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REGI~LAR MEETING FEBRUARY 4, lg6g
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.
A group of Boy.Scouts were welcomed by Mayor Siokos and
the pledge of allegiance was lead by Eagle Scout Randy
Fordham.
Councilman Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens answered
the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the minutes of the regular meeting of January
21, 1969, be approved as written. All members present
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Res. 69-6 RESOLUTION N0. 69-6 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 Green, that said resolution be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Mayor Siokos proclaimed the week of February 7 to 13 as
"Boy Scout Week" and the month of February as "History
Month."
Mayor Siokos presented to Mr. Lloyd Knight a plaque
in appreciation for his years of service as a member of
the Personnel Board.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ord. 861 ORDINANCE N0. 861 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Amending OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 7.69 OF CITY ORDINANCE N0.
Ord. 570 re 570 BY AMENDING SUBPARAGRAPH (a) AND REPEALING SUB-
site plan PARAGRAPH (f) THEREOF TO REMOVE A CONFLICT BETWEEN
approval SAID SUBPARAGRAPHS AND SECTION 16.21 OF ORDINANCE N0.
570 BOTH CONCERNING SITE PLAN APPROVAL." was presented
for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that further
reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Smith, 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.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Southwest A request from Roger Chavanelle, Chief Southwest Indian
Indian_ Scouts, for permission to solicit funds was presented.
Scouts fund The solicitation is to be in conjunction with South~~,~est
drive 2/8/69 Indian Scout Day in Lynwood on Saturday, February 8.
Mr. Chavanelle was present to explain the aims of the
group and the need for raising funds to carry on the
activities of the organization. It was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and
carried, that permission be granted.
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The Manager reported that plans and specifications have been
completed for the improvement of Wright Road from approximately
300 feet north of Louise Street south to Century Boulevard,
and described the work to be done. It is estimated that
the improvement (Project 159) will cost $47,500 which will
be paid for from the gas tax funds. The Manager recommended
that the Council approve a call for bids for Project 159,
bids to be received in the City Clerk's office no later
than 10 a.m. February 28, 1969. It was moved by Council-
man Smith, seconded by Councilman 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.
A report on the problems resulting from the loaning of
recreation department equipment such as tables and chairs
to various groups and individuals was presented by the
City Manager. It has been the policy for some time to
loan such items, but problems have arisen because of
equipment being returned in a damaged condition, increased
employee time in checking equipment in and out, causing
increased salary costs, and failure of some organizations
to return borrowed equipment at the designated time.
Proposed rules for the rental of equipment t~ local
churches, schools, clubs or other civic organizations
have been formulated by the Recreation Di~°eetnr~~and
that the Recreation Commission has recommended that
the City Council include the following in the rules
and regulations governing use of recreation facilities:
Rental fee of $10 for up to 15 tables and/or 100 chairs;
$20 for more than 15 tables and/or 100 chairs, with
the term of rental being no longer than 24 hours with
the borrowing group being solely responsible for care
of the equipment. The report stated that the City
Attorney is reviewing the wording of the rules to insure
legality, and the Manager recommended that the City
Council approve the proposal by including rules for rental
of department tables and chairs in the "Rental Fee for
Use of Lynwood Recreation and Parks Department Facilities"
regulations. It,was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded
by Councilman Stevens, that the recreation department's
rules and regulations be amended to include equipment
rental fees and rules as recommended by the City Manager.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Mr. Charles Sloan's amended offer for the purchase of
the Lautrup property, held over from the previous meeti<ig,
.was reported on by-the City Manager. He reported that
he has suggested to Mr. Sloan that monthly payments of
1% per month be made for a period not to exceed three
months, anticipating that in that time the house could
be moved and Mr. Sloan could arrange for a conventional
loan and pay the City in full. Mr, Sloan stated he
could not get a commitment and he is concerned about
the 8% interest rates within the next six months, and
feels he cannot expand on his present offer. The
Manager recommended that the City not accept the
present offer and that the escrow be cancelled, and
as generally required when a purchaser is unable to
perform, that Mr. Sloan be required to pay the escrow
charges. The alternatives suggested by the City Manager
were 1) again attempt to sell the property by lising
with the Compton-Lynwood Board of Realtors;..2) call
for demolition bids and proceed with the street construction.
Wright Road
Imp , bids
2/28/69
Recommenda-
tion on
loan or
rental of
recreation
department
equipment
Report on
amendment to
Lautrup prop
sale
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Report on Mr. Charles Sloan, 3164 Lynwood Road, addressed the
Lautrup prop. to reiterate that he is unable to obtain a loan
Sale commitment on the house and property at this time,
he could not expand his amended offer because of the
uncertainity of interest rates in the coming months.
Council
and
Mr. Robert Hill of `Third Avenue, Lynwood, addressed the
Council to state that he was still interested in the
property. He said he had had the land and house
appraised and had quotations on moving the house,
and that his offer made at the time of acceptance
of Mr. Sloan's bid still stands. He offer to post
a bond in an amount satisfactory to the City
assuring the City that the building would be moved
within a time period set by the City, and that the
building would be moved at his expense.
No action was taken on Mr. Hill's proposal, and it
was moved by Councilman Green that the matter be
held over for two weeks for further negotiation
by Mr. Erickson for the sale of the property, and
at that time it be turned over to the Board of
Realtors for a sixty day listing. The motion failed
for lack of a second.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, that the offer of Mr. Charles Sloan be
cancelled due to Mr. Sloan's inability to meet the
agreement.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Green that this matter be
held over until the next Council meeting to allow
negotiations with the City Manager by any interested
parties, and if at the end of that two weeks, the
sale has not been negotiated, that the property be
listed for 60 days. Upon withdrawal by Councilman
Green of the portion of his motion dealing with
realty board listing, the motion was seconded by
Councilman Byork.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Traffic The Manager reported that the City presently has
signals maintenance agreements with the City of South Gate for
maint. traffic signals systems at four different locations.
agreement - The City of South Gate has redesigned its signal
Tweedy at system for the entire length of Tweedy Boulevard.
State & Because of the new system, South Gate has requested
Long Beach a change in the agreements concerning the Tweedy
Boulevard intersections with State Street and Long
Beach Boulevard as all of the signals along Tweedy
Boulevard are interconnected, and South Gate desires
to maintain these intersections for a monthly fee
of $50. The report stated that investigation
indicates this is a reasonable charge, and the City
Manager recommended that the City Council authorize
execution of an agreement with the City of South Gate
to provide that South Gate will maintain the above
mentioned signal systems at a cost of $50 per month.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, that the City Council concur in the Managers
recommendation.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to executive session
for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter.
Following the executive session, the Mayor called the
meeting to order, and announced that nominations were
in order for a Personnel Board member to fill the
existing vacancy on the board. Councilman Byork
nominated Mr. Milt Lee to fill the unexpired term of
Mr. Lloyd Knight who recently resigned from the Personnel
Board. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Smith, and carried, that nominations be
closed. Mayor Siokos announced that Mr. Milt Lee
has been appointed to the Personnel Board to fill the
existing unexpired term.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. Clara Benck, 3511 Los Flores Boulevard, addressed
the Council to request that the existing street light
be relocated in order to provide better illumination.
The light is presently obstructed as it is located in
the top of a tree. The City Manager suggested that
it might be placed on a longer mast arm. Mrs. Benck
also offered to the City three seedling trees which
might be used by the Park Department.
Mr. Jack Ballard, 3191 Sanborn Avenue, called attention
to the automobile storage yard being operated on
Sanborn Avenue west of Long Beach Boulevard, and he
was informed that the City Council was aware of the
situation. He also asked if reflectors could not be
placed in the street along the curves in Imperial
Highway to increase traffic safety.
Councilman Stevens commended the Recreation Director
and his staff for the excellent job done in
refurbishing the natatorium.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man- Smith, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
Ci"ty C erk, City of Ly wood
APPROVED FEBRUARY 18, 1969
Milt Lee
appointed to
Personnel Board
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Mayor of the City of Lynwood