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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 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.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of September 3, 1868, be approved as written
with the exception that the name "Rex Dixon" appearing
in paragraph 4 of page 4 be corrected to read "Don
Dixon."
Res. 68-50 RESOLUTION N0. 68-50 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
Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, that said
resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Presenta- Miss Jane Hassler and Miss Virginia Hansen addressed the
Lion on Council to report on the presentation of a City of Lynwood
behalf of plaque to the Lord Mayor of Bangor, Wales, while
the Lord accompaning a group of Lynwood students attending the
Mayor of institute for international study in that city. A
Bangor, picture of the group taken with the Lord Mayor and his .~..
Wales wife, together with a gift of an ashtray, was pres ented
to the City Co uncil on behalf of the Lord Mayor of Bangor,
Wales.
Presenta- A representative of the Lynwood Lion's Club accompanied
tion of by two members of the High School Girls' Drill Team
"White presented to the Mayor a symbolic white cane to
Cane" by announce the opening of the Lion's Club annual "White
Lion Club Cane" fund raising event.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Hearing - The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the
Jubilee time fixed for public hearing on the application of Mr.
Res., 10851 Jack Cherniss owner of the Jubilee Restaurant, 10851
L. B. Blvd. Long Beach Boulevard, for a Class I Entertainment License,
entertain- the City Clerk presented the Police Chief's affidavit
ment lic. of posting the required notice of public hearing,
together with the Police Department investigative report.
The Police Department investigation revealed no derogatory
information concerning the applicant and indicated no
reason for denial of the permit.
The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to
speak for or against the requested entertainment permit.
As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing
concluded.
Jubilee Res.It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
entertain- Stevens, that the request of Mr. Jack Cherniss for a
ment lic. Class I entertainment permit be granted.
approved Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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Service pins were awarded to the following city employees:
Earl `dewei, James Riley, Richard Kryger, Howard Horton,
Ralph Darton, Josephine Shepherd. Those unable to be present
to receive their service pins were: Harry Ralston, Merwyn
Ackerman, Arthur Zielinski, Richard Fordham, Chester Surwillo,
William Pomeroy, C. K. McHenry.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
r A letter from the League of California Cities was presented
in which they requested that for the purpose of voting at
the annual League conference to be held in October, the
City Council designate a voting delegate and alternate
voting delegate to the conference. It was moved by Council-
man Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
the Mayor be named the voting delegate.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, that the Vice-mayor be named the
alternate voting delegate to the League conference.
Service pins
awarded to
city employee
Mayor Siokos
designated as
voting delegat
to League
conference
A letter from Myra & Nathan Julien, owners of Julien's, Letter from
12109 Long Beach Boulevard, concerning recent use of the Julien's:r.e
silent alarm system and subsequent arrest of suspects, silent alarm
was read. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by system
Councilman Green, and carried, that the letter be accepted
and filed.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
The request of F. C. Roberts of Creswell, Oregon, for a Christmas
special permit to conduct a Christmas Tree sales lot at tree sales lot
3540 Century Boulevard, was presented. It was moved by approved at
Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and 3540 Century
carried, that the permit be granted.
A request was presented from the Greater Long Beach Girl Girl Scout
Scout Council for permission to conduct the following fund activities
raising activities: Calendar Sale, November 22 to December approved
7, 1968; Cookie Sale, advance order taking, March 7 to 17,
1969, and delivery of cookies and booth sales, April 18 to
28, 1969.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that permission be granted.
A time limitation for clean-up of Christmas Tree sales lots
and the requirement of a deposit to insure clean-up was
discussed. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Green, and carried, that a $50 clean-up deposit
be required and a 10 day period of time be established for
clean-up of the lot or forfeiture of the clean-up deposit.
$50 deposit fog
Christmas tree
lot clean-up
approved
The request of the Rubaiyats, Ladies auxiliary to the Rubaiyats
Khayyam Grotto, for permission to conduct their an nual rummage sale
rummage sale at 3100 Imperial Highway, on October 19, 1968, approved
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded Oct. 19
1968
by Councilman G reen, and carried, that the request be ,
granted.
For the Council's information, the Manager report on the .Report on
status of the proposed abatement of a Housing Code violation status of
at 11020 Bellinger Street, wherein the owner has not complied Housing Code
with the requests of the Building Department to abate the violation
nuisance. He informed the Council that a public hearing proposed
before the City Council has been set for October 1, 1968, abatement
at 7:30 p.m., on the question of the abatement of a public
nuisance at 11020 Bellinger Street.
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Report on Pursuant to the request of the City Council for information
City owned on telephone capability, space for expanded service, and
silent cost of a silent alarm system in the Police Department,
alarm the Manager presented a report providing the following
system information: He has been informed that the existing
telephone installation has the capability of accomodating
a 150 pair alarm system without detracting from the
telephone installation; the Police Chief believes there
is adequate space in the Police Department to install
such an alarm board without disrupting existing
facilities; it is believed feasible for the City
to install a board and franchise interested subscribers.
Cost of a 150 indicator alarm board completely installed,
is estimated at at $7500. After installation the
subscriber must purchase one of two types of relays at
a cost to the subscriber of approximately $20. In
summarizing the cost of the installation, it was
suggested that the Council consider an initial hook-up
charge of $30 which would include amortization and
the first year's rental, with an additional charge
of $12 per year per unit thereafter, to be prepaid
for a three year period (an initial cost per alarm
indicator of $5~I). After the initial three year
period, it was suggested that an annual rental charge
of $12 per year, prepaid, be established. In the case
of Mr. Wesley Legg, who presently has 43 indicators,
the initial cost would be $2,322 for the first three
years, with an annual charge of $516 thereafter. It
was the Manager recommendation, if the analysis met
with the Council's approval, that the Council (1)
establish a policy that the City will operate its
own silent alarm system, (2) that private subscribers
may utilize the alarm system to the extent of their
needs up to :the maximum capability of the alarm board,
and (3) that an initial charge of $30 per indicator
be required which would include the first year's
rent with a subsequent annual charge of $12 per year,
the first charge to include the first three years.
Mr. Michael Harris, 9171 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly
Hills, addressed the Council on behalf of Mr. Wesley
Legg to ask if his client might pay the initial cost
of $2,22 at the rate of $100 per month. He also
suggested that federal funds might be available to
the city for the cost of installing the alarm system
under the Federal Safe Streets Act.
After discussion of the proposed installation among
members of the Council, Mr. Harris and Mr. Legg,
it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the City Manager be authorized to prepare
plans and specifications for the proposed installation
of a silent alarm system.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Report on The Manager reported that the ad hoc committee for the
ad hoc Century Freeway recommended that the Council request
committee an audience before the State Highway Commission for the '
for freeway purpose of requesting a rehearing on the freeway
location. He stated that he was informed by Mr. Peter
Tweedt, Secretary to the Commission that such a request
would be honored and would be placed on the agenda,
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depending can when the Council desired the audience. A
Highway Commission meeting will be held in Bakersfield on
October 21 and 22.
Mayor Siokos stated that he has received information
concerning action of the Senate and Assembly, authored by
Senators Kennick and Walsh and Assemblymen Porter and
Wakefield, respectively, indicating to the State Highway
r-- Commission their desire that Lynwood receive a hearing
concerning the Century Freeway location. It was moved by
Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and
carried, that the Council make formal request for a
rehearing on the Century Freeway location and request time
on the agenda of the Highway Commission meeting to be held
in Bakersfield on October 21 and 22, 1968.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, that letters be sent to Assemblymen
Porter and Wakefield and Senators Kennick and Walsh thanking
them for their support of the City in requesting a rehearing
before the Highway Commission.
The Manager reported that the City Engineer has prepared
plans and specifications for the improvement of Otis
Avenue between Imperial Highway and Abbott Road (Project
156). The proposed improvement will include replacement
of broken curb, gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches.
The Engineer has recommended the heater-remix method of
improvement with the resurfacing to be done by City forces.
The estimated cost of the project, to be paid from Gas
Tax funds, is $7000 exclusive of the cost for rental of
the paver, labor and equipment for resurfacing. It was
recommended that the Council authorize a call for bids
for the project, bids to be received no later than 10:00 a.m.
on October 4, 1968. It was moved by Councilman Smith,
seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council authorize
a call for bids for the improvement of Otis Avenue as
recommended.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager presented a report on the status of the
widening of Los Flores Boulevard under the 1911 Act
procedure and the alternative actions that can be taken
by the Council. He first recommended that the bid of
Silveri & Ruis be formally rejected as it exceeds the
ten percent variation permitted by law. Following
rejection of the bid, if the Council desires to go ahead
with the proposed project, it will not be necessary to
repeat the entire proceedings, but it will be necessary
to again hold the public hearing required by the resolution
of intention, and those protests filed at the previous
hearing must be considered, as well as any new protests
that may be filed. If the Council doq~ not wish to continue,
the entire proceedings can be abandoned.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the bid of Silveri & Ruis for the
improvement of Los Flores Boulevard be rejected.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that the necessary resolution establishing a new
hearing on the proposed Improvement of Los Flores Boulevard
between Long Beach Boulevard and Imperial Highway be prepared
for the next regular meeting.
The City Manager recalled that at the direction of the City
Council, the City Attorney has prepared an ordinance
Request for
rehearing on
freeway
Otis Ave.
Improvement
Bid Call-
Oct . 4 at
10:00 a.m.
Report on
Los Flores
Blvd. 1911
Act procedure
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regulating political signs in residential zones. The
proposed ordinance was reviewed by the Planning Commission
Ord. first at its meeting of September 10, and the Commission voted
read - to recommend adoption of the ordinance. The Manager
Providing recommended the Council's concurrence in the Planning
for polit- Commission's action and presented for first reading an
ical signs ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
in AMENDING PARAGRAPH 6 OF SECTION 4.00 AND PARAGRAPH 8
residential OF SECTION 6.00 OF CITY ORDINANCE N0. 570 TO ADD
zones POLITICAL SIGNS PURSUANT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS AS A
PERMISSIBLE USE IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES." 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
Byork, that the 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.
Report on The City Manager reported that the City Attorney has
prohibiting prepared an ordinance prohibiting the permanent parking
parking in or storage of motor vehicles, trailers, boats, or parts
front & thereof within front and sideyard setback areas. The
side yard proposed ordinance has been reviewed by the Planning
setbacks Commission and the Commission has recommended its
adoption by the City Council. It was the Manager's
recommendation that the Council concur in the Commission's
recommendation, and he presented an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 4.02, 4.03 and 6.02 OF CITY
ORDINANCE N0. 57o TO ENLARGE THE PROVISIONS THEREOF TO
PROHIBIT THE PERMANENT PARKING OF VEHICLES IN A FRONT
OR SIDE YARD." for first reading. It was moved by
Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, and
carried, that further reading be waived.
There was considerable discussion as to the necessity
of prohibiting permanent parking in side-yard areas,
particularly on interior lots or where any subject
material was concealed from public view by walls or
fences.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Smith, that said ordinance be accepted as read for
the second time and passed to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Green.
Noes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the City Clerk be directed to prepare a new
ordinance eliminating section 2 of the proposed ordinance.
The motion was amended too provide that the side;-yard
parking prohibition would affect exterior lots only.
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Report on The Manager reported that the matter of the requested
alley vacation of a portion of the first alley west of Atlantic
vacation Avenue and south of Century Boulevard has again been
reviewed by the Planning Commission as requested by the
City Council, and it is the Commission's finding that
Res. 68-51 the proposed vacation is not contrary to the General Plan.
Intention The Manager recommended adoption of a resolution entitled:
to vacate RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
alley OF LYNWOOD, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION
OF THE FIRST ALLEY WESTERLY OF ATLANTIC AVENUE AND
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SOUTHERLY OF CENTURY BOULEVARD."
man Green, seconded by Councilman
No. 68-51 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green,
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Council-
Smith, that Resolution
Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
~--- RESOLUTION N0. 68-52 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 68-52
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION Requesting Co.
OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF aid to cities
SELECT SYSTEM STREETS." was presented. funds
The Manager explained that the County of Los Angeles
provides certain funds to the City for maintenance of
those streets on the approved select system of streets and
the subject resolution requests allocation of $56,251 for
that purpose. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
by Councilman Green, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The request of Sun Oil Company for permission to conduct Sun Oil Co
vibroseis tests on Fernwood Avenue from Alameda to the .
request for
Long Beach Freeway, on Bullis Road from Imperial Highway vibroseis tests
to the south city limits, and on Atlantic Avenue from denied
Imperial Highway to the south city limits was presented by
the City Manager. Sun Oil Company has indicated they are
willing to comply with any restrictions which the city
places upon their operation. The Manager's report listed
the restrictions which have been placed on other
companies conducting such tests, and he informed the
Council that there have been complaints received from a
number of residents during previous vibroseis tests.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, that the permit be denied.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: Councilman Smith.
Absent: None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. Lucille Kanka, 5131 Walnut Avenue, addressed the
Council to clarify the statement made concerning those
authoring the Senate and Assembly resolutions concerning
the rehearing on the location of the Century Freeway.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council
concerning clarification of the words "temporary" and
"permanent" parking as they concern the proposed ordinance
prohibiting parking or storage of vehicles in front or
side yards. He also commented on the inefficienc~.es
he has encountered in the newly installed telephone
system.
Councilman Stevens inquired about the possibilty of
requiring property owners to clean the interior and
exterior of vacant store buildings. The matter was Report on L.A.
discussed with Mr. Wasserman of the Chamber•of Commerce Co. fair
who said he would consult with Mr. Don Dixon about the project
possibility of conducting a clean-up campaign. Mr.
Wasserman also described Lynwood's entry in the
Los Angeles County Fair, and informed the Council that
the Chamber recognition banquet would be held on
September 28 on the Brincess Louise. At that time the
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the Chamber will name the outstanding community leader,
the outstanding adult working with youth, and the
outstanding city employee.
Councilman Green inquired about the garage located at
Discussion Euclid and Long Beach Boulevard, and was informed that
concerning it was in the proper zone. He also asked if any
Highway information has been obtained about a more convenient
Patrol way for those with vehicle defects found by Highway
vehicle Patrol checks to have the corrections verified.
checks Chief Dayton said he has offered the services of his
department in assisting with the checking process and
he has been informed that the matter will be taken up
with the Los Angeles Supervisor. of the department.
Inquiry re Councilman Green stated that he has observed that the
secondhand secondhand store at 11264 Atlantic Avenue is again
store - placing merchandise on the sidewalk, and asked that it
11264 be checked.
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Mayor Siokos asked if something could not be done about
the location of a fire hydrant in the center of the
sidewalk at Atlantic Avenue and Lavinia Street. He
was informed that the installation is one owned by
the Park Water Company and efforts to have it moved
have been made in the past and further attempts will
be made for its relocation.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
Cit Clerk, City of Linwood
APPROVED OCTOBER 1, 1968
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