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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 6, 1968
The City Council of the City of
session in the City Hall, 11330
date at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Siokos in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos,
call.
Councilman Stevens was absent.
Lynwood met in a regular
Bullis Road, on above
Smith answered the roll
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that Councilman Stevens' absence be
excused.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting
of July 16, 1968, and the minutes of the special meeting
of July 30, 1968, be approved as written.
Res. 68-46 RESOLUTION N0. 68-46 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 Byork, that said resolution be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Stevens.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
Zone change- The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being
Wm. Turk Co. the time fixed for the hearing on the application of
Lts. 11 & 12 William F. Turk for a change of zone of Lots 11 and 12,
Bl. 7, Tr. Block 7, Tract 5418, from R-1 to M-l, the Mayor asked
5418 for information concerning the requested change of
zone.
The Manager stated. that notice of the hearing had_been
published and posted, and presented a report on the
subject zone change request and the one to be heard
subsequently, both of which had been recommended for
approval by the Planning Commission.
The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor of
or in opposition to the zone change. As there was no
response, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that the hearing be closed.
Mr. Kenneth Thompson, 2652 East 108th Street, addressed
the Council in opposition to the change of zone of Lots
11 and 12, Block 7, Tract 5418.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, that the City Council concur in the
recommendations of the Planning Commission and grant the
request for change of zone of Lots 11 and 12, Block 7,
Tract 5418, from zone R-1 to zone M-l.
Ord. first An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
read N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN
approving PROPERTY AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE
Wm. Turk Co. ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 570."
zone change was presented for first reading. It was moved by
Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and
carried, that further reading be waived.
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It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Green, 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.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Stevens.
~,,, The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the
time fixed for public hearing on the request of the Earle
M. Jorgensen Steel Company for change of zone from R-1
' to M-1 of Lots 29, 30, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41,
43 and 44, Block 1, Tract 5418, the Mayor inquired if
there were any present in favor of or in opposition to
the requested zone change.
Mr. John Watkins, Vice-president of Jorgensen Steel Co.,
addressed the Council to speak in favor of the change of
zone and explained that if the change. is granted, it is
the company's intention to construct its home office
building on the site. He presented drawings of the
proposed structure and a plot plan of the area indicating
the location of the structures and the parking areas.
Mr. Kenneth Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, addressed the
Council to state that he had discussed the proposed
development with Mr. Watkins recently and had asked .that
water from the proposed parking area be diverted to
Century Boulevard instead of to 108th Street, and asked
the City Council to require that the water be shed onto
Century Boulevard and into the storm drains located there.
The matter of drainage was discussed and Mr. Watkins
,.,., stated that he could not agree to diverting the water
to Century Boulevard. It was the City Manager's belief
that the catch basin which would be installed at the time
of the Santa Fe Avenue construction would alleviate the
water problem and that any remaining problems could be
worked out satisfactorily at the time plans for the
proposed improvement are submitted to the Building
Department.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, that the hearing be .closed.
An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE
ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 570." was
presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Smith, 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.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Stevens.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Zone change -
Earle M.
Jorgensen Co.
Lts. 29, 30, 32
35, 36, 37, 38,
39, 40, 41, 43,
& 44, B1. 1,
Tract 5418
R-1 to M-1
Ord. first read
approving Earle
M. Jargensen
Co. zone change
An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD Ord. first
AMENDING SECTION 28.11 OF ARTICLE III OF THE LYNWOOD CITY read allo-
CODE TO ALLOCATE CIGARETTE TAXES EQUALLY BETWEEN CAPITAL Gating Gig.
IMPROVEMENT FUND .AND THE GENERAL FUND AND TO PROVIDE THAT tax money
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SAID TAXES BE USED FOR STATE PURPOSES ONLY." was
presented for first 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 accepted as read for the
first time and passed to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Stevens.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter from A letter from Mrs. Kay Wright, 4045 LeSage Street,
"Mothers representing "Mothers Against Dope" southeastern area was
Against presented. The organization asks the Council's assistance
Dope" and suggestions in their fight against narcotics. It was
pointed out that the Council has consistently supported
strong narcotic legislation. It was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that
the letter be accepted and filed.
Letter from A letter from Mr. Glen Fullerton, 11328 Atlantic Avenue,
G. Fullerton was presented. Mr. Fullerton urged adoption of the
Maywood City Council plan to direct the operation of the
Police Department, and expressed satisfaction with the
Century Freeway location. It was moved by Councilman
Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that
the letter be accepted and filed.
Letter A letter from Mr. Edward Broesel, 4264 Platt Avenue,
protesting was presented. Mr. Broesel protested the issuance of a
issuance of permit to liberate pigeons to Rick Schell, 4265 Walnut
two pigeon Avenue, and Terry Hormell, 4269 Walnut Avenue. The
permits City Clerk informed the Council that both permittees
have been requested to comply with the regulations
governing the release of pigeons, but apparently they
have not done so. The Mayor requested the City Clerk to
request, on the City Council's behalf, those holding the
permits to reduce their flocks to the required maximum
number, and to comply with the requirements governing
the release of pigeons.
Claim for A claim for damages filed on behalf of Jonathan Buccowich
damages was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded
denied by Councilman Green, and carried, that said claim be
(Buccowich) denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier.
Claim for A claim for damages for false arrest, filed by Marvin
damages Austin Deane, was presented. It was moved by Council-
denied man Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried,
(Deane) that the claim be denied and referred to the City's
insurance carrier.
Claim for A claim for damages for false arrest filed by Ward C.
damages Rasmussen was presented. It was moved by Councilman
denied Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
(Rasmussen) the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance
carrier.
Silent alarm Letters opposing removal of the silent alarm system from
system the Police Department were set aside as no decision to
letters held remove the system has been m~.de by the City Council.
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REPORTS AND REQUESTS
A request was presented
Hospital for permission
fund raising drive from
November 16 to November
man Smith, seconded by
permission be granted.
from Sto Jude's Children Research St. Jude fund
to change the date of the annual drive 11/16
December 7 to 14, 1868, to to 11/22/68
22, 1968. It was moved by Council-
Councilman Byork, and carried, that
The request of James R. Galloway for a special permit to
conduct a secondhand business at 11264 Atlantic Avenue
was presented, together with the certificate of
occupancy approved by the Building Department and Fire
Department and the Police Department investigative report.
After discussion of the manner in which the business
has been operated and whether or not the applicant is
a new owner and has been operating since the time of
filing his application, the application was referred to
the City Clerk for further investigation and report.
The request of Charles Dunn Company, 1339 Wilshire
Boulevard, Los Angeles, on behalf of Hollywood Boys Club,
for vacation of the alley between Lot 6 and Lots 7, 8, 9
and 10, Block 8, Tract 9288 was presented. It was moved
by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and
carried, that the request be referred to the Planning
Commission.
Galloway
special permit
secondhand
store at 11264
Atlantic held
over
Request for
vacation of
alley between
Lts. 6, 7,8
9, 10, Bl. ~,
Tr, 8288 to
P. C.
The City Manager presented a report on adoption of the Report on
General fund tax rate for 1968-69 which reviewed the adoption of
financial needs of the City for the coming year as determined general fund
during the recent budget sessions. In order to meet these tax rate
needs, the Manager recommended that the City Council
approve a General fund tax rate of 57~ per $100 assessed
valuation and retain the existing retirement tax of 22¢,
for a total of 79~. No action was taken as the Resolution
establishing the tax rate cannot be adopted until the
final assessed valuation figures are received.
The Manager presented a request for approval of plans for Approval of
the improvement of Carlin Avenue at Bullis Road. He plans for
presented the plans and a parcel map showing the four Carlin Ave
at
parcels to be created from the Lautrup property which .
Bullis Road
was recently purchased to accomplish the realignment of alignment
Carlin Avenue. Parcels l through 3 may be sold for R-1
building sites, and parcel 4 is to be designated for
street purposes. The Manager recommended that (1) the
improvement plan and parcel maps be approved by the City
Council and (2) that the Council direct the City Clerk
to have Sheet 1 of the parcel maps recorded in the Office
of the County Recorder. It was moved by Councilman Smith,
seconded by Councilman Green, that the City Council concur
in the recommendation of the City Manager as to points 1
and 2 of his report.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Stevens.
The Manager reported that pursuant to the Council's. Report and
direction specifications were prepared and quotations approval of
received for employee group health and life insurance.. health and life
He provided details of the five quotations received all insurance
of which included life insurance, and recommended approval program
of the plan offered by Western Life Insurance Company which
quoted a cost of $11.37 per employee and a composite cost
for dependents at $21.15., on a one year contract. He
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informed the Council that he has had favorable reports
from all those he has contacted who are or have been
insured by this company. It was moved by Councilman
Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council
approve the quotation of Western Life Insurance Company
for a health-life insurance plan for an employee cost
of $11.37 per month and a composite dependent cost of
$21.15 per month.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Stevens.
Call for The Manager presented a report which recalled that the
bids for Council approved an appropriation of $61,000 in the
transite Water Capital budget for reconstruction and addition
pipe - 10:00 of distribution mains primarily in the northeast
a.m. 8/23 portion of the community. In order to provide material
to reconstruct and add to the deficient water system
the Manager recommended that the Council approve a
call for bids for 7,000 feet of transite pipe, bids
to be received no later than 10:00 a.m., August 23, 1968,
in the City Clerk's office. It was moved by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the City
Council concur in the recommendations of the City
Manager.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Stevens.
Herb The Manager reported that the term of Parking Commission
Levendusky member Herb Levendusky expired on April 29, 1968.
reappointed Councilman Byork nominated Mr. Levendusky for reappointment
to Parking to the Commission. As there were no further nominations,
Commission it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, that nominations be closed. Mayor
Siokos declared Mr. Herb Levendusky reappointed to the
Parking Commission.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Councilman Green stated that because of a misinterpretation
opposes of a letter currently being circulated, he wished the
Century Council to go on record as opposing the Century Freeway
freeway route and request a rehearing on the route. It was
route moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork,
that the Council go on official record as being
opposed to the decision on the Century Freeway route
and request a rehearing.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Stevens.
In inquiring about the street tree program, Councilman
Green asked that replanting be commenced without
waiting for the completion of the concrete work
presently being done.
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Mayor Siokos announced that if anyone present was
interested in the petitions protesting the freeway
route, petitions would be available following the
meeting.
Mrs. Eva Bowman, 3346 Los Flores, addressed the Council
to inquire about the progress of the Los Flores Boulevard
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improvement and also inquired about the status of
removal of old cars.
Mr. Royal Barnes, 3125 Flower Street, addressed the
Council to state that he was in the salvage business and
inquired about removal of salvage from the streets. It
was suggested that he contact the City Manager concerning
salvage removal service.
i^' Mayor Siokos proclaimed August 7, 1968, as "Military
Order of the Purple Heart Day."
The Mayor announced that he will be appointing an
ad hoc committee to give the citizens of the community
an opportunity to participate with the official body
of the City in the move to be heard in regard to the
Century Freeway route.
Mr. Michael Harris, attorney representing Mr. Wesley
Legg, addressed the Council concerning the matter of the
removal of the silent alarm from the Police Department.
He stated that a communication had been received from
the Chief of Police by which the proprietor of the alarm
system was given a 30 day period in which to remove his
switchboard. The Mayor informed him that no decision
had been made as yet by the City Council, and Mr. Harris
asked if Mr. Legg would be notified of the time when the
Council will be .discussing the matter and if the
correspondence referred to earlier on the agenda would
be presented. After discussion it was determined that
the matter would be discussed at the Council meeting
of August 20, 1968.
Mrs. Lucille Kanka addressed the Council to ask for
'~"` clarification of questions pertaining to the Century
freeway and the question of whether or not the freeway
can be built without the City's agreement was discussed.
Mr. Richard Harn, 2823 Eccles Street, Lakewood,
representing the recreation department sponsored Drum
and Bugle Corps, addressed the Council to request
financial assistance in order that the group can make
a contemplated trip to perform in New Orleans. He
said he has received permission to talk to the schools
at the beginning of the next semester to interest the
boys and girls of Lynwood in the program. In seeking
additional funds it was suggested that he approach
the local service clubs, and the Mayor informed him
that the Council would take his request under consideration.
Discussion re
silent alarm
system
Councilman Byork informed the Council that another Lynwood Adjourn in
resident Randy Hill has lost his life in Viet Nam and memory of
suggested that the meeting be adjourned in his memory. Randy Hill
After observing a moment of silence, it was moved by
Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried,
that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Randy Hill.
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'ty Clerk, City of ynwood
APPROVED AUGUST 20, 1968
Mayor he City o nwood