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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 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.
Mayor Green in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens
answered the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the minutes of
the regular meeting of September 15, 1970, and the
minutes of the special meeting of September 28, 1970,
be approved as written.
RESOLUTION N0. 70-58 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 70-58
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND Demands
APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS
DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
At the request of the Lynwood Woman's Club, Juniors,
the Mayor proclaimed the week of October 18 - 24, 1970,
as "Federation Week."
As requested by the South Gate-Lynwood Venture Club,
a Soroptimist sponsored club, the Mayor proclaimed
~"'! the week of October 4 to 11, 1970, as "Venture Week.
"' The Mayor presented to Mr. Earl Yolton, recently
retired Fire Captain, a service badge as a memento
of his many years of service to the City of Lynwood.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Presentation
to Earl Yolton
The Council was informed that the County of Los
Angeles has adopted County Ordinance No. 10075 amending..
the Los Angeles County Health Code with reference to
regulation of water wells in compliance with California
Regional Quality Control Board requirements. On
February 24, 1970, the Quality Control Board adopted
its Resolution No. 70-17 directing the City of Lynwood
to adopt an ordinance establishing standards of water
well and cathodic protection well contruction and
maintenance. In order to comply, it will be necessary
to amend the city code by adopting County of Los
Angeles Ordinance No. 10075, by reference, since the
City has previously adopted the County Health Code
by reference.
An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOp AMENDING ARTICLE 1 OF
CHAPTER 16 OF LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO ADD ,SECTION 16.1-A
TO LYNWOOD CITY .CODE ADOPTING ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY
~; OF LOS ANGELES N0. 10075, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND
REVISING LOS ANGELES COUNTY ORDINANCE ISO. 7583 (THE
HEALTH CODE OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES)," was
presented for first reading.- It was moved by
Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Siokos,
and carried,. that further reading be waived.
Ord. first
read adopting
portions of
County Health
Code - Water
Wells
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Public hearing
11/4/70 on
adoption of
Health Code -
Water Wells
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, 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.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, and carried, that a public hearing on the
adoption of said ordinance be set for November 4, 1970,
at 7:30 p.m.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Property purchase A letter from the Division of Highways was read in
freeway - 3080 which the Council was informed that the State has
Fernwood acquired the property located at 3080 Fernwood
Avenue in connection with the freeway right of way
acquisition.
Letter from City A letter from the City of South Gate, submitting a
of South Gate re copy of South Gate Resolution No. 3055, was presented.
mutual aid The resolution expresses appreciation to the various
agreement .mutual aid cities for reaffirming their intention
to honor their mutual aid agreements with the City
of South Gate by rendering fire protection assistance
when needed.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Ladies of the A request from the Ladies of the Assembly of God
Assembly of God Church, 11884 Santa Fe Avenue, for permission to
Church rummage hold a rummage sale on the church parking lot on
sale 10/9 & 10/10 October 9 and 10, 1970, was presented. It was
moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the request be granted.
Pathfinder Fair A request was presented from Lynwood Pathfinder
and parade Club, Seventh-Day Adventist Church, for permission
October 18 to hold a parade October 18th in connection with
their Pathfinder Fair. It was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that
the request be granted..
Vets of WWI Flag A request was presented from the Veterans of World
button fund drive War I for permission to conduct their annual flag
11/5, 6 & 7 button fund drive on November 5, 6 and 7, 1970.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the request
be granted.
F. C. Roberts The request of F. C. Roberts for a special permit
.Christmas tree to operate a Christmas Tree Sales lot at 3560
sales lot 3560 Century Boulevard was presented. The request was
Century accompanied by an approved conditional use permit
for operation of th,e sales lot. It was moved by
Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
and carried, that the special permit be granted.
Request for The City Council was informed that the License
license exemption Department has approached the Economic Resources
ERC, 11633 Corporation, 11633 Alameda Street, concerning a
Alameda city business license. The Economic Resources
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Corporation has responded with the information that
it is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the
economic improvement of the south central section of
Los Angeles County which is being attempted primarily
through the development of the Watts Industrial
Park. Because of their objectives and non-profit
status, they request consideration of exemption
from the payment of a business license fee. In
discussing the request, it was pointed out that
the license ordinance makes no provision for
exempting this type of business from payment of
a license fee. It was moved by Councilman Liewer,
seconded by Councilman Stevens, that a license
exemption be denied as the Council has no authority
to waive the required fee.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager presented a report on the proposed
purchase of an accounting machine to replace the
badly worn machine presently in use. Funds for the
accounting equipment were provided in the 1970-71
capital budget and specifications have now been
prepared. The Manager recommended that the Council
approve the specifications and authorize a call for
bids for an accounting machine, bids to be received
no later than 10 a.m. October 30 in the office of the
City Clerk. It was moved by Councilman Stevens,
seconded by Councilman 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.
The Manager presented a report which recalled that
earlier in the year the City entered into an agreement
with the County Road Department for the improvement
of the intersection of Century Boulevard and Alameda
Street. The City Engineer and the Southern Pacific
Railway have undertaken the necessary engineering
for railway protection devices at the intersection
in compliance with the safety orders of the Public
Utilities Commission. In accordance with the
Public Utilities Commission's policy the cost for
the project must be shared equally by the City
and the railway; however, the Commission agrees
to accept an application from the City to bear
50q of the project cost. The estimated cost of
the project is $24,800, one-half of which the railway
has agreed to pay. If the Commission acts favorably
on the City's application and assumes 50% of the
City's cost, the City's share would be $6,200 which
would be funded from 2106 gas tax funds. The
Manager recommended that the Council approve the
agreement with Southern Pacific Railroad and
instruct the City Engineer to apply to the Public
Utilities Commission for allocation of $6,200 from
the Railroad Crossing Protection Fund.
Business lic
exemption
request
denied.
ERC
Call for
bids -
Accounting
Machine
10/30/70
10 a.m.
Railroad
Protection
Devices -
Century &
Alameda
In discussing the improvement of the intersection
and upgrading of the railway crossing protection
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devices, the Mayor asked that the record show that
this is the intersection with which Mr. Kenneth
Thompson has been concerned.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that the Council approve the
agreement with Southern Pacific Railroad and instruct
the City Engineer to apply to the Public Utilities
Commission for allocation of $6,200 from the Railroad
Crossing Protection Fund.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
'Zone The Manager requested the Council to establish
Change hearing dates for two changes of zone which the Planning
Hearings Commission recently recommended for approval, as follows:
`11/4/70 East one-half of Lot 82, Tract 2794, P-1 to R-3 and
Lots 109 and 110, Tract 5456, P-1 to R-1. It was moved
by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer,
and carried, that said matter be set for hearing on
November 4, 1970, at 7:30 p.m.
Tree A report on the bids received for removal of certain
Removal hazardous trees and replacement of damaged curb,
.Contract gutter and sidewalk adjacent to said trees was
'.Damon presented by the City Manager. It was recommended
Const. that the Council accept the low bid of $29,427.90
Co. and award the contract to Damon Construction Co.,
11760 Wright Road, Lynwood. It was moved by Council-
. man Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the
tree removal contract be awarded to the low bidder,
Damon Construction Co.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The feasibility of making trees available to those
desiring to plant parkway trees, possibly through
a service club project, was discussed, and the
Manager asked that he be allowed to investigate such
a program.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
C Of C Mr. Hank Becker, President of .the Chamber of Commerce,
display addressed the Council to inform them that an unprecedented
2nd at number of local industrial and commercial firms, as
County well as a number of service clubs, are planning to
Fair participate in the annual Fall Festival. He also
presented to the City Council a check for $550, the
second place award received by the Chamber for its
fair display.
Inquiry Mr. Raleigh Blair, 11248 Hu1me Avenue, addressed the
re noise Council to inquire if anything had been done in an
At Food effort to reduce the noise emanating from the Food
Giant Giant Market. The City Manager informed him that
Market he has been in touch with the company's representatives
and he expects to have their full cooperation in
eliminating the nuisance of noise.
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Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council
to inform them that he had been refused a copy of a
report which was presented to the Recreation Commission
at its recent meeting. He maintained that as the Discussion
report was an agenda item it was a public record to which re
he should have access even though the Commission did Recreation
not discuss it and held it for study. Commission
The City Manager explained it has long been the policy
that when the administrative staff prepares material
no copies are distributed until the body requesting
the report has considered the matter. In the case of
the Recreation report, the Commission merely a~•~epted
the report; neither the Commission nor the Recreation
Director had time to go over the report and there was
no discussion or action whatsoever at that time.
Recreation and Parks Director Snavely informed the
Council that the study in question was presented to
the Commission and because of its length, the Commission
did not wish to undertake discussion of it at the time
of the meeting.
After considerable discussion of the question of making
staff reports available prior to consideration by the
public body involved, the City Attorney expressed the,.
opinion that not until the Commission acts on the report
does it become a public record.
Mr. Rokos also inquired what .action is being taken on Discussion
providing ambulance or emergency transport service as concerning
contemplated in the 1970-71 b:~dget. In the course of ambulance
a lengthy discussion of the problems surrounding service
provisions of such service, Mr. Rokos was assured
that the Council has not abandoned the proposal,
but the primary consideration at this time is
sufficient funds for the service, which will be a
costly one.
Mr. Ed Fuhrman, 4318 Pendleton Avenue, addressed the Progress
Council to inquire about progress being made on a on Century
decision as to the location of the freeway on and off Freeway
ramps at Long Beach Boulevard. He said the discussed
uncertainty is becoming an increasing hardship on
the local merchants and he hopes for an early
decision. He was informed that the city officials
are continuing to work closely with the Division
of Highway representatives but no definite
information is available as yet.
Mayor Green commented on the excellent pedestrian
lighting at the crosswalks on Century Boulevard in
front of Stop's Restaurant and Alpha Beta Market.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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