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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1, 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,
r- the roll call.
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Lynwood met in a regular
Bulbs Road, on above
Smith, Stevens answered
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the minutes of the regular meeting of September
17, 1968, be approved as written. All members present voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mr. Jack Dunster, 4048 Century Boulevard, addressed the Council
to express the appreciation and thanks of the Lynwood Swim
Club for the co-operation of the City and the Recreation
Department in making possible the successful Championship
swim meet held on September 20 and 21, and said it was
the club's hope that they would be awarded the same meet
by the A.A.U. next year.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the
time fixed for the public hearing on the application of
Risola, Inc., dba Panic Button, 12006 Atlantic Avenue,
the City Clerk stated that notice of hearing had been
posted at the direction of the Police Chief, as required
by ordinance. The Clerk informed the Council that the
investigative report of the Police Department indicated
that some confusion exists as to the true ownership of
the business, and that it was the investigating officer's
recommendation that the entertainment permit be denied
until such time as an investigation can be completed by
the Lynwood Police Department and the Long Beach
Alcoholic Beverage Control office.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Green, that the Council concur in the recommendation
of the investigating officer.
The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to
be heard on the matter.
Mrs. Lela Garrison, 10512 Rosewood, South Gate, addressed
the Council to state that she was the bookkeeper for
Risola, Inc., and would try to answer any questions
the Council had. She said that Mrs. Mary Bramwell, one
of the owners of the corporation, was out of the State
due to illness in her family, but could be present on
short notice, if necessary. She explained that Risola,
Inc., doing business as the Panic Button, had been sold,
but that the sale was never completed; that Mary and
Eugene Bramwell, owners of Risola, Inc., took it back and
reapplied for an entertainment license.
In response to questions by the City Attorney, Mrs. Garrison
explained the "after hours" private club operation being
conducted on Friday and Saturday nights at the Panic Button.
She explained that during the period of time the escrow was
being terminated, the after hours operation was commenced
between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., without serving
alcoholic beverages; that she had been informed by City
representatives that the operation was a permitted use
Hearing -
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Panic Button in the zone in which the Panic Button is located and was
entertain- informed by the ABC that they were not concerned with
ment license the operation of an after hours private club. She
denied described the manner in which the club operated.
Mrs. Garrison was in formed that the use was not a
permitted one in the CB-1 zone and it w ould require
Planning Commission approval.
After discussion of the propriety of the motion pending,
it was withdrawn, and it was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the
application of Risola, Inc. for a Class I entertainment
license be denied without prejudice.
Hearing - The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being
Housing Code the time fixed for public hearing on the abatement of
violations Housing Code violations at 11020 Bellinger Street,
11020 the Mayor requested information from the Building
Bellinger Official concerning the subject hearing. The Building
Inspector Jack DeJong presented a report describing
the Housing Code violations at 11020 Bellinger, and
requested that the City Council, acting as a Board of
Appeals, direct that the buildings be removed.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak
on the matter.
Mr. Faber Dopp, 1818 David Drive, Escondido, explained
that he held a first trust deed on the property. He
said the present owner, Mr. Armstrong, has offered
the property to the City of Lynwood, and that he,
Mr. Dopp, said he has discussed the sale of his first
trust deed to the City with the City Manager. He
said he also understood that Mr. Herman Appel has
a client that is interested in purchasing the
property.
The City Manager was asked what steps would be taken
if the Council finds the structures should be demolished.
The Manager stated that the owner will then have 30
days to abate the nuisance or the City can do it and
assess the property for the work done.
Mr. Herman Appel, 10000 State Street, informed the
Council that he has a client who might be interested
in purchasing the property and bringing the structure
up to code, and he wants 30 days in which to make such
a proposal. He urged that the Council allow his client
time to go over the violations with the Building
Inspector to determine everything necessary to bring
the structure up to code requirements.
Mr. DeJong stated that the violations are too numerous
to list and he has determined that the building cannot
be rehabilitated.
Res. 68-54 RESOLUTION N0. 68-5~ entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Providing forCITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING THAT
abatement of CERTAIN STRUCTURES ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND PROVIDING
public FOR ABATEMENT OF SAID STRUCTURES." was read in full by
nuisance the City Clerk. It was moved by Councilman Green,
11020 seconded by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be
Bellinger adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE N0. 852 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ord. 852 -
OF LYNWOOD AMENDING PARAGRAPH 6 OF SECTION 4.00 AND providing
PARAGRAPH 8 OF SECTION 6.00 OF CITY ORDINANCE N0. 57o for politica
TO ADD POLITICAL SIGNS PURSUANT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS signs in
AS A PERMISSIBLE USE IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES."was presented "R" zones
for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Smith,
•- seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that further
~ reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that said 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. 68-55 entitled: "RESOLUTION RESCINDING Res. 68-55
AND REPEALING RESOLUTION N0. 68-31 OVERRULING PROTESTS Rescinding &
AND DETERMINING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HAS ACQUIRED JURIS- repealing Res
DICTION TO ORDER THE PROPOSED WORK OR IMPROVEMENT IN THE 68-31-Los
MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF LOS FLORES BOULEVARD BETWEEN Flores Blvd.
LONG BEACH BOULEVARD AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, BY THE REMOVAL 1911 Act
OF EXISTING CURB AND GUTTER AND BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF
CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, DRIVEWAY APPROACHES, AND
SIDEWALK, TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTAL AND APPURTENANT
WORK, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT A
REGULAR MEETING THEREOF ON MAY 21, 1968, ON THE GROUND
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MADE A FINDING THAT THERE WAS A
PROTEST OF 47q OF THE TOTAL ASSESSED VALUATION OF THE
DISTRICT WHEREAS THE CITY COUNCIL SHOULD HAVE MADE A
FINDING OF THE PERCENTAGE OF PROTEST BY THE OWNERS OF
A MAJORITY OF THE FRONTAGE OF THE PROPERTY FRONTING
ON THE ACQUISITION OR IMPROVEMENT." was presented. It
was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 68-56 entitled: "AMENDED RESOLUTION OF Res. 68-56
INTENTION IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF LOS FLORES Resolution of
BOULEVARD BY THE WIDENING AND CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE Intention Los
CURBS AND GUTTERS, TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTAL AND Flores Blvd.
APPURTENANT WORK." was presented. It was moved by widening
Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, that
said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A letter from the Downtown Lynwood Merchant's Association City to help
was read in which they asked the City's participation in sponsor over-
providing matching funds for overhead Christmas decorations head Christmas
on Long Beach Boulevard. The proposed budget for such decorations
decorations is $2100 and they specifically asked that the
City match private contributions to a maximum of $1000.
Mr. Alex Meyer, 11407 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the
Council concerning the importance to the merchants and
to the community of having the overhead decorations, and
to urge the City's participation.
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It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council-
man Byork, that a matching fund be established not to
exceed $1,000.
The City Attorney advised the Council that the request
should be directed to the Chamber of Commerce, the
City's agent for advertising and promotional activities.
Mr. Meyers said the Chamber has been approached but
it has no funds allocated for this purpose.
Mr. Ed Fuhrman, x+319 Pendleton Avenue, described the
circumstances under which the decorating was carried out
in 1866 when City funds were administered by the Chamber
of Commerce. He requested that the Council indicate
that they would give favorable consideration to
providing assistance in carrying out the decorating
and said that time is of the essence as commitments
must be made soon.
The motion pending was withdrawn and it was moved by
Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that
a resolution be prepared directing the Chamber of
Commerce to pay the Downtown Lynwood Merchant's
Association up to the sum of $750 matching funds
for overhead Christmas decorations.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, questioned the
decoration of Long Beach Boulevard in as much as the
annual Christmas parade is scheduled for Atlantic
Avenue.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: Councilman Siokos.
Absent: None.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
L. A. Co. A request from the Los Angeles County Heart Association
Heart Assn. for permi ssion to conduct its a nnual fund raising
'.fund drive campaign during February, 1969, was presented. It
2/1969 was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that the Request be granted.
Camp Fire The request of the Rio Hondo Area Camp Fire Girls for
Girls candy permission to conduct their annual candy sale from
sale 1/17 to January 17 to February 10, 1969, was presented. It
2/10/69 was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that permission be granted.
Boy Scout The Council was informed that a request had been
Troop 700 received from Boy Scout Troop No. 700 for permission
pancake to hold a pancake breakfast at Coles Market on
breakfast September 28, 1868, The troop had been informed by
request letter that a request could not be presented until
filed October 1, and it was not known whether or not they
had in fact held the breakfast. It was moved by
Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, and
carried, that the request be accepted and filed.
Dance permit The application of the 11900 Corporation, Theral D.
granted the Levie, president, doing business as the Circus room,
Circus Rm. at 11900 Long Beach Boulevard was presented, together
11900 L.B. with the report of the Chief of Police which indicates
no reason why a dance permit should not be issued.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, that the dance permit be granted. All members
voting aye e~CCept Councilman Stevens who voted no „the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
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The Manager presented a report concerning plumbing and
electrical permit fees which have not been amended since
1964. Comparison indicate that the existing fees are
below those charged by surrounding communities, and he
recommended adoption of an ordinance entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 11.76
OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH INCREASED AMOUNTS
AS PERMIT FEES FOR THE INSTALLATION OR ALTERATION OF
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, AND AMENDING SECTION 25.5 OF THE
LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH INCREASED AMOUNTS AS
PERMIT FEES FOR THE INSTALLATION OR ALTERATION OF
PLUMBING EQUIPMENT." It was moved by Councilman Stevens,
seconded by Councilman Byork, _ and carried, that
further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, 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.
The agreement prepared by the City Attorney to permit the
Chamber of Commerce to hold its annual Fall Festival in
the City park from October 30 to November 3, 1968, was
presented by the City Manager, with his recommendation
that the Council give favorable consideration to its
approval. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded
by Councilman Smith, that the Council approve the
Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival agreement.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager reported that at the time of adopting
Ordinance No. 848 establishing procedures for under-
grounding of overhead public utilities, it was thought
that no work would be undertaken until sufficient funds
had been accumulated to undertake a project of reasonable
size. The utility companies have now approved a policy
of permitting the advancement of funds in order that
projects of acceptable~~C'~eYi be commenced. In order to
begin the process the City Council must direct that
the administrative committee (Mayor, City Manager,
Public Works Director, Building Inspector, and
utility representatives) meet to study and recommend
an undergrounding district to the City Council. It
was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the Council direct the
undergrounding utilities committee to meet on October
8, 1968, at 4:15 p.m.
As requested at the last regular meeting, the Manager
reported on the relocation of a fire hydrant located
at Atlantic and Lavinia Avenues. The cost figures of
relocating or removing the hydrant were provided. The
Manager presented a third proposal, that is, that the
City construct a new water line south on Atlantic
Avenue to Lavinia and west on Lavinia to a dead end
line at Second Avenue. The approximate cost would
be $10,500 and would complete the circulating system
required for adequate service to surrounding residential
areas as well as permit installation of three hydrants
in more urgent locations and permit removal of the
existing hydrant. The new line would be in keeping
with the recommendation of the Covington Corporation
and is favored by the Water Superintendent and Fire
Ord, first read
Amending fees -
electrical &
plumbing
Chamber of
Commerce Fall
Festival Agree-
ment approved
Report on the
administrative
committee -
undergrounding
utilities
Report &
recommendation -
Fire hydrant at
Lavinia & Atlanti
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Department. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded
by Councilman Stevens, that tY~e Council approve the
construction of a water line along Atlantic Avenue to
Lavinia and west on Lavinia to Second Avenue as proposed
by the City Manager.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Request to A report on the plans and specifications for realignment
approve of Carlin Avenue at Bullis Road was presented by the
construction City Manager, together with a drawing showing proposed
Carlin & realignment and indicating the location of concrete
Bullis islands to channel traffic for improvement of traffic
approved flow and increased safety. After study of the plans
it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, that the plan be accepted with the
deletion of the concrete islands and substitution of
striping to indicate traffic flow.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Smith, Stevens.
Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the plans for realignment of Carlin Avenue
at Bullis Road be approved as presented by the City
Manager.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Bid Call - A report on the disposition of the surplus property at
10/31/68 Bullis Road and Carlin Avenue (Lautrup property) was
Removal of presented by the City Manager. The report indicated
house from that the Building Inspector has estimated that moving
Carlin & and rehabilitation of the existing dwelling would
Bullis prop, cost approximately $5500, depending on the distance
it is moved. The Manager estimated that the City
should expect to receive between $3000 and $5000 for
the house. It was his recommendation that the three
lots be placed on the market at a minimum net price
of $12,500 and that bids for the sale of the house
be received no later than 10:00 a.m. on October 31,
1868, in theCity Clerk's office, and that the house
should be removed within 90 days with the Council
reserving the right to refuse any or all bids. As
an alternative, the Manager stated that the Council
might want to suggest a net price of $42,500 for the
three lots and the house. He also said he has
information which indicates someone is interested in
purchasing the three parcels and the house as well.
After considerable discussion of the best way to offer
the land for sale, it was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Green, that the house be put
up for sale at a minimum price of $3500, bids to be
received no later than 10:00 a.m. on October 31, 1868.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Sevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager presented a report on the proposed construction
of an additional 8-inch sewer line to begin approximately
700 feet south of Imperial Highway terminating in the
~8-inch trunk line in Imperial Highway, at an estimated
cost of $9100.
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The present 8-inch line running from Imperial Highway to
Lynwood Road along Santa Fe Avenue is inadequate and the
proposed additional line will serve the area adequately
for future anticipated needs. The Manager recommended
that the Councilb~.uthorize a call for bids for the
project, bids tomreceived no later than 10:00 a.m.
on October 25, 1968, in the office of the City Clerk.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
,,.., man Green, that the Council concur in the recommendations
of the City Manager.
~ Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Mayor announced that the Council would adjourn to
an executive session for discussion of personnel matters.
Following the executive session, the Mayor called the
meeting to order.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Bill Robertson, 5431 McMillan, representing the City
Employees read a letter from the Chamber of
Commerce inviting the City employees to participate in
a beard growing contest in conjunction with the annual
Fall Festival, and requested the Council's permission
for the employees to compete in the contest. After
discussion of the proposal, the Council agreed that
the City employees be limited to growing sideburns no
longer than the bottom of the ear for the purposes of
competition.
~*-~* Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the
Council to state that he believed the traffic island
proposed to be constructed in connection with the
realignment of Carlin Avenue and Bullis Road will
seriously hamper those traveling south on Bullis
Road when they try to negotiate a left turn into Carlin
Avenue. He also questioned the reason why the City
cannot get an option to buy one of the surplus lots at
Carlin and Bullis Road to one ma~Cing a bid on the house.
Mr. John Kanka, 5131 Walnut Avenue, addressed the Council
to ask if members of the City Council or City employees
can bid on the house to be sold. He was informed that
the City Council cannot bid.
Councilman Stevens commented on the unsitely condition
of weeds growing at the southwest corner of Atlantic
Avenue and Imperial Highway and asked that they be
removed. Councilman Stevens also commented on the success
of the annual Chamber of Commerce awards banquet and the
deserving ~ecpicnt~ of awards, Mrs. Genevieve Francis,
Mr. Ken Beaubien, and Mr. E. L. Morris.
The matter of the Century Freeway presentation to be made
in Bakersfield on October 21 was discussed, and the Mayor
suggested that the Council meet on October 17, 1968, at
7:00 p.m. and invite the ad hoc committee, Chamber of
Commerce and School District to be present to explain to
them exactly what will be presented before the Highway
Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Green, that the meeting be adjourned.
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City Clerk, City of Lynwoo
APPROVED OCTOBER 15~, X1968
Mayor of the city of Lynwood
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