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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 15, 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
Green, that the minutes of the regular meeting of October
1, 1968, be approved as written. All members present
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Res. 68-57 RESOLUTION N0. 68-57 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 Councilman Green, that said resolution be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Hearing - The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the
vacation of time fixed for hearing on the proposed vacation of the
1st alley first alley west of Atlantic Avenue between Century
west of Boulevard and the first alley south of Century Boulevard,
Atlantic & the Clerk stated that the notice of hearing had been
south of posted as required and that no protests or objections
Century had been received. The City Manager reviewed the
request for vacation of the alley made on behalf of
Hollywood Boys Club and action of the Planning Commission.
The Commission found the proposed vacation was not
contrary to the provisions of the City's General Plan
but stipulated that utility easements be regained and
that the portion of the alley proposed to be abandoned
remain open to traffic and not be closed off in any way.
Mr. Frank Kogut owner of property west of the alley,
asked for clarification of the vacation proceeding and
after it was explained to him, he said he had no objection.
The Manager suggested that if the Council acts to
abandon the alley that it be done contingent upon purchase
of Lot 6 and a portion of Lot 5 as outlined in the ora:gnial
request for abandonment of the alley. The City Attorney
informed the Council that vacation of the alley could be
ordered contingent upon exercise of the option of Hollywood
Boys Club for the purchase and development of the above
mentioned property.
The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing to be
heard. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the
hearing concluded.
Res. 68-57A RESOLUTION N0. 68-57-A entitled: "RESOLUTION OF ORDER
Ordering OF VACATION OF THE FIRST ALLEY WEST OF ATLANTIC AVENUE
vacation of BETWEEN CENTURY BOULEVARD AND THE FIRST ALLEY SOUTH OF CENTURY
alley BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented. It
was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
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Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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The hour off' 7:30 pm having arrived, said hour being the time
fixed for the public hearing on the application of Joseph
Manuel, dba Nero's Den, 12307 Long Beach Boulevard, the City
Clerk stated that notice of hearipg had been posted at the
direction of the Police--Chief as required by ordinance.
The Clerk informed the Council that the Police Department
investigative report, under date of September 27, indicates
that there is an Alcoholic Beverage Control Board hearing
scheduled for October 15, in which the applicant is
respondent, and that an additional investigation is in
progress which could not be completed by the hearing date
of October 15. The report also stated that the report
of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board would not be
available for from two to four weeks .after completion of
the hearing.
Mr. Samuel Goldfarb, 1720 Ventura Boulevard, Encino,
attorney representing Mr. Joseph Manuel, addressed the Council
to state that the hearing before the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Board is a different matter; that due process
requires that the subject application for an entertainment
license be acted upon and urged that a license be issued
at this time. As there were no others wishing to be heard,
the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that inasmuch as there is insufficient information
available, that the application be denied. After consulting
with the City Attorney, who stated that the application
could not be denied for the reason mentioned, the motion
was withdrawn. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded
by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the hearing be
continued to the meeting of November 19, 1868, at 7:30 p.m.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE N0. 853 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." was presented for
second 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 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. 68-58 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYWNOOD REQUESTING THAT THE CALIFORNIA
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION ORDER A REHEARING ON THE 105
(CENTURY) FEEWAY AS SAID FREEWAY AFFECTS THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD." 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.
Hearing -
Nero's Den
Entertain.
lic, app.
continued
11/19/68
Ord. 853
Amending
electrical
plumbing
fees
Res. 68-58
Requesting
rehearing on
Century
freeway
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Dr. Jackman A letter from Dr. Taylor Jackman submitting his resignation
resigns from the Planning Commission was read. It was moved by
from P. C. Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, and
carried, that Dr. Jackman's resignation be accepted
with regret and a letter of appreciation be sent him „
and that a City plaque be prepared for presentation
to Dr. Jackman.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
WWI Vets The request of Veterans of World War I Lynwood Barracks
annual fund No. 2270 for permission to conduct their annual fund
drive drive was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green,
approved seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the
request be granted.
S.P.C.A. An exeention of agreement with Southern California
1869 agree- Humane Society for animal regulation for the calendar
ment ~ year 1969 was presented for the Council's action. It was
approved moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
that the Council approve execution of the agreement.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Report on The Manager reported that.the matter of assisting the
amendment to Downtown Merchants Association in providing Christmas
promotion & Decoration was brought before the Board of Directors
publicity of the Chamber of Commerce where it was agreed that
Resolution the Chamber would accept the responsibility, and as
directed by the City Council at the October 1 meeting,
a resolution has been prepared making available the
additional funds.
Res. 68-59 RESOLUTION N0. 68-59 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Amending CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION
Res. 68-41 N0. 68-41 (EXHIBIT A) FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION AND
providing PUBLICITY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY
for ~ur~ds' FOR FISCALYEAR 1968-6g." was presented. It was moved
for Christ- by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith,
mas Dec. that said resolution be adopted.
C of C Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Report on The Manager reported that the hazardous traffic situation
stop signs existing at the intersection of Hulme and Shir3:ey Avenues
Shirley & has been investigated, and the traffic authority has
Hulme recommended that stop signs be erected on Shirley Avenue
at the east and west approaches to Hulme Avenue. He
Res. 68-6o presented RESOLUTION N0. 68-6o entitled: "A RESOLUTION
stop signs OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWUOD SUPPLEMENTING
at Shirley & RESOLUTION N0. 67,9 DESIGNATING CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS
Hulme AS STOP INTERSECTIONS." It was r.~oved 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.
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The City Manager reported that only one bid was received
for the concrete reconstruction and asphaltic heater
remix project for Otis Avenue from Imperial Highway to
Abbott Road. The bid of G. J. Payne Co, in the amount
of $5,422.88 exceeded the engineer's estimate by $800.
The City Attorney has stated that there is no legal
reason why the proposal must be rejected, and it was
the Manager's recommendation that the bid be accepted
and G. J. Payne Co. be awarded the contract for the
reconstruction of Otis Avenue for a total cost of
$5,422.88. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded
by Councilman Smith, that the Council concur in the
Manager's recommendations.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Sevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A report on the water system deficiencies in the southeast
portion of the City was presented by the City Manager.
In order to provide reconstruction material for the
project, the Manager recommended that the Council approve
a call for bids for 1600 feet of transite pipe, bids to
be received no later than 10:00 a.m. on October 31, 1968,
in the City Clerk's office. It was moved by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that
the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation and
authorize the bid call.
For the Council's information the Manager reported that
at its meeting of October 8, 1968, the Planning Commission
recommended approval of a change of zone requested by
the Earle M. Jorgensen Steel Company, as follows:
~""' A Zone change from R-1 to M-1 of the property located
~.t 2611 and 2621 East 108th Street. He said that
following the 20 day appeal period the matter would
be presented to the Council for its action.
The Manager presented a detailed analysis of Proposition
9 which will appear on the ballot at the November 5th,
1968, General Election. (Limitation of property taxes
to l~ of the market value for cost of "Property Related
Services"). The report concluded with the Manager's
recommendation that the Council adopt RESOLUTION N0.
68-61 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OPPOSING PROPOSITION N0. 9 AND URG3NG
ITS DEFEAT IN NOVEMBER." It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
G. J. Payne
Co. awarded
Otis Street
bid.
Bid Call -
Transite Pipe
10/31/68
10:00 a.m.
Report on
P. C. actions
meeting of
10/8/68
Report and
analysis of
Proposition 9
Res. 68=61
Opposing
Proposition 9
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to executive Executive
session for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter. session
Following the executive session the Mayor called the
meeting to order, and stated that no action would be taken
at this time on the appointment of a Planning Commissioner.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Green. commented on the news story concerning the
strong stand taken by the local School authorities concerning
narcotics. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council go on record
in support of the school authorities by adopting a resolution
endorsing the stand they have taken.
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Councilman Stevens commented that he has noticed in recef~t
weeks the careless regard of motorists for pedestrians
at crosswalks, and asked that appropriate steps be taken
to protect the safety of pedestrians attempting to cross
busy intersections.
Following a brief discussion of the City's request for
a rehearing on the Century Freeway routing as it affects
the City of Lynwood and attendance at the Highway
Commission meeting in Bakersfield on October 21, it was
moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green,
and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to Thursday,
October 17, 1868, at 6:30 p.m.
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''Ci`ty Llerk, City of Lynwood
APPROVED NOVEMBER 6, 1868
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