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REGULAR MEETING JULY 16, 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, Smith, Stevens answered
the roll call.
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It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting
of July 2, 1868, be approved as written.
RESOLUTION N0. 68-43 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 68-43
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING Demands
THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDER~N(~ 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, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Mayor announced that this was the time for hearing on Hearing -
the application of Risola, Inc. for a Class I entertainment Risola
Inc.
license for the Panic Button, 12006 Atlantic Avenue, which ,
Entertainment
was continued from the previous meeting of July 2, 1968. License
The City Clerk informed the Council that on July 15, 1968, denied
Mr. Warren Wolfe, Attorney for Risola, Inc., had requested
that the hearing be continued to August 20, 1968. The
Clerk had subsequently been informed by Police Chief Darton
that his office had received an affidavit of withdrawal
on the part of Risola, Inc., and he had verified this
action with Mr. Wolfe on July 16, 1968. It was moved
by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
and carried, that the application be denied.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 848 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ord. 848
OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR Undergrounding
THE REMOVAL OF OVERHEAD,UTILITY FACILITIES AND THE utilities
INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES IN UNDERGROUND
UTILITY DISTRICT." was presented for second reading.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman Green,. that further reading be waived.
All members voting aye,,the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the 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.
RESOLUTION N0. 68-44 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 68-44
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING FORTH THE Setting fees
FEES TO BE CHARGED FOR STREET REPAIRS, ESTABLISHMENT OF for certain
LINES AND GRADES FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS, AND INSPECTION city work
COSTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIRS OF CURBS, SIDEWALKS,
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GUTTERS, PAVEMENT, DRIVEWAYS AND SANITARY SEWERS, AND
ESTABLISHING CHARGES FOR BOOKLETS, MAPS, REPORTS AND
OTHER SERVICES NOT SPECIFICALLY COVERED BY ORDINANCE,
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO COLLECT SAID CHARGES."
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.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter from A letter from Mr. Walter N. Anderson, Attorney representing
W.N. Ander- Mr. Meyer Weisberg, concerning the improvement of Los
son regard- Flores Boulevard was presented. It was moved by Councilman
ing Los Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
Flores Impr, the letter be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the matter of the Los Flores
Boulevard Improvement proceedings be referred to the
City Attorney for a report at a later date.
Letter and A letter from Mr. John J. Gottes representing Dr. Norman
discussion Campbell, 11105 Pine Street was presented. The letter
concerning stated that Dr. Campbell has been informed that one of
tree his trees must be removed because it presents an unsafe
removal condition, and that he is prepared to execute any
program indemnification required to protect the City and to
(Campbell complete any modifications necessary to eliminate the
11105 Pine) alleged dangerous condition.
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Mr. John Gottes was present and addressed the Council
to describe the condition of the tree in question and
suggested possible solutions to eliminate any safety
hazard. He said Dr. Campbell would execute an
indemnity agreement and provide an insurance .policy
to protect the City and would make any necessary repairs
to the tree and sidewalk according to City specifications,
at his own expense.
Dr. Campbell's request to retain the tree was discussed
among members of the Council and Mr. Gottes, and the
City Attorney was asked if the City would be protected
by insurance provided by Dr. Campbell. The City Attorney
informed the Council that the insurance company would
defend the City and pay any judgment rendered.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council
to comment on the tree removal program as being a
reasonable project and one which would have to be continued.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that Dr. Campbell be permitted to take whatever
steps are necessary, contingent upon the City Manager's
restrictions concerning the grade and repair of the
sidewalk, and shave the root of the tree and replace
and maintain damaged sidewalk as well as secure adequate
insurance to cover the City, as determined by the City {
Attorney.
Mr. Gottes stated that whatever Mr. Hemenway determined to
be adequate insurance would be satisfactory.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: Councilmen
Absent: None.
Smith, Stevens.
Byork, Green, Siokos.
Mr. Gottes' request that removal of the tree be with-
held for five more days was agreeable with the City
Council.
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. presented. Mrs. Sailer complained of traffic safety ing Abbott Rd.
problems on Abbott Road. It was moved by Councilman Byork, traffic
seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the letter
be referred to Chief Darton for investigation and report.
A letter from Mr. Glen Fullerton, 11328 Atlantic Avenue, Letter from
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded G. Fullerton
by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the letter be
accepted and filed.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
The City Manager reported on the request of the Lynwood Report on
Chamber of Commerce for approval of over-expenditures by C of C
balancing the amounts with money from under-expended request for
items. With reference to the requests, the Manager revision of
stated that the figures presented by the Chamber of 1967-68 budget
Commerce could not be verified at this time and he
recommended that the request be held in abeyance
pending the City's fiscal year-end audit. It was moved
by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that
the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. The
matter of over and under expenditures was discussed with
Mr. Becker, Chamber of Commerce Vice-President. All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The application of the Southern California Edison Co. Report on
for a rate increase for electrical service was reported Edison Co
on by the City Manager. The application before the .
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Public Utilities Commission proposes a 10.2 per cent
i ncrease
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se in pumping charges and 14.7 per cent increase
in street lighting charges. This would represent
an increase of $3,672 and $9,672, respectively,
over the amounts budgeted for these services in the
1968-69 budget. The Manager recommended that the
City Council submit a protest to the Public Utilities
Commission on the ground that the proposed increases
are too great. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that
the Council submit a protest to the proposed pumping
and street lighting rate increases and the proposed
domestic rate increase as well.
The City Manager reported that the Mobilease Corporation Report on
has requested the City of Lynwood to relinquish the Mobilease
billboard located on City property at 11000 Wright agreement-
Road. The property is leased to Mobilease Corporation A11 America
with option to buy and as there is no reference to the
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gn in the lease, the City Attorney has indicated
that Mobilease is within its rights in requesting the
City to relinquish use of the sign. The State Highway
Department is beautifying the Long Beach Freeway and
under the City's outdoor advertising ordinance, the
sign will have to be removed within three years after
completion of the beautification work. The report
stated that if the Council desires to keep the
"All America City" sign, it will be necessary to
negotiate with Mobilease Corporation for its retention.
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After discussion of an alternative location for the
City's sign, it was moved by Councilman Stevens,
seconded by Councilman. Smith, and carried, that the
City negotiate with Mobilease Corporation to include
the "All America City" insignia on the sign, should
the Company use the sign for advertising purposes.
Report on The City Manager reported on the necessity of Mr.
silent alarm Wesley Legg removing his silent alarm system from
system in the Police facility. He explained that the new
Police Dpt. telephone system requires more line space than the
previous one, and if Mr. Legg's equipment remains,
the new switchboard will remain on a temporary hookup.
Mr. Legg is allowed to reroute his lines into the
new system's conduit, the City will have no room
for expansion contemplated in designing the new
system. Through his attorneys, Rogers and Harris,
Mr. Legg has offered to install a new alarm board
in order to reduce the number of false alarms,
and to charge a City servicing fee which will be
paid to the City (for details, see report on file
in City Clerk's office).
The report suggested that the City Council first
determine the value of an alarm system in the Police
Department and suggested various alternatives after a
determination of need has been made. The methods of
handling alarm systems in other cities was discussed,
and the Manager suggested that the Council see the
existing alarm system and give consideration to every
alternative prior to making a decision.
Report on The City Manager reported that the Los Angeles County
grounds Department of Real Estate Management has asked if the
maintenance City would be willing to undertake the maintenance
agreement of the Library grounds. It is estimated that the
for County cost to the City would be $205 per month for which
Library the County would be willing to pay $240 monthly.
The agreement submitted provides that the City will
maintain the Library grounds for the term of August
1, 1968, through June 30, 1969, with a 60 day mutual
cancellation clause. In reviewing the agreement the
City Attorney wishes to make certain revisions for
the City's protection. In order to provide uniform
maintenance of Civic Center grounds, the Manager
recommended that the City Council approve an agreement
with the County of Los Angeles to provide necessary
Library grounds maintenance in return for $240 per
month. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded
by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the request
be granted and the agreement approved after it has
been revised by the City Attorney.
Ralph The City Manager informed the City Council that the
Herbold term of Planning Commissioner Ralph Herbold expired
appointed to on July 1, 1968. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
P. C. seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the
Council adjourn to an executive session to discuss a
personnel matter. ..~..~
Following the executive session, the Mayor called the
meeting to order.
Councilman Byork nominated Mr. Ralph Herbold for
appointment to the Planning Commission. There being
no further nominations, it was moved by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried,
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that nominations be closed and that Mr. Ralph Herbold
be reappointed to the Planning Commission.
The City Manager presented a Corporation Grant Deed
executed by J. Jack Willard, President and Fred J.
Van Anda, Secretary of C & J Development Company, Inc.
conveying to the City of Lynwood for street purposes
the following described property:
~"" That portion of Lot 6 of the Slauscn Tract, in the
City of Lynwood, County of Los Angeles, State of
California, as per map recorded in Book 3, Page 348
of Miscellaneous Records in the office of the
Recorder of said county within a strip of land 40
feet in width, described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the northerly
line of said Lot 6 with the center line of Wright
Road, 33 feet wide, as shown on County Surveyor's
Map No. 8484; thence easterly along said northerly
line 1145.96 feet; thence southerly at right angles
40.00 feet; thence westerly parallel with the
northerly line of said lot 1147.04 feet to said
center line of Wright Road; thence northerly thereon
40.01 feet to the point of beginning.
EXCEPT that portion within the lines of Wright Road
as now established.
The Manager informed the Council that the requirements
of the City Engineer, Planning Commission and City
Council have been satisfied. It was moved by Council-
man Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said
deed be accepted.
"~ Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Smith mentioned that a decision will probably
be made on the Century. Freeway route at the State High-
way Commission meeting in San .Diego on July 24, 1968.
Councilman Byork inquired about. the organization of the
local Drum and Bugle Corps and Recreation Director
Snavely informed him that attempts are presently being
made to form a junior corps and. to involve more local
residents in the corps.
The City Manager informed the Council that the Senate
has passed a bill which has been signed by the Governor
amending the cigarette tax allocation to be determined
one-half by population and one-half by pro rata sales
tax. He stated it is estimated that the City will
receive an additional $50,000 per year and also
suggested that the City Council consider amending the
ordinance allocating cigarette tax revenue to permit
placing the additional $50,OOq in the General Fund,
thereby dividing the total cigarette tax revenue of
$160,000 equally between the general .fund and the
capital improvement fund.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the
Council to suggest that five day delays in tree
removal such as granted to Dr. Campbell be given to
others. He was informed that similar delays have
Grant deed
accepted by
Council for
Willard Lane
Report on
Cigarette Tax
revenue
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been granted to others.
Mrs. Bowman, 3346 Los Flores Boulevard, addressed the
Council to urge that street sweeping schedules follow
trash pickup days. The impracticality of such scheduling
throughout the City was explained to Mrs. Bowman.
K. Thompson Mr. Kenneth Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, addressed
discusses the Council to comment on the following items: (1)
problems excessive water standing in the Palomar area subsequent
in Palomar to the installation of storm drains as well as industrial
area waste water from the General Motors and Jorgensen Steel
plant; (2) safety hazard of railway crossing at Century
and Alameda; (3) nuisance of flood lights installed by
Jorgensen Steel which shine into his home; (4) industrial
waste released into the gutter by a paint shop located
on Century Boulevard; (5) traffic hazard of trucks leaving
and entering the shipping department of Jorgensen Steel
Company; (6) trees on Lorrain Street which are in need
of trimming. He was informed by the City Manager that
the industrial waste department of the County has been
contacted about the release of industrial waste water.
Mr. Thompson also objected to the appointment of Mr.
Herbold to the Planning Commission.
Mrs. Betty Hein1, 11815 Virginia, addressed the Council
to inquire what disposition had been made of her
complaint about the condition of property adjoining
hers and was informed that the matter had been referred
to the Building Department. She also complained of
juveniles acquiring beer and cigarettes and trespassing
on her property. She also suggested that regular
inspections be made by the Fire Department in search
of abandoned refrigerators in order that they not be
a hazard to children.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting be
adjourned.
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APPROVED AUGUST 6, 1968
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