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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 16, 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 and 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 April 2, 1968, be approved as written.
Mayor Byork proclaimed the week of May lg - 2.5 as "National
Association of Insurance Women Week."
`~ At the request of the LynT,~ood `r~'omen' C Flub Juniors the
Mayor proclaimed Thursday, ~`[ay 2nd a "Healthy Baby Day"
in the City of Lynwood.
Mayor Byork informed tiz~ Counc~.l of Supervisor Dorn's
antipornography program and said after reviewing material
submitted to him, he believed the project should be
supported. Tt was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the City Council
support the Board of Supervisors in their antipornography
project .
Mayor Byork presented a plaque to Mr. Gary Grace, former
Planning Commission member, in appreciation for his
service to the community.
R RESOLUTION N0. 68-22 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 68-22
,,,~, 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 Stevens,
seconded by Councilman Smith, that said resolution be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
OFFICIAL CANVASS OF ELECTION RETURNS
The Mayor announced that this was the time prescribed by Canvass of
law for the City Council to conduct the official canvass election
of returns of the General Municipal Election held on returns
April g, 19.68. Mayor Byork ,appointed Councilmen Green
and Siokos to act as tellers for the canvass of the
precinct returns.
Upon completion of .the canvass, the City Clerk announced
the results of the votes cast as shown on the following
pate .
RESOLUTION N0. 68-23 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, RECITING
.- THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID
CITY OF LYNWOOD ON THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL, 1968, DECLARING
THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED
BY_LAW." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith,
seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 68-23
Declaring
results of
election
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The City Clerk administered the oath of office and
issued Certificates of Election to Councilmen Green,
Siokos and Smith.
The Mayor declared a ten minute recess. Following the
recess the City Clerk called the meeting to order and
announced that this was the time for the Council to
reorganize and appoint one of its members as Mayor
and one of its members as Mayor Pro tempore, and said
that nominations for Mayor would now be in order.
Siokos Councilman Smith nominated Councilman Siokos for the office
elected of Mayor. There being no further nominations, it was moved
Mayor by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Smith, and
carried, that the nominations be closed and that the City
Clerk cast a unanimous ballot for Councilman Siokos for the
office of Mayor.
Mayor Siokos took the chair and announced that nominations
were in order for the office of Mayor Pro tempore.
Stevens Councilman Byork nominated Councilman Stevens for the
named Mayor office of Mayo:~^ Pro tempore. There being no further
Pro tem nominations, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded
and carried, that the Clerk cast a unanimous ballot for
Councilman Stevens for the office of Mayor Pro tempore.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ord. 843 ORDINANCE N0. 843 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
Amending LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER XV (HEIGHT AND USE RESTRICTIONS)
570 to OF CITY ORDINANCE N0. 570 TO ADD THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS
adopt THERETO: SECTION 15.25 PROHIBITING USES OF BEE KEEPING
Health Code AND CERTAIN ANIMALS AND FOWL AND SECTION 15.26 LIMITING
Amendments THE NUMBER OF CERTAIN OTHER ANIMALS AND FOWL AND
REPEALING SECTION 4.00 (4) OF SAID ORDINANCE." was
presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, 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, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 68-24 RESOLUTION N0. 68-24 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Setting CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING ASIDE CERTAIN
aside PORTIONS OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY ALONG THE PROPOSED ROUTE
certain ~F SANTA FE AVENUE TO BE USED FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES."
land for was presented. The Manager explained that the City owns
street Lot 2, Block 2, Tract 5418; Lot 5, Block 4, Tract 5418;
purposes and Lot 9, Block 4, Tract 5418 which have been acquired
for Santa Fe Avenue right of way. The County of Los
Angeles has requested that the City set aside for street
purposes those portions of the above lots needed for the
construction of Santa Fe Avenue, and the Manager recommended
adoption of the Resolution. It was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the City
Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager
and adopt Resolution No. 68-24.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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26 77 113 102 61 71 68
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29 61 102 78 52 54 57
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37 36 63 61 36 36 37 96
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39 32 45 40 38 35 26 74
ABSENTEE 69 74 74 16 lg 17 1 99
TOTAL VOTES
CAST 2874 3573 3180 1875 2111 1468 5329
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A letter from Mr. Haig Ayanian, District Engineer State
Division of Highways, was read. In compliance with
Section 256 of the Streets and Highways Code, each of
the highway districts .must submit recommendations for
additions or deletions to the State Freeway and Expressway
System on or before August 1, 1968; and the City was
requested to discuss with the District Engineer or his
staff any recommendations the City might have with
regard to the highway system on or before July 1, 1968.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed.
A letter from Mr. Harlow Womble, 11244 Colyer Avenue,
was presented. Mr. Womble's letter concerned a broken
curb and raised sidewalk and the resulting nuisance
of standing water which causes unpleasant 'ordors and
breeding of mosquitoes. It was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that
the letter be referred to the City Manager for investiga-
tion.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
The request of the Los Angeles County Fire Fighters Local
1014 for permission to conduct a charitable solicitation
by telephone, held over from the previous meeting, was
presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that the request be granted, In the
discussion which followed it was pointed out that solicita-
tion from outside the City cannot be stopped. The opinion
was also expressed that there are enough solicitations
presently being made within the City and charitable
solicitation should be limited.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilman Smith.
Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens.
Absent: None.
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Letter from
State Highway
Division re
highway system
Letter from H.
Womble regard-
ing broken
curbs, etc.
L.A. Co. Fire
Fighters Local
1014 solicita-
tion for funds
denied
A letter from the~Peace Officers' Association of Lynwood Peace Off.
requesting permission to proceed with arrangements for Assoc. show &
their annualpolice show and dance was presented. .The dance approved
funds derived from the event are ~o assist the. association
in their charitable. work.and`for association activities. ~ ~~
The request was accompanied. by the association's financial
statement. After studying the report it was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Smith,. and carried,
that the request be granted.
The application of Boy Scouts of America, signed by the
advisor, Mr. George Hereford, for permission to conduct
a fireworks stand at Century Boulevard and Brenton Avenue
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded
by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the request be
granted subject to the regulations .governing the sale of
safe and sane fireworks within the City.
A letter from Mrs. Bernice McClain, 3818. Louise Street,
requesting that.. trees removed on Louise Street some. years
ago be replanted, was presented. The Mayor asked that
the request be investigated by the City Manager,: and it
moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green,
and carried, that-the letter be accepted and filed.
Boy Scouts of
America, fire-
works stand
approved.
(Century &
,Brenton)
Letter from
Mrs. McClain
regarding
replanting of
trees
The American Legion Post 85 request for permission to American Legion
conduct a fireworks stand at Imperial Highway east of fireworks stand
Santa Fe Avenue (Western Gear property) was presented. approved
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It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the request be granted.
Synanon The application of Synanon Foundation, Inc. for a permit
solicitationto solicit for funds within the City was presented.
request The application outlined the purposes and goals of the
held over foundation and furnished names and addresses of the
Board of Directors and other pertinent information,
including a copy of the corporate resolution authorizing
the request for solicitation permits. The funds will
be raised by means of donation drawing tickets for a """'
drawing to be held at San Francisco on June 30, 1968.
A copy of the donation ticket accompanied the request.
The Clerk informed the Council that a permit has been
granted to the organization for solicitation of funds
in the City of Los Angeles. It was moved by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the request
be denied. In the ensuing discussion, among other things,
the Council wished to know how the solicitation would be
done, for example, by telephone, by solicitors working
door to door, or otherwise; the request did not indicate
the method of contact.
In answer to an inquiry, Councilman Stevens stated that
he was familiar with the organization, but if the Council
wished he would get more definite information. It was
moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green,
and carried, that the request be tabled until the next
meeting.
Report on The Manager reported on the progress of the Los Flores
Los Flores Boulevard widening project, and informed the City Council
Widening that Tierra Engineering has prepared the plans and
(1911 Act) specifications which have been checked by the City
Engineer and it would now be in order for the Council to
adopt a resolution approving the plans and specifications ~"
and a resolution of intention to hold a public hearing on
the project. The report contained the result of postcard
inquiries sent to the affected property owners concerning
the widening project as well as their preference as to
on-street parking and traffic patterns on Los Flores.
In that regard, the Manager recommended that if Los
Flores is widened, that it become a one-way street with
parking permitted on both sides of the street. The
Manager pointed out that the plans provide for widening
Los Flores from Imperial Highway to the angle point to
40 feet with the remainder of Los Flores to be widened
to 31 feet.
Res. 68-25 RESOLUTION N0. 68-25 entitled: "RESOLUTION APPROVING
Approving PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
plans & FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF LOS FLORES BOULEVARD, BY THE
specs. CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURBS AND GUTTERS AND DRIVE-
Los Flores WAY APPROACHES, TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTIAL AND
(1911 Act) APPURTENANT WORK." was presented. 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.
After discussion of various traffic patterns for the street
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it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that upon widening of Los Flores Boulevard
that it be established as a one-way street with parking on
both sides with the traffic moving in a westerly direction
between Imperial Highway and Long Beach Boulevard.
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RESOLUTION N0. 68-26 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION Res. 68-26
IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF LOS FLORES BOULEVARD Res. of
BY THE WIDENING AND CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURBS AND Intention
GUTTERS, TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTIAL AND APPURTENANT Los Flores
WORK." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, 1911 Act
seconded by Councilman Smith, that said resolution be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent : None.
The Manager reported that pursuant to many complaints about Res. 68-27
inadequate traffic control at Peach and Josephine Streets, Establishing
the City Engineer and Police Chief have indicated that a a four-way
four-way stop should be installed to provide maximum safety, stop, Peach
-This can be done by adding stop .signs on Josephine Street Street and
as they presently exist on Peach Street. The Manager Josephine.
presented RESOLUTION N0. 68-27 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SUPPLEMENTING
RESOLUTION N0. 67-g DESIGNATING CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS AS
STOP INTERSECTIONS." and recommended its adoption. It was -
moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager presented far the Council's information a Report on
report on special education assignments. Police Chief Special
Darton will attend the first University of Southern Education
California Center for Training Career Development program, Assignments
and Chief McDaniel of the Fire Department and Lieut.
~"" Broesel of the Police Department will begin the executive
development program also provided by the University of
Southern-California.
The new local government internship program of the Request to
University of California at Los Angeles was reported on underwrite
by the City Manager. He informed the Council that a number Summer
of cities have been contacted requesting that they Administrative
participate in the program and allow a senior or graduate Intern
student to work in the administrative offices for the approved
summer months. The Manager recommended that the City
Council authorize participation in the local government
internship program sponsored by the University of
Southern California by permitting the hiring of one
student at $2.00 per hour to assist in the City
Manager's office.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that the City Council concur in the Manager's
recommendations. All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
For the Council's information only, the Manager Report on P.
reported briefly on actions taken by the Planning Commission C• action of
at its meeting of April 9, 1868. Among the items approved April 9, 1968
was the request of .Job's Daughters Bethel No. 248 for
a conditional use permit to allow a fireworks stand in
h, a CB-1 zone. The Commission also recommended approval
of a variance requested by Mr. George Civitelli to
permit a C-3 use in a C-2a zone (construction of dog
and play houses at 12501. Long Beach Boulevard).
Following a 20 day appeal period, this variance request
will be presented to the Council for final action. The
Commission also held a hearing on the request of Mr.
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Jack Willard for dedication of a private roadway known
as Willard Lane. The Planning Commission recommended
acceptance of the dedication when certain stipulations
have been met by the owner.
George The Mayor announced that the Council would go into
Higgins executive session for the purpose of discussing a personnel
appointed matter. Following the executive session, the Mayor
to P. C. called the meeting to order and said that nominations
were open to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission
resulting from Mr. Gary Grace's resignation. Councilman
Byork nominated Mr. George Higgins to fill the unexpired
term. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Smith, and carried, that nominations be
closed. Mayor Siokos announced that Mr. George Higgins
has been appointed to fill the vacancy on the Planning
Commission.
Fireworks The City Clerk asked that the City Council consider
stand the request of Job's Daughters Bethel No. 248 for
Clark Drug permission to conduct a fireworks stand on the Clark
parking lot Drug parking lot on Century Boulevard for which a
approved conditional use permit was granted by the Planning
Bethel #248 Commission on April 9. It was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried,
that the request be granted.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Green commended the City Manager on the
excellence of his presentation made at the Century
Freeway hearing.
Councilman Green also asked that the possibility
of improving the street lighting on Long Beach
Boulevard between Imperial Highway and the northerly
city boundary be investigated. It was also noted that
the lighting from Josephine Street to the southerly
city boundary is also inadequate. Councilman Green
said he understood that there is an unused parcel of ground
near the Lindbergh School and asked if the City Manager
could confer with the school board to see if this
could not be obtained to provide a playground for the
children of the area.
Councilman Stevens stated that he was disappointed about
the mayorship; that he felt it is necessary that the members
work together as a council.
He thanked the Council for their vote of confidence in
appointing his Mayor Pro tempore for another year.
Councilman Smith thanked the voters for returning him to
office and said he looked forward to working with the other
members of the Council.
Councilman Byork thanked the members of the City Council
for the opportunity of serving as Mayor for the past year;
said it was a very fruitful and busy year which he enjoyed
very much.
The City Manager congratulated the Mayor and Mayor Pro
tempore upon their appointments to these offices.
Mr. Calvert Williams, 4235 Brewster Street, addressed the
Council to inform them of a dangerous condition existing
at Harris and Fernwood Avenues where a broken sidewalk
is elevated approximately 5 to 6 inches.
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Mayor Siokos thanked the Council for the opportunity to
serve as Mayor in the coming year, and said he looked
forward to many accomplishments in the year ahead with
projects in which the City is currently involved.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Adjournment
Smith, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
C y C erk, City of L nwood
APPROVED MAY 7, 1868
Mayor of the City o Lynwood