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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 16, 1971
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 Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the minutes
of the regular meeting of March 2, 1971, be
approved as written.
Res. 71-17 RESOLUTION N0. 71-17 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 wa® moved by
Councilman Stevens, ascended ~y C®uneilman Liewer,
that said resolution be adApted~
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen ayork~ G~~e~~ Diewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Mr. Jim Morton addressed the Council regarding the
Lynwood Jaycees forth a9~i~,~ ''Mies Dynwood" contest
and introduced Miss Cal~.fAr~ia 19~~, Cherly Baker,
and the present Miss ~,y~wACda Cathy McAlpine.
Mr. Ray Warden was presents acaAmpanied by members
of the Lynwood DeMolay Chs,pter, each of whom
introduced himself. ~'hsy were present in connection
with observance of "DeMalay Weep" previously
proclaimed by the Mayor.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Hearing - The hour of 7:30 p.m. havi~~ arr~.ved, said hour
Abatement Cost being the time fixed fQr p~~~e hearing on the
report - 5262 report of the expense in4urred by the City for
Fernwood demolition of structures on Lpt 5~ and the west
one-half of Lot 55, Tract 657'7, (5262 Fernwood
Avenue) the clerk informed the Council that notice
of hearing had been published, posted and mailed as
required and that no written protests or objections
had been received. Copies of the abatement cost
re~aort were presented to the City Council and the
report was read by the City Clerk.
The Mayor inquired if there were any present
wishing to be heard. There was no response. It
was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Siokos, and carried, that the City Council
approve the Building Official's abatement cost report.
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It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- a
man Liewer, and carried, that cost of said demolition
be assessed against the above described real property.
Res. 71-18 RESOLUTION N0. 71-18 ent~.tled: "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING
Confirming cost THE REPORT OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL OF THE EXPENSE
report and INCURRED BY THE CITY IN THE DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS
ordering cost DONE PURSUANT TO SECTION 203 OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING
be assessed CODE 1964 EDITION AND THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE 1964
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EDITION AND ORDERING THE EXPENSE BE ASSESSED
AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY UPON WHICH THE BUILDINGS
FORMERLY STOOD, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT, THAT THE
SAME TO BE RECORDED AND THAT THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR,
THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR AND THE COUNTY AUDITOR
UPON RECEIPT OF NOTICES OF LIEN, TO RECEIVE THE
SAME AND TO ADD THE AMOUNT OF THE ASSESSMENT TO
THE NEXT REGULAR BILL FOR TAXES LEVIED AGAINST
THE LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND THEREIN DESCRIBED AND
THE AMOUNT ON THE COUNTY ASSESSMENT UNDER THE LAW
IN SUCH CASES MADE AND PROVIDED," was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour
being the time fixed for public hearing on the
proposed change of zone of certain parcels of land
located within the area commonly "Study Area II"
and more specifically described below, the Council
was informed that notice of said hearing had been
published and posted as required by law and that
no protests or objections have been received.
The Manager reported that the proposed changes
were recommended by the Planning Commission
following intensive study of the parcels and
the necessary public hearings. The Planning
Commission found that the lots in question, most
of which are presently zoned P-1, are either no
longer needed for P-1 or are already developed
as R-3 use.
The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing
to speak for or against the proposed zone changes.
Mr. Don Carr, 3338 Los Flores, questioned additional
R-3 zoning in view of the narrow streets and present
congestion, and he was told .that the P-1 lots
proposed to be changed to R-3 are presently
improved as R-3.
As there were no others wishing to speak, the Mayor
declared the hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, that the Council concur in the
Planning Commission's recommendation for changes
of zone for the following described lots:
FROM ZONE P-1 to R-3, ALMA AVENUE
West one-half of Lot 42, Tract 2794.
Lot 43, Tract 2794
Lot 44, Tract 2794.
West 44 feet of Lot 45, Tract 2794.
West 50 feet of Lot 33, Tract .2794.
FROM ZONE P-1 to R-3, ELIZABETH AVENUE
Hearing - Zone
Changes in Study
Area II
West 53.1 feet of Lot 64, Tract 2794.
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Zone Change East 50 feet of Lot 64, Tract 2794.
Hearing Study West 56 feet of Lot 63, Tract 2794.
Area II East 50 feet of Lot 63, Tract 2794.
West one-half of Lot 66, Tract 2794.
East one-half of Lot 66, Tract 2794.
FROM ZONE P-1 to R-3, NORTON AVENUE
Lot 83, Tract 2794.
West one-half of Lot 82, Tract 2794.
FROM ZONE P-1 to R-3, CALIFORNIA AVENUE
Lot com S 82°43'30" E 50 ft. from NW cor of
Lt 33 th S 82°43'30" E 111.29 ft to W line
of California Ave th S thereon 50.87 ft th
N 82°43'30" W omitted portion in Assessor's
Map Book lots 32 & 33, Tract 2794.
Lot com S 82°43'30" E 50 ft and S 5°56' W
50 ft and S 5°56' W 50 ft from NW cor of
Lot 33 th S 82°43'30'' E to W line of
California Ave th S thereon 50.88 ft th
omitted portion in Assessor's map book
lots 32 & 33, Tract 2794.
Lot com at SE cor of Lt 32 th N 82°43'30"
W 86 ft th N 5°56' E 85 ft th S 82°43'30"
E to W line of California Avenue th S
thereon 86.48 ft to beg part of Lt 32,
Tract 2794.
Lot com at SE cor of Lt 33 th N 82°43'30"
W 56 ft with a uniform depth of 85 ft N
5°56' E part of Lt 33, Tract 2794.
FROM ZONE P-1 to R-3, BARLOW AVENUE
Lot 93 and 94, Tract 5259.
Lots 5 and 6, Tract 5259.
FROM ZONE C-3 to R-3, HARLOW AVENUE
Lot 4, Tract 5259.
FROM ZONE P-1 to R-1
CAPISTRANO AVENUE - Lots 95 and 96, Tract 5456.
SAN JOSE AVENUE - Lots 197, Tract 5456.
OSGOOD AVENUE - Lot 4, Block 1, Tract 5456, and
Lot 4, Block 2, Tract 5456. -~
STATE STREET - Lot 4, Block 3, Tract 6474.
Ord. first read An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
zone change - ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
Study Area II OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN
AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART
OF SAID ORDINANCE," was read for the first time.
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It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that further reading
be waived.
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.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A resolution and agreement for providing financial
assistance to the Chamber of Commerce for the
city's 50th anniversary celebration was presented.
The City Attorney explained that the city cannot
make gifts of public funds and cannot lend its c~~edit
but it can provide funds for promotion and publicity.
The agreement authorizes the city's advertising agent,
the Chamber of Commerce, to spend up to $5,000 for
the promotion, advertising and publicizing of the 50th
anniversary of the incorporation of the city.
Mr. Norman Wasserman, of the Chamber of Commerce,
was present and discussed the proposed agreement
with the Council. As there was same uncertainty
as to the meaning of "profit" as expressed in the
agreement with reference to the repayment to the
city of funds advanced to the Chamber, as well a.s
to the accounting and payment procedures to be
followed, it was suggested by the City Manager that
the City Attorney and Mayor meet with the Chamber
representatives for clarification of the terms of
the agreement. It was moved by Councilman Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that
the resolution and agreement be held over to the
next Council meeting of April 6.
Mayor Green asked that members of the Council
and the Chamber of Commerce be provided with
copies of the agreement.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A claim for damages filed on behalf of Leo, Petra,
Ampelia and Judith Ruiz was presented. It was
moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, and carried, that the claim be
rejected ~.nd referred to the city's insurance
carrier.
A letter from Mr. Marc E. Morin, 3350 Cedar Avenue,
was presented. Mr. .Morin expressed concern for
the future welfare of Lynwood because of increasing
~"'"- costs of city operations. It was moved by Council-
i~ man Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and
carried, that the letter be accepted and filed.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
The request from the Peace Officers' Association
for approval of the annual police show and dance,
Resolution and
agreement with
Chamber for
50th anniversary
celebration
held over
Claim for damage
denied _ Ruiz
Letter from
Marc Morin filed
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held over from the March 2 meeting, was presented.
Peace Officers' Sergeant Glen Sauls, President, and Officer
Assn. Show & McConnaughey, Treasurer of the Peace Officers'
Dance approved Association, addressed the Council concerning the
request. In answer to inquiries from the Council,
Sergeant Sauls informed the Council that the
organization of the show and dance and sale of
tickets would be handled by Mr. Dick George by
telephone solicitation, as in the past. He
informed the Council that the Association does
not operate on a percentage, but on a predetermined
amount on a contractual basis with Mr. George.
In the ensuing discussion, Sergeant Sauls was
questioned about disposition of the funds of the
Association, particularly as to use of funds in
recent legal action against the city. Opposition
to sale of tickets by telephone solicitation was
expressed by members of the Council as well as
concern about the amount of money derived by the
promoter.
The possibility of obtaining net receipt figures
from Mr. George was discussed, and it was moved
by Councilman Siokos that the matter be tabled
until the next Council meeting to see if such
figures could be provided prior to the next
meeting. The motion was not seconded.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that the request of the Peace
Officers' Association for approval of their annual
show and dance be granted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Stevens.
Noes: Councilmen Green and Siokos.
Absent: None.
Request for A request from the Lynwood Allied Art Association
rummage sale for permission to hold a rummage sale at the art
Allied Art Assn house was presented. The purpose of the sale is
held over to raise funds to supplement the group's
operating funds. A motion to approve the sale
was withdrawn when the propriety of having a
rummage sale at that location was questioned.
It was suggested to Mr. Snavely that he discuss
the request with the applicants, and it was
moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Siokos, and carried, that the request
be tabled until the April 6 meeting pending
the receipt of further information.
DAV fireworks A request from the Lynwood Chapter of the Disabled
stand at 11300 American Veterans for permission to conduct a
Bullis Approved fireworks stand at 11300 Bullis Road was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the request --~
be granted.
Quitclaim deed A quitclaim deed executed by the County of Los
from Co. of LA Angeles whereby its interest in Lot 21, Block 15,
accepted Belle Vernon Acres in the City of Lynwood,
County of Los Angeles, State of California, as
shown on Map filed in Book 9, page 196 of Maps
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in the Office of the Recorder of said County, is
conveyed to the City of Lynwood was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that said deed be accepted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Manager presented a report on recommended
use of funds available from Urban Area Traffic
Operations Improvement section of the Federal
Aid to Highways Act of 1968. Funds allocated under
this program can only be spent on a matching fund
basis for approved projects. In order to qu~.lify
for the funds, the city is required to complete
and submit an area-wide plan. Upon approval of the
plan and the proposed projects, the city may proceed
with the improvements. As it appears that if the
funds allocated to Lynwood for fiscal 1968-70
are not committed to a particular project by
June 30, 1971, they will no longer be available,
it was recommended that the Council commit the
1g6g-70 funds to the Imperial Highway project
recommended by the Los Angeles County Road Department
as previously reported to the City Council.
This project concerns uniform traffic control
improvements along the entire Imperial Highway
route. The project has Federal approval and
the County Road Department is presently developing
construction drawings for submission to each city
affected. If the Council wishes to participate
in the TOPICS program and make use of available
funds, it is necessary that the area-wide study
be carried out as it is a prerequisite to the use
of the funds. For the purpose of carrying out
this study, the firm of Robert Crommelin and
Associates Yias been selected to perform this
study. The firm proposes to carry out the study
for a maximum fee of $12,800. The city's share
of the cost would be $3,67+ to be funded from gas
tax revenue, with the remainder to paid from the
current TOPICS allocation. In conclusion, the
Manager made the following recommendations: (1)
that the City Council commit the 1969-70 TOPICS
funds to the Imperial Highway project, to be done
in cooperation with the Los Angeles County Road
Department, and (2) that the firm of Robert
Crommelin and Associates be retained for completion
of an area-wide TOPICS study at an estimated cost
of $12,800, and the Mayor be instructed to sign
the necessary contract.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, that the 1969-70 TOPICS funds
be committed to the Imperial Highway project as
recommended by the City Manager.
Report and
recommendation
on use of TOPICS
funds for Imp.
Hwy. improvement
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that the firm of Robert Crommelin
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and Associates be retained for completion of an
area-wide TOPICS study at an estimated cost not
to exceed $12,800, and the Mayor be instructed
to execute the necessary contract.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Report on The Manager reported that because of difficulty
relocation of encountered in recent relocation permit decisions,
.structures the Planning Commission has concluded that certain
within the city aspects of the current regulations pertaining to
relocation of structures is in need of immediate
and intensive investigation. The Commission has
recommended that the Council declare a 90-day
moratorium on all relocation permits to allow
time for review of the regulations. Because
of the immediate availability of many re locatable
structures along the Lynwood portion of the
freeway route, the Commission further recommended
that the Council consider the ordinance as an
urgency matter to forestall any additional .
relocations during the normal 30-day adoption period.
The City Attorney has prepared the necessary
ordinance for the Council's consideration.
Ord. 887 ORDINANCE N0. 887 entitled: "AN INTERIM ORDINANCE
Interim ord. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TEMPORARILY AMENDING
.prohibiting CHAPTERS III, IV, V AND VI OF ORDINANCE N0. 570
relocation of AND SECTION 8.22 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE
structures in PROHIBITING THE REMOVAL OF ANY BUILDING OR
city STRUCTURE FROM A POINT OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND SETTING DOWN, PUTTING
OR PLACING SAID BUILDING OR STRUCTURE THUS
REMOVED ON ANY LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD WHICH IS LOCATED IN ANY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE, AND PROHIBITING THE REMOVAL
OF ANY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE FROM ANY LOT OR
PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD TO ANOTHER LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND
WITHIN THE CITY. OF LYNWOOD LOCATED IN ANY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE, AND PROHIBITING THE BUILDING
OFFICIAL OR BUILDING INSPECTOR OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD FROM ISSUING OR GIVING PERMISSION TO
ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION TO MOVE ANY
BUILDING OR STRUCTURE, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF,
OVER, UPON, ALONG, OR ACROSS ANY STREET IN
ANY RESIDENTIAL ZONE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,"
was read. It was moved by Councilman Stevens,
seconded by Councilman Liewer, that said
ordinance be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Report on P.C. The Manager informed the Council that at its
actions March g meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed
and granted site plan approval to Sears, Roebuck
for construction of a TBA center and adjacent
off-street parking north of their existing retail
facility. This will place the entire automotive
center within a 28,000 square foot area immediately
east of Long Beach Boulevard, with the remainder
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of the land extending easterly to Bullis Road to
be used for off-street parking purposes.
Allocation of sales tax receipts derived from the
Sears operation within the City limits of Lynwood
were discussed.
The Manager informed the Council that a letter has
been received from Chief Houtz of the Los Angeles
County Fire Department assuring the City that they
will send units to whatever city requests
assistance under the Mutual Aid agreement.
The Manager requested that the Council adjourn to
executive session following oral communications for
the purpose of discussion of personnel matters.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Don Carr, 3338 Los Flores, addressed the Council Discussion re
to inquire about the use of TOPICS in local street widen,ing of
improvements, and about widening Los Flores Boulevard. Los Flores
He was informed that the most recent petition for
widening Los Flores Boulevard had been referred to
the former Public Works Director and that he had not
had time to complete his investigation prior to
his resignation, and that nothing more will be
done until his replacement is employed,
Councilman Byork said that several local businesses
~"" intend to change their postage meters to include a
stamp noting the city's 50th anniversary, and the
_' city Manager said the he would see i~ the same
thing can be done with the eity~s meter
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to Executive
executive session. Session
Following the executive session, the Mayor called
the meeting to order.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, the.t the meeting
be adjourned.
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