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Mayor Stevens in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens
answered the roll cal]_.
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 6, 1970
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.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Liewer, and carried, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of December 16, 1968, be approved as written.
RESOLUTION N0. 70-1 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 70-1
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING Demands
THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN
THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Liewer, seconded by Councilman Green, that said
resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
A request filed by New Zion Church of God in Christ, Inc. New Zion
2156 E. Hatchway, Compton, for exemption from the business Church
license fee for operation of a public coffee shop at exempt lic.
12606-A Long Beach Boulevard was presented. request
denied
The Reverend Quinton Lewis, 1105 N. Pearl Street, Compton, (12606-A
Pastor of the church, addressed the Council to explain Long Beach)
his background and that of the church in Compton and the
work being done with the youth. He stated that proceeds
from the operation of the coffee shop, to be staffed by
volunteers, would assist in carrying on the work of
the church, particularly with the young children and
teenagers.
The questions of conflict with private enterprise and
of setting a precedent for other such requests were
discussed.
Pastor Lewis said he did not feel the business would
compete with private enterprise as he believed the
customers would be from among the employees of the
adjacent car wash and possibly those coming in to
have their cars washed, and that it would only be
open during the hours that the .car wash is open.
yes. Councilmen Byork, Stevens.
Noes: Councilmen Green, Liewer, Siokos.
Absent: None.
After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the
request be granted.
Roll Call:
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The request from the St. Vincent de Paul Society for Exempt lic.
renewal of its annual exempt license to conduct renewed -
salvage collection within the city was presented. It salvage
was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- collection
man Green, and carried, that the request be granted.
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Hope Sunday The request from the City of Hope for permission to
fund drive conduct its annual "Hope Sunday" fund solicitation
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
the request be approved.
Report on The Manager presented a report on proposed purchase oi'
purchase of two parcels of surplus county property, the first
county surplus being Lot 21, Block 15, Belle Vernon Tract, which
property is adjacent to the Lindbergh School. He recalled
that the Council had previously authorized a bid
for the land of $18,500 for the future development
of the area as a neighborhood park. The appraised
value of the land is $20,000 and the county has
counter offered $19,500. Because of the need for
additional park facilities in the area, the
Manager recommended that the Council offer $19,500
for the parcel. He also informed the Council that
the school district has acquired an adjoining
parcel of land and perhax~s it would be feasible
to develop the combined parcels as a neighborhood
park, and called attention to drawings of the
proposed development for the Council's consideration.
The Manager was asked if county cooperation had
been SOUght with respect to acquiring the land
for recreational purposes at no cost to the
city. Mr. Ri:1ey assured the Council this had
been attempted, however, as the land is surplus
land of the old Belle Vernon Acres Water District,
the County cannot give it away. He also informed
the Council that capital funds a.re available for
the purchase of the land at this time, and he
is committed to a January 15th deadline for an
answer to the County. It was moved by Councilman
Liewer, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the
Council offer the County of Los .Angelea $19,500
for the purchase of Lot 21, Block 15, Belle Vernon
Acres Tract.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The second parcel of county surplus pr~~perty is
the easterly 62 feet of Lot 31, Tract 7099, located
on Arlington Street east of Atlantic Avenue, and
until recently was the location of Los Angeles
County Fire Department Engine Company No. 51.
The Manager reported that the appraised value
for the land and improvements is $14,000, which
appears to be a fair price. However, after a
study of all possible uses for the property, he is
of the opinion that the land and improvements would
be of limited value to the city, and recommended that
the county Real Estate Management Division be notified
that the City of Lynwood has no further interest in
acquisition of said land and improvements. It was
moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the Council concur in the
Manager's recommendation.
.Report on The Manager presented for the Council's information
:garage sales a report on so-called ''garage sales" wherein he
concluded that it appears that adequate control
can be achieved under existing ordinances.
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The Manager reported that plans and specifications have
been completed for the improvement of Beechwood Avenue
between Atlantic Avenue and Century Boulevard. The
street paving portion of the project will be done by
the Street Department and the concrete work will be
accomplished by outsz.de contract. The estimated cost
of the contract work is $10,500 and the city portion
of the project is $15,300, for a total of $25,800, to
be financed from gas tax funds. The Manager recommended
that the Council authorize a call for bids for the
contract portion of the project, bids to be received
in the City Clerk's office no .later than 10 a.m. on
February 6, 1870, It was moved by Councilman Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council
concur in the Manager's recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager informed the Council that he has been
contacted by Mr. Norman Wasserman, Chamber of Commerce
secretary, with the request that the Council meet with
the Board of Directors of the Chamber. Three dates
were suggested fer such a meeting, if it meets with
the Council's approval, After a brief discussion,
the Mayor asked the Manager to advise the Chamber
that a suitable date wou]_d be February 4, 1970, at
7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Edward Fuhrman, 43]..y Pendleton Avenue; addressed
r-- the Council to ask for clarification of tl~~ report
on garage sales, and he was assured that they can
be controlled satisfactorily under existing ordinances.
Mr. Edward Pacheco, .11.208 State Street, addressed
the Council to discuss development of the Central
Business Area, the closing of adjacent streets, and
the effect it will have on his property,
Mr. K. F, Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, addressed
the Council to review informally a number of things
that have taken place in the city in the past, such
as the various econorriic and land use surveys,
particularly as they affected the area of the city
in which he lived. He spoke of the M zoning
granted to the Jorgensen Company on the north side
of 108th Street and asked that action be taken to
rescind the M zoning. He asked that something be
done to rehabilitate the property on the west
side of Santa Fe Avenue between Norton and Los Flores
and suggested that it could be hidden from view
in a manner similar to that used by the water heater
company located at the intersection of Fernwood
Avenue and Beechwood Avenue.
'~ Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the
Council to ask if the adjourned meeting with the
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors would be
open to the public, and he was assured that it would
be. Mr, Rokos also suggested that the proposed
neighborhood park adjacent to the Lindbergh school
be developed with Federal funds, and asked that an
application for such funds be made. He also
questioned the Council's denial of the request from
Beechwood
Ave . imp .
bid call
2/6/70
Joint C of C
and Council
meeting
2/4/70
7 30 p.m.
Discussion
re garage
sales
Jorgensen
Co, zone
change
discussed
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a church for a license exemption, stating that such an
exemption had been granted another church in the past.
The City Attorney stated that with reference to license
exemptions, the city ordinance uses the word "may"
which gives the City Council discretion in acting
upon a specific request.
Cat nuisance Mrs. Clara Benck, 3511 Los Flores Boulevard, and
On Los Flores Mrs. James Netherland, 3517 Los Flores Boulevard, both
addressed the Council concerning the nuisance of cats
owned by a neighbor. They were assured that the
matter will be investigated to see what can be done
to eliminate the nuisance.
Mr. Edward Pacheco, 11208 State Street, addressed the
Council to inquire exactly where the freeway will be
located, and he was informed that the precise design
is not yet available.
~iokos League The Mayor announced that Councilman Siokos will be
~$irector - the new director to the Los Angeles County Division
Green - of the League of California Cities and Councilman
~.lternate Green will be tYie alternate.
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It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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Clt Clerk, City o Lynwood
APPROVED JANLIARY 20, 1970
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