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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 7, 1968
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular
session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on aboue
date at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Stevens in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens answered
the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting
of September 16, 1969, adjourned regular meeting of
September lg, and special meeting of September 26, lg6g,
be approved as written.
RESOLUTION N0. 6g-57 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
Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, that said
resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Presentation of the Los Angeles County Fair First Place
award of a trophy and a check for $600 for the Lynwood
entry in the theme and display competition was made
by Chamber of Commerce president, Dr. Hyrum Loutensock.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being
the time fixed for hearing on the revocation of the
special permit of Lou B. Higgins, dba L & W Commercial
Co., the City Clerk informed the Council that the
required notice of hearing had been given. The
Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing
to be heard.
Mr. Silvera, Montebello, addressed the Council on
behalf of Mrs. Higgins to request that the hearing
be continued to permit more time to determine a
course of action.
Mrs. Higgins addressed the Council to.explain the
loss of business she sustained when the territory in
which she operates was annexed by the City, and asked
also that the hearing be continued.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that the hearing be continued
to the next regular meeting of October 21, 1969, at
7.30 p.m.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The City Manager reported that because of delays
encountered in acquiring rights of way for utility
undergrounding, the affected utilities have requested
an extension of time for completion of their work.
Resolution No. 69-31 fixed the time of completion at
120 days and the Manager recommended that pursuant
to Ordinance No. 848, that Resolution No. 6g-58
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 69-31
PERTAINING TO THE TIME LIMIT ESTABLISHED FOR THE
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT N0. 1." be adopted
Res. 69-57
Demands
Hearing -
L & W Com .
Co, held
over
Res. 69-58
Amending
Res. 6g-31
underground
utilities
c~ G V
amending Resolution No.
completion at 240 days
of said resolution. It
seconded by Councilman
adopt said resolution.
Roll Call:
69-31 to fix the time of
from the date of adoption
was moved by Councilman Green,
Liewer, that the Council
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer,. Green, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent : None . --s
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
J. Warren A letter from Jack D. Warren submitting his resignation
resigns from as a member of the Planning Commission was read. Mr.
P. C. Warren's resignation was necessitated by his recent
transfer to San Diego. It was moved by Councilman
Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried,
that Mr. Warren's resignation be accepted with
regret.
Claims for Claims for damage, filed on behalf of Simon and Twilla
damage denied Maldonado, were presented. It was moved by Councilman
1~laldonado. Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried,
that the claims be denied and referred to the City's
insurance carrier.
Sears zone A letter from Roger Townsend, 3567 Orchard Avenue,
change appeal and five others, appealing the decision of the
hearing - Planning Commission in recommending a change of zone
11/4/69 from R-3, P-1 and C-2a to zone CB-1 of Lots 982, 983
984, 985, 986, 987, 988, Tract 3172. It was moved
by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Green,
that the appeal be set for hearing before the City
Council at its regular meeting of November 4, 1969,
at 7:30 p.m.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Central Letters protesting the change of zone from R-2, R-3, P-1,
'shopping Dist C-2, C-2a, C-3 and M-1 zones to zone CB-1 of that
:appeal hearingproperty bounded by Long Beach Boulevard, Fernwood
11/4/69 Avenue, State Street, and Imperial Highway were
presented from the following: Harry C. Ball, 7719
4th Place, Downey; Lynwood Pattern Service, Inc.,
11233 Peach Street; Sure-Grip Skate Wheel Co., Inc.,
11223 Peach Street. It was moved by Councilman
Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, that hearing
on the appeal of the proposed rezoning be set for
the regular meeting of November 4, 1969, at 7:30 p.m.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
For the benefit of those in the audience unfamiliar
with the procedure, the Mayor explained that the
proposed changes of zone would not be discussed
until the formal hearing before the City Council on
November 4, 1969.
So. Cal. Gas A letter from the Southern California Gas Co. giving
Co. franchise notice of assignment of a portion of its franchise
assignment rights to Southern Counties Gas Co. of California
was presented by the City Clerk. The notification
complied with requirements of Ordinance No. 581,
Section 7(e) in that it was accompanied by a certified
e~r
copy of the assignment. It was moved by Councilman
Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried,
that the notification be accepted and filed.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
A request from the Los Angeles County Heart Association L.A. Co. Heart
for permission to conduct its annual fund drive in Fund drive
~-- February 1970 was presented. It was moved by Council- 2/70
man Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried,
~' that the request be granted.
A request was presented from the Rubaiyats, auxilliary Rubaiyats
to Khayyam Grotto, for permission to conduct their rummage sale
annual rummage sale at 3100 Imperial Highway on 10/18/69
October 18, 1969. It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that
the request be granted.
An application was presented from Dale Gentry for
a special permit to conduct a Christmas tree sales
lot at 11907 Long Beach Boulevard. It was moved
by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green,
and carried, that the special permit be approved.
An agreement between the City of Lynwood and the
Chamber of Commerce for promotion and execution
of an autumn festival in the City park was
presented. It was moved by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Mayor
be authorized to execute said agreement on behalf
of the City.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A report on the status of the sale of the property
at Bullis Road and Carlin Avenue was presented to
the City Council by the City Attorney. It was
moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Liewer, and carried, that the matter be held over
to permit study of the City Attorney's report.
A report on the bids received for construction of
a concrete cross-gutter in Carlin Avenue at
Bradfield was presented by the City Manager. The
low bid of $11,431 submitted by Ruggles Construction
Co. exceeded the Engineers estimate by approximately
$3,000, partiy due to recent settlement of the
operating engineers' strike which resulted in wage
and benefit increases of approximately 25%.
Alternatives to accepting the low bid were
abandonment of the job, advertising for new bids,
or completing the work with city forces. It was
the Manager's recommendation that the low bid of
Ruggles Construction Co. be accepted at a total
price of $11,431 to be financed from 2106 gas
tax funds. After discussion of the alternatives
open to the Council, it was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the
Council concur in the Manager's recommendation and
accept the low bid of $11,431 submitted by Ruggles
Construction Co.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Christmas tree
sales lot -
D. Gentry
11907 L.B. Blv
Fall Festival
agreement
approved
Report on
Lautrup prop.
sale held over
Cross-gutter
bids, Carlin &
Bradfield
awarded to
Ruggles Const.
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Bid call - The Manager presented a report on the City's tree
tree trimming trimming program for which $12,500 was provided
10/31/69 in the current year's budget. Specifications
for trimming approximately 4,000 trees have
been prepared, and include a provision that should
the bid exceed $12,500 a reduction may be made in
the number of trees to be trimmed in order to
meet the maximum figure. The Manager recommended
that the Council call for bids for tree trimming, ,....,~
bids to be received in the City Clerk's office
no later than 10 a.m., October 31, 1969. It
was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Siokos, that the Council concur in
the Manager's recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The meeting:- was adjourned to executive session.
Following the executive session, the meeting was
called to order.
Walter Read The Mayor announced that nominations to fill the
appointed to vacancy on the Planning Commission were in order.
p, C, Councilman Byork,nominated Mr. Walter Read to fill
the vacancy on the Planning Commission. It was
moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, and carried, that nominations be closed,
and Mayor Stevens announced that Mr. Walter Read
was appointed as a member of the Lynwood Planning
Commission to fill the existing vacancy.
Lampman & AssocThe City Manager introduced Mr. Owen Menard, of
report Lampman and Associates, who addressed the Council
concerning the Century Freeway planning study.
Mr. Menard reviewed the "Preliminary Sketch Plan
and Freeway Influence Study" previously accepted
by the City Council, and in anticipation of the
freeway hearing scheduled for October 15 explained
the following specific recommendations resulting
from their study:
1. That the freeway pass over Alameda Street and
that it be elevated by viaduct at least to Long
Beach Boulevard and by earth fill through the
residential area, thus providing possible parking
or other uses under the viaduct portion.
2. That there be an interchange at Santa Fe Avenue,
one-half interchange at Long Beach Boulevard, an
underpass at Spruce Street, Fir Street, Bullis Road,
Harris or Muriel Drive, with Harris being the most
logical, a full interchange at Atlantic Avenue, and
an underpass at Wright Road.
3. Connection of Fernwood Avenue and California
Avenue at an easterly angle to maintain local circu-
lation.
Mr. Menard called attention to the red portions of
the maps on display and furnish to the Council, indicating
what they believe the State Division of Highways should
do to relocate the city streets in order to continue
the local circulation system in its present pattern.
With reference to Santa Fe Avenue, Mr. Menard urged
e~ ,fir
that every effort be made to determine the alignment Lampman report
as it would result in a considerable saving to the
City if the Santa Fe construction contract could be
let concurrently with the freeway construction. As
it is needed for the interchange, the State will
build their portion when they construct the freeway,
and it would be advantageous if the City could
contract at the same time with the same contractor.
A strong stand by the City in regard to a landscaped
freeway was urged. Removal of the railways tracks.
is anticipated. If they are not removed, the freeway
would have to be relocated approximately thirty feet
south, and it would require a new analysis of the
responsibility for reconstruction of the local
circulation system. Everything possible should be done to
have the railway removed.
Investigation of the current zoning ordinance and
modernization of its provisions if needed, was
suggested in order that the city will be assured
that development following the freeway construction
will be accomplished under modern ordinances to get
the best from the developers.
Mr. Menard stressed that his comments were only
recommendations at this point and asked the Council-
men for their comments.
In answer to specific questions from members of the
Council, Lampman & Associates representatives and
representatives of the State Division of Highways
gave the following replies and comments:
Access to Century Boulevard from the freeway is
important to the city in order that the commercial
and industrial area can be served properly and
be promoted by the city. To continue Century
Boulevard east of the Long Beach Freeway and
river would be an inter-agency program and not a
part of the freeway plan.
Westward movement of the Long Beach Freeway will
be necessary to provide ramps and sufficient area
for the Long Beach-Century Freeway interchange, as
well as to accommodate widening of the Long Beach
Freeway itself.
The State's preference as to elevation of a freeway
varies with the particular location, and the distance
between piers of a particular elevated freeway depends
upon the precise design, information not available
at this time.
Recommended Lynwood Road cul de sac on the east and
west sides of Long Beach Boulevard are necessary
because of the Lynwood Road's proximity to the
freeway ramps. Josephine Street is designated
on the sketch plan as a secondary street east to
west across the City.
The interchange at Long Beach Boulevard will require
acquisition of land north of Fernwood to approximately
Platt Street. In order to continue the traffic flow,
California Avenue should be joined to Fernwood Avenue
at an easterly angle, and it was suggested that this
be requested through a report such as the Lampman
report, and that the city's desires and what is felt
to be appropriate for the City be made known to
the Division of Highways.
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Lampman report Continuation of Fernwood Avenue to Atlantic creates
problems because of the interchange proposed at that
location, and Mr. Menard stated this would be
restudied.
Landscaping of the freeway even though elevated
on piers, can be done, though in a limited manner.
As to railway removal, it was suggested that the
City continue at the staff level to indicate its
desire for the removal of the tracks. The design
concept is with the removal; before any agreement
is entered into, the City should be assured that the
removal will be accomplished.
When asked if removal of the park circles along
State Street had been included in the study,
the Council was informed they were not part of the
study but their eventual removal appeared
inevitable and this had been discussed with Mr.
Erickson for future action.
The Council was informed that the State is aware of
what the City is interested in accomplishing in
planning the freeway and that many problems will
thus be resolved in planning discussions.
Mr. George Henderson, of the Lynwood Press, questioned
the affect of the on and off ramps onto Long Beach
Boulevard on the business district of the city, and was
told that the acquisition would extend to approximately
Platt Avenue.
Dr. Hyrum Loutensock asked if the Will Rogers School
would be taken into consideration in the agreement
with the Highway Department, and Mr. Lampman
said that the sketch plan recommended relocation
of the school.
No action.was taken on the
to another date for further
report was discussed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
report, and adjournment
consideration of the
Councilman Liewer inquired if the trees being removed
are being replaced and if the City has a policy of
planting trees in areas where none have previously
been planted.
The City Manager informed him that the trees would
be replaced, and while the City had no planting
program in formerly unplanted areas, such a policy
could be established.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Siokos, and carried, that the meeting be
adjourned to Thursday, October 10, 1968, at 6 p.m.
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ity erk, City of Lynwood
APPROVED OCTOBER 21, 1969
Ma r of the Ci y of Lynwood