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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 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 Siokos in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens answered the
roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
and carried, that Councilman Smith's absence be excused.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting
of June 5, 1968, be approved as written.
Res. 68-37 RESOLUTION N0. 68-37 entitled: "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 Green, seconded
by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Smith.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Res. 68-38 RESOLUTION N0. 68-38 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Levying COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S
assessment REPORT AND AUTHORIZING LEVY OF ASSESSMENT COVERING THE
for weed EXPENSE OF ABATING DRY AND DRYING WEEDS FOR THE 1968-69
abatement FISCAL YEAR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman --
Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Smith.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
H & A Coil A letter from Mr. Jack Bazz, partner, H & A Coil Spring
Spring Co. Company, 11200 Wright Roads was read. Mr. B8$z oommended
commends the Fire Department Por the excellent fob done nt d recent
Police & fire at his plant, and for other courtesies and help
Fire Depts. extended by both the Fire and Police Departments.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that the letter be accepted and
filed.
Letter A letter from Mrs. Arleen Neuhs, 10982 Pine Street,
concerning requesting information about obtaining a street light on
street Pine between Imperial Highway and Pendleton Avenue, was
lighting presented. The City Manager suggested that any action
to install additional lighting be delayed until the
7,000 lumen lighting is installed. The Mayor asked that
Mrs. Neuhs be informed that the existing lighting will """
be increased and it is expected that it will solve the
problem of inadequate lighting on her street.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
The request of Explorer Scout Troop 437X for permission to
conduct a fireworks stand on the Food Giant parking lot,
held over from the previous meeting, was presented. Mr.
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Peter Hulem, 10761 Lewis Road, and Mr. Louis Rumbaugh,
representing the Scout Troop addressed the Council to
explain that the stand will be located on the east
side of the parking facing into the lot at the point _
where Shirley Avenue dead ends into Ernestine Avenue.
The Council was informed that if the located was not
considered suitable, the management at Food Giant would
cooperate in permitting the stand to be located further
into the parking area. After discussion of the location
and control of any nuisances resulting from the operation
of the stand, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that permission be
granted.
A request from TOPS of Lynwood for permission to hold a
rummage sale at 11008 Wright Road on June 29th, 1968,
from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. was presented. It was moved
by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and
carried, that permission be granted.
An agreement with Brown and Kowan, Attorneys, for assignment
of delinquent accounts for the purpose of attempting to
effect collection, was presented. The City Clerk informed
the Council that the agreement had been reviewed by the
City Attorney, and requested that the Council authorize
its execution by the Mayor. It-was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
the Mayor be authorized to execute said agreement on
behalf of the City.
The Manager presented a report on the 1967 decision of
the Public Utilities Commission establishing rules and
regulations for undergrounding of overhead public
utilities. Because of its interest in the program,
the League of California Cities has prepared a model
ordinance to implement and allow utility undergrounding,
and if the city is to participate in the program, it
will be necessary to have such an ordinance in effect
by January 1, lg6g. The Council was provided with
copies of the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney
and patterned after the League's model ordinance.
The ordinance establishes the procedure Por setting
up undergrounding districts. The Manager stated that
no action was necessary at this time, but that the
ordinance would be brought back at the next meeting,
allowing the Council time to review it.
A report on the acquisition of the Lautrup property
at 12404 Bullis Road was presented. The street
alignment analysis has been commenced by the City Engineer,
who indicates that the land can be divided into three
parcels. The Building Inspector has investigated the
condition of the house and reports that the cost of
bringing it up to code will be approximately $5,500.
This figure, plus moving costs, will constitute a
base figure for a possible sale of the building when
the engineering plans are completed. It is anticipated
that the city will be prepared to advertise for bids
on the building and commence preliminary construction
with three months. Until that time Mrs. Lautrup will
occupy the house and maintain the building and grounds
if this is agreeable to the City Council. An agreement
providing for occupancy and maintaince of the house and
grounds by Mrs. Lautrup was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and
carried, that occupancy of the subject premises by Mrs.
Lautrup be authorized, subject to the provisions of the
agreement prepared by the City Attorney.
Fireworks
stand
approved,
Food Giant
parking lot
TOPS granted
permission
for rummage
sale
Agreement
approved for
assignment
of
delinquent
accounts
Study and
report of
underground
ordinance.
Report &
approval of
occupancy
agreement
on Lautrup
property
Budget The Manager requested that the City Council provide for an
study adjourned regular meeting to hear the requests of the
6/24/68 various employee.. associations and the administrative
recommendations regarding such requests. It was agreed
to adjourn the meeting to Monday, June 24, 1868, at
4:00 p.m. for this purpose.
Home for The Manager reported on the request of Mr. Sam Menlo
aged 4271 for a conditional use permit to allow the construction
Carlin of a two story, 152 bed home for the aged at 4271 Carlin
approved Avenue. Approval of the request has been recommended by
the Planning Commission, with the followin g stipulations:
1. That the developer meet the requirements set down in
Ordinance 828 as it relates to homes for the aged;
2, That no returnees from any state institution for
mental patients, narcotic patients, or alcoholic patients
be permitted in this rest home;
3. That if a sign is required for the development it
be back lit, of approved construction, and contain only
the name of the rest home and the use. Further, the maximum
size of the sign be limited to 25~ of the total area of
the front of the building and be attached to the front
of the structure.
A plot plan of the proposed development was presented
for the Council's study. The City Manager recommended
that the City Council approve the conditional use
permit, subject to the stipulations contained in the
Planning Commission's recommendationo
Mr. Sam Menlo addressed the Council and explained that
the proposed development is needed for elderly persons
who are unable to be alone, who are ambulatory, and
who do not belong in a convalescent hospital. The
rooms will be designed for single or double occupancy,
each will have a bath, and each will have either a
patio or balcony.
Mr. Chris Gardner, architect, 11687 San Vincente,
Los Angeles, described the proposed arrangement of the
patios and balconies and room sizes and stated there
would be two elevators as well as the required stairways.
After a discussion of the need for this type of development
and adequacy of off-street parking facilities, it was
moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green,
that the Council approve the conditional use permit
for construction of a home for the aged at 4271 Carlin
Avenue, subject to the stipulations recommended by the
Planning Commission and City Manager.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Smith.
Contracts A report was presented by the City Manager on the bids
for tree received for the removal of 189 parkway trees in the
removal & area from Fernwood to Imperial and Atlantic to Bullis,
sidewalk and the removal and construction of new sidewalk, curb
repair and gutter damaged by said trees. The Manager recommended
awarded that the constrict for removal of 189 trees be awarded
to the low bidder, Mr. Lee Davenport, at the bid price
of $7,900. He further recommended that the contract
for removal and construction of new sidewalks, curb and
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gutter be awarded to the low bidder, Quint Construction Co.,
for a total price of $23,250. It was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council concur
in the recommendation of the City Manager in awarding the
tree removal contract to Lee Davenport, the low bidder,
for a total price of $7,900.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Smith.
ilman Green seconded b Councilman
It was moved by Counc y
Stevens, that the Council concur in the recommendation
of the City Manager in awarding the contract for the
removal and construction of new sidewalk, curb and gutter
to the low bidder, Quint Construction Co., for a total
price of $23,250.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Smith.
For the Council's information in connection with the
tree removal program, the City Manager reported that calls
are being received from property owners requesting that
certain trees not be removed. Once a condition has been
deemed to be hazardous, the City is liable because of
being aware that the hazard exists. The Manager reported
that in asking the City Attorney if the liability could
be assumed by the property owner, he was informed that
such an indemnity agreement between the property owner
and the City would be invalid and unenforceable. The
report concluded that although the property owner and
the City Council may wish to save a tree which is creating
a hazard on the public right of way, there is no legal
means whereby this can be done and as a result, all trees
deemed to be creating such hazards must be removed.
A report on past railway right of way beautification
projects was presented by the City Manager. In keeping
with the beautification policy, the Manager has requested
that the Southern Pacific Company permit the City to
beautify various intersections across Alameda Street,
he reported that a lease has been prepared which will
permit the City to plant small green areas on Alameda
right of way at Century Boulevard, Fernwood Avenue,
Imperial Highway, and at Lynwood Road. The term of
the lease is for one year with a 30 days mutual
cancellation clause. After one year the term continues
from month to month at a rental rate of $60 per year,
payable in advance. In keeping with the beautification
policies of the City Council, the Manager recommended
that the Council approve a beautification lease with
the Southern Pacific Company at a cost of $60 per year.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Green, that the Council concur in the recommendations of
the City Manager and approve a beautification lease with
the Southern Pacific Company.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Smith.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Don Carr, 3338 Los Flores, addressed the Council
regarding the improvement of Los Flores Boulevard, and
said that if the use of the World Savings parking
Report on
liability of
City in tree
removal
program
Request to
authorize
beautification
lease with
Southern
Pacific Co.
approved
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Discussion lot adjacent to his property could be obtained, he would
concerning be willing to permit the residents to use his driveway
Los Flores for access to a stile over his fence into the parking
Blvd. area, during the period of construction. He also asked
widening what could be done to cleanup a portion of a vacant lot
adjacent to h is apartments. He was informed that the
location woul d be investigatedo
Mr. Carr also asked about determining the on-street
parking and traffic flow pattern for Los Flores after
completion of the widening project. He also asked if
arrangements could not be made to have the street sweeping
done on the day following trash collection day instead.
of on the preceding day, as is presently the case in
his area.
Mrs. Ruby Hardy, 10340 Walnut, South Gate, addressed the
Council to ask if some sort of traffic safety lighting
cannot be provided at Rosewood and Abbott Road. Mrs.
Hardy described that hazardous condition existing at
that crossing of Abbott Road, and was assured by the Mayor
that the situation would be investigated to see what can
be done to improve safety for pedestrians at that location.
Mrs. Betty Heinl, 11815 Virginia, addressed the Council
to complain of conditions involving vandalism of her
property. She was informed that the matter would be
investigated and the City Manager will provide the
Council with information concerning her complaints.
The number of fireworks permits granted and the possibility
of limiting the number of permits was discussed briefly.
Mr. George Higgens thanked the Council, on behalf of
the Exchange Club, for their co-operation and
assistance at the High School all-night graduation
party held in Bateman Hall.
Adjourned It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
to Monday, Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to
June 24, Monday, June 24, 1968, at 4 p.m.
4 p.m.
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APPROVED JULY 2, 1968
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