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REGULAR MEETING MAY 18, 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 Liewer in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens
answered the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that the minutes of the May
~+, 1971, meeting be approved as written.
RESOLUTION N0. 71-33 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE 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 Stevens, seconded by Council-
man Green, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being
the time fixed for public hearing on the proposed
vacation of that portion of Beechwood Avenue beginning
at the east curb line of State Street and extending
easterly to the northerly prolongation of the
westerly curb line of Apricot Street, and that
portion of Grape Street from the southerly prolongation
of Beechwood Avenue southerly 270 plus or minus feet,
the Mayor asked the City Manager for information
concerning the subject hearing.
The City Manager informed the Council that notice
of public hearing has been posted as required, and
no protests or objections have-been received. He
presented a report reviewing previous action of the
Council at the April 20, 1971, meeting in setting
a public hearing on the proposed vacation as
requested by Lynwood Development Corporation, and
presented a map of the area delineating the portions
of streets proposed to be vacated. If it is the
Council's determination to order the vacation, a
resolution has been prepared by the City Attorney
which contains the specific conditions that the
city retains all existing utility easements in the
portions of streets to be vacated and that final
vacation is subject to successful close of escrow
on all properties facing upon the street system.
Additionally, the City Attorney has recommended that
the Council require a separate contractual agreement
wiht the firm acquiring the .vacated street easements
to facilitate recovery of the streets by the city
in the event the proposed construction project has not
been completed as planned within a prescribed period
of time .
The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing
to speak either for or against the proposed vacation.
As there was no response, the Mayor declared the
hearing closed.
Res. 71-33
Demands
Public
Hearing -
Vacation of
portions of
Grape St. &
Beechwood
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Res. 71-34 RESOLUTION N0. 71-34 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF ORDER
Ordering OF VACATION BY CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
vacation of OF PORTIONS OF STREETS DESCRIBED THEREIN," was
portions of presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos,
Grape and seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that
Beechwood further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by
Councilman Green, that said resolution be adopted.
Mr. Edward Pacheco addressed the Council to inquire
when the streets would be closed and was informed
they would not be closed until the close of all
escrows.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Mr. Bill Lomas, president of the Lynwood Optimist
Club, presented the Council with bumper stickers
and extended ar! invitation to be present at a
June 2nd luncheon in connection with their
"Respect for Law" observance.
Mr. Earl Horsager, 11452 Hulme Avenue, was
recognized by Mayor Liewer, who read a proclamation
concerning VFW "Buddy Poppies" days.
Mayor Liewer also proclaimed the week of May 16 to
22 as "National Insurance Women's Week" and the date
of June 6, 1971, as "Hope Sunday."
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ord. 890 ORDINANCE N0. 890 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Regulating CITY OF LYNWOOD REGULATING. A PRIVATE PATROL OPERATOR
private patrol AND AN OPERATOR OF A PRIVATE PATROL SERVICE, WITHIN
licensees THE MEANING AND CONTEXT OF SECTION 7514 OF THE
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE TO REQUIRE REGISTRATION
OF STATE LICENSE NUMBERS, TO REQUIRE PUBLIC
LIABILITY INSURANCE, TO REQUIRE CERTAIN IDENTIFYING
SIGNS ON VEHICLES, STANDARD COLORED UNIFORMS,
SHOULDER PATCHES, BADGES AND INSIGNIA THEREON,"
was presented for second reading. It was moved
by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that further reading be
waived.
At the request of the Mayor, the City Attorney
explained the provisions of the ordinance and said
that it can be adopted as the State legislature
has enacted laws delegating to the cities the
power to regulate private patrol operators.
Mr. Archie Legg, 3617 Platt Avenue, addressed the
Council in opposition to the requirement that
identifying signs on the patrol vehicles be
lettered in not less than 1-1/2 inches in size.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that said ordinance be adopted
as read for the second time, finally passed and
be published as required by law,
Roll Call:
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Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
The application of Richard J. and Rose M. Crawford Dance License
for a dance permit at 10327-2g Long Beach Boulevard approved -
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', an approved occupancy permit and the police department Beach Blvd.
investigative report which indicated no reason why
` the permit should not be granted. It was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green,
that said dance permit be granted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The application of Paul Locklear, 12107 Piuma Avenue, Secondhand
Norwalk; for a special permit 'to conduct a secondhand Store license
store selling new and used furniture at 1Og07 approved
Atlantic Avenue was presented. The Council was 10907 Atlantic
informed that the occupancy permit has been approved
by the Fire and Building Departments and the Police
Department investigative report indicates no
reason why a special permit and license should not
be issued. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the application
of Paul Locklear for a secondhand store selling
new and used furniture at 10907 Atlantic Avenue
be granted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
A reugest from the Board of Supervisors that the Council
City Council express opposition to Assembly Bill expresses
1708 which concerns allocation of State Gas Tax opposition to
funds, was presented. It was moved by Council- AB 1709
man Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, and
carried, that the Council oppose the passage
of Assembly Bill 1709 and that the Mayor and
City Manager express this opposition to the
City's State legislators and that the Board of
Supervisors be informed of the Council's action.
A request from Phil Thatcher, president, of Request from
Shepherd Foundation, Inc. for exemption from the Phil Thatcher
license fees for carrying on the foundation tabled
business at 11457 Long Beach Boulevard was
presented. Activities of the foundation
include various types of assistance to prisoners
and former prisoners. It was moved by Councilman
Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried,
that the request be tabled until Mr. Thatcher is
able to come before the Council to provide more
information about the services provided by the
foundation, and that the Chief of Police be
requested to investigate and report on the
sub,~ect request.
Council was informed that the interim ordinances Extension of
concerning relocation of structures in residential interim ords.-
zones will soon expire and if it is Council's hearing set
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Hearing set for desire to extend the ordinances pending preparation
June 1, 1971 of new relocation requirements, it will be necessary
to set a date for public hearing on extension of
the interim ordinances. It was suggested that the
hearing be set for June 1, 1971. It was moved by
Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork,
and carried, that a public hearing be set for
June 1, 1971, on the proposed extension of
Ordinances Nos. 887 and 889.
Councilman Green suggested that the hearing be
well publicized in the local press in order that
all property owners affected by the freeway
relocation will be aware of the hearing.
Report on The City Manager reported that an audit of the
Chamber budget City-Chamber budget indicates there was an over
over-expenditureexpenditure of $147.11 in the Christmas Parade
account. As an alternative to requesting
Council approval of the over-expenditure, the
Chamber has suggested that under expenditures
totalling $142.93 in the Candy Cane and Los
Angeles County Fair accounts be applied to the
over-expenditure. It was moved by Councilman
Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that
authorization be granted to apply the under-
expended accounts totalling $142.93 to the
over-expended Christmas Parade account.
Ro11 Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Douglas The Manager presented the request of Douglas
Mendoza granted Mendoza, Utility Maintenance Man, Water Department,
60 day leave for a 60 day leave of absence without pay beginning
of absence June 4, 1971. Mr. Mendoza was recently inured
in an accident and since he has exhausted the
accrued sick leave and vacation benefits, the
leave is necessary to maintain his employment
status during the requested 60 day period. The
report stated that the City Manager is'~ joined
by the Water Superintendent in recommending
Council approval of the request. It was moved
by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the request be granted.
Report on P.C. The Manager reported that at its meeting of
actions of May 11, 1971, the Planning Commission took the
5/11/71 following actions:
1. Approved the home occupation application of
R. W. Smoke, 3170 Euclid Avenue, for a permit
to conduct a pet security service from his
residence.
2. Denied the request of Miriam Cobian, 3354-A
Norton Avenue and Maria Gener, 3354-B Norton
Avenue for home occupation permits to conduct
sewing businesses at their separate residences.
3. Studied appropriate standards for control of
relocation permits and concurred in the recommendation
that the initial moratorium on relocation permits
be extended to allow additional time for development
of a suitable ordinance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Richard Bowen, 11469 Copeland, and Mr. Norman
Wasserman, of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed
the Council concerning a previous request for
erection of billboards at or near the City Hall
and near the Long Beach Freeway calling
attention to the city's 50th anniversary.
Drawings of the proposed signs were displayed
for the Council's consideration. The cost of
the signs as proposed would be an estimated $350
each for material, with the work to be done by
city forces and the sign printing to be furnished
by an outdoor advertising company.
The proposed signboards were discussed informally,
with various alternatives being suggested, such as
use of the Mobilelease sign, once used by the city,
a sign on Western Gear property, overhead banners
at Long Beach and Mulford and at Century and Bullis
Road. It was concluded that Chamber representatives
would investigate the Western Gear and Mobilease
possibilities and report to the City Manager.
Mr. R. V. Hansen, 3333 Fernwood Avenue, informed
the Council that Television Channel 13 has a
daily program, called "Dial for Dollars" which
will give free advertising for special events
such as the city's anniversary celebration.
Mr. Hansen also asked if the proposed Montgomery
Ward development would have any affect on
viaducting of the freeway, and he was told it
would have no affect, so far as is known.
Dr. Verner Waite, 3121 Los Flores Boulevard,
addressed the Council concerning the County Branch
Library and its cost to the taxpayers of Lynwood.
His investigation covered the revenue and
expenditures for the local branch, as well as the
Downey library system which is owned and operated
by 'the City of Downey. It was Dr. Waite's opinion
that the present library facilities available to
the citizens of Lynwood, and especially with respect
to the students, are inadequate both in space and
content, and in need of expansion. He filed with
the Clerk the documents resulting from his lengthy
investigation. Dr. Waite was assured that the
Council is interested in upgrading of the library,
and that Councilman Green, the city's library
advisory group, would seek some answers to the
questions raised.
Councilman Green inquired of the Building official
the status of a large number of houses recently
moved into the city. He was informed that if the
owner does not complete them in a very short time,
they will be removed.
Councilman Stevens described the progress being
made by the newly formed organization termed
"LINDA" and stated that open house would be held
on June 5 for the young people and on June 6 for
adults.
Discussion re
billboards and
signs advertising
anniversary
celebration
Discussion
concerning the
operation of the
County branch
library
Operation "LINDA"
report
Councilman Siokos asked that advertising signs
placed on the sidewalk on the north side of Imperial
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near Alexander Street be investigated. Mayor Liewer
asked about the progress of the house numbering, and
the City Manager informed him that there is presently
one group licensed to do such number painting.
Executive The meeting was adjourned to executive session.
session Following executive session, the meeting was called
to order.
Adjournment It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
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~: Ci y Clerk, City of Lynwood
APPROVED JUNE 1, 1971
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Mayor the City of Lynwood