hour parking restriction on the south parking
side of Minnesota Avenue between Long Beach
State Street as petitioned by Mrs. Patricia Boulevard and
McClintock. survey -
Minnesota
The majority of those responding favored the two-hour Avenue
parking.
RESOLUTION N0. 68-12 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE. CITY OF LYNWOOD SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION.
N0. 67-9 DESIGNATING PARKING TIME LIMITS ON A CERTAIN
STREET." was presented. (Two-hour parking limitation on
the north and south sides of Minnesota Avenue between
Long Beach Boulevard and State Street). It was moved
by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Siokos.
The City Manager informed the City Council that a request
has been received that the City vacate a 7-foot easement
on the east side of Lot 33, Tract 2551, known as 11011
Long Beach Boulevard. The property is located at the
southwest corner of Poplar Drive and Long Beach Boulevard.
The City Engineer's investigation revealed there is an
ordinance establishing a building setback line of ten
feet at this location with the possibility that at some
future time Poplar Drive will require widening which would
necessitate a larger curb return, the Manager stated he
could not recommend vacation of the easement at this time.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the. request for vacation of a 7-foot easement
on the east side of Lot 33, Tract 2551, be denied. All
members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Res. 68-12
Restricting
parking on
Minnesota
Request for
easement
vacation -
11011 L. B.
Blvd, denied
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Permission A request to attend the Public Personnel Association Workshop
granted from March 24 - 27, 1968, in Long Beach, California, was
Manager to presented by the City Manager. He explained that the conference
attend is designed to study the legal relationships with organized
personnel public employee groups with specific reference to the
conference situations and legal requirements existing in the Western
part of the United States. The cost of the workshop is
$70 and funds are available in the appropriate account
for such an expenditure. It was moved by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the ,,,.~,
City Manager be authorized to attend the Public Personnel
Association Workshop on March 24 through 27, 1968, in
Long Beach, California.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Presentation The City Clerk informed the City Council that a request has
by the been received from Mr. James P. Magolske, Chairman, Southeast
Southeast Committee to Support Your Local Police, for time in which
Committee to to inform the City Council of his organization's
Support activity.
Local Police
Mr. Magolske was present in the audience and addressed
the Council to explain the purpose and aims of his
committee, and outlined the basic presentation which
is one and a half hours in length and includes a talk,
a film strip and discussion with "Support Your Local Police"
as the theme. Mr. Magolske said he would like to make
an appointment with the Council to hear his presentation
and it was suggested that perhaps it would be more
convenient it he would let the Council know the next time
he will be making a presentation.
At the request of Councilman Green the City Manager gave
a brief report on the progress of the tree planting --~
program.
Councilman Stevens commented on the public service being
performed by the local power squadron, and alse suggested
that an investigation be made of the helicopter patrol
in the event it might prove valuable to the community
at some future time.
Discussion Councilman Smith said that in past elections questions
re Election have been raised concerning requirements governing
signs campaign signs, and at his request the City Attorney
has provided an opinion concerning such signs. It was
moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green,
and carried, that a copy of the ordinance provisions
governing signs be provided to each candidate in the
coming municipal election.
Mayor Byork introduced Mr. Skip Dinoff, Herald American,
newspaper representative who will be covering the activities
of the City of Lynwood.
Merle Felker Mayor Byork read a letter from Mr. Merle Felker, Personnel
resigns Board member, in which he submitted his resignation as a
from member of the board. It was moved by Councilman Smith,
Personnel seconded by Councilman Green, that a letter of appreciation "~"'
Board for his long service to the community be sent to Mr. Felker
and that an appropriate plaque be presented to Mr. Felker.
All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Mr. Richard Bowen, 11469 Copeland, addressed the Council to
inquire about (1) sweeping of the public parking lot west
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of long Beach Boulevard and south of Beechwood Avenue; (2)
Completion of the driveway over Lot 316, Tract 2551 (ingress
and egress to public parking west of Long Beach Boulevard
between Sanborn and Mulford), and (3) removal of unsightly
grass and weeds in parkways of vacant business buildings
on east side of Atlantic Avenue. He was informed that the
sweeping schedule of the parking lot would be investigated,
that delay in completing the driveway had been due to
possible purchase of some additional property, and that
parkway grass and weed removal is the responsibility of
the property owner unless the condition becomes a fire
hazard.
ADJOURN
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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