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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 1, 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.
Mayor Green in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens
answered the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of
the regular meeting of August 18, 1970, be approved
as written.
Res. 70-54 RESOLUTION N0. 70-54 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Demands 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 Liewer,
that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Members and leaders of Boy Scout Cub Pack 437-C were
present and were introduced by the Mayor. The pack
was commended for their recent public service
project of removing weeds from the right-of-way
along Fernwood Avenue.
PUB"LIC HEARING
Public Hearing - The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being
Zone change, the time fixed for public hearing on the proposed
Study Area I changes of zone of certain parcels of land located
in the area adjacent to Long Beach Boulevard between
Century and Tweedy Boulevards and hereinafter
specifically described, the Mayor asked for information
concerning said hearing.
The City Manager informed the Council that the notice
of hearing had been published and posted as required,
and no formal appeal has. been filed. He provided the
following background information regarding the
proposed changes of zone: The Planning Commission
initiated the study of the zoning of the property
between Century and Tweedy Boulevards adjacent to
Long Beach Boulevard pursuant to opposition of
property owners to continuing the existing P-1
zoning for their properties which were primarily
developed for residential use. Upon the Commission's
motion, an intensive study of the area was undertaken
and public hearings were held on the zone changes which
the study indicated were needed. Upon conclusion of
public hearings Planing Commission Resolution 458 was
adopted recommending changes of zone for 33 parcels.
It was the Commission's finding that the lots in
question, rezoned from residential to P-1 zone many
years ago, are no longer required for parking purposes
and should be changed to conform to existing uses
and those uses more in keeping with the needs of the
area. Subsequent to the PlanningNCommission hearing
and after review of the findings by the City Attorney,
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it has been suggested that the Council not concur
in the recommendation to change the zone of lot
345, Tract 7046, as final disposition of this parcel
requires additional study. The property is
presently developed as a combination commercial and
residential use under a variance granted several years
ago. A map of the area was presented showing the
lots proposed to be changed. The map indicated the
present zoning and actual use of the parcels in
question.
The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing
to speak for or against the proposed changes of zone.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bristol addressed the Council to ask
about the status of the property at 3210 Tecumseh.
The Mayor again inquired if anyone present wished
to speak. As there was no response, the hearing
was declared closed.
Public Hearing
Zone change -
Study Area I
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the Council concur
in the Planning Commission recommendations for changes
of zone of the following described lots, and that the
zoning of Lot 345, Tract 7046 not be changed:
FROM ZONE R-1 to R-3
Lot 113, Tract 5222
FROM ZONE R-1 to C-2
The West 40 feet of the South 2g feet of Lot 103,
Tract 5222
FROM ZONE R-3 to C-3
Lot 15, Tract 4936
The West 5 feet of Lot 16, Tract 4936
FROM ZONE P-1 to R-1
Lot 346, Tract 7046
Lot 347, Tract 7046
Lot 348, Tract 7046'
Lot 34g, Tract 7046
Lot 350, Tract 7046
Lot 351, Tract 7046
The East 30 feet of Lot 137, Tract 5222
The West 40 feet of Lot 138, Tract 5222
The East 40 feet of Lot 138, Tract 5222
The West 40 feet of Lot 129, Tract 5222
The East 40 feet of Lot 104, Tract 5222
FROM ZONE P-1 to R-3
Lot 38, Tract 4936
Lot 45, Tract 4936
Lot 68, Tract 4936
The West 50 feet of Lot 166, Tract 5222
The East 34.99 feet of Lot 166, Tract 5222
The West 22.5 feet of Lot 167, Tract 5222
The West 40 feet of Lot 158, Tract 5222
The East 40 feet of Lot 158, Tract 5222
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Public hearing- The West 50 feet of Lot 137, Tract 5222
Zone change, Lot 130, Tract 5222
Study Area I The East 80 feet of Lot 122, Tract 5222
FROM ZONE P-1 to C-2
The East 60 feet of the South 2g feet of Lot 104,
Tract 5222
FROM ZONE P-1 to C-3
Lot 14, Tract 4936
The West 40 feet of Lot 112, Tract 5222
Lot 105, Tract 5222
The West 40 feet of Lot 104, Tract 5222
Lot 159, Tract 5222
Ord. first read An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
zone change, ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
Study Area I OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED
SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID
ORDINANCE," was presented for first reading.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that further reading be
waived.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, 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, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
'.Ord. 880 ORDINANCE N0. 880 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
'.:Prohibiting CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER
'drinking of 23 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO ENACT SECTION 23.9.1
:alcoholic THERETO, TO PROHIBIT ANY PERSON FROM DRINKING BEER,
beverages on WINE OR OTHER INTOXICATING BEVERAGE ON ANY STREET,
public grounds SIDEWALK, ALLEY, HIGHWAY, PLAYGROUND OR PUBLIC PARK."
was presented for second reading. It was moved by
Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
and carried, that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, 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, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 70-55 RESOLUTION N0. 70-55 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE
Adding Police CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PROVIDING STATE
Reserve Offs. COMPENSATION INSURANCE FOR POLICE RESERVE OFFICERS,"
to St. Comp. was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Liewer, that said resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A letter from Stephen Warren Solomon of Kurlander,
Solomon & Hart, Attorneys representing the South
Gate Fire Fighters Association of the City of
South Gate, was read. In his letter Mr. Solomon
called attention to the labor dispute in which
the South Gate Fire Fighters. Association is
involved with the City of South Gate. He said it
has come to their attention that the City of South
Gate is a party to several mutual aid agreements
and quoted Section 1505 and 1562 of the Military
and Veterans Code of California relative to mutual
aid to cities in states of extreme emergency.
He further stated that any request for mutual aid
from South Gate could only come as a result of
the present labor dispute between the association
and the city and the code sections quoted make
it clear that no mutual aid can be rendered in
such situations, and therefore, any request by
the City of South Gate that outside departments
man South Gate firehouses and provide daily
fire protection cannot be honored by any department
wishing to comply with the law. He stated that
the purpose of the letter was to inform neighboring
departments of the present state of the law and to
request that the law be honored. It was moved by
Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer
that the letter be accepted and filed.
The mutual aid program was discussed and the
!""' City Manager explained that personnel could not
be sent to man firehouses under strike conditions,
but that if an emergency situation arises, the
City would be obliged to fulfill its mutual aid
committment and send assistance.
All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Letter re mutual
aid agreement
with City of
South Gate
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that the City continue to
support the mutual aid program which is advantageous
to the City of Lynwood, and requested the City
Clerk to prepare a resolution to that effect for
consideration at the next regular meeting.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
A letter from Mr. George C. Wiesner, 3644 Fernwood Letter from G.
Avenue, requesting a reappraisal of the votomatic Wiesner regarding
~„ election system was presented. It was moved by votomatic election
Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, system
and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed.
A request from Harry Lieble, skipper, Sea Explorer
Ship 401, Boy Scouts of America, for permission for
the members of the group to collect old glass
bottles and aluminum cans each Tuesday and Thursday
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Request from for an indefinite time, was presented. The
Sea Explorers funds derived from the collection are to be used
denied for the group's camping equipment and boat safety
gear. Their method of collection was ,discussed
and the opinion was expressed that it would not
be desirable to have to boys going through trash
containers in search of bottles and cans.
The City Attorney informed the Council that that
method of collection is prohibited by the City
Code.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the request
be denied.
The Mayor requested the City Clerk to obtain further
information as to the specific manner in which the
boys propose to do their collecting.
Voting delegates A request was presented from the League of California
named for Cities that the City designate a voting representative
League Conferenceand an alternate voting representative for the
business sessions at the annual League Conference
in San Diego on October 25-28, 1970.
Mayor Green appointed Councilman Siokos as voting
delegate and Councilman Byork as the alternate
voting delegate.
Request for A request from Supervisor Frank G. Bonelli was
support of presented concerning the enactment of a resolution
Proposition A by the Lynwood City Council supporting Proposition
"A" to be on the November ballot. Proposition A
will provide 252 million dollars in construction
costs spread over eight years for essential
regional storm drains for the county, 75 cities
and incorporated communities. The City Manager
explained that some months ago Lynwood's needs
relative to storm drain laterals in poorly
drained sections of the city were submitted to
the county for inclusion in the total storm drain
proposal. It was moved by Councilman Stevens,
seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council
concur and submit a resolution supporting the
passage of proposition A.
The advisability of adoption such a resolution
without more precise knowledge of the total program
and the benefit to be derived by Lynwood was discussed.
It was suggested by Councilman Siokos that more
information on the total county flood control project
would be desirable.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: Councilmen
Absent: None.
Byork, Stevens.
Green, Liewer, Siokos.
Beacon Disposal The application of Henry Vartanian, dba, Beacon
License granted Disposal Service, 7843 Danvers Street, Downey, for
a special permit to conduct a trash hauling business
in the City was presented. The application was
accompanied by the Police Department investigative
report which indicated there was no reason for not
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issuing a business license. It was moved by
Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork,
and carried, that the application be approved.
The Manager reported that Rite-Way Refrigeration
Service with whom the city has had a maintenance
agreement since 1861, has requested an increase in
'^" their monthly service agreement. The service
provided by Rite-Way covers preventative maintenance
service for all air-conditioning units in the
Community Center, Bateman Hall and the City Hall
and Police Building. The monthly service fee
has remained at the original $116.76 per month
plus necessary parts and materials at the company's
list price less ten percent. Because of increased
cost for labor and materials since the original
fees were established in 1961, the company has now
requested an increase to. $141.76 per month. As
the service performed by Rite-Way has been excellent
and it is recognized there have been increased
costs during the 9-year life of the agreement,
the Manager recommended that the Council approve the
increase in the contract price up to a monthly total
of $141.76 per month. It was moved by Councilman
Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the
Council concur in the Manager's recommendation.
Rite-Way
Refrigeration
contract renewed
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager presented a request for authorization Recommendation
'~ to call for bids for the removal of 155 hazardous for tree removal
street trees and the necessary replacement of program
'` ' concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk adjacent to
said trees. The Public Works Director has prepared
plans and specifications for the project and funds
have been budgeted for the program. The total cost
j.s estimated at $35,950.95 with $13,950 apportioned
to tree removal and the remaining $22,000 allocated
to curb, gutter and sidewalk replacement. The Bid Call - Oct
Manager recommended that the Council approve the .
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project specifications and authorize a call for .m.
bids to be returned to the City Clerk's office no
later than 10:00 a.m. on October 2, 1970.
Tn answer to questions from the Council, the Manager
said the tree trimming crews formerly did the
concrete work but that the tree trimming program
fell behind schedule so badly when the men were
diverted to the concrete replacement work, and
he believed the work could be done for less money
by outside contract. He said further that the
trees chosen to be removed are those in most hazardous
condition and which have caused the most concrete
damage; also, that a list of people demanding tree
removal has been maintained to assist in the selection.
The City Attorney also emphasized that dangerous
trees should be removed.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council-
man Liewer that the Council concur in the recommendations
of the City Manager.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Petition for Mr. Carl Rettig, 3618 Virginia Avenue, addressed the
street lighting Council to present a petition for installation of
presented - additional street lighting in the 3600 block of
3600 block Virginia Avenue. The petition was accepted and
Virginia Mr. Rettig was informed that the Public Works
Director will be asked to investigate his request
for additional street lighting.
Request for Miss Chris Hendricks, 10951 San Miguel Avenue,
additional streetalso addressed the Counc~.l about the need for additional
lighting - lighting on Abbott Road at the intersection of San
Abbott & San Miguel and Abbott Road. The need for improved lighting
Miguel was well illustrated by Miss Hendricks presentation,
which included diagrams of lighting conditions and
hazards to pedestrians and operators of vehicles
at the location. Miss Hendricks was complimented
on the excellence of her presentation and was also
referred to the Public Works Director.
Jaycees explain Mr. Wes Morley representing the Lynwood Jaycees
"Do Something" addressed the Council to explain their project called
program "Do Something." The aim of the group is to seek out
community projects, ideas for improvement projects,
and people who are desirous of taking part in such
projects. The Jaycees would be acting as a "clearing
house" for the activities. He said his purpose in
addressing the Council was to bring attention to
their plans and to urge public cooperation in this
community effort.
Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed the
Council to inquire if Police Reserve Officers
working for a private group for compensation would
be covered by the City's State Compensation Insurance
while carrying out that duty. He was informed that
they would not be.
Councilman Liewer and other members of the Council
complimented the Planning Commission on the excellent
work they did in completing the intensive study of
"Study Area No. 1."
Councilman Stevens asked if it would be possible
to have a time set aside at the natatorium when its
use could be limited to handicapped people. The
City Manager said this would be investigated. He
also commented on the successful apprehension and
arrest of persons operating an illegal business on
Long Beach Boulevard.
Tree removal Councilman Stevens asked the City Manager if
program discussedpurchase of larger trees than those provided by
the City had been discussed as a possible means
of replacing trees removed in the street tree
program. The City manager said he has discussed
this with a number of people but little interest
was shown by those with whom he had talked when
a price in the range of $50 was mentioned.
Draining of swimming pools into the street was
discussed, and Public Works Director Garber informed
the Council that the County Sanitation District
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prohibits emptying of swimming pool water into the
sewer system; that the storm drains could be used
if one is available to the citizen wishing to
empty a pool.
At the request of the City Manager, the meeting
was adjourned to executive session. Following
"~' the executive session, the meeting was called to
order.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the meeting
be adjourned to Friday, September 4, 1970, at
4:00 p.m.
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C y Cle , C ty of Lynwo d
APPROVED SEPTEMBER 15, 1970
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Adjourn to 9/4/70
4:00 p.m.