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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 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 Oounclme,n Siokos, seconded by
Councilman ,Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of
the regular meeting of September 1, 1970, and the
minutes of the adjourned reg~t l~l~ meeting of September
~, 1g70, be approved as writben.
RESOLUTION NO. 70-56 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITX COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND
APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS
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Res. 70-56
Demands
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.
Mr. Jim Bristol, 3577 Magnolia, Master of the Lynwood Constitution
Masonic Lodge, and Bill McQueen, Senior Warden, Week 9/17 to
addressed the Council concerning Constitution Week 9/23
on September 17-23. Mr. Bristol gave a brief history
of the observance of the anniversary of the Constitution.
Mayor Green read a statement proclaiming the week of
September 17-23, 1970, as "Constitution Week."
Mr. Charles A. Pardee, 12118 Second Avenue, addressed
the Council concerning the Lynwood Toastmasters
group and the observance. of Toastmasters International
month during October. Mr. Pardee spoke about the
quality of the local club and particularly the
speaking ability of one of its members, Mr. Norm
Wasserman. Mayor Green proclaimed the month
of October "Toastmasters International Month."
Peter Misko, 9521 San Miguel, South Gate,
representing the Lions Club, addressed the Council
regarding the Lions Club annual "White Cane Days"
to be celebrated on October 2 and 3. Mr. Misko was
accompanied by the club's president, Mr. Small,
and Miss Pat Saldi and Miss Angela Bonacquisti,
who presented the members of the Council with
white canes. Mayor Green read a proclamation
naming October 2 and 3, 1970, as "White Cane Days."
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
~, ORDINANCE N0. 881 entitledc "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
j OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED
SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID
ORDINANCE," was presented for second reading.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that further
reading be waived.
Toastmasters
International
month - Oct.
White Cane Days
10/2 & 10/3
Ord. 881
Zone Change
Study Area
No. 1
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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. 70-57 RESOLUTION N0. 70-57 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE
Mutual aid CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CONCERNING ITS
agreement with MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE."
South Gate was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: NOne.
Absent: None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Petition filed A petition filed by Mrs. Paul Bowman, 3346 A Los
for widening Flores Boulevard requesting widening of Los Flores
of portion of Boulevard from Long Beach Boulevard to Califgrnia
Los Flores Avenue, under lgll Act procedure, was presented.
The Manager explained that the petits®ners had
used an outdated petition cpntaining a price factor
which is no longer valid. Re recalled that this
widening project has been attempted three times
in the past and each time it was abandoned because
of a majority protest. He suggested that the
petition be referred to the Public Works
Director who could provide some preliminary costs,
meet with the property owners to inform them of
all the facts and attempt to gain 100 concurrence
prior to commencing the proceedings. Following
this preliminary work, the Engineer would report
his findings to the Council for appropriate action.
Tn the discussion among the members of the Council,
the need for the widening was acknowledged, but
the high cost of the preliminary engineering work
in light of subsequent failure of the project was
also recognized.
Mrs. Eowman, 3346 A Los flores, addressed the Council
about the need for the widening and stated that they
are presently renting a vacant lot to provide
sufficient automobile parking.
Mr. R. E. Wren, 333 Los Mores, and Mr. Don Carr,
3338 Los Flores, both addressed the Council to urge
that the widening project be carried out.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that the Council concur in the
Manager's recommendation and that the petition be
referred to the City Engineer who will develop
current costs, meet with the affected property
owners, and report his findings to the City Council.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Eyork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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A claim for damages filed on behalf of Richard Richard Gayton
Gayton was presented. It was moved by Councilman claim denied
Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried,
that the claim be denied and be referred to the City's
insurance carrier.
A resolution from the Chamber of Commerce was read
-,. in which they urge lowering of admission fees for
resident users of the natatorium. In the ensuing
discussion Councilman Siokos mentioned that a
staff 'report has been requested on the use of the
pool with respect to revenue in comparison to the
cost of operating the facility.
The City Attorney was asked if the fees for resident
and non-resident users of the pool could be varied,
and he said they could be and that his opinion on
that question has already been submitted to the
Recreation Commission.
The Manager informed the Council that both the
professional staff and the Recreation Commission
have been reviewing the cost break down and
preparing a survey on usage of the facility
and any action would be premature in light of
the staff studies being undertaken.
Councilman Liewer said no report has yet been
received from the staff or the Recreation
Commission and suggested that the matter be held
in abeyance pending a report from them. It was
moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, and carried, that the resolution be
accepted and filed for further study.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
The Manager presented a report on a portion of
Norton Avenue between Bellinger and Capistrano
which has not been improved with curb, gutter
and sidewalk. This omission is partially due
to the City's inability to acquire the necessary
easement from the ad,~oining property owners. The
City Engineer determined that with dedication of
the frontage from a single .owner, Mrs. Hazel
Samuel, 2921 Poplar Drive, the curb alignment
could be completed along with approximately
150 feet of missing sidewalk. The Manager
presented a deed of easement for street purposes,
executed by Mrs. Samuel, for the following
described property:
The northerly 10 feet of the easterly 50 feet
of Lot A of the Mod~eska Park Tract in the City
of Lynwood, County of Los Angeles, State of
California, as per map recorded in Book 9, pages
142 and 143 of Maps, in the office of the
County Recorder of said County.
The Manager recommended that the easement be
accepted and the needed improvement be constructed
at a cost of $450.
Resolution from
C of C urging
lower admission
for resident
users of
natatorium
Acceptance of
street easement
Norton Ave.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
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Councilman Liewer, that the Council concur in the
Manager's recommendations.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Report on P.C. The Manager reported that at its meeting of September
actions - 8, 1970, the Planning Commission took the following
9/8/70 meeting actions:
1. Recommended the change of zone from P-1 to R-3
of the east half of Lot 82, Tract 2794 (3329 Norton Ave.)
2. Recommended change of zone from P-1 to R-1 of
Lots 109 and 110, Tract 5456, 10713 San Jose Avenue.
3. Determined to undertake a study of the area
bounded by Century Boulevard, Norton Avenue, Drury
Lane and California Avenue with particular emphasis
on the P-1 land located within the area.
Authorization The Council was informed by the Manager that he
to purchase has been negotiating, with the County of Los Angeles
four vehicles Purchasing Department regarding purchase of Police
from County of vehicles through them as a number of cities do.
Los Angeles Their automobile specifications are of a high
standard and because of the large quantity they
purchase, it appears that a considerable saving
can be realized by this method of purchase. The
County vehicles cost $2375 per unit last year;
the City purchased vehicles at $3100. The Manager
requested authorization to place an order with
the County of Los Angeles Purchasing Department
for four vehicles. It was moved by Councilman
Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the
City Manager be authorized to purchase four
vehicles `•hrough the County of Los Angeles
Purchasing Department.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Petition filed Mr. Raleigh Blair, 11248 Hulme Avenue, addressed
re excessive the Council to present a petition protesting the
noise at Food noise emanating from the Food Giant Market, caused, he
Giant Market believed from their rooftop air conditioning unit.
He said he has talked to the Manager of the store
but has had no cooperation in eliminating the
noise nuisance. After a brief discussion of the
possible causes of the noise, the Mayor informed
Mr. Blair that his petition would be accepted
and the matter referred to the City Manager for
investigation.
Presentation Mr. Ken Warren and Mr. Theodore Roelfsema,
by Ken Warren .representing Security Pacific National Bank,
Security addressed the Council concerning the proposed relocation
Pacific of the bank from its present site at Sanborn and
National Bank Long Beach Boulevard to Beechwood Avenue and Long
Beach Boulevard, a move made necessary because the
bank has outgrown its present facility and must
by
have more space. Each member of the Council was Presentation
provided a letter and plot plan outlining the proposed by Ken Warren
relocation. Mr. Warren informed the Council that Security
negotiations have been completed for the acquisition Pacific
of the property at the southwest corner of Long National Bank
Beach Boulevard and Beechwood, as well as for the two
lots located directly west of the city-owned parking lo t
on Beechwood Avenue. The bank proposes an exchange of
property with the City of Lynwood in order to provide
customer parking on the lot immediately adjacent to the
bank site (bank and city parking lots shown on plot
plan as "A" and "B," respectively, on file in City
Clerk's office). The bank would remove the existing
improvements and improve Parcel A at its own expense
in accordance with cit~T requirements, prior to its
conveyance to the city.
Councilman Siokos asked if the bank has considered
placing the building on Parcel B and if consideration
has been given to the widening of Long Beach Boulevard
as the widening will mean the eliminatlpn of all
existing buildings in that area of i~gng beach
Boulevard. Mr. Warren said a 15 #'eet set~jaek has
been allowed for the proposed widening.
It was pointed out that sh®uld the pr®p®sed sh®pping
center be developed., the bank building would be left
standing alone on Long beach boulevard, and Mr. Warren
said it is not uncommon to have a free standing bank
in a shopping center, and the proposed shopping center
has been considered and the proposed building would
be compatible.
Councilman Liewer asked if outright purchase of Parcel
b has been considered, and he was told thatparking
as close as possible to the bank is vitally important
in the banking industry, and purchase of the parcel
would be considered.
Mr. Roelfsema stated that they have waited for some
time for developments to take place so they could
make their decision on relocation; they are now
out of needed space and must do something now. As
to the bank being compatible with the shopping
center, he reiterated that it is not uncommon for a
bank to be located ad,~acent to shopping center. The
time element involved was discussed and Mr. Warren
said much has to be done before escrow can be
completed, and Mr. Roelfsema said they will have to
complete the escrow in a matter of sixty days.
No action was taken on the proposal, and the Mayor
informed Mr. Warren and Mr. Reolfsema that the
Council will consider the request and work on it
with the City Manager and City Engineer.
Mr. Arnold Robles, 3925 Carlin Avenue, addressed
the Council to inquire the status of the structures
at 3937 Carlin Avenue which were scheduled for
demolition after being declared a public nuisance.
Ike said the owner of the property has stated that
the area is to be rezoned to R-3 (multiple-family
use), and asked if the city is contemplating such
a change. Ike was informed that it is not. He
said work appears to be going on on the structures,
that sewer lines are being installed, that adults
Discussion re
3937 Carlin
Avenue
Discussion re and children, equipped with sleeping bags, have
3937 Carlin been staying on the premises. He said he and his
Avenue neighbors were under the impression that the
ruling was that nothing should be done until a
decision is made by the Court.
Mr. DeJong stated that the sewer pipe .installation
will be a public sewer and has no affect on the
property; that the owner of the property in question
has done some painting but has no authority to do
any improvements.
The City Attorney stated that the restraining order
was filed in Court and the City was given no opportunity
to be heard; on September 25 the matter will be argued.
The Court will have to decide whether or not the
restraining order will remain in effect or be
dissolved; if the Court decides that the City has
,jurisdiction to demolish the structures, they will
be demolished. When questioned about the fence of
illegal height, the Attorney said a complaint would
have to be filed against the property owner in order
to effect its removal.
study session Upon the request of .the City Manager, the City
x/16 - 4:30 p.m. Council will meet in a study session on Thursday,
September 16, 1970, at 4:,30 p.m.
"ity participa- The Manager asked for an expression from the
lion expressed Council as to city participation in a possible
~n Los Flores street widening procedure for Los Flores Boulevard
widening in order to provide some guidance for the City
Engineer in estimating project costs. The Council
indicated that they would give favorable consideration
to a 40% participation, as has been done in the past.
Councilman Byork asked what had been done about the
requests from Mr. Rettig and Miss. Hendrix about
improved street lighting. Mr. Garber said Mr.
Rettig has been contacted and a meeting has been
arranged for discussion of lighting on the 3600
block of Virginia, but that he has been unable
to contact Miss Hendrix as yet.
Jidening of A decision on the widening of Long Beach Boulevard
among Beach Blvd. was discussed, and the City Manager said some of
or freeway the merchants and City staff will be meeting with
discussed Mr. Frank Lew of the. State Highway Department
concerning Long Beach boulevard properties.
discussion Councilman Liewer asked about the progress of the
;:concerning Sears Roebuck development on Orchard Avenue, and
;progress of Mr. DeJong said the company is renegotiating
Sears Develop- bids For the construction.. He also inquired about
!ment the utility undergrounding on California Avenue.
The Manager said the project is complete except
for one line approximately 150 feet north of
Imperial on California. ~'or the benefit of those
unfamiliar with the utility undergrounding program,
the Manager explained the method of financing.
Councilman Stevens commented on off-street parking
by industrial employees on 'the lawn on Los Florae
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west of Bellinger. It will be investigated by the
City Manager.
The Manager was also asked to investigate added
police patrol in the retail sections during the
evening hours.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Adjournment
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting be
ad,~ ourned.
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i y lerk, City of ynwood
APPROVED OCTOBER 6, 1970
Mayor of the City o Lynwood