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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 19, 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.
Members of Wi-Ki-Ta Camp Fire Girls from Mark Twain School
were present and one of their representatives led the
assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, and carried, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of March 5, 1968, be S~7~roved as written.
RESOLUTION N0. 68-17 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 68-17
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 Smith, seconded
by Councilman Siokos, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Mayor Byork proclaimed the week of March 24 to 30 as C of C Week
Chamber of Commerce Week, and the week of April 22 to Public School
26 as Public Schools Week. Week
Mayor Byork presented to Mr. Merl Felker, former personnel Merl Felker
board member, a plaque in appreciation for his many years presented a
of service to the community. plaque
Members of the Girls' League from Lynwood High School Girls' Week
were introduced by League President Nancy Campbell. Observance
As part of Girls' Week observance,. the young ladies March 20, 196
will be assigned to the various departments of the
City to observe municipal operation first hand.
ORDINANCES .AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE N0. 84~ entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE Ord. 842
LYNWOOD CITY CODE ADDING AN ADDITIONAL ARTICLE, THAT IS Abandoned
ARTICLE VII TO CHAPTER 22 PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT vehicles, etc.
AND REMOVAL AS PUBLIC NUISANCES 'OF ABANDONED, WRECKED,
DISMANTLED OR 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 second reading. It was moved by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
further reading_be waived.
It was moved byCouncilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Smith, that said ordinance be adopted "as read for
the second tirrie, finally passed and be published as
required by law.
Mrs. Lucille Kanka, 5131 E. Walnut Avenue, addressed the
Council to question certain provisions of the ordinance,
specifically those provisions dealing with inoperable
automobiles. She feared that young. men who might be
repairing or restoring a car over a long period of time,
might be adversely affected by enforcement provisions
concerning removal of the automobiles. She was assured
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that the hearing aspects of the ordinance provide
adequate protection in such instances.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Century A letter from the California Highway Commission was
Freeway presented. The letter stated that the Highway Commission
Hearing has set the date of April 16, 1968, for holding a public
April 16 hearing with respect of the location of the Century
Freeway. The hearing will be held in the Seventh Day
Adventist Church, 4200 Imperial Highway Lynwood, at
9:30 a.m. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded
by Councilman Green, and carried, that the letter be
accepted and filed.
Letter & A letter relating to a resolution opposing the proposed
resolution consolidation of municipal and justice courts in Los
concerning Angeles County was presented. The City Council was
consolida- informed that adoption of such a resolution has been
tion of urged by the Board of Directors of the League of
justice & California Cities. The City Clerk was instructed to
Mun. Courts provide copies of the proposed resolution for the
held over Council's study prior to taking any action.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Grant Deed A grant deed to lots 25 and 26, Block 19, Modjeska Park
Approved Tract was presented for acceptance (purchase of property
Lts. 25 & 26 authorized by City Council February, 6, 1968). It was
B1. 19, Mod, moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Park (Fire Green, that said deed be accepted.
Sta. 1 Roll Call:
Improvement) Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
L.A. Co. FireThe request of the Los Angeles County Fire Fighters
Fighters Local No. 1014 for permission to conduct a charitable
solicitation solicitation by telephone was presented. The City
request Clerk informed the Council that the primary charity
held over of the association is research directly concerning
fire fighters. Funds are provided to the Los Angeles
County Heart Research Association, the Redman
Memorial Fund, scholarship funds and various boys
clubs. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded
by Councilman Smith, that said permission be granted.
Following discussion, as to details of the organizations
activities, the motion was withdrawn and it was moved
by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green,
and carried, that the request be tabled until the
next regular meeting.
Report on The City Manager presented a report on additional
additional compensation for police detectives which provided the
compensation result of a survey of seven cities in comparison to
to Police Lynwood. Although the survey indicated that Lynwood
Dets. is presently paying the highest extra compensation
for police officers assigned to the detective bureau,
the Manager did not feel it was sufficiently dis-
proportionate to demand reduction of the compensation.
He recommended that the existing $50 per month extra
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compensation for police detectives by retained. The opinion
was expressed that any change in the present extra
compensation plan should be discussed at budget time,
and the Manager stated that no action was necessary unless
the Council wished to reduce or increase the amount at this
time.
A report on additional street lighting on Alameda Street Report on
was presented by the City Manager. He informed the additional
~ Council that the existing lighting along Alameda is street light:
substandard to the pattern established by the City of on Alameda
Compton. As industrial properties along Alameda are
currently being assessed for lighting on the same
basis as other properties in the City, it would be
acceptable to use assessment funds for upgrading
lighting in the industrial areas. Seventeen additional.
lights will be required along both sides of Alameda
to apply the same spacing as is used in residential
areas of the City. Funds are available for maintenance
of the proposed lighting improvement. The Manager Res. 68-18
presented RESOLUTION N0. 68-18 entitled: "A RESOLUTION Authorizing
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING assessment
THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER AND AUTHORIZING THE covering
LEVYING OF THE ASSESSMENT COVERING STREET LIGHTING street light:
EXPENSES IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR THE 1968-6g FISCAL for 68-69
YEAR." 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.
The Manager informed the City Council that the Los Angeles Report on
County Fire Protection District has requested the Local annexation of
!~-- Agency Formation Commission to permit the annexation certain land
' of a narrow strip of land located on the east boundary by L.A. Co.
of Lynwood and containing a portion of the Long Beach Fire Protect,
Freeway and the Los Angeles river. The strip extends District
from Imperial Highway on the north to the Pacific
Electric Railway on the south and separates the City..
of Lynwood and the Hpllydale section of South Gate.
He said he has been unable. to determine the reason
the request is being made as there is no land in the
strip suitable for any ,type of residential, commercial
or industrial development, and service of the district
would be through the cities of Lynwood, South Gate or
Paramount. The Manager recommended that the City
Council protest the annexation on the grounds that
the area can only be serviced by surrounding cities,
that the City of Lynwood is willing to protect the area,
and the any. annexation by the Fire Protection District
would be in opposition to the goals of the Local Agency
Formation Commission. He also informed the Council that
the City of South Gate intends to protest the annexation.
The Manager also recommended that he be authorized to
appear at the hearing on the Council's behalf. It was
moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's
recommendations.
The Manager presented a report which recalled that in Recommendatic
November, 1967, the City Council approved a change in the for addition
traffic stop pattern at Louise and Beechwood to correct the stop signs at
through traffic on Louise Street. Residents of the area Louise &
indicate that Beechwood has now become a raceway - Beechwood
and have requested that installation of a four-way stop
sign at that intersection be considered.
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Based upon the recommendation of the City Engineer and
Police Chief, the Manager recommended that stop signs
be installed on the east .and west approaches to Beechwood
Avenue at Louise Street, and presented RESOLUTION N0.
Res. 68-1g 68-19 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Stop signs THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION N0. 67-g
Louise & DESIGNATING CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS AS STOP INTERSECTIONS."
Beechwood which would authorize installation of the recommended
stop signs. 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.
Report re The Manager reported on the offer made to purchase the
counter Lautrup property located at the southeast corner of
offer on Carlin Avenue and Bullis Road. An offer of $55,000
Lautrup authorized by the City Council on February 6, 1968,
property has been declined by the owners, who have indicated
the minimum acceptable offer would be $58,000. The
purpose of acquiring the property is to realign
Carlin Avenue, provide sidewalks on Bullis Road,
and to improve traffic conditions in the area.
The Manager recommended that the Council authorize
a counter offer and suggested an offer of $56,500
for the property, the money to be appropriated from
the Gas Tax Fund. It was pointed out that the net
cost of the land and disposition of the surplus
property cannot be determined at this time because of
the uncertainty as to the location of the Century
Freeway. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded
by Councilman Green, that the Council approve a
counter offer of $56,500 for the subject property.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent : None .
Report on The Manager reported on Planning Commission actions taken
Planning at its meeting of March 12, 1968, as follows:
Commission
actions 1. A conditional use permit was granted for an advertising
3/12/68 sign for Marco's Restaurant at 3551 Century Boulevard.
2. A conditional use permit was granted to permit operation
of a Locksmith business at 3563 Century Boulevard, in a
CB-1 zone.
3• A conditional use permit was granted for the operation
of a cafe at 12017 Atlantic Avenue. As the building is
in substandard condition, the permit was granted with
the stipulation that the building be brought up to all
Building and Fire Code requirements.
4. Standard Oil Company was granted a request to permit
construction of a six foot high brick enclosed refuse
area, in lieu of the recommended five foot high enclosure
at a service station at 12305 Atlantic Avenue.
5. A conditional use permit was granted to the Lynwood
Swim Club for operation of a fireworks stand within the
Lynwood Plaza Development on Century Boulevard during the
period June 28, to July 4th, 1868. The permit was
needed as the location is in a CB-1 zone.
6. A conditional use permit was granted for the operation
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of a print shop at 12446 Atlantic Avenue, with the
stipulations that the business be kept to a minor
scale with no heavy duty equipment on the premises.
7. A request for variance was granted to the Ardmore
Company, developers of the shopping center at the south-
east corner of Fernwood and Atlantic Avenues, for
elimination of three of the required 28 parking spaces,
and permission to construct a drive approach on the
northeast portion of the property.
8. The request of the C and J Development Company for
dedication of Willard Lane was reviewed. The Planning
Commission agreed that the City Engineer should
revaluate the requirements previously established
prior to a Planning Commission h~Commendation to the
City Council.
9. The Commission recommended that the City Council
adopt the City Attorney's recommendation for updating the
Lynwood Health Code, as certain sections refer to the
regulations and control of animals etc, and should be
placed in the Zoning Ordinance as they are more
properly related to land use.
10. The Commission recommended that the City Council
consider amendment of the CB-1 Ordinance to clarify
conflict in Sections 16.21 and Sections 4(a) and (f).
The City Manager reported on the request of Mr. and Mrs.
Donald W. Goodin that the City quitclaim an abandoned
water easement which runs along the east line of lot
158, Century Square (4255 Shirley Avenue). As the City
no longer requires the subject water easement, the
Manager recommended that the Council approve a
Corporation Quitclaim Deed and authorize the Mayor to
sign said easement deed relinquishing jurisdiction over
the property. It was moved by Councilman Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Smith, that the Council concur
in the recommendations of the City Manager and authorize
the Mayor to execute the necessary quitclaim deed.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager reported that the Atlantic Richfield
Corporation is in the ,process of remodeling and enlarging
the existing service station at the southeast corner of
Fernwood Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard. Additional
property is being acquired and roadway improvements are
contemplated. In order to improve the turning radius
the Atlantic. Richfield Corp. wishes to remove the
existing curb ,and .gutter and realign the curb return
at the intersection. This would necessitate dedicating
a portion of their property to the City for street
purposes. In order to align their property they.- are
requesting the City to vacate a three foot portion of
property originally acquired for easement purposes. .The
result of this exchange would be to reconstruct the curb,
gutter and sidewalk and develop a new service station.
The Manager recommended that the City Council: authorize
acceptance of a seven foot parcel of land adjacent to
Lot 526, Tract 2551, as described in a sketch which he
presented for the Council's study, and to authorize the
vacation of a three foot easement running north and south
for the full width of Lot 527, Tract 2551. It was moved
Report on
Planning
Commission
Actions
Quitclaim deed
approved for
Lot 15$,
Century Square
(Goodin)
Request to
realign ease-
ment on Long
Beach Blvd.
South of
Fernwood
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by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Siokos,
that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
COUNCIL STUDY
Ords. Two ordinances were presented to the Council for their
amending study, as follows:
Ord. 570 &
Health 1. Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 570 concerning
Code to adoption of Health Code Amendments.
Council for
study 2. Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 570 relating to
animal regulation.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Green commented that he was pleased to see the
dilapidated buildings which are being removed"in various
locations in the City.
Councilman Stevens read a statement in which he charged
lack of leadership by senior council members during the
past two years, lack of co-operation in projects in which
he was interested, criticism by an individual councilman
of certain of his actions and associates, and the intimation
that it was unlikely that he would be named mayor at the
time of reorganization of the council following the
municipal election, even though it was his impression
that it was customary for the mayor pro tempore to be
elected mayor upon: reorganization of the Council. He
emphasized that regardless of what transpires at the
next election, he will continue to work in what he
feels to be the best interests of the city.
Mr. Ray Yancy, 3819 Century Boulevard, representing the
Knights of Columbus Glennon Club, requested proclamation
of the week of March 24 - 31 as Knights of Columbus
Week in the City of Lynwood.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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`City Clerk, City of Lynwoo
APPROVED APRIL 2, 1968
Mayor of the City of Lynwoo