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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER lg, 1g68
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 Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Green, and. carried, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of November 6, 1g68, be approved as written.
Res. 68-65 RESOLUTION N0. 68-65 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
Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said
resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
PUBLIC HEARING
Hearing - The hour of 7:30 p4m. having arrived, said hour being
Joseph Manuel the time fixed for the continued hearing on the application
dba Nero's of Joseph Manuel, doing business as Nero's Den, 12307
.Den, 12307
' Long Beach Boulevard, the Mayor inquired if there was
Long Beach anyone present wishing to speak in favor of the
.entertainment application.
license app.
.denied The applicant, Mr. Joseph Manuel, was present.
The City Attorney introduced into the record the contents
of the findings of fact and determination of issues
by the Department of Alcoholic 3E°verage Control in the
matter of the accusation of the Chief of Police against
Joseph V. Manuel, 12307-Og Long Beach Boulevard, Respondent-
.. Licensee. The City Attorney informed the Council that
it was the contention of the City Attorney and Chief of
Police that the evidence sufficiently established the
poor moral character of the applicant under the City's
standards.
Mr. Manuel stated that the Alcoholic Beverage Control
ruling is not the law.
The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing to
speak for or against the application. As there was no
response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Green, that the application of Joseph Manuel, doing business
as Nero's Den, 12307 Long Beach Boulevard, for a Class II
entertainment license be denied.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ord. 855 - Ordinance No. 855 entitled: "AN ORDIIvTANCE AMENDING
Jorgensen ORDINANCE N0. 57o FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF
Steel zone CERTAIN PROPERTY AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF
change, Lts. THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SAID ORDINANCE 570."
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was presented for second reading. It was moved by Council-
man Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried,
that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the
second time, finally passed and be published as required
by law.
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Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Ord. first
LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 20.81-2 TO CORRECT A CLERICAL read to correc
ERROR." was presented for first reading. It was moved by clerical error
Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and in Sec. 20.81-
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, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 68-66 entitled: "RESOLUTION RE CROSSING Res. 68-66
OF CALIFORNIA-MEXICAN BORDER BY UNACCOMPANIED MINORS." re crossing
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded Calif-Meg.
by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. border by
Roll Call: unaccompanied
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. minors
~""' Noes : None .
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 68-67 entitled: "RESOLUTION AMENDING RULE Res. 68-67
NUMBERED XI OF THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS Amending
ADOPTED PURSUANT TO CITY ORDINANCE NUMBERED 671 OF THE Personnel Rule
CITY OF LYNWOOD GOVERNING AND REGULATING 'ATTENDANCE XI re
AND LEAVES." was presented by the City Manager. He Attendance &
explained that the Resolution will provide the fringe Leaves
benefits granted by the City Council during the 1968
budget sessions by permitting employees to carry over
accrued vacation leave, payment for overtime worked,
and pay for half of all accrued sick leave upon service
retirement. He stated the resolution has been reviewed
and recommended for adoption by the Personnel Board.
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.
RESOLUTION N0. 68-68 entitled: "A RESOLUTION AMENDING RULE Res. 68-68
N0. VII, SECTION 7, OF THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS amending Rule
ADOPTED PURSUANT TO CITY ORDINANCE N0. 671 OF THE CITY OF No. VII, Sec.
LYNWOOD GOVERNING AND REGULATING "REVIEW OF EXAMINATION 7 Personnel
PAPERS AND APPEAL OF EXAMINATION RESULTS." was presented Rules &
by the City Manager. He explained that the resolution Regulations
establishes procedure for review of examination papers
by candidates and improves the method of appeal of examination
results, establishes the Personnel Board as a reviewing
body and allows the board to carry on hearings at its
discretion. Adoption of the amendment has been recommended
by the Personnel Board. It was moved by Councilman Smith
,
seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution be
adopted.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. Reif- A letter from Mrs. Mollie Reifschneider submitting her
schneider resignation from the Planning Commission was read. It
resigns from was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council-
P. C. man Byork, and carried, that Mrs. Reifschneider's
resignation be accepted with regret.
School Board A letter from Dr. Hyrum Loutensock expressing
expresses appreciation for the Council's. support of the Board of
appreciation Education action concerning use of narcotics among
for action on students was read. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
narcotics seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the
letter be accepted and filed.
Claim for A claim for personal injuries filed by B. G. Winn was
injuries presented. It was mo ved by Councilman Smith, seconded
denied - B, by Councilman Byork, that said claim be denied, and
G. Winn referred to the City' s insurance carrier. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Girl Scouts A request from Angeles Girl Scout Council for permission
cookie sale to conduct their annual cookie sale from March 7 to
3/7 to 4/24 April 24, 1969, was presented. It was moved by Council-
man Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried,
that permission be granted.
Gospel Army A request from the Gospel Army, 8908 South Main Street,
exempt lic. Los Angeles, for renewal of their exempt license for
approved salvage collection was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Smith, and
carried, that the exempt license be granted.
Wallace The application of Wally Wallace for a special permit to
',Christmas conduct a Christmas tree sales lot at 10310 Long Beach
'..tree sales Boulevard was presented. It was moved by Councilman
:,lot approved Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried,
'10310 L.B. that the application be approved.
:International The City Clerk reported that at the November 6th
City Security meeting the application of International City Security
business lic. for a special permit to conduct a private patrol business
.approval in the City was approved by the City Council. It was
.rescinded subsequently learned that the applicant had not been
processed by the Police Department and had not responded
to requests from the department to appear there for an
interview, and she requested that the Council rescind
its action of November 6. It was moved by Councilman
Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that
the previous action approving the application of Inter-
national Security Patrol be rescinded.
Agreement An agreement for the purchase by the City of certain tax
approved to deeded land was presented for the Council's approval.
purchase tax The clerk informed the Council that the parcels are located
deeded land within two City streets and requested approval of the
agreement to purchase said parcels. It was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that
said agreement be approved.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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The Manager presented a report on Planning Commission actions
taken at the meeting of November 12, 1968, as follows:
1. Recommended approval of the request of Dr. Earl
Wolfrom for a change of zone from R-3 to CB-1 of his property
located at 11181 Bullis Road. Following the appeal period
this matter will be brought before the City Council for
final disposition.
2. Granted an administrative variance to RBD Property
Company, Inc., owner of Abco Hardware, to permit the use
of a land locked parcel of R-1 property adjacent to a
C-3 zone to be used for off-street parking.
The Manager presented a report on the request for amendment
of the agreement between the City and James S. Pelton for
the development of the 11~J5 acre parcel of land located
on the south side of Imperial Highway, commonly known as
the Seventh-Day Adventist property. A plot plan was
submitted and reviewed by the Planning Commission for
conformity with the tentative plot plan submitted in
May, 1967. The revised plot plan conforms generally
to the original plan with certain variations which
involve changes in the recorded covenant between the City
and Mr. Pelton. In addition to the major store, Zody's,
specialty shops, a market and a free-standing restaurant
are proposed, with a service station planned for
eventual development on the northeast corner of the
property. After review of the plot plan, the Planning
Commission recommended that the City Council consider
amending their covenant with Mr. Pelton to permit the
following:
1. The building of a free-standing restaurant of less
than 6,000 square feet.
2. A reduction in the number of parking spaces from 850
to 796, (766 spaces are required by the CB-1 ordinance
if the service station is not included and 791 are
required if the service station is considered).
3• The requirements for the 8-foot fence on the west
and south sides to be in conformance with the recent
amendments to the City Code rather than arbitrarily
established by covenant.
The procedure for determination of the fence height under
provisions of Ordinance 836 was contained in the report.
Mr. James Pelton, 6000 West Pico, Los Angeles, addressed
the Council to present documents indicating that the
major tenant will be Zody's. Mr. Pelton estimated that
construction would commence in 60 to 90 days depending
on the Council's action and the tie-in of the work
with the proposed storm drain construction on Imperial
Highway. When asked about the type of restaurant
proposed, he said there were no tenancy requirements
at this time.
The fence between the development and the Seventh-Day
Adventist school grounds was discussed and Mr. Wallace
Minder of the Lynwood Academy addressed the Council
regarding the fence between the academy grounds and
the proposed development and asked when a decision will
be made as to the type, stating they would prefer to
have a block wall. He was told it would have to have
Planning Commission approval and he would be notified
when the matter comes before the Commission.
Mr. Jack Ballard, 3191 Imperial Highway, asked if
consideration has been given to the increased traffic
problems resulting from the development.
Report on
Planning
Commission
actions
November 12,
1968, meeting
Report &
request for
covenant amen
menu -
James Pelton
development
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Mrs. Ronald King, 3959 LeSage, spoke in favor of an
8-foot wall along the west and south property lines.
Mr. Rauch, 3935 LeSage, asked about the grade of the
development and also if trees would be planted along
the proposed wall.
Following an informal discussion of the development,
it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, that the covenant be amended to permit
the building of a free-standing restaurant of less
than 6,000 square feet.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council-
man Smith, that the covenant be amended to permit a
reduction in the number of parking spaces from 850 to
796•
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, that the covenant be amended to permit
the requirements for the eight-foot fence on the
west and south sides to be in conformance with the
recent amendment to the City Code rather than
arbitrarily established by covenant.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Call for bids The Manager reported that plans and specifications have
Storm drain been prepared and approved by the Flood Control District
Imp. Hwy. for construction of a 36-inch and 30-inch diameter
Linden to storm drain in Imperial Highway from Linden to Sampson
Sampson Avenue, including ten catch basins, at an estimated
Dec. 12 at cost of $63,800 to be appropriated from Gas Tax funds.
10 a.m. (Project 155-A). The Manager recommended approval of
the plans and specifications and for a call for bids'
on the project to be received no later than 10 a.m.
December 12, 1868, in the City Clerk's office. It was
moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the Council approve the plans and
specifications and authorize a call for bids as
recommended.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Collective The Manager presented a report on the legislation which
Negotiations takes effect January 1, 1969, concerning negotiations
Seminar with organized groups of public employees regarding
Dec. 10 & 11 wages, hours and other conditions of employment. In
order to better serve the City in relation to the
Government Code requirements regarding such collective
negotiations, he requested permission to attend a
seminar on Collective Negotiations in the Public Sector
being held in San Francisco on December 10 and 11, 1968.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that the request be approved.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Jerome Gordon, 225 W. 11th Street, Los Angeles,
Manpower Coordinator of the Herald-Examiner Joint
Strike-Lockout Council, addressed the Council to ask
reconsideration of their denial of the request for
permission to explain the union position to the people of
Lynwood by various means. In discussing the request with
the members of the Council Mr. Gordon stated that they
only wished to go door-to-door in the City of Lynwood.
~ The request for reconsideration was discussed briefly
among members of the Council and Mr. Gordon with no
action being taken.
Mrs. Sherry David, 3315 Orchard, addressed the Council to
urge that additional narcotic control officers be
employed to aid in the growing problem among the youth
of Lynwood. The Mayor assured Mrs. David that the
problem was a concern to the Council as well and informed
her that assistance is presently available to the City
from other cities as well as from the County Sheriffs
Department.
Mr. Ernest Hogue, 11220 Wright Road, addressed the
Council concerning his experiences in assisting in the
arrest of persons involved with narcotics and lack of
action by the police on complaints he has filed.
Mrs. Walter Cole, 3736 Walnut Avenue, addressed the
Council about children loitering at a local food and
refreshment stand and the apparent use of drugs of
various kinds. She also urged that a more concerted
effort be made to control the drug use by youth in the
community and asked if the City would take any direct
action to try to control the loitering. The City
Attorney commented that the local loitering ordinance
could probably be strengthened since the Beverly Hills
loitering ordinance has been upheld.
Mr. Martini, 10760 Alexander, addressed the Council to
describe what is being done in working with the young
people of the community and expressed his ~aiews on
possible solutions to the narcotic problem.
Mr. Dale Gentry, 11197 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed
the Council to request an exemption from the $50
Clean-up deposit for his Christmas tree sales lot as
it is on his own property. He was assured that the
$50 deposit would be refunded promptly upon completion
of the clean-up and no action was taken on his request.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to executive
session for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter.
Following the executive session, the meeting was called
to order.
Councilman Byork requested the City Attorney to
investigate preparation of an ordinance prohibiting
topless entertainment in the City of Lynwood.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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Clty C erk, Clty o Lynw o~`--
APPROVED DECEMBER 3, 1968
Mayor of the Cityof Lynwood
Request of
Herald-
Examiner Joint
Strike-Lockout
Council
presented by
Jerome Gordon
Discussion of
youth problems
and control of
narcotics