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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 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, and carried, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of October 15, 1968, and the minutes of the
adjourned regular meeting of October 17, 1968, be approved
as written.
Res. 68-63 RESOLUTION N0. 68-63 entitled: "RESOLUTION
Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND
THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS
was presented. It was moved by Councilman
by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution
Roll Call:
OF THE CITY
APPROVING
DRAWN THEREFOR."
Smith, seconded
be adopted.
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Mayor Siokos presented a plaque to Dr. Taylor Jackman in
appreciation for his many years of public service as a
member of the Planning Commission.
Mayor Siokos proclaimed the
"Marine Corps Week" and the
"Youth Appreciation Week."
PUBLIC HEARINGS
week of November 10 to 16 as
week of November 11 to 17 as
{Hearing - The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived said hour being
'White Garter the time fixed for hearing on the application of V &
,entertainment C Investment Corporation, doing business as White
:license deniedGarter, 10817 Long Beach Boulevard, for Class I, II,
!(10817 L. B. and III entertainment licenses, the Clerk stated that
Blvd.) the notice of hearing had been posted as required by
ordinance. She also informed the Council that information
had been received from the Chief of Police that the
individuals making the application were no longer
connected with the business and denial of the application
was recommended.
The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to
be heard in regard to this hearing.
Mr. H. J. Gearhart informed the Council that he was
operating the business as he had had to repossess it.
As there were no otherswishing to be heard, the Mayor
declared the hearing concluded.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, that the application be denied.
Hearing - The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the
Los Flores time fixed for hearing on the matter of the improvement
Improvement of Los Flores Boulevard between Long Beach Boulevard
and Imperial Highway by the widening thereof and the
construction of concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk and
driveway approaches, together with all incidental and
appurtenant work, the City Clerk presented affidavits of
publishing, posting and mailing notices of said proposed
improvement. The Clerk presented a report on protests
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received as follows: Total front footage, 4,601.59 feet; total
front footage represented by protests, 2,719.14 feet;
percentage of protests, 59.09%.
The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to be
heard.
Mr. Meyer Weisberg, 4320 Mammoth Avenue, Sherman Oaks, addressed
the Council in opposition to the proposed improvement.
Mrs. Mildred McKenna, former owner of property on Los Flores,
informed the Council that when she sold her property
recently a lien for the improvement appeared and asked what
could be done about it since the work has not been done.
She was referred to the City Clerk for assistance in
correcting the assessment against the property.
Mrs. Eva Bowman, 3346 Los Flores, addressed the Council
concerning traffic patterns and restrictions on Los Flores
Boulevard.
As there were no others wishing to be heard, the Mayor
declared the hearing concluded.
RESOLUTION N0. 68-64 entitled: "RESOLUTION ABANDONING THE
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF LOS FLORES BOULEVARD BETWEEN LONG
BEACH BOULEVARD AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY BY THE WIDENING OF SAID
BOULEVARD, TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTAL AND APPURTENANT
WORK." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Smith, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: Councilman Green.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 4.02,
AND 6.02 OF CITY ORDINANCE N0. 570 TO ENLARGE THE PROVISIONS
THEREOF TO PROHIBIT THE PERMANENT PARKING OF VEHICLES IN A
FRONT YARD, EXCEPT IN A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY DURING CERTAIN
RESTRICTED PERIODS AND AMENDING PARAGRAPH (b) 4 OF SECTION
12.04 OF CITY ORDINANCE N0. 570 TO REFLECT THIS LIMITED
PARKING IN SAID PRIVATE DRIVEWAY." was presented for first
reading (revision of ordinance presented on September 17,
1968, which included both side yard and front yard parking
restrictions).
Res. 68-64
abandoning
Los Flores
Improvement
Ord. first
read -
Parking of
vehicles in
front yards
etc.
Parking restrictions in side yards of corner lots wee discussed,
as well as time limitations on front yard parking. It was moved
by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried,
that the ordinance be referred to the City Attorney for
revision to provide a front yard parking limitation of seventy-two
hours.
Mr. K. F. Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, inquired about people
parking several cars in their back yards, and he was told the
intent of the Council is to provide relief in neighborhoods
where unsightly conditions exit in front yard areas.
Mrs. Mraz, 11636 Vieta, addressed the Council opposing restrictions
concerning parking of vehicles on private property.
ORDINANCE N0. 854 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Ord. 854
LY~i1WO0D AMENDING SECTION 10.66 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO Providing
PRESCRIBE CERTAIN STANDARDS UNDER WHICH THE CITY COUNCIL standard for
MUST ACT IN DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT TO ISSUE AN ENTERTAINMENT denial or
LICENSE AND PROVIDING THAT AN URGENCY EXISTS FOR THE PASSAGE issuance of
THEREOF." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, entertainmen
lic.
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seconded by Councilman Stevens, that further reading
be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, that said ordinance be adopted and published as
required by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter recom- A letter from Mrs. J. P. Dudenhoefer, 3508 Beechwood
mending Mike Avenue, recommending Mike Saldi for appointment to the
Saldi to P.C. Planning Commission was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, and
carried, that the letter be accepted and filed.
Guerrero A claim for personal injuries filed on behalf of Josephine
claim for Guerrero was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith,
injuries seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the
denied claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance
carrier.
Letter from A letter was presented from Mayor Bollero of the City
City of of Corona urging the City Council's cooperation in an
Corona re anti-narcotic program involving the closing of the
anti-narcotic Mexican border to minors unaccompanied by parents or
program guardians. Mayor Siokos suggested that Mr. Bollero
be informed of the Council's support and directed that
an appropriate resolution be prepared for the next
regular meeting.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Jaycees A request was presented from the Lynwood Jaycees for
request to permission to sell popcorn, peanuts, coffee and hot
sell popcorn, chocolate during the annual Christmas parade. It was
.etc. at moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green,
,parade grantedand carried, that the permission be granted.
,DAV Forget- The request of the Disabled American Veterans for permission
Me-Not sale to conduct their annual Forget-Me-Not sale November 7 to
approved 11 was presented: It was moved by Councilman Green,
11/7 to 11/11 seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the
request be granted.
.Herald- A request was presented from the Herald-Examiner Joint
Examiner Strike-Lockout Council for permission to explain the
Union request Union position by means of personal calls, picketing
denied and broadcasts of recorded messages. It was moved by
Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and
carried, that the request be denied without prejudice.
D. Gentry The application of Dale Gentry ,for a special permit
Christmas treeto conduct a Christmas tree sales lot at 11907 Long
sales permit Beach Boulevard was presented. It was moved by Councilman
.granted Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that
11907 L.B. the special permit be granted.
The application of International City Security, 6265
Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, for a special permit to
conduct the business of private patrol was presented,
together with the Police Department investigative report
and recommendation that the license be denied.
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It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the Council concur in the recommendation. In
the discussion which followed, the Council was informed by
the City Attorney that this type of business could not be
limited in number, and the State has partially preempted
the field of licensing such services, setting standards
therefor, and reserving the right to cancel licenses if
there are violations.
Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed the Council
to request that he be given an opportunity to submit in
a letter facts which would point out to the Council and
City Attorney that this type of business can be of a
dangerous and harmful nature to the community. He also
urged that a distinction in licensing be made between
"guard" and "patrol" service.
The motion to concur in the Police Department recommendation
was withdrawn, and it was moved by Councilman Smith,
seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the
application be approved.
The application of the Wackenhut Corporation, 612 S.
Serrano, Los Angeles, was presented together with the
Police Department investigative report indicating that
the applicant had failed to complete the steps necessary
for processing the application and the Police Chief's
recommendation that the application be denied. It was
moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that the Council deny said
application.
The application of the William J. Burns International
^^ Detective Agency, Inc., for a private patrol service permit
was presented with the Police Department investigative
report which indicated no reason why a special permit
should not be issued. It was moved by Councilman
Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
the application be approved.
The application of Irving R. Mesnick for a special permit
to conduct a secondhand business at 10859 Drury Lane was
presented together with the Police Department investiga-
tive report which indicated no reason why the permit
should not be issued. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the
application be approved.
At the October 1st meeting, the Council was informed
that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of
the change of zone from R-1 to M-1 of Lots 42 and 45,
Block 1, Tract 5418 (2611 and 2621 108th Street) as
requested by the Earl M. Jorgensen Steel Company. The
Manager presented for first reading 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 570." It was moved by Councilman Green,
"~"~ seconded by Councilman Smith, that further reading be
waived.
Mr. K. F. Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, addressed the
Council to request that when the Jorgensen Company
improves the subject lots that they provide for drainage
of water to Century Boulevard where it will empty into
the storm drain. He was informed by the Mayor that such
a request will be made.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
International
City Security
private
patrol permit
Wackenhut Cori
private
patrol permit
denied
William J.
Burns Detectit
patrol permit
granted
Irving Mesnic~
secondhand
permit grantee
10859 Drury
Lane
Ord. First
read - Earle
Jorgensen Stee
zone change
(2611 & 2621
E 108th St.)
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It was moved by Councilman Stevens, 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, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Report and The City Manager presented a report on the two bids received
discussion on for the house located on the property at Carlin Avenue and
bids received Bullis Road (Lautrup property), as follows: (1) a bid
for Lautrup submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Hill for $1,260 for
property the house, contingent upon acceptance by the City of
an unstated sum for the purchase of one and one-half
of the lots; (2) a bid submitted by Mr. Charles M.
Sloan of $29,000 for the house and the two interior
lots, with the contingency that the City accept $5,800
with the balance payable if the buyer is able to obtain
financing for the remainder. The Manager noted that the
City does not pay a realtor's fee; that Mr. Sloan's bid
does meet the minimum price for the house and the price
tentatively established for the lots, i.e., $3,500 for
the house and $12,500 for each of the lots, and that both
bids are contingent upon the bidder's ability to acquire
the land.
The Mayor asked if anyone present wished to speak
concerning the sale of the subject property.
Mrs. Peggy Child, 12035 Muriel Drive, add
Council to state that she represented Mr.
informed the Council that the contingency
off his offer and it would be an all-cash
asked for a 90-day escrow, if Mr. Sloan's
accepted.
ressed the
Sloan and
has been taken
offer. She also
bid should be
Mr. Charles Sloan addressed the Council to question the
payment of a realtor's fee and the Mayor informed him
that the property had not been placed with the real
estate board, it was placed as an open bid. Consequently,
the City was not in a position to pay the cost of a
realtor's fee.
Mr. Sloan then stated he would have to come to some under-
standing with Mrs. Child concerning the real estate fee.
The Mayor suggested that the matter be set aside as there
were no bids offered under the original stipulation.
Mr. Bob Hill, 11816 Third Avenue, addressed the Council to
describe what he had done in submitting his bid and asked
what regulations would be set up in order that bids
could be submitted knowledgeab3:y. It was moved by
Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and
carried, that the Council reject all bids to date.
Procedure for sale of the house and land was discussed and
the City Attorney informed the Council they could legally
negotiate for the sale thereof.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council
to urge that they consider putting the house and property
up for public bid again on the basis of a minimum bid of
$3500 for the house and the successful bidder for the
house to have the opportunity to buy one or more lots at
$12,500 each.
Mr. Sloan stated he favored settling it as his bid was now
public knowledge, and said he wished to make an offer of
$3,500 for the house and $12,500 each for the two interior
lots.
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The City Attorney stated that the offer must be submitted in
writing.
Mr. Bob Hill, 11816 Third Avenue, offered $13,500 for the
house and 1-1/2 lots.
As there was no form available upon which to present a written
offer, Mrs. Child left the meeting to obtain one.
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The Mayor suggested that the matter be set aside to later
I, in the meeting and declared the meeting adjourned to
executive session for discussion of a personnel matter.
Following the executive session, the meeting was called to
order.
Councilman Green nominated Mr. Hank Becker for appointment Hank Becker
to the Planning Commission. As there were no further appointed to
nominations, the Mayor declared nominations closed. It Planning
was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, Commission
and carried, that a unanimous ballot be cast for Mr. Hank
Becker for appointment to the Planning Commission.
The City Manager presented a report on the bids received
for furnishing 1,000 feet of 12" and 600 feet of 6"
asbestos cement pipe, and recommended that the low bid
of Familian Pipe and Supply Company be accepted for a
total cost of $4,286.10. It was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council
concur in the recommendation of the City Manager.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: Councilman Stevens.
Absent: None.
The City Manager reported on the bids received for
installation of an 8-inch sewer line in Santa Fe Avenue
south of Imperial Highway, and recommended that the
contract be awarded to the low bidder, Noriega Sewer
Construction Co., Inc., for a total cost of $7,692.00.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the Council concur in the Manager's
recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
In order to implement provisions of Ordinance 842 for the
removal of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative
vehicles, the Manager presented for approval an agreement
with Mr. Hugh Lichtig, doing business as "Big Auto." The
agreement, prepared by the City Attorney, provides that Mr.
Lichtig will remove all such vehicles upon completion of
the public hearings required by the ordinance, without
charge to the City or the property owner. Among the
provisions of the agreement is a 30-day mutual cancellation
clause which will permit the City and the contractor to
evaluate costs and efficiency of the program. The Manager
recommended Council approval of the agreement. It was moved
by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the
Council approve execution of said agreement.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Pipe bid -
Familian Pipe
& Supply Co.
Santa Fe Ave.
Sewer -
Noriega Sewer
Const. Co.
Agreement for
abandoned
vehicles -
Hugh Lichtig
The Manager reported the result of a study of the City's
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Report & tree trimming program which indicates that it is presently
recommendat ioncosting approximately $15 for each tree trimmed by City
tree employees. Quotations have been received from two tree
trimming service companies,as follows: American Tree Service,
program $4.795 per tree; La Fon Tree Service, $4.75 per tree.
The quotations were on the following specifications:
Trimming height of 12'6" over the street and 9' over
sidewalks, with all dead wood over 2" in diameter to
be trimmed. The report stated that the Street
Department is presently short one maintenance man whose
annual salary plus overhead is nearly $10,000. The
Manager requested permission to have the La Fon Tree
Service trim 500 trees in order to judge their work.
The expenditure would be more than offset by a delay
in hiring a utility maintenance man. It was moved
by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, and
carried, that the Manager be granted permission as
requested.
Mayor Siokos suggested that publicity be given to the
fact that people can trim their own trees and need not
call out City forces to do trimming.
Lautrup The City Attorney informed the Council that Mr. Charles
house and Sloan had signed a deposit receipt wherein he agrees to
.parcels 2 & purchase Parcels 2 and 3 of a portion of Lot 7 of the
3 sold to J. J. Bullis Tract, recorded in Book 14, Page 53 of
Charles Sloan Parcel Maps of Los Angeles County, commonly known as
the Lautrup property, and the house thereon, for the
sum of $28,500, $1,000 to be paid on November 7, 1968,
in the office of the City Clerk, subject to a 90-day
escrow and the buyer's obtaining necessary financing.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
. man Byork, that the Council accept said offer.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos.
Noes: Councilmen Smith, Stevens.
Absent: None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Archie Legg addressed the Council to state that
he believed the City ordinance provides for fines to
be levied for violations and that each day is a separate
violation. If this is true, he asked that the fine be
levied or action taken. The City Attorney stated it
is true; that a complaint would have to be filed in
court.
Mrs. Peggy Child, 12035 Muriel Drive, addressed the
Council to explain why she believed she was due a
commission on the sale of the house and two parcels
of the Lautrup property to Mr. Charles Sloan.
She was informed that the City could not pay a commission
as the property had been placed for sale by bid and it
was not listed for sale through the real estate board
or any other agent; that the Council assumed this was
clearly understood earlier in the meeting, and that ""'~
the Council also assumed that the matter of a fee had
been settled between Mrs. Child and Mr. Sloan at that
time.
Discussion re Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the
motorcycle Council concerning injuries to police motorcycle
officers officers and asked if the Council would consider
discontinuing the use of motorcycles. He also asked what
function the motorcycle provides that could not be
accomplished by a car. The Police Chief stated the
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motorcycle provides greater mobility in heavy traffic. The
unit cost comparisons between motorcycles and cars was
discussed briefly.
Councilman Byork commented on the excellent report he had
received from the Fire Chief on the City's providing
municipal ambulance service.
r- The City Clerk was directed to send letters of congratulation
to the City's legislative representatives who were elected
[, on November 5.
Councilman Stevens issued an invitation to attend the
narcotics seminar to be held at the high school on November 8,
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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Cit 'Clerk, City of Lynwood
APPROVED NOVEMBER 19, 1968
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Mayor of the City Lynwood