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REGULAR MEETING JULY 6, 1965 ,'~
The City Council of the Cit-y of Lynwood met in a regular
session in the City Hall, 113'3-0 Bullis Road, on above date
at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Siokos in the Chair.
Councilmen Duncan,. McMillan, Siokos, and Smith answered the
roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that the minutes of the regular meeting of June
15, 1965, and the special meeting of June 28, 1965, be
approved as written. All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Res. 65-~17 RESOLUTION N0. 65-47 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLGWING AND APPROVING THE
DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE."
was presented. It was moved Councilman Duncan, seconded
by Councilman Smith, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of The City Manager presented for the Council's. consideration V
1965-66 and adoption the 1965-66 Fiscal Budget and presented a
Fiscal Budge tbrief resume of the. budget message. It was moved by
Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that
the 1965-66 Fiscal Budget be accepted as offered by the
City Manager.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent :None. ,,,~
The Manager presented for the Council's consideration
and adoption a resolution setting the salaries of City
employees for the fiscal year 1965-66 and briefly out-
lined the changes from the previous year.
Res. 65-48 RESOLUTION N0. 65-48 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Salary & COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING FORTH THE SALARIES
fringe BY CLASSIFICATION OF ITS OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, AND OTHER
benefits BENEFITS." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith
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seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager also recommended adoption of a resolution
providing for additional sick leave benefits.
Res. 65-49 RESOLUTION N0. 65-49 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Additional COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 2843,
sick leave PERSONNEL RULES, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SICK LEAVE BENEFITS."
benefits was presented. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded
by Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be adopted. ^~^
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A letter from Mr. John H. Stevens was presented in which he
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expressed his interest in the appointment to the vacancy
on the City Council. It was moved by Councilman Smith,
seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the letter be
accepted and filed. All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A letter from Andrew V. Hohn, 8137 1/4 2nd Street,
Downey, was presented in which he stated that he wishes
to submit a quotation when a new disposal contract is
negotiated. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded
by Councilman Duncan, that the letter be taken under
advisement. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion carried.
At this time the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned Executive
to an executive session. Following the exec~~tive session, session
the meeting was again called tp order.
The Mayor announced that nominations wou:~ riots 'be ~r~ order
to fill the existing vacancy on the C~~y t~ou:~?ci:1.
Councilman Duncan stated that he wished to place in John ~7. Byork
nomination Mr. John D. Byork, one who has worked for voted to
the City in the capacity of Planning Commissioner and fill Council
who has been active in civic affairs of the community. vacancy
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that a unanimous vote be cast for Mr. John D.
Byork, to fill the unexpired term of the late John D.
Ham. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion carried.
REPORTS, REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
,~,,, A letter from Mr. Robert Reifschneider, Chairman of the Pex'mit to
John D. Ham Memorial Fund, was presented in which he solicit for
requested permission for permit to solicit funds for the John D. .Ham
John D. Ham Memorial Fund within the City limits of Memorial Fund
Lynwood. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded granted
by Councilman Duncan ,, that said_permit be granted.
ATl members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A letter from the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce was Chamber of
presented in which they outlined their plans for Commerce
holding a carnival on August 11, 12, 13, 14, and l5. granted waives
The location of the carnival will be at Fernwood of 1/2 liceri~'e
Avenue alid Imperial Highway.. The letter also stated fee far
that all concessions will be cleared-.with the Lynwood carnival
Police Department prior to opening.;, that restroom
facilities will be provided by the Craft Shows, and
that private security guards will be on the grounds.
The letter contained a request for waiver of one half
of the daily license fee of $100 per day, reducing the
fee to $50 per day. It was moved by Councilman McMillan,
seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the request for
waiver of one half of the daily license fee be granted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, McMillan., Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Manager presented an agreement between the Amendment to
Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lynwood for promotion Chamber agree-
and publicity and explained that in the existing. agree-., ment
ment there is no method whereby unused or disallowed
funds can be returned to the City.. He explained that
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Amendment to a new paragraph has been inserted whicri states that at ;:~
Chamber the end of the fiscal year such funds ca.n either be
agreement returned in a lump sum or deducted from. the monthly
appropriation at the discretion cf tYie Chamber of
Commerce. In all other respects the agreement is the
same as the previous one. The Manager recommended
that the City Council give notice of intention to
terminate the existing agreement dated January 1, 1965,
and approve a new agreement with the Chamber for
advertising and publicizing the City.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by
Councilman Duncan, that the Council concur in the
recommendation of the City Manager and terminate the
agreement dated January 1, 1865, for the purpose of
amendment. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that a new agreement between the Chamber of Commerce
and the City of Lynwood be executed. to provide a method for
returning to the City unused or disallowed funds. All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Manager stated that under the
and publicity agreement with the
City Council establishes a budget.
by resolution at the beginning of
recommended that the City Council.
resolution.
terms of the advertising,
C;'hamber of Commerce, the
for approved projects
each fiscal year and
at~cpt an appropriate
Res. 65-50 RESOLUTION N0. 65-50 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Allocating COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR
funds for ADVERTISING, PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY." was presented. It
advertising was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
promotion & Smith, that said resolution be adopted.
publicity Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager stated that under the terms of the advertising,
promotion and publicity agreement with the Lynwood Junior.
Chamber of Commerce, the Council approves an annual budget
by projects, and recommended that the Council approve the
budget by adopting an appropriate resolution.
Res. 65-51 RESOLUTION N0. 65-51 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Allocating COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOCATING FUNDS TO THE
funds to LYNWOOD JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR ADVERTISING,
Jaycees for PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY." was presented. It was moved
advertising by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Duncan,
promotion & that said resolution be adopted.
publicity Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Council took this opportunity to commend the
Junior Chamber of Commerce for the excellent 4th of
July program conducted in the City Park.
The Manager explained that the 60q allocation of gas tax
revenue for general street maintenance is prepared prior
to the beginning of the fiscal year and is based upon
estimated income prepared by the State. He stated that
in the past year the estimate was slightly more than
$66,000. Actual returns amount to $77, 540.63 or
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approximately $11,000 more than anticipated. In order to
receive the additional money, it is necessary to approve
an amended budget by the adoption of a resolution.
RESOLUTION N0. 65-52 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING BUDGET FOR
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY
FUND TO CITIES." was presented. It was moved by Council-
man Duncan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that said
resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Res. 65-52
adopting fund
allocated fron
state hwy. fur
to .cities.
The City Manager presented an amended 13uildir7g ~'iaintenance Building
agreement for the Community Service Building and explained Maintenance
that the original agreement for maintenance called for an Agreement for
hourly custodial rate of $2.72 per hour with a monthly _ Community
maximum of $550. This was approved in April 1862, and Service bldg.
included all supplies and equipment. A new agreement adopted.
has been prepared which establishes an hourly. rate of
$3.00 per hour with a maximum monthly charge of $585.
He stated that the work of the firm has been good and
the increase is ,justified and recommended that the
amended agreement be approved.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that the Council concur in the recommendations
of the City Manager with reference to the Community
Service Building Maintenance Agreement, and authorize.
its execution on behalf of the City.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager presented a proposed maintenance agreement
between the City of Lynwood and United Janitorial Service,
Inca, for maintenance of ,.the natatorium. He stated. that
for $400 per month, the firm wSll clean and disinfe.ct_al1
p-ubiic areas of the pool including vacuuming of the pooh.
Custodial operations will be accomplished such as daily
cleaning ,and. sanitizing of restrooms, and monthly machine
scrubing of ail deck .arid locker room floors. In addition
the agreement provides for Stand-by service in the
Community Center Bu~.lc~ing in the event of the absence of
the regular custodian. He stated that allocation for
such contractural service has been included in the budget
and recommended approval of the agreement.
In reply to a question from Councilman Duncan, the Manager
stated that the agreement is for a period of one year with
automatic renewal and a 30 day cancellation clause.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Council-
man Smith, that.-the Council concur in the recommendation,
of the City Manager and authorize execution of an agree-
ment between United Janitorial Service Inc, and the City
for maintenance of the natatorium.
Roll Call:
Ayes: ,Councilmen Duncan ,.,McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: Non-e.
Absent: None.
Build~.ng
Maintenance
Agreement for
Natatorium &
Community
Center Stand-
Ly.adopted.
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The Mayor requested the Manager to report to the City
Council as to the success of contractural custodial
service in the natatorium.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Henderson Mr. George Henderson, representing the Lynwood Press,
asks'how inquired as to how many candidates had been considered
many Council for the appointment to the vacancy on the City Council
candidates and whether or not the Council wished to make any state--
were ments as to the reason for their selection. The Mayor
considered replied that he would say the number was in excess of
ten, and Councilman Duncan stated that he .believed Mr. Byork
to be fully qualified for the position for the reasons
stated at the time of his nomination.
Mr. Bob Gray, President of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed
the Council to thank them for approving the agreement for
the coming year.
Petition Dennis Markovic, 11670 Vieta Avenue, and .Bob Lake, 11658.
presented Vieta Avenue, presented a petition containing l0~ names
requesting requesting that the park-now known as Liigo Park be named
Lugo Park John D. Ham Park in memory of the late Councilman John D.
changed to Ham. It was explained that no action would be taken on
John D. Ham this request at this time, that it would be taken under
Park advisement as a recommendation is forthcoming from the
Recreation Commission concerning the same request.
Mrs. John D. Ham addressed the Council to state that she
wished to thank publicly the City Council, the press, the
various City departments and all those in Lynwood who had
been so helpful.
Mr. Gene Green, 11253 Elm, addressed the Council to express
his commendation for all those who were so helpful to the
Ham family.
Councilman Councilman Duncan then asked that Councilman McMillan
McMillan present a statement about John Ham.
presented a
poem about Councilman McMillan then read an original poem of
John Ham exceptional beauty which was a tender and deeply touching
tribute to John Ham.
ADJOURN
Adjourn in It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
memory of Duncan, that the meeting be ajourned in memory of John D.
John Ham Ham. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
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APPROVED JULY 20, 1965
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