HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1969-04-01 - CCREGULAR MEETING APRIL 1, 1969
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 March 18, 1968, be approved as written.
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 69-19 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING
THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN
THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said
resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Mr. Lawless, President of the California Parole Agents
Association, presented an award and honorary member-
ship to Councilman Stevens on behalf of the board of
directors and the members of the association.
Mr. Carmen Anderson, representing the American Field
Service, presented two foreign exchange students,
Jorge Aguera from Argentina and Surapon Sawatkitpyrote
from Thailand. Mr. Anderson requested that in
conjunction with the American Field Service's annual
"White Tag" sale that the Council declare April 21 to
27 as American Field Service Week in Lynwood.
Mayor Siokos welcomed members of Girl Scout Troop
No. 116 and their scoutleader, Mrs. Martha Bell.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE N0. 862 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 2.142 'PURCHASE BY
FORMAL CONTRACT' AND SECTION 2.154 'PURCHASE IN OPEN
MARKET' OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE."was presented for
second reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that
further reading be waived.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
as required by law.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, that said ordinance be adopted as read
for the second time, finally passed and be published
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
The request from the Peace Officers' Association of
Lynwood for permission to conduct their annual show and
dance, held over from the March 18th meeting was
presented. Mayor Siokos declared the meeting adjourned
to executive session. Following the executive session,
the meeting was called to order. It was moved by
Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, and
carried, that the request for permission to conduct the
annual Police show and dance be approved.
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Res. 69-19
Demands
Award to
Councilman
Stevens
American Field
Service Week
April 21 to
April 24, 1968
Ord. 862
Setting limit
for purchase
in open market
Peace Officers'
show and dance
approved
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Officer William Bean addressed the Council to express
his appreciation for the Council's favorable action on
the request of the Peace Officers' Association.
Co. ProbationAs requested by the City Council at the previous
Dept. meeting, the City Clerk reported on the request of
request to the Los Angeles County Probation Department for
solicit for permission to solicit funds, goods and services in
funds denied connection with its VISTO program. The Council was
informed that the solicitation would be done by
probation department staff members and community
volunteers, and that the funds would be used for
supportive services to probationers such as emergency
clothing, emergency loans, tutoring and recreation
activities for which funds are not allotted in the
departmental budget. The financial statement for
the VISTO program for 1968 was presented along with
a copy of the City of Los Angeles Social Service
department information card. It was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
that the request be denied. All members voting
aye; except Councilman Smith, who voted no, the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mission A request was presented from the Mission Rebels in
Rebels in Action, Inc. for permission to conduct fund raising
Action, Inc. operations within the city by means of door-to-door
request sales of candy and nuts. The request was accompanied
denied by a financial statement indicating the disposition
of the funds and the corporation's charitable,
educational, and public service purposes. It was
moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that the request be denied.
Cal. Council The request of California Council of the Blind, Inc.
of Blind for permission to conduct its annual ticket sale
request for a variety show to be held at the high school
approved on July 30, 1869, was presented. It was moved
by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, that the request be approved.
Cub Pack to A request from Cub Pack 4780 for permission to raise
sell light funds by sale of light bulbs was presented. It was
bulbs moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the request be approved.
Report re The Manager reported that Section 11576 of the
agreement Business and Professions Code requires that all parcel
for checking maps be examined for the purpose of certifying that
of parcel they are technically correct. The code permits the
maps city to contract with the County Engineer for the
purpose of checking such parcel maps. Because of
the time involved in checking the maps and because
the County Engineer has readily available the
facilities for checking such maps, the Manager
recommended that the Council adopt an urgency ordinance
authorizing an agreement between the City and County
Engineer for the checking of parcel maps in accordance
with the provisions of Section 11576 of the Business
and Professions Code, and providing for payment of
final map checking fees to the County Engineer by
Ord. 863 the subdivider. ORDINANCE N0. 863 entitled: "AN
Urgency Ord. URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, ADDING
Providing SECTION 28.14-2 TO LYNWOOD CITY CODE, PROVIDING FOR
for parcel THE CHECKING OF PARCEL MAPS BY THE COUNTY ENGINEER."
map checking was read in full by the City Manager. It was moved
by Co. by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green,
Engineer that said ordinance be adopted.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
An agreement between the City of Lynwood and the County
Engineer of Los Angeles County providing for the
checking of parcel maps pursuant to Section 11576
~•-- Business and Professions Code was presented by the City
Manager who recommended its approval. It was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that
the City Council approve execution of said agreement.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Manager reported that Economic Resources
Corporation has submitted a tentative map for the develop-
ment of the Watts Industrial Park, pursuant to Section
11535 of the Business and Professions Code. Approval
of the tentative map has been recommended by the
Planning Commission and approved by the City Engineer
as to location of the street and location of easements.
The first parcel map, No. 1201, Lot 1, of land to be
occupied by Lockheed Corporation was presented, together
with deeds granting to the city easements for sanitary
sewers and public utility and storm drain purposes,
as follows:
Storm Drain.-and public utility. That portion of the Tract
of land marked "Omri J. Bullis, 100.495 Acre," on the map
of the Bullis Land, in the City of Lynwood, County of
""""' Los Angeles, State of California, as per Map recorded
in Book 3, Page 399, of Miscellaneous Records, in the
office of the County Recorder of said County, described
as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the southerly line of
the land described in the deed to Economic. Resources
Corporation, recorded on January 3, 1969, as instrument
No. 578 in Book D-4241, Page 28, of Official Records
in the office of the County Recorder of said County,
with a line parallel with the distant easterly 40.00
feet measured at right angles from the easterly line of
said 100.495 Acre tract; thence northerly along said
parallel line North 11°42'50" West 20.05 feet; thence
North 82°26'00" East 453.45 feet; thence North 07°34'00"
West 145.87 feet; thence North 35°21'34" East 34.55
feet to a point in a non tangent curve concave to the
North having a radius of 78.00 feet; a radial line
through said point bearing North 42°43'32" East; thence
Southerly along said curve through a central angle of
07°21'58", a distance of 10.03 feet to a point on said
curve; a radial line through said point bearing South
35°21'34" West; thence along said last mentioned radial
line South 35°21'34" West 29.98 feet; thence South
~7°34'00" East 161.94 feet to the southerly line of the
land described in said deed to Economic Resources
Corporation above described; thence along said last
mentioned southerly line South 82°26'00" West 462.00 feet
to the point of beginning.
Sanitary Sewer Purposes. That portion of the Tract of land
marked "Omri J. Bullis, 100.495 Acre;" on the map of the
Bullis Land, in the City of Lynwood, County of Los
Angeles, State of California, as per Map recorded in
Book 3, Page 399, of Miscellaneous Records, in the office
of the County Recorder of said County, described as follows:
Report re ERC
industrial par.
development &
acceptance of
deeds of
easements
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Report re Beginning-at the interjection of the southerly line of
ERC the land described in the deed to Economic Resources
industrial Corporation, recorded on January 3, 1969, as instrument
development no. 578 in Book D-4241, Page 28, of Official Records
& acceptance in the office of the County Recorder of said County,
of easements with a line parallel with and distant easterly 40.00
feet measured at right angles from the easterly line
of said 100.495 acre tract; thence northerly along
said parallel line North 11°42'50" West 570.03 feet to
the true point of beginning; thence North 82°26'00"
East 486.84 feet; thence South 11°42'50" East 10.02
feet; thence South 82°26'00" West 486.84 feet; thence
North 11°42'50" West 10.02 feet to the true point of
beginning.
The City Manager recommended approval of Parcel Map
No. 1201, Lot 1 and acceptance of the easements.
Mr. James P. Miller, Project Engineer for Daniel,
Mann, Johnson, Mendenhall, 3325 Wilshire Boulevard,
addressed the Council to explain the map of the
proposed development which was on display. Lot
1 will be developed by Lockheed Corporation, who
will produce aircraft parts. Training programs will
be provided for the people in the area. Included
in the development will be the administration building
for Economic Resources Corporation, including central
accounting and training facilities. There will be
space for a small branch bank and a day-care center.
The remainder of the land will be developed as needed.
It was moved by Councilman Green, Seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the Council approve Parcel Map No. 1201,
Lot 1, and accept said deeds of easement.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Resolution The Manager reported that the State Division of Highways
supporting is attempting to negotiate for the purchase of the
abandonment Pacific Electric Right-of-way and tracks in order to
of Pacific reduce the total width of the freeway and permit more
Electric latitude in its design. The Southern Pacific company
tracks has shown interest in realignment of the Willowbrook
line and the east-west lines running through Lynwood
to Paramount. As a number of jurisdictions are
involved in such a program, the state has prepared a
model resolution which has been or will be approved by
each jurisdiction indicating its desire for the abandonment
or relocation of the railroad lines. Among other things,
the resolution states a willingness to accept responsibility
for a "fair share" of the cost of relocation commensurate
with the benefits. In the case of Lynwood, the state
will purchase the bulk of the roadway as part of the
freeway acquisition. The City should consider Qnly
that part of the line between Imperial Highway and Alameda
Street. Uncertainity as to financing was expressed, but
the Manager said he believed that if the tracks were to
remain, gas tax funds would eventually have to be
expended for grade separations and therefore, gas tax
money could be used to eliminate the tracks, and if
federal assistance through H.U.D. could be acquired, the
cost to Lynwood would be negligible. The manager
recommended approval of a resolution supporting abandonment
of the tracks as it would reduce the Century Freeway
median width from 90 feet to 64 feet, resulting in reduced
property assessment loss as well as improving design
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capabilities and general freeway aesthetics. He presented
RESOLUTION N0. 6g-2o entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF LYNWOOD CONCERNING ABANDONMENT OF/OR RELOCATION OF
SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD LINES IN WATTS, WILLOWBROOK,
COMPTON, PARAMOUNT AND LYNWOOD AREAS." and recommended
its adoption. It was moved by Councilman Stevens,
seconded by Councilman Smith, that the Council concur
in the Manager's recommendations and adopt said
~.-•. resolution.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A report on a proposed joint t~~affic study with the
City of South Gate under the provisions of the Highway
Safety Act of 1866 was presented by the City Manager. He
informed the Council that the highway safety research and
development program provides funds for a variety of
traffic programs, and City may participate in State safety
programs and receive matching funds if their programs
are coordinated and administered through the Governor.
The City Engineer has been working with the City of
South Gate to develop a cooperative program for
traffic safety standardization between the two
communities. The study proposes to emphasize coordinating
of street markings, signs, and police record-keeping
practices. A request would be made for a state grant of
funds in the amount of $28,38.38. In applying 'f or funds,
South Gate has matched the amount of funding required
and will not ask Lynwood to contribute any "in kind"
services. Lynwood will not be charged for this study
as South Gate will bear all interim and accounting
..... costs which will be reimbursed by the program. Lynwood's
matching requirement will be met by personnel costs
presently expended for traffic safety record keep-
ing. As the City will benefit by coordinated traffic
control with South Gate and be provided funds for
investigation into more advanced record keeping
techniques and traffic control services, the Manager
recommended that the City Council approve the study
agreement and forward it to South Gate for ratification.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Smith, that the City Council approve the joint
traffic study agreement.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 69-20
supporting
abandonment
of Pacific
Electric
tracks
Report re
agreement for
joint traffic
study with
South Gate
The Manager reported that as directed at the previous ~F,
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meeting, a scope of work outline has been prepared, copies scope of work
of which have been furnished to the Council, for possible planning-
retention of a planning-engineering firm to assist in engineering
planning and engineering in relation to the Century firm
freeway. He reported that he has had preliminary discussio ns
with planners who feel they will be able to submit a
proposal by Wednesday, April 9, The Manager suggested
that the Council hold a study session with this group
to determine whether or not they are qualified to
perform the work outlined and if their proposal is
financially acceptable. It was agreed that the meeting
would be adjourned to April g, at 4:30 p.m., in order
to discuss the proposal of the planning-engineering firm.
The City Manager informed the Council that he has discussed Report re
with Dr. Loutensock, School Superintendent, the possibility joint council-
of a joint meeting with the school board. Dr. Loutensock school board
suggested that the Council either attend the regular meeting meeting
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of the school board on April 22nd, or that a special
joint meeting be held on April 29, 1968. After a brief
discussion, the members of the City Council agreed
that they would attend the regular meeting of the school
board on April 22nd.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Discussion Mr. Conrad Tuohey, attorney representing Miss Betty
concerning Heinl, addressed the Council regarding the City Council's
Miss Betty adopted of Resolution 6g-11 declaring that certain
Heinl and structures are a public nuisance and providing for the
Council abatement of said structures (11815 Virginia Avenue,
Resolution Lot 16, Tract 5686). Mr. Tuohey filed a letter
No. 6g-11 concerning the matter and presented copies to the
City Council. The letter requested that the City
Council review and reconsider its action in declaring
the subject property a public nuisance and ordering its
demolition, and set out in detail the basis for the
request. In his comments to the Council, Mr. Tuohey said
he had reviewed the events leading to the action and
found that all prior notices to Miss Heinl indicated
that repairs could be made; that the fact that the
structures were beyond repair were not recited in
Resolution 69-11, and the ordinance requires alternatives
of repair or removal. He said in fairness to Miss Heinl
she ought to be afforded an opportunity to rectify the
stiuation, and proposed to submit a performance bond
running in favor of the city. He also questioned the
reason why the Building Department would not issue a
permit to Miss Heinl to correct the deficiencies.
The problems resulting
property and the effor
Miss Heinl were called
he was informed that a
because the demolition
Council.
from the condition of the
~ and time spent in dealing with
to Mr. Tuohey's attention, and
building permit was not issued
had been ordered by the City
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that Miss Heinl be given ninety days from the
date of receipt of a written list of corrections to
meet the building code requirements, with a $5,000
corporate surety bond to be posted one week from the date
she receives the Building Department report of corrections,
the work to be one hundred per cent completed within
ninety days, and if not completed, the $5,000 will be used
to complete the project.
Mr. Tuohey was asked if he felt his cleint would be
willing to place a $5,000 bond.
Mr. Tuohey said he would think so, but he did not have
reference to a performance bond, but was referring to a
penalty bond.
Mayor Siokos asked Mr. DeJong if in his estimation
$ 5000 would bring the building up to code, and Mr. DeJong
said be believed $5,000 would be a minimum figure to ~""
correct the deficiencies and non-conformities.
The City Attorney informed the Council that if the work
was not completed, the bonding company would be entitled
to take over the work and complete the building.
The sufficiency of a $5,000 bond was discussed, particularly
in the event no work was performed and a contractor
subsequently said the work would take a greater amoizn~,
and the City Attorney said a penalty bond would probably
be better if there was doubt that the work could be done
for the estimated cost.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilman Smith.
Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens.
Absent: None.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council
to question discussing the Peace Officers' Association
request for permission to conduct their annual dance in
r- executive session, and questioned why the association's
financial statement was not made public. He said he
felt the figures should be made public and asked if the
session was in conformity with the Brown Act. He was
informed that the City Attorney had stated it was.
Mr. Rokos also asked if something could not be done
to improve the water temperatures in the showers at
the natatorium, and he was told the problem would
be investigated.
The City Manager informed the City Council that a vacancy W. McNeal
exists on the Parking Commission, and it was moved by reappointed
Councilmen Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and to Parking
carried, that Mr. Walter McNeal be reappointed to the Commission
Parking Commission.
Councilman Smith called attention to legislation that
has been introduced in an attempt to divide California
into two states, and suggested that perhaps some would
want to contact their state representatives to voice
an opinion on the proposal.
Councilman Stevens expressed his appreciation to the
City Manager for the excellence of the work he has
been doing, and introduced Mrs. Stevens and his
daughter Lauri who were present in the audience.
Councilman Green expressed his appreciation to the
City Manager for placing civic center directional
signs in appropriate places. He also asked if any-
thing is being done to abate the nuisance of the old
house on Carlin Avenue near Bradfield, and the City
Manager informed him that abatement proceedings
are in progress.
The Mayor inquired how neglected properties are noticed,
and the Manager said that the sources of information
are the Fire and Building Inspectors. He said it is
impossible to notice everything, but suggested that
the Council consider having the Planning Commissioners
or someone else point out areas that should be corrected.
Mr. George Higgins addressed the Council to state that
the Coordinating Council is looking into the problem
of neglected property.
Administrative Assistant Lazzaretto informed the Council
of the progress being made in the removal of inoperative
vehicles.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Adjourn to
Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to Wed., April 9,
Wednesday, April 9, 1969, at 4:30 p.m., in memory of 4:30 p.m.
President Eisenhower, and a moment of silence was
observed.
City Clerk, City of L nwood
APPROVED MAY 6, 1969
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Ma or of the City of Lynwood