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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 20, 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 Pro tempore Liewer in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Liewer and Siokos answered the roll
call. Councilmen Green and Stevens were absent.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Siokos, and carried, that the absence of Councilmen
Green and Stevens be excused.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of October 6, 1970, be approved as written.
Res. 70-59 RESOLUTION N0. 70-59 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 Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that
said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Siokos.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Green, Stevens.
Clean-Up, Paint The Mayor read a proclamation as requested by the
Up, Fix-Up Lynwood Youth Coordinating Council, naming the week
Week, 10/25 to of October 25 to 31, 1970, as Clean-Up, Paint-Up,
10/31/70 Fix-Up Week. Mr. Cecil Abernathy, director of
the Youth Coordinating Council, addressed the Council
concerning the groups efforts and introduced other
members, including President Randy Fordham and 1st
Vice-president Terry Barefield.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter from A letter from the Chief of the Division of Highways
Division of Outdoor Advertising Program was read informing the
Highways Out- Council of recent legislation governing advertising
door Advertisingstructures located within 660 feet of any Federal-aid
or Interstate Highway.
Letter of A letter from Mayor Dollarhide of the City of Compton
appreciation was presented. Mayor Dollarhide expressed the
from Compton appreciation of the Compton City Council for the
City Council assistance of the Lynwood Fire Department when they
responded to a mutual aid call on September 29.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
L. A. Co. Heart The request from the Los Angeles County Heart Association
Assoc. fund for permission to conduct their annual fund raising
drive Feb. 1971 campaign during the month of February 1971 was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council-
. man Byork, and carried, that the request be granted.
Camp Fire
candy sale
,Tan. 22 to
15, 1971
Girls The request of the Camp Fire Girls of the Rio Hondo
Area Council for permission to conduct their annual
Feb. candy sale from January 22 to February 15, 1971, was
presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
by Councilman Siokos, And carried, that permission be
granted.
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A request from the Junior High Youth Fellowship of
the Methodist Church to carry on a "trick or treat"
fund raising for the United Nations International
Children's Emergency Fund on Halloween was presented.
After a brief discussion of how the fund campaign
will be carried out it was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilrrian Liewer, and carried, that
permission be granted and that the hours of
solicitation be provided and those taking part
be provided with identification.
A request from the Huntington Park Elks Lodge for
permission to carry on their fund raising
activity in Lynwood was presented. As the
activity will be carried out a~ 'Various business
locations within the city, the request was
accompanied by letters signed by the various
business owners giving their permission for use
of the locations for the Elks fund raising effort.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that permission be granted.
All members present voting aye, except Councilman
Liewer, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The application of Alex Meyer for a special
permit to carry on a closing out sale of Knobby
Shop, 11407 Long Beach Boulevard, was presented.
The application was accompanied by a notarized
inventory of the merchandise to be sold as
required by the City Code. Mr. Meyer was
present and was asked if he intended to relocate
within Lynwood and he informed the Council that
he had no place to which to move at this time.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the special
permit be approved.
The City Manager recalled that at the September
15 Council meeting, the proposed relocation of the
Security Pacific Bank to the corner of Beechwood
and Long Beach Boulevard was discussed with
representatives of the bank. He reported that
at the October 13 Planning Commission meeting, the
real estate representative of Security Bank,
Mr. Kenneth Warren, discussed the proposal with
the Commission, and presented for its
consideration three proposals, as follows:
1. Acquisition by the bank of the property
immediately west of the existing city parking lot
on Beechwood Avenue west of Long Beach Boulevard,
removal of the block wall between the lots and
improvement of the site as one lot (200' x 175')
according to city specifications, replacement
of necessary fence and, upon completion, execution
of a direct property trade agreement, .city lot for
bank lot. Following the exchange, the bank to
assume all maintenance .responsibility for the
entire area.
Methodist Junior
High Fellowship
"trick or treat"
fund drive
H.P. Elks Lodge
fund raising
activity approved
Knobby Shop
closing-out sale
approved
Report on land
proposal -
Security Pacific
National Bank
2. Outright purchase of the present city parking
lot by the bank, with the bank to limit additional
purchase to one parcel to the west, or 50 feet of
Beechwood frontage, for a total lot size of 150' x 175'.
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Report on land 3. The bank would proceed as in proposal No. 1,
proposal - except that should the city not elect to trade parcels,
Security the bank wou ld req uire that a " first right of refusal"
Pacific Bank contract be drawn between the pa rties relative to
future sale of the existing city lot.
The Planning Commission recommended that the City
Council consider proposal No. 1, as it was the
commission's belief that the exchange would fill
both the desires of the bank and the public parking
needs of the city. The Commission expressed some concern
relative to the market values of the city and bank
properties, as appraised by the firm of Shattuck
Company, 5405 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, as
follows: City parcel, $39,375; bank parcel, $35,000.
In the event that the Council concurs in the Planning
Commission recommendation, the Manager suggested that
the Council make reference to Proposal No. 1 in his
report, and direct the City Attorney to draw up the
necessary agreement.
Mr. Kenneth Warren, 411 S. Main Street, Los Angeles,
representing Security Pacific Bank, addressed the
Council to emphasize the bank's need for relocation
as they are at capacity in their present facilities.
He informed the Council, that he had met recently
with Mr. Bob Oliver concerning the affect the bank
would have on the proposed shopping center. Mr.
Oliver indicated that there would be no problem
as the bank would not encroach or infringe on
parking or future construction, should it take
place. Mr. Warren informed the Council that space
would not permit a drive-in window for banking; that
the average customer time in the bank is 13 minutes;
that the bank is desirous of controlling customer
parking at the proposed site, and would have signs
posted limiting parking to 20 minutes. In discussing
enforcement of parking regulations, Mr. Russell
Hodge, Manager of the local Security Pacific Bank
branch, said if necessary, guards would be provided
for supervision of the parking lot. He also
stressed the need for larger quarters in order
that their customers can be given better service.
When questioned by the Council, Mr. Warren said the
four lots under discussion would provide 93 parking
spaces. The Council was also informed that Security
does not provide employee parking; that they must park
on the street or make other parking arrangements.
The City Manager was asked the amount of taxes resulting
if the city property was sold to the bank and returned
to the tax roll. The Manager referred to the appraisal
which stated that the taxes would be $514 per year.
In discussing the difference in value of the city
and bank parcels, Mr. Warren pointed out that the ,,,,~
bank would be improving .the parking lots at
considerable expense and would maintain the lot at
bank expense unt11 such time as the city decides
to sell it or until the bank ceases business at
that location. Annual maintenance would average
$300-$400 per year, with the lot being renovated
about every 12 years. He said he felt that the
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bank's expenses would compensate for the difference Report on
in price. proposal
Security
Councilman Siokos asked if, in reference to Proposal National
No. 3, it was not correct that the bank could not
use the lot for their own limited parking unless
there was a lease, and the City Attorney said
that was correct. Councilman Siokos commented
further that he had no objection to the relocation,
but in looking out for the best interests of the
pity all aspects of the various options should be
considered and questioned the proposals as
follows: Who would purchase the property if the
sh~apping center goes in to the west; with option
No.',2, if the bank bought only half the property,
would they not in the future find themselves in
the game position as they are now, and in option
No. '3, if the city wishes to sell at some future
t,~Yme, it has a built-in buyer. He said he felt
~.t was to the bank's advantage to make the exchange
~.nd have the use of all four parcels, but the Council
;'must consider what is best for the whole city.
Off-street parking for
the County proposes to
Long Beach Boulevard w~
Manager stated that he
that the building does
spaces, and the County
supply parking.
the office facilities
locate at Sanborn and
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has informed the County
not have access to 84
is now aware that they must
Mr. Hodge again spoke to emphasize the bank's
desire to continue in the community and its need
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for relocation and control of parking facilities
,, adjacent to the expanded banking facilities
they are committed to construct.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded. by
Councilman Liewer, that the Council concur in
the Planning Commission recommendation as
outlined in proposal No. 1 of the City Manager's
report, with the stipulation ,that the bank pay
the difference in price of $4,375, and that the
City Attorney be directed to draw up the necessary
agreement for signature.
The City Attorney was asked if the motion could
be passed with a simple majority, and he said
it could be.
The City Manager commented that in the agreement
the City Attorney draws, all elements of the
proposal would be brought together, based on the
intent of the motion.
Ro11 Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer.
Noes: Councilman Siokos.
Absent: Councilmen Green, Stevens.
A report of actions taken by the Planning Commission
at its October 13 meeting, in addition to the
Security Bank matter, was presented by the City
Manager, as follows: 1. Denied the application
of James McCune, 3183 Poplar Drive, for permission
to divide a 6500 sq. ft. lot into two parcels of
land
Pacific
Bank
Report on P. C.
actions at 10/13
meeting.
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2,854 sq. ft. and 3,683 sq. ft., respectively.
2. Continued its study of Study Area II with
particular reference to the P-1 lots contained
therein.
Report on The Manager reported that a request has been
street received from Richard G. and Mary S: Kieffner
vacation - for vacation of a portion of the frontage road
Century Blvd. west of Century Boulevard abutting lot 11,
frontage road Tract 20680. The request states that Lot 11
is proposed for use by United California Bank
for off-street parking when the bank is developed
on Lots 8, g and 10, Tract 20680. He informed
the Council that the request has been reviewed
by the City Engineer, who has recommended
favorable consideration of the proposed vacation
with the stipulation that an easement be retained
for maintenance of a 6" water main located in
the roadway. The Manager stated that if it is
the Council's desire to consider the vacation,
it would be in order to adopt a resolution
of intention and set a time and place for
public hearing. He suggested a hearing date
of November 17, 1970.
Res. 70-60 RESOLUTION N0. 70-60 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF
street vacation INTENTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
resolution of LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING IT TO BE ITS
intention INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES
THAT PORTION OF CENTURY BOULEVARD, 42 FEET WIDE,
LYING ADJACENT TO LOT 11 OF TRACT N0. 20680,
MAP BOOK 552, PAGES 4, 5, AND 6, RECORDS OF LOS
ANGELES COUNTY," was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork,
that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Siokos.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Green, Stevens.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Siokos, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
APPROVED NOVEMBER 4, 1870
Mayo o t m ore of the City of Lynwo
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