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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1965-07-06 - CCV f.1 ~'~ C Cr; 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 , 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 c) 3 ~~> 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 _~~. e.) al ~~a ~: 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 ~~9 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. { The Mayor requested the Manager to report to the City Council as to the success of contractural custodial service in the natatorium. ~y6 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. !1 ~ ~ Ci'y Clerk, City f Lynwood APPROVED JULY 20, 1965 C r n c r~: door of the Cry of Lynwood