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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 5, 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 Green, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of February 20, 1968, be approved as written.
Res. 68-1.5 RESOLUTION N0. 68-1.~ entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Demands COUNCIL OF THE CI'~Y 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.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ord. First An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LYNWOOD
read CITY CODE ADDING AN ADDITIONAL ARTICLE, THAT IS ARTICLE
concerning VII TO CHAPTER 22 PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL
abandoned AS PUBLIC NUISANCES OF ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR
vehicles INOPERATIVE VEHICLES OR PARTS THEREOF FROM PRIVATE
PROPERTY OR PUBLIC PROPERTY NOT INCLUDING HIGHWAYS AND
RECOVERY OF COSTS OF ADMINISTRATION THEREOF AS AUTHORIZED
BY SECTION 22660 VEHICLE CODE." was presented for first
reading. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman Green, that further reading be waived.
In answer to inquiries the Council was informed that
public highways and public property were excluded from
the provisions of the ordinance as they are covered under
the State Vehicle Code; that vehicles will be picked up,
and that final disposition cannot be made prior to a
hearing.
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, 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.
Resolution A resolution supporting the City
supporting efforts to bring the 1976 Summer
bringing 1976was presented. It was moved by
Summer seconded by Councilman Stevens,
Olympics to adopted.
L.A. Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green,
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
of Los Angeles in its
Olympics to Los Angeles
Councilman Green,
that said resolution be ~*
Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A letter from Assemblyman Floyd L. Wakefield was read in
which he informed the Council that he has withdrawn his
name as co-author of AB 114 for the reason that the bill
deals only with topless waitresses and not entertainers.
However, he is supporting Senate Bill No. 425 which, if
passed, would afford the City broader authority in
controlling topless establishments and permit the Council
to adopt an ordinance which the Police Chief could
enforce. Senate Bill 425 was read and the Clerk was
requested to provide copies to each Councilman. It
was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that the letter be accepted and
filed.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
The application of David Millard for a special permit to
conduct an auto wrecking business at 11550 Check Avenue
was presented. The Council was informed that the
occupancy permit has been approved by the Building
Department and by the Fire Prevention Bureau; that the
use is a permitted one in the zone and that the Police
Chief's investigative report reveals no reason why a
business license for operation of a wrecking yard should
not be issued. In answer to an ~_nquiry from the Council
Chief Dayton said the applicant indicated his willingness
to erect a solid fence around the premises with the
exception of the gates. It was moved by Councilman
Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried,
that David Millard's request for a ~p~cial permit be
approved.
The Manager reported for the Council's information that
at the last meeting 'when riot control training was
being discussed the Council was not informed that in
August of 1967 members of the Police Department had
attended training programs on this subject. Captain
Miller and Lieutenant Burns attended a one day session
conducted by the-Sheriff's office. Sergeants Stern
and Thomas have also been sent to a similar two-day
training session: Those who have had this training
will relay the information to all members of the Police
Department. The report also stated that the City's
primary responsibility in the event of riot is to make
the situation known to the Sheriff who is responsible for
county wide law enforcement and whose office is the only
one with the authority to call. up the National Guard.
Letter from
Floyd Wake-
field re
AB 114 and
SB 425
Millard, auto
wrecking permit
approved
11550 Check
Avenue
Report on riot
control train-
ing for police
officers
For the Council's information, the Manager presented a Report on
report on pending legislation with the recommendation that pending legis-
no action be taken until the bills themselves are available,lation.
as follows:
1. AB 79 requiring that all full-time police officers
be furnished with various specified items of equipment,
the bill requiring the State to provide funds sufficient
to purchase the required equipment.
2. AB 81 requiring that the Commission on Peace Officers'
Standards and Training establish optional minimum standards
of compensation, retirement allowances and other fringe
benefits, and providing that the commission shall assist
in paying compensation of such officers.
3. AB 114 declares that the legislature intends to
occupy the field of regulation of obscene matter, dangerous
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Report on weapons, etc., but does not intend to occupy the field of
pending regulation of topless waitresses, gambling and gaming,
legislation intoxicated persons, etc. Such legislation may permit
local ordinances to prohibit this type of activity.
4. AB 282 and 283. These bills would establish
collective bargaining procedures for public employees.
5. AB 310 requires election to fill a vacancy in any
elective city office rather than permitting the Council
to appoint a person to fill the vacancy.
6. ACA 4. This constitutional amendment would establish
a maximum property tax on any single family dwelling
occupied by the owner at l~ of full cash value.
7. SB 47 would permit newsmen to remain at the site of
a riot, etc. despite an order by a public official to
disperse.
8. SB 66 would authorize general law cities to provide
employee merit awards.
Report on The Manager reported on the proposed Los Flores Boulevard
Los Flores widening project for which plans and specifications are
Boulevard now being prepared. As the major objection to the project
widening by the property owners is based upon the possibility that
on-street parking would be permitted on both sides of the
street, thus losing the advantage of the widening, an
alternative proposal has been studied, that of establishing
Los Flores Boulevard as a one-way street with the direction
of traffic to be from Imperial Highway to California
Avenue. The report contained a summation of the advantages
and disadvantages of establishing a one-way traffic
pattern and concluded with the recommendation that the
City proceed with the preparation of plans and specifica-
tions for the widening project; that the street be
widened to 31 feet to the angel point west of Imperial
and 40 feet from said point to imperial; that the present
parking restrictions remain in effect except from the
angle point to Imperal Highway, and that, at the time
of the public hearing on the improvement, the City
Council make inquiry of the affected property owners as
to their desire for or against a one-way street.
After a brief discussion of the problem, it was moved
by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Smith,
and carried, that a questionnaire be sent to the
property owners stating the following questions:
1. The street be widened and one-way traffic be
established with parking on both sides of the street.
2. Widen the street with two-way traffic and with parking
on only one side.
3. No widening of the street.
Annual St. The Manager reported that the City is now entering the
lighting second year of a three year lighting assessment program.
assessment During the coming year the rates for maintenance and
report energy of both Edison owned and City owned street lights
will remain the same as the existing schedule. The
report provided the rates per front foot for the various
street lights for a total figure of $68,080.44 for energy
maintenance, replacement and upgrading. During the past
year 287 - 2500 Lumen lights were changed to 7000 lumen
mercury vapor lights, 8 - 6,000 lumen incandescent lights
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were changed to 7000 lumen mercury vapor lights, and one 4000
lumen incandescent light was changed to a 7000 lumen mercury
vapor light. He reported that the upgrading program will
be continued in the coming assessment year. He presented
RESOLUTION N0. 68-16 entitled: "A RESOLUTION DIRECTING, THE
PREPARATION OF A REPORT OF MAINTENANCE OF STREET LIGHTS
IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR THE TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD
COMMENCING JULY 1, 1968." It was moved by Councilman
Siokos, seconded by Councilman Smith, that said resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Mayor announced that the City Manager has been asked
to post a map showing the street light upgrading that
has been completed and indicating the next section of
the town to be upgraded. He also stated that the work
should be completed by the middle of the summer with the
exception of the City owned lights.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, that the City Council adjourn to an
executive session for the purpose of discussing a personnel
matter.
Following the executive session, the meeting was called to
order.
Councilman Smith stated that the purpose of the executive
session was to discuss filling of a vacancy on the
Personnel Board, and he placed in nomination the name
of Kenneth Lord. The Mayor inquired if there were any
further nominations. As there were none, it was moved
by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and
carried, that a unamimous ballot. be cast for Mr. Kenneth
Lord to serve as Personnel Board member.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Stevens asked the City Manager about the
feasibility of placing signs in certain areas to keep cars
from parking all night, and the Manager stated that the matter
is still under investigation. He also asked if all night
parking at State Street and. Los Flores and State Street
and Flower could not be investigated as the streets were
not being swept because of the parked cars.
In answer to Councilman Stevens inquiry about a recent
police officer examination, the testing and hiring procedures
were explained by Mr. Lazzaretto and Chief Darton.
Councilman Stevens said he wished to commend Officer
O'Rourke for his observation and apprehension of criminals
at Bullis Road and Palm Avenue.
Councilman Siokos expressed concern about two firemen
injured at a fire on March 4 .
Mayor Byork introduced Mr. Dan Shepard, Herald American
newspaper representative.
Mr. John Kanka, 5.1.31 Walnut, asked if the provisions on the
ordinance regarding abandoned cars would be .published in
the paper. He was informed that the ordinance would be
published following adoption.
Res. 68-16
Concerning
street
lighting
assessment
1968-69
Kenneth Lord
appointed
to Personnel
Board
Discussion
regarding
all night
parking
a~
Mr. Kanka also asked that when department heads are
called upon that they identify themselves for the benefit
of those present to whom they are not known.
Discussion Councilman Siokos asked if publicity cannot be given to
regarding the dates during which absentee ballots can be obtained
absentee and the City Clerk stated it was her intention to request
voting for the newspapers to publicize the absentee ballot procedure.
April 9
election ADJOURN
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
it Clerk, City o Lynwooc~~
APPROVED MARCH 19, 1968
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