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REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 1968
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular
session in the City Ha11, 11330 Bullis Road, on above
date at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Siokos in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens answered
the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting
of June 18, 1968, and the minutes of the adjourned regular
meeting of June 24, 1868, be approved as written.
RESOLUTION N0. 68-39 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 68-39
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
Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, that said resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
PUBLIC HEARING
The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being
the time fixed for hearing on the application of Risola,
Inc. for a Class I Entertainment License of the Panic
Button, 12006 Atlantic Avenue, the City Clerk informed
the Council that the applicant and the applicant's
attorney had been notified of the date and time of
hearing, and that the notice of hearing had been
posted as required by the City Code.
Chief Darton addressed the City Council to request that
the hearing be continued as the hearing on the Alcoholic
Beverage License is pending before the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Board.
Mr. Warren Wolfe, Attorney representing Risola, Inc..,
addressed the Council to urge that the application
be acted upon as the establishment is presently
operating without serving alcoholic beverage.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the hearing
be continued to the next regular meeting of the City
Council on July 16, 1868.
Hearing -
Entertainment
License app.
for Panic
Button, 12006
Atlantic
continued
Battalion Chief Wood of the Downey Fire Department Officer
addressed the Council to read a report from the Jewell
Downey Fire Department indicating that on March 22nd, presented with
1968, the life of a child who had fallen in a swimming certificate
pool was saved by a Lynwood Police Officer, Kenneth of commenda-
Jewell. The opinion was expressed that had it not been tion
for the quick and efficient action of Officer Jewell,
the child would not have survived. Mr. John Fiscus
of the American Red Cross presented Officer Jewell
with a certificate of commendation.
1968-6g BUDGET
The Manager presented for the Council's consideration 1968-6g
and adoption the 1868-69 Fiscal Budget and read his Budget
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annual budget message. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the 1968-69 Fiscal
Budget be approved and adopted as prepared and presented
by the City Manager.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 68-40 The Manager presented a report on the adoption of the
Salary salary resolution for the 1968-69 fiscal year, and
Resolution briefly outlined the changes from the previous year.
1968-69 He recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 68-40
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING FOR THE SALARIES BY
CLASSIFICATION OF ITS OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, AND
OTHER BENEFITS." It 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.
Res. 68-41 The Manager presented his report on the promotion and
Chamber of publicity budget for the Chamber of Commerce for the
Commerce 1968-69 Fiscal year. He stated that the amount
promotion requested is $1,766.34 less than requested and approved
& publicity last year, and described the activities scheduled
budget and the amounts of money to be allocated to each.
He presented RESOLUTION N0. 68-41 entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION AND
PUBLICITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1968-69." 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.
Res. 68-42 A report on the budget request of the Lynwood Jaycees
Lyn. Jaycees was also presented. The amount requested is $1,500
promotion & and the Manager read a list of the projects proposed
publicity by the Jaycees and the amounts of money allocated.
budget RESOLUTION N0. 68-42 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOCATING FUNDS
TO THE LYNWOOD JAYCEES FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION,
AND PUBLICITY." was presented.
Mr. Wayne Bryce, representing the Lynwood Jaycees,
addressed the Council to explain the manner in which
they hope to expand their use projects.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Report on The Manager reported on the underground utility ordinance
under- which was presented to the Council for study at the
grounding last regular meeting. He stated that the Edison Company
utility has asked that Section 2(c) be changed to provide that
ord. they be allowed 90 days to provide a factual report rather
than 30 days and the administrative committee may grant
an extension of time not to exceed 60 days. As he could
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find no objection to the time limitations requested by Ord, first
the Edison Company, he recommended that an ordinance read - under-
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD grounding
ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS. AND PROCEDURES FOR THE utilities
REMOVAL OF OVERHEAD UTILITY FACILITIES AND THE
INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES IN UNDER-
GROUND UTILITY DISTRICT." be accept.~d on first reading
and passed to the second reading.
"""" Mr. Kenneth Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, addressed
the Council to ask who would bear the cost of connection
from the residential meter to the underground source,
and he was informed that it would be paid by the
property owner.
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
Stevens, 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.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A letter from Mr. Charles W. Orvis, 3987 LeSage Street, Letter from
was read. Mr. Orvis expressed strong objection to C. Orvis re
the removal of street trees along Le Sage Street. tree removal
Mayor Siokos explained that the trees are being program
removed because of their hazardous condition and asked
if anyone present wished to speak about the tree
removal program.
Maxine Nelson, 3864 Le Sage Street, and Ramona
Fletcher, 3834 Le Sage Street, addressed the Council
in opposition to the removal of the trees and asked
if there is not some solution to the problem rather
than removal of the trees. The Council was also
asked about replacement of the trees, and the City
Manager stated that replacement would commence as
soon as the concrete repair work was completed.
Mrs. Marion Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the
Council to suggest that larger trees be planted in
order to improve the appearance of the areas where
the old trees are being removed.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council
to complain of a large tree being cut down in his
neighborhood, and also discussed the possibility of
tree planting along sidewalks in the business area.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that Mr. Orvis' letter be accepted
and filed.
A letter from the County Board of Supervisors was read Letter from
in which the Council was informed that the Los Angeles Board of
County Employees Association presently involved in the Supervisors
dispute between the City of Santa Monica and its concerning
employees is an entity separate from the County employee strike
government and that its actions do not reflect the in Santa
policies or positions of the Board of Supervisors Monica
of Los Angeles County. It was moved by Councilman
Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried,
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that the letter be accepted and filed.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Muscular A request from the Muscular Dystrophy Association for
Dystrophy permission to conduct its annual fund raising drive
Fund drive during December, 1868, was presented. It was moved
Dec. 1968 by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and
carried, that said permission be granted.
Extension of The Manager recalled that the Atlantic Richfield Corp.
Atlantic was granted permission to conduct vibroseis tests within
Richfield the City during the month of June. As the company has
Corp. not been able to complete the work scheduled for June,
testing permission is now asked for an extension of the permit
permit into the month of July. Since doctors in the area of
Century and Imperial have complained that vibration
has interferred with certain of their medical instruments,
the Manager recommended approval of the extension of time
with the added stipulation that no further testing be
allowed on Imperial Highway between California and
Bullis Road or on Century between California and
Bullis Road. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded
by Councilman Green, and carried, that the requested
extension of time be granted with the added stipulation
recommended by the City Manager.
Mr. Kenneth Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, addressed
the Council to urge that the companies making vibroseis
tests be required to remove the marking placed on
public property in the process of conducting their
tests.
Report on The Manager reported on the complaint presented at the
crosswalk - last regular meeting concerning the Abbott Road and
Abbott Road Rosewood Avenue crosswalk, and stated that the City
and Rosewood Engineer has investigated the traffic pattern an
the area and has recommended the following:
1. That all of the Elm trees on the south side of Abbott
be severely trimmed, possibly removing two such trees
that may obstruct visibility.
2. Add one additional 7,000 lumen mercury vapor light
on the south side of Abbott either on the first pole
west of the crosswalk or on a new pole immediately
adjacent to the crosswalk.
3. Install an overhead "beacon" type amber flasher
on a messenger wire over the center of the street.
This will require an additional electric service at
this location.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that the three recommendations of the City Engineer
be implemented.
In the discussion which followed, it was suggested that
signs be directed to direct southbound traffic leaving the
Long Beach Freeway to Imperial Highway and it was felt
that many motorists exist to Abbott Road when they are,
in fact, intending to proceed to Imperial Highway. The
advisability of installing an overhead flashing light at
the crosswalk was also discussed, and at was moved by
Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried,
that the motion be amended to delete item No. 3.
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All members voting aye on the motion as amended, the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Manager presented for the Council's review and
approval the plans for construction of Santa Fe
Avenue from 109th Street through Century Boulevard. The
plans have been amended as suggested previously and have
been approved by the City Engineer. The Manager
recommended that the City Council review and approve
the plans for the extension of Santa Fe Avenue from
109th Street through Century Boulevard as prepared by
the County Engineer. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the City Council
concur in the recommendations of the City Manager.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Manager presented a report on pending legislation
as follows:
1. Assembly Bill 202 -- an amendment of the Brown Act
which extends the provisions of the act to local
advisory committees, boards, commissions, etc. The
Manager recommended that the City Council go on
record as being opposed to AB 202 on the grounds
that it will greatly reduce the effective participation
of citizens in an advisory capacity.
2. Assembly Bill 730 which provides for retirement of
policemen and firemen who are members of the Public
Employees' Retirement System at age 50. The Manager
urged the Council to go on record as being opposed
to this legislation due to the increase in the
retirement tax which will result and the reduction
of local control over the city's retirement system.
3. Assembly Bill 1797 which proposed the creation
of a "California Local Recreation Fund" which will
provide local government with a source of funding for
acquisition and development of outdoor recreational
facilities. The Manager's report provided details of
the proposed legislation and recommended that the City
Council go on record as being in favor of the establish-
ment of the "California Local Recreation Fund."
After discussion of the proposed legislation, it was moved
by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and
carried, that the Council concur in the recommendations
of the City Manager in opposing Assembly Bills 202 and
730. No action was taken on Assembly Bill 1797, and
the Mayor asked the City Manager for more information
on this bill.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council
concerning the Brown Act amendment and urged that both
sides of the question be investigated prior to taking
action. The Mayor informed Mr. Rokos that this bill
has already received considerable study by the members
of the Council.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Green asked about the status of the Housing
Code enforcement and asked if such reports could not
be included in the Council's monthly report
Santa Fe Ave.
plans approved
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Councilman Byork asked that he be furnished with information
concerning ambulance service provided by the City.
Mrs. Diana Wright, 10929 Wright Road, addressed. the
Council concerning hazardous traffic conditions on Wright
Road. Mrs. Wright was informed that her complaint
would be investigated.
Discussion Mr. Herbert Mueller, 4268 Niland, addressed the Council
regarding concerning the rest home proposed to be built on Carlin
rest home Avenue by Mr. Sam Menlo. He stated that the development
on Carlin would be immediately adjacent to his home and he objected
to the second story windows and balconies as they would
destroy the privacy of his rear yard. He suggested that
the developer place the parking area at the rear of the
property in order to alleviate the problem of the windows
and balconies so close to his property. Mr. Mueller was
informed that while the development is being constructed
under a conditional use permit, all building code and
zoning requirements are being met. It was agreed that
the City would seek Mr. Menlo's cooperation in eliminating
the overhanging balconies.
Mr. Ernest R. Hogue, 11222 Wright Road, addressed the
Council to speak of the excessive speed and other traffic
hazards on Wright Road, He was informed that the matter
would be investigated.
Mrs. Ramona Fletcher, 3834 Le Sage Street, objected to
the location of a fireworks stand on the Food Giant
parking lot.
Mrs. Betty Heinl, 11815 Virginia, addressed the Council
to complain of notices of housing code violations being
placed on her property and also of vandalism of her
property by neighborhood children.
Mr. Kenneth Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, addressed
the Council to inquire if the portion of the recently
completed economic. survey as it affects his area of
the City would be made available to the newspapers
in order that the residents could be appraised of
the information contained therein. He was informed
that it would be available if the newspapers desire
to publish the information.
He also complained of traffic safety problems resulting
from the C~ol.umware employees parking on Lorraine Street
rather than on the parking area provided on the railway
right of way .
Council Mayor Siokos stated that he has received a letter
supports from Mayor E dwin Wade of the City of Long Beach asking
extension of for the city 's support of Pacific Southwest Airlines
Long Beach application for extension of air service from the
airport Long Beach a irport. It was moved by Councilman Smith,
service seconded by Councilman Stevens, a nd carried, that the
Lynwood City Council go on record as supporting
extension of air service frcm the Long Beach airport.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the
Council concerning city operated ambulance service. He
also commended Councilman Green for his concern about
enforcement of the Housing Code.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Gr,.~en, and carr.iec~, that the meeting be adjourned.
l,Cit Clerk, City o~ynwood Ma or, City o Lynwood
APPROVED JULY 16, 1968