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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 1868
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 Smith, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of February 6, 1968, be approved as written.
Res. 68-12 A RESOLUTION N0. 68-12Aentitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Demands 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, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Ab sent : None .
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Hearing - The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the
Weed Abate- time fixed for hearing objections to the annual weed
ment program abatement program, the Council was informed-that notice
of hearing had been posted as required by law and that
no written protests had been received. The Mayor
inquired if there were any present wishing to be heard.
As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing
concluded.
Res. 68-13 RESOLUTION N0. 68-13 entitled: "A RESOLUTION PASSING UPON
Overruling OBJECTIONS, AND DIRECTING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
objections TO ABATE THE NUISANCE OF DRY AND DRYING WEEDS THAT EXIST
Weed Abate- ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD."
meant program 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.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Res. 68-14 RESOLUTION N0. 68-14 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Establishing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICERS
election AND ESTABLISHING POLLING PLACES FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
officers for ELECTION OF TUESDAY, APRIL g, 1968." was presented. It
April 9, '68 was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent : None . ~~""'
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ~{
Letter from A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Glen Fullerton, 11328 Atlantic
G. Fullerton Avenue, was presented in which they ask that the Council
re meat consider adoption of an ordinance regulating packaging of
packaging meat in a misleading manner. The letter was accompanied
ord. by a news item concerning such an ordinance proposed by
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the City of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles proposal has
been referred to the Public Health and Welfare Com-
mittee which will hold hearings on the proposal later in.
the month. The City Clerk stated she would follow the
progress of the Los Angeles proposal. It was moved by
Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Smith and
carried, that the proposal be taken under consideration
pending the outcome of the Public Health and Welfare
hearings.
A letter from the City of Los Angeles urging the City Letter from
Council to support efforts to bring the 1976 Summer City of L.A.
Olympics to Los Angeles was r ead. It was moved by concerning
Councilm an Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and 1976 Summer
carried, that a resolution be prepared supporting the Olympics
selectio n of the City of Los Angeles as the host city
for the 1976 Summer Olympics.
A letter was presented from Miss Nancy Campbell, Lynwood Girls' Week
High School Girls' League President, in which she informed March 17 thru
the Council that the 1968 Observation of Girls' Week March 23.
will be held March 17 through 23. As a part of the program
honoring high school girls, the City Council was requested
to support the program by assigning honorary positions
to outstanding girls from the high school in order to
give them firsthand knowledge of the operation of a
city government. It was moved by Councilman. Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Green,. that the invitation to
participate in Girls' Week Observance by accepted, and
that it be suggested that the girls be present at the
Council meeting of March 19 and spend. the following day,
March 20, in observing the activities of the various
departments.
~- REPORTS AND REQUESTS
The request of the Crippled Children's Society
Angeles County, Inc. for permission to conduct
annual Easter Seal Campaign. was presented. It
by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman St
carried, that said permission be granted.
of Los Crippled
their Children's
was moved fund drive
even, and- March 1 thru
April 14
The request of .the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Los Cerebral Palsy
Angeles County for permission to conduct their annual House- fund drive
to-House 53 Minute March on May 18, 19 and 20, 1968, was May 18, 19, 2C
presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Smith, and carried, that said permission be
granted.
The Manager reported that as authorized by the City Council
on January 16th, plans and specifications have been prepared
for the proposed addition to house the telephone equipment
and to provide general storage space. The addition is
planed to be located immediately south of the existing
restroom facilities. As it has been found that access
to the room from the City Clerk's office, as originally
intended, will disrupt the existing traffic and equipment
patterns in that office, access will be provided from the
back walkway only. The Manager rece.lled that an appropria-
tion of $1Q,000 has been approved for this addition and
he proposed that the city act as prime contractor and
subcontract for the various specialties. The Manager
recommended that the City Council grant final approval to
the location of the telephone equipment-storage room,
allow the City to act as prime contractor, and direct
that the work proceed in accordance with the plans. It
was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, that the City Council concur in the City Manager's
Recommendation
to proceed
with telephone
room approved
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recommendations for construction of the telephone equipment
storage room.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Report on The Manager presented a report on the deteriorating condition
police in the police department brought about by increased use of
building the building and poor maintenance provided by the maintenance
modification contractor. The report contained recommendations for
police department modifications based on a previously
authorized space utilization study completed in August,
1967. Certain of the study's recommendations have been
implemented, but the major modifications have been
delayed in order to permit the Police Chief and staff
officers to review the proposals and to await. availability
of capital funds from the cigarette tax. The Manager
requested authorization to proceed with the following:
Removal of the north wall in the records bureau, removal
of the wall between the existing detective offices,
construction of a show-up room replacing the existing
laundry room, painting the interior of the building,
carpeting the various offices with institutional grade
carpet, and adding the necessary cabinets, desks, and
files which remain to be purchased, at a total estimated
cost of $12,000. With reference to the proposed change
in maintenance service for the building, he informed the
Council that a separate report would be prepared for
the Council prior to the annual budget hearings. The
Manager recommended that the City Council authorize
the preparation of construction drawings and proceeding
with the interior modifications of the police department.
In answer to an inquiry concerning an inadequate hot water
supply for the police building and City Hall, the Manager
said that perhaps improvement of the water system could
be included in the modification project.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's
recommendation in authorizing preparation of construction
drawings and proceeding with the interior modifications
of the police building.
Report on The Manager presented for the Council's information a
Century report on the status of the Century Freeway hearings. He
Freeway stated that it appears that the Commission has limited
hearings the location of the hearing to the Compton High School
auditorium or Bateman Hall, and he has strongly advocated
the use of Bateman Hall. He also reported there appears
to be no change in the State Highway Engineer's
recommendations for the southerly alignment of the
freeway and said it is essential that the entire
community support the Council's and the State Highway
Engineer's position as to the alignment. He suggested
that the Council attempt to get all concerned and
interested citizens to attend the public hearing which
is expected to be held early in April.
Report on The Manager presented for the Council's information a
Governor's summary of the recent Governor's Conference on housing
Conference and home ownership which was attended by the Chief
Housing & Building Inspector. Of prime concern to the City
Home is the requirement that a housing element become part
Ownership of the general plan by July, 1869, in keeping with
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Assembly Bill 1952, which became law in September, 1967
The housing element covers the following six phases:
1. Current housing stock survey and analysis.
2. Household survey and market analysis system.
3. Planning analysis.
4. Forecasts and projections; goals and objectives.
5. The housing plan.
6. Implementation of the housing plan.
He informed the Council that requirements of the law will
demand full time study and analysis which will result in
the necessity of retaining a consultant for part of the
work or the hiring of a full-time planner who could make
the housing element a portion of his full-time work.
He said recommendations on this ~.spect would be made
at a future date. He also reported that the California
Real Estate Association has devised a plan of action
which would be of great assistance if adopted by the
local real estate board, to help the local governments
to improvement substandard housing. He stated that
as time permits, he plans to pursue the proposals of the
State Association with the Compton-Lynwood Real Estate
Board.
The Manager presented a report which recalled that on
December 19, 1967, the City Council approved a request
by Standard Oil Company to permit a vibroseis seismic
survey along California Avenue under certain stipulations.
He stated an amended request has been submitted in which
Standard Oil indicates that they will not conduct the
actual vibroseis operation in the City, but will merely
lay a seismic cable 5/8" in diameter on the surface of
California Avenue only, with the actual shaking of the
earth to take place in South Gate with the reflected
vibrations being transmitted to the proposed cable.
Standard Oil requests that conditions one and three
of the original stipulations be waived and the Manager
recommended that the City Council amend their original
Report on
Governor's
Conference-
Housing &
Home
Ownership
Standard Oil
request to la
seismic cable
on Calif. Ave
approved
restrictions and. permit only the seismic cable on
California Avenue. It-was moved by Councilman Stevens,
seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the previous
action be rescinded and that Standard Oil Company be permitt ed
to lay a 5/8" seismic cable along California Avenue.
The City Manager reported for the Council's information Report re cur
on the question raised at the previous meeting concerning markings in
red curb markings at post office drop stations. The front of mail
Police Chief has reported that the red marking is boxes
improper and he has requested the City Engineer to
cause the curb markings to be changed from red to white
as soon as possible. Councilman Siokos asked if the
cooperation of the'post office could not be requested
in moving the mail boxes away from corners in the interest
of public safety..
The Manager reported on the following actions by the Report on P.C
Planning Commission at its February 13, 1868, meeting: actions 2/13/
Meeting
1. Approved the request of Ray Silverthorn for permission
to erect a 38' plexiglass sign in conjunction with his
pet sales store at 3547 Century Boulevard (CB-1 Zone).
2. Approved the request of Mr. Dave .Weiner, representing
the Ardmore Company, for a conditional use permit for a
donut shop, market, and a dry cleaning store as part of
a shopping center being developed at the corner of
Fernwood and Atlantic Avenues (CB-1 Zone}.
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3. Approved the request of the Elks Building, and Holding
Association for a deviation of parking space requirements
based on usable portion of the building proposed to be
developed on Atlantic Avenue north of Carlin Avenue.
The proposed plot plan was also approved.
COUNCIL STUDY
Ord. to An ordinance prepared by the City Attorney was presented
abate for Council study. The ordinance deals with the abatement
abandoned and removal as public nuisances of abandoned, wrecked,
vehicles dismantled or inoperative vehicles from private or
public property.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Green said he read recently about police
department personnel having to travel to the east to
bring back prisoners and was informed that in cases like
this the State bears the cost. Councilman Green also
inquired the status of the old motel building on
Atlantic Avenue and asked for an investigation and report.
on it as there are apparently people living in it.
Discussion Councilman Stevens commented in the progress of the
concerning development at State and Long Beach Boulevard. He also
city asked the City Attorney if there is a ruling on city
employees employees participating in city elections.
participating
in city The City Attorney informed the Council that employees
elections may participate in elections to the extent that there isn't
such a close relationship between the superior and
employee that the campaign would result in injury to
public service; that under the present decisions of the
State Supreme Court the existing initiative ordinance
provisions concerning municipal election activity are
unconstitutional. He stated that in ruling the
prohibitions unconstitutional, the Supreme Court failed
to set up any rules or guidelines. In cases of activity
resulting in disruption of public service, he expressed
the opinion that a ruling by a department head would
be upheld by the courts.
The matter of attempting to amend the ordinance by
submission to the voters and political activity in
general on the part of employees was discussed briefly,
with no action being taken.
Discussion Councilman Stevens expressed concern about a number of
concerning news articles from various cities about preparations
police being made for riot control. He presented figures
department indicating the number of cars and men on patrol duty in
manpower Lynwood in comparison to neighboring cities and asked
Chief Dayton for information about a riot control program,
manpower needs, and the amount of increase in crime in
the city in the past two years. Chief Dayton informed
him provisions have been made for riot control; that if a
situation develops which 'the department cannot handle,
the Sheriff would be called immediately as he is the
only one who can request the National Guard. Councilman
Stevens stated he felt the department was understaffed
and said he was interested in the best protection of
the community.
Employment of dispatchers to release police officers
for duty, improvement of communications systems,
modification of the police department facilities were
commented upon as indicative of efforts of the Council
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to provide effective police protection. Increased manpower
in the fire department and other departments of the city was
also discussed, with no action being taken.
Councilman Siokos commented on the removal of the building
from the proposed site of the Home Bank.
Mayor Byork read a letter from Mrs. Ferne Floyd requesting
observance of "World Day of Prayer," on Friday, March 1,
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The City Attorney informed the Council that the ordinance
presented to them for study is a League of California
Cities model ordinance to allow cities to control the
problem of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative
vehicles.
Mr. John Kanka, 5131 Walnut Avenue, addressed the Council
to request permission to conduct their annual fireworks
stand at 11300 Bullis Road. It was moved by Councilman
Siokos, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that
approval be granted.
Mrs. Jaqueline Trivisano, Pope Street, addressed the
Council to complain of her home being broken into several
times and several instances of prowlers around her home.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the Council adjourn in memory
of Owen Mebust, who lost his life in Vietnam, and a
moment of silence was observed in his memory.
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Gity Clerk, City of Lynwood
APPROVED MARCH 5, 1868
Fireworks
stand at
11300 Bulli;
approved
(DAV)
Adjourn in
memory of
Owen Mebust
e C;1t.yy of L.ynwoo