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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 21, 1869
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,
roll call.
Councilman Smith was absent.
Lynwood met in a regular
Bullis Road, on above
Stevens answered the
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that Councilman`Smith's absence be excused.
All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of January 7, lg6g, and the minutes of the
adjourned regular meeting of January 13, Ig69, be approved
as written.
Res. 69-4 RESOLUTION N0. 6g-4 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, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Smith.
Mayor Siokos read a statement proclaiming February 1,
1869, as "Southwest Indian Scouts Day."
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ord. 857 ORDINANCE N0. 857 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
Zone change ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION
north side OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED
Imperial - SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID
State to ORDINANCE N0. 570." was presented for second reading.
Bellinger to It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
M-1 man Stevens, and carried, that further reading be
waived.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, 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, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Smith.
Ord. 858 ORDINANCE N0. 858 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
Zone change ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION
north side OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED
Century - SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID
Stockwell to ORDINANCE N0. 570." was presented for second reading.
Bullis to It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
CB-l man Stevens, and carried, that further reading be
waived.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Byork, that said ordinance be adopted as read for
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second time, finally passed and be published as required
by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Smith.
ORDINANCE N0. 859 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR PURPOSES OF
ESTABLISHING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES
AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP
WHICH IS MADE A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 570." was
presented for second reading. It was moved by Council-
man Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried,
that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Green, 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, Stevens.
Noes• None.
Absent: Councilman Smith.
ORDINANCE N0. 860 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER V, SECTION 5.00; CHAPTER VI,
SECTION 6.07; AND CHAPTER XII, SECTION 12.04 OF
ORDINANCE N0. 570 (ZONING ORDINANCE)." was presented for
second reading. A letter from Mr: Rcfiard Rhine was
read. Mr. Rhine expressed opposition to the adoption
of the minimum floor areas and garaging requirements
contained in the ordinance for the following reasons:
(1) The requirements proposed would tend to lower
land values; (2) Many existing R-2 and R-3 lots are
of such size that they could not be developed, thus
placing a hardship on those property owners contem-
plating construction of additional units on their
property; (3) The existing problem of the slow-down
in residential construction and sales would be
aggreviated by adoption of the proposed restrictions;
(4) A survey of surrounding communities indicates
Lynwood will have the most restrictive zoning ordinance
in the area if the amendments are adopted. Mr. Rhine
also suggested solving the parking and deterioration
problems by enforcement of existing laws. The letter
was accompanied by copies of the survey.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, that said ordinance be adopted as read for
the second time, finally passed, and be published as
required by law.
Mr. Bob Compton addressed the Council to read a letter,
previously presented to the Planning Commission during
its deliberations on the amendments, opposing the
proposed changes in area and garage requirements. He
added that he commended the Planning Commission and
Council for attempting to raise the standards but
questioned whether or not the standards were too high
and would discourage building. It was his view that
the restrictions would require subterranean parking
in future development, and suggested consideration of
a different requirement for three-bedroom apartments.
He commented on the freeway location and said he
believed it would encourage commerce and industry, not
Ord. 859
Zone change
Lot 6, Lic.
Surveyors Tr.
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11181 Bullis
Ord. 860
Amending 570
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residential development. In informal discussion with the
Council, he said he felt the area requirements were 100
feet too high in each instance and that the garage
requirements were excessive. He concluded his remarks
by suggesting that the area and garage requirements be
given further study.
Mr. Robert W. McCormack, associated with Ken Porter
Realty, addressed the Council to cite examples of
lowering of assessed valuations of a large number of
R-3 properties in the area of Harris and Waldorf between
Carlin Avenue and Olanda Street.
Mr. Ken Porter, 3568 Louise Street, addressed the Council
in opposition to the proposed amendments. He said he
thought that the R-3 units under construction probably
would not have been built if two garages per unit
had been required, and if the ordinance is adopted,
much of the R-2 and R-3 property will not be developed.
He also said that before more garages are required,
more should be done to require residents to use existing
garages.
Mr. Verne Stone, 11218 Elm, spoke in opposition to the
proposed changes and said he felt the city is not ready
for the type of development required under the proposed
ordinance.
Members of the Council commented on the professional
economic survey recently completed in which it was
recommended that the city's requirements be upgraded
in view of the anticipated impact of the freeway on
the residential, commercial and industrial development
of the city. It was felt that the requirements should
not be based on existing conditions but on the needs
for the future. The Mayor said he thought the intent
was to protect and upgrade the City in an effort to provide
for tha future of the community.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Smith.
Res. 69-5 RESOLUTION N0. 69-5 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Authorizing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE
destruction DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC RECORDS NO LONGER
of public REQUIRED." was presented. The Clerk informed the
records Council that permission to destroy the records has been
obtained from the City Attorney as required by law.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Smith.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Alternate An alternate proposal for the purchase of the house and
proposal for two of the city owned lots at Carlin Avenue and Bullis
purchase of Road (Lautrup property) was presented. Because of his
por. of inability to obtain financing, the buyer Mr. Charles
Lautrup prop. Sloan, proposed he pay an additional $4,800 through
presented escrow and that the Council authorize a trust deed
secured by note for $22,700 in favor of the City-of
Lynwood at an interest rate of 7%per cent per annum,
principal and interest payable $160.45 or more per
month, to continue until the principal and interest
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have been paid. Mr. Sloan addressed the Council to
explain that the lending companies will not make a loan
until the house is situated on the lot. He said that
they are very desirous of purchasing the property but
that no alternatives presented to him have been
acceptable and he requested the Council's consideration
of his proposal. He also said he was open for discussion
of any counter-proposal.
Members of the Council discussed the matter briefly and
suggested that Mr. Sloan discuss his proposal with the
City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the request be
held over for further consideration to next regular
meeting on February 4, 1969.
Mr. Bob Compton again addressed the Council to state
that in zoning problems and such discussions as those
concerning the freeway location, members of the Board of
Realtors are always ready to be present to discuss the
matters with the Council.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
A request was presented from the Crippled Children's Crippled Children
Society for permission to conduct their annual Easter fund drive March
Seal campaign from March 1 to April 6, 1969. It was 1 to April 6
moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that permission be granted.
A request was presented from the City of Hope for
permission to conduct its annual "Sunday Fund Drive"
on June 8, 1969. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
permission be granted.
City of Hope fund
drive June 8
A letter was presented from the City of Burbank City of Burbank
requesting the Council's cooperation in a property tax request for tax
reform study, and submitting a copy of the Burbank reform support
resolution supporting the League of California Cities
in its attempt to bring out equity with reference to
County services. As this is a matter under consideration
by the Independent Cities of Los Angeles County, it was
moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the letter be accepted and
filed.
The City Manager presented a report on the conflict
between certain sections of Ordinance 570 dealing with
site plan procedures in CB-1 zones. The conflict
arises between Section 4(f) which provides that
site plan approval by the Planning Commission is
required for each use, and Section 16.20 et seq. which
delegates the site plan approval to the City Manager
with the right of appeal to the Planning Commission
if the request is denied. In order to clarify the
role of the Planning Commission in dealing with site
plan applications and to expedite the site plan
procedure, the Manager recommended adoption of an
ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 7.69 OF CITY ORDINANCE N0. 570
BY AMENDING SUBPARAGRAPH Via) AND REPEALING SUBPARAGRAPH
(f) THEREOF TO REMOVE A CONFLICT BETWEEN SAID SUB-
PARAGRAPHS AND SECTION 16.21 OF ORDINANCE 570 BOTH
CONCERNING SITE PLAN APPROVAL." which he presented for
first reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that further
reading be waived.
Report on conflict
of sections in
Ord. 570
Ord. first read
Amending 570 to
repeal'Sec: 7.69
(f) (site plan
approval)
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It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that said ordinance be accepted as read for
the first time and passed to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Smith.
Report re The Manager reported that the Planning Commission, upon
fence betweenreceiving a letter from the Seventh Day Adventists
SDA prop & School concerning the fence separating the school
Zodys property from the proposed Zodys development on Imperial
Highway, discussed the matter at length at its January
14 meeting. The Planning Commission voted to suggest
that the City Council amend the original agreement by
requiring that a combination block wall six feet in
height, capped by a 2-foot chain link extension, be
erected on the east property line separating the school
from the commercial development. In discussing the
suggestion of the Planning Commission, it was determined
that any action by the Council before a plot plan is
presented would be premature, and it was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
and carried, that the matter be set aside until there
is further action by the parties involved.
Report on A report was presented for the Council's information
gutter on the petition presented by Mr. Antone Strasky,
problem on 12623 Waldorf Drive, at the January 7, meeting
Waldorf Dr. concerning water standing in the gutter on the west
side of Waldorf Drive south of Carlin Avenue. The
ponding is caused by slight rises or depressions
in the curb created by tree roots in some locations
and soil settling in others. The report stated that
the Street Department is presently engaged in
removing a two hundred foot section of gutter and
replacing it at proper grade to alleviate the water
problem. The expense of the project is being
borne by the City from the General Fund.
Report re Details of the annual renovation of the natatorium
annual were described in a report presented by the City
renovation Manager. The project took approximately two months
of the necessitating closing of the pool from November 11 to
natatorium January 13, 1969, and the City Manager suggested that
special recognition should go to the aquatic supervisor,
Ron Williams, and his staff for the outstanding job
done .
Report on Activities of the Building Department during 1968 were
activities described in a report presented by the City Manager.
of Bldg. The Manager concluded his detailed report by stating
Dept. 1968 that all three of the inspectors have enrolled in a
special building inspection correspondence training
course, and should be complimented for their desire to
improve their abilities and to keep pace with changing
methods and materials of construction.
Managers The City Manager requested authorization to attend the
meeting annual spring meeting of the City Managers' Department
2/26-2/28 of the League of California Cities which will be held
in Monterey on February 26-28, 1969. It was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and
carried, that the request be approved.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Ed White of Compton representing the Southwest Indian
Scouts addressed the Council to request support in
encouraging the fathers to join with their sons in the
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activities of the Indian Scouts.
Mrs. Dorothy Borsenberger addressed the Council to inquire
about the ordinance requiring removal of old vehicles
from private property, and asked if the ordinance is
being enforced. She was told that it was and that if
she has a complaint, she should contact the City Manager.
~... Mr. George Henderson of the Lynwood Press addressed the
Council to comment on the recent murder of a Lynwood
youth. He wished to clarify a new article appearing
in the local newspaper to say that if anyone wished
to contribute to the funds being accumulated for a
reward for persons having information about the murder
to contact Lt. Deleon of the Hollenbeck Station, Los
Angeles.
Councilman Stevens commented on the excellent emergency
services provided by the Street Department during the
recent storms.
Councilman Green: asked what is being done about the
sharp dip in the street on Carlin Avenue east of
Bullis Road. The City Engineer said that plans for
reconstruction are complete and the Manager said the
work has been delayed in order that it can be done
at the same time the intersection of Carlin and Bullis
Road is reconstructed.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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APPROVED FEBRUARY 4, 1969
G. Henderson
comments on
Guindon murder
Discussion re
dip on Carlin
east of Bullis
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Mayor o, ~ the 'City of~nwood