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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 21, 1965
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 Siokos in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, and Smith
answered the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman ~
Byork, that the minutes of the regular meeting of December
7, 1965, be approved as written. All members voting aye,
the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Res. 65-95 RESOLUTION N0, 65-95 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING
THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THERE-
FORE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman McMillan,
seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ROUTE OF CENTURY FREEWAY
Report on A report on the proposed route of the Century Freeway
program for was presented by the City Manager in which he stated that
Freeway for the past two weeks he has discussed with various city
Planning county and State officials ways in which the City can
oppose a particular freeway route, while supporting a
second freeway alignment. He said it must be recognized
that the Century Freeway is going to be built and the
City's efforts should be devoted to promoting the best
route to meet the needs of the community. He described
the two proposed routes through the City (these were
delineated on a map displayed on the wall), the northerly
route entering the City at approximately 109th Street
and proceeding easterly in a line parallel to Abbott
Road. At Hildreth Avenue in South Gate the first
proposed route splits into three alternative routes;
one heading north to approximately Stuart and Grey
Road in Downey, the second going directly east
through the proposed Los Amigos Golf Course, and the
third proceeding south along the boundary of Gardendale
Street in Hollydale and Paramount. The second proposal
enters the City at approximately 118th Street and
proceeds south to the intersection of Fernwood Avenue
and Atlantic and moves slightly north to align itself
again on Gardendale in Paramount.
The report listed the following requirements for a
positive program:
1. Analyzing the newest, southerly, proposal in relation
to the north proposal. This will involve an analysis of
acquisition and construction figures, as well as twenty
year user benefit figures and benefit ratio criteria.
20 Prepare a separate City analysis of the two routes
based primarily on relative tax losses to the governmental
bodies affected. This will require the .cooperation of the
School District in determining actual tax losses for either
route.
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3. Prepare an objective comparison of all State data in
relation to the information that can be gathered by both
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the City and the School District,
~~ Concurrently with the above, attempt to enlist the
support of neighboring cities for the route most acceptable
to the City of Lynwood.
5~ If possible, develop criteria for additional routing
which, to date, have not been proposed by the State.
He stated that the City Engineer has reviewed preliminary
~"" data in the local office of the Freeway Planning of the
' State Department of Highways, This information will be
a basis for further analysis with the City's figures.
The matter has been discussed with representatives of
cities to the west, and with Assemblyman Carley Porter
who recommended tax information be gathered determining
potential loss should either route be adopted9 and
suggested that the City Manager travel to Sacramento
frequently, accompanied by a member of the City Council.
The report stated that the Manager presently has a
tentative commitment to meet with various highway
commissioners in San Francisco between January 10 and
January 15, and arrangements have been made to discuss
the freeway routing with other legislators in the same
area to gain both information and support. It has been
indicated that the first hearings involving governmental
jurisdictions only will take place in February with a
general hearing to be held later in the spring at which
the public will be invited to attend. Citizen support
will be necessary but it should be timed properly and
directed to the proper officials. The need of professional
assistance is being studied, but no recommendation was
made at this time.
The report expressed optimism about the City's ability to
""~ represent itself and the attitude of the citizens in
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~~ establishing final alignment of the freeway, and suggested
the necessity of funds available in order that the Manager
and Council can travel to Sacramento on short notice.
Appropriation of funds for the purpose of freeway planning
was suggested. Any expenditure for outside consulting
service would, of course, have to be ratified by the
City Council.
Report on
program for
Century
Freeway
Planning
The Mayor introduced representatives of the Lynwood Unified
School District who were present: Mrs. Audrey Feist, President;
Mr. Johns, Mr. Willard, Mr. Mason, Dr. Loutensoch, and Mr.
Thompson.
The affect of the proposed southerly route of the freeway
on the School District was discussed. Dr. Loutensoch explained
that they would have to know the exact location of the route
before they could know exactly how much the school district
would lose. In other areas the State has started purchasing
land immediately. As soon as it becomes State property it
is taken from the tax rolls and sometimes seven to ten years
might elapse from the time the State purchases the land
and actual construction begins. During that time the family
in those homes already purchased would still have children
in the schools but since Lynwood is an equalization district,
for every tax dollar the district would lose they would
gain in State aid; in other words, the district receives
about 35% of its income from the State on a average daily
attendance basis, the balance of the funds are received
through property tax. For every pupil lost that much
is lost in ADA. If Lynwood's assessed value behind each
student goes down, then a little more State aid would be
received for each child. in the district. Therefore, loss
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Discussion in residential val~aes tends to balance, however, a heavy
Century ~.oss in industrial. valuations is a .loss of revenue to
Freeway the district. The exact loss would have tc be calculated
re-routing but approximately 23~ is realized for each additional
dollar of assessed valuationo
Dro Loutensoch gavr? the City Council copies of maps showing
attendance areas for the various schools and stated the
proposed freeway location would have a very adverse effect
on the various attendance areas They have been developed
around arterial highways and for example, if a freeway
were located on ~7osephine Street, it would cut the Lindberg
School attendance about in half. They would have to do
some more building at Wilson School The other attendance
area which would be affected most adversely would be
Mark Twain School which would lose about 25% of its
attendance which would have to be shifted to the
Washington areao He expressed the belief that the affect
on the attendance areas :mss the worst affect on the school
district.
Mro Mason asked if the Freeway Planners take into consideration
Fare and Police Protectio~i as the proposed routing would
certainly dis-rapt present local service o
Mro Willard asked if the freeway is proposed to go under-
g~°ound or if that is known at this time.
The City Manager stated that pre:~iminary plans show the
acute to be above ground.
Mr. Mason asked if there had been any suggestion of
placing it down thr_ao~.~gh Fernwcod Avenue
The City Manager stated not as yet, but that possibility
i_s being investigatedo
Mrs. Feist inquired as to the number of overpasses or
underpasses that might be constructed as this might create
a serious problem for the children.
Mr. Ernest Hogue, 11222 Wright Road, asked if any consideration
is given to the health and welfare of the community as the
result of an increase in smog due to the freeway.
The Mayor stated that he did not. believe that this was a
consideration as there is no doubt Lynwood is going to
have a freeway route; it is just a question where it is
going to be placed.
The number of homes that would be lost and the subsequent
loss in enrollment was discussed,
Mro Johns asked what would be the effect if the decrease
in enrollment reached a point where it would not be
economical to operate as a unified district.
Dr. Loutensoch stated that the smaller the district
becomes the higher the relative cost per pupil and an
additional problem is the trend of the legislators to
require larger school units and they might well require
Lynwood to be combined with another school district.
Councilman Duncan asked if it would be possible to make
a survey to find out how many children might be lost
and how much assessed valuation would be removed.
The Manager stated that from the assessment roll he could Discussion
provide the school district with the. exact number of homes Century
affected, and that he would appreciate having exact figures Freeway
by January 10 because of his tentative appointment with the re-routing
Highway Commissioners.
Mrs. Anita Birkholm addressed the Council to inquire if
additional pupils would not be lost in the homes which would
remain close to the freeway as people would not want to
live immediately adjacent to one.
Dr~ Loutensoch stated that although people will move out,
others will move in and probably an economic condition
would develop where there might even be more children.
Dr, Loutensoch also said that if he is directed to do so
by the school board, he would be happy to work with the
City Manager and as soon as he knew the exact parcels
of property affected he could provide figures as to the
number Df students involved. He also said that the
dzst.~ict's case would not be as strong in terms of money
because of the equalization of taxes. Attendance areas
and the safety of the students remaining in the district
are the greatest problems concerning the school district.
Mr~ Mason asked the City Manager if in any of his
discussions with the Highway Commission, any mention had
been made of double deck Freeways, and if this freeway
is considered urgent.
The City Manager stated that no mention of double deck
freeways for this area had been made and that since the
greatest portion of this project will be financed by
Federal money, which is available until 1970, he
believed that it would be completed rapidly.
There was a discussion of the route running along the
existing railway right of way and Fernwood Avenue.
Mrs, Feist asked if the City intended to press for the
northern route.
The Manager replied affirmatively and stated that if that
doesn't work out, Fernwood Avenue routing will be suggested.
Mayor Siokos expressed the opinion that Fernwood Avenue
routing, while still bisecting the City, would be less
damaging than the proposed route.
The City Manager stated that in order to eliminate any
objection from the cities to the east, it would have to
be routed along the city boundary line.
At the conclusion of the discussion, it was moved by
Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that
the City Council appropriate $12,500 from the General
Fund for contingency purposes related to the proposed
Century Freeway.
Ro11 Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Representatives from the School District thanked the City
Council for being invited to participate in the discussion
and assured them that Dr. Loutensoch will have School
Board authorization to cooperate with the City in opposing
location of the freeway.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Orda 789 ORDINANCE N0. 78g entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
On-sale LYNWOOD AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE N0. 570 BY ADDING THERETO
liquor SECTION 15.03 RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES." was presented
establish- for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Smith,
menu zone seconded by Councilman Duncan, that further reading be
requirements waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion carried,
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second
time, finally passed and be published as required by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None..
Absent: None.
Ord. 790 ORDINANCE NOe 7g0 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
Harry C. Bal1N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
zone change AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH
IS PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 5700" was presented for second
reading. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that further reading be waived. All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second
time, finally passed and be published as required by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: Councilman Duncan.
Absent: None.
The Manager reported that as directed by the City Council
at the previous meeting he has obtained from Mr. Ball a
letter informing the Council that he understands the
conditions under which the zone change was granted.
First read- An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
ing of ord. AMENDING THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 21.1
relating to THEREOF RELATING TO MINORS ENTERING OR VISITING BILLIARD
family pool OR POOL HALLS IN SAID CITY." was presented for first reading.
halls It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
McMillan, that further reading be waived. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Councilman Duncan expressed dissatisfaction with the
provision of the ordinance prohibiting minors under the
age of eighteen years to enter a billiard parlor unless
accompanied by parents or guardian as he felt persons
sixteen years to eighteen years of age should hot be
excluded. It was his opinion that if such an establishment
is properly supervised the younger people should be allowed
to participate.
Councilman McMillan stated that he would ordinarily be
opposed to sixteen year olds in a pool hall but the pool
hall has taken on a new aspect with the family type of
operation.
Mr. George Higgins and Mrs. Inez Marks both addressed the
Council to speak in favor of permitting those sixteen years
or older to patronize pool halls without accompaniment of
parents or guardians.
Councilman Smith spoke in opposition to lowering the age
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particularly as the City has an excellant Recreation
Department which provides pool facilities.
The City Attorney stated that it is the presence of the
parents that gives these establishments the family aspects.
After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Smith,
seconded by Councilman McMillan, that said ordinance be
accepted as read for the first-time and passed to the
second reading.
Ro]_1 Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 65-96 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD WITHDRAWING A CERTAIN
AREA OF LAND ANNEXED TO SAID CITY FROM THE CONSOLIDATED
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY." was
presented. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded
by Councilman McMillan, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION No, 65-97 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
CO?JNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING WITHDRAWAL
OF A CERTAIN AREA OF LAND ANNEXED TO SAID CITY FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES
COUNTY." was presented. It was moved by Councilman
McMillan, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said
resolution be adopted,
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 65-98 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD WITHDRAWING A CERTAIN
AREA OF LAND ANNEXED TO SAID CITY OF LYNWOOD FROM THE
ATHENS LIGHTING DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY." was
presented, It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded
by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTIONS 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5,
10.6, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 10.14,
10.17, 20.82, 20.102, 21.2, and 21.3, TO REGULATE DANCING
WHERE INTOXICATING LIQUOR IS SOLD AND OFFERED FOR SALE
FOR CONSUMPTION UPON THE PREMISES, IN THE CAFE OR
RESTAURANT TYPE DANCE, WHETHER OR NOT INTOXICATING LIQUOR
IS SOLD OR OFFERED FOR SALE FOR CONSUMPTION UPON THE
PREMISES, TO PROVIDE A METHOD WHEREBY PERSONS WHO HOLD
LICENSES FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN TERRITORY
RECENTLY ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD MAY CONTINUE
TO CONDUCT OR OPERATE A PUBLIC DANCE HALL, PUBLIC DANCE,
CLUB DANCE, DANCING CLUB OR TAVERN DANCE PENDING FINAL
ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON SAID PERSONS' APPLICATION
FOR A PERMIT AND TO MAKE CHANGES GENERALLY IN CHAPTER 10
OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE." was presented for first reading.
Res. 65-96
Withdrawing
Atlantic #6
from Fire
District
Res. 65-97
withdrawing
Atlantic #6
from Sewer
District
Res. 65-98
Withdrawing
Atlantic #6
from Athens
Lighting
District
First reading
ord. amending
dance ord.
Mayor Siokos stated that he would like to have the ordinance
held over to the next meeting in order to study it.
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Discussion The City Attorney stated that if this ordinance is adopted,
of new there will be bars which will qualify for• and have dancing.
dance ord. He said the City has always had the permit provisions, how-
ever, dancing has always been prohibited on Sunday and no
one has ever made an application under the present ordinance.
There are now several who are interested and will undoubtedly
qualify, It has been the impression of the City and the
community for many years that dancing would not be allowed
in bars, but this was not true. In this proposed ordinance
there have been a number of standards set up such as the
distance of dancing from bars, lighting, etc<
Places of business in the newly annexed territory on Atlantic
Avenue presently having dancing were discussed and the City
Attorney informed the Council that permitting the dancing
to be continued could not be justified.
There was considerable discussion on the way by which those
in the new territory could be permit::ted to continue pending
final action on the proposed ordinance. The City Attorney
was asked if they could not be permitted to continue under
their county permit. He replied he could find nothing in
the law which would give any rights under the county
ordinance once the territory comes into the city.
It was agreed that the
next meeting. The City
study the ordinance in
the Lynwood City Code,
ordinance is already in
changed.
ordinance could be held over to the
Attorney suggested that the Council
relation to Chapters 10 and 20 of
some of the material in the proposed
the Code and is not being materially
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
C of C A letter from the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce was presented
expresses in which they expressed t heir thanks and appreciation to
thanks for the City Council and all departments for the cooperation
Christmas in their recent Christmas Parade. They expressed special
parade thanks to the recreation department, the police department,
cooperation and stree t department for their fine assistance.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that the letter be accepted and filed. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Letter from A letter from Mr. Glen Fullerton, 11328 Atlantic Avenue,
Glen Fuller- concerning improvement of storm drain facilities in the
ton re City. He included a picture of the intersection of
storm drains Century Boulevard and Imperial Highway during the recent
storms.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that Mr. Fullerton be sent a letter informing him
of the plans under way for alleviating. the problem at this
intersection.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Coordinating A letter from Mrs. Richard Birkholm, Chairman of the Foster
Council Homes Committee, Lynwood Co-ordinating Council, was presented
granted in which waiver of the rental fee of $12 for Room 2,
waiver of Community Service Building, was requested. The activities
CCS rental of the Foster Home Committee were described in the letter
fee which also stated that the committee plans to hold a
child welfare conference in the Community Service 'Building
on January 18, 1966.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman
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Smith, that the Council grant the request for waiver of
the $12 rental fee for room 2 Community Service Building
on January 18,, 1966. All members voting aye,the Mayor
declared the motion carried
A request was presented from the Rio Hondo Area Council
Camp Fire Girls Inc. for a permit to conduct contemplated
fund drive during the months of February, March and
April, 1966, the funds to be used for construction of a
headquarters building and day camp site facilities.
It was moved by Councilman
Duncan, that permission be
drive. All members voting
motion carried.
Smith, seconded by Councilman
granted to conduct such a
aye, the Mayor declared the
Requests from the following organizations were presented
for renewal of their permits to solicit and collect
salvage and material: Gospel Army 8816 S. Main Street,
Los Angeles; St. Vincent de Paul Society, 735 North
Broadway, Los Angeles; The Rescue Army, 333 East Gardena
Boulevard, Gardena; Goodwill. Industries, 342 San Fernando
Road, Los Angeles.
The City Clerk explained that all of these organizations
have held licenses for many years in the city and
recommended their renewal
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
McMillan, that license renewals be granted to the above
named organizations for the year 1966. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
As required by the zoning ordinance, the City Manager
presented a report for the Council's information on
matters on which the Planning Commission has acted.
Following the prescribed period for appeal, these
'~ matters will come before the Council for final action:
1. Request for change of zone, portion of Lots 14 and
15, Tract No. 5103. Approval of this request was
recommended by the Planning Commission to permit expansion
of an existing heavy commercial business (Abco Hardware)
into a light commercial zone. A plot plan of existing
zoning and recommended change of zone was displayed.
2. Establishment of permanent zoning for Duncan Avenue
Annexation No. 1. The Planning Commission recommended
the following zones should be established in the annexation:
a. Lots 418, 419, and northerly half of Lot 185,
generally west of Virginia Avenue, Zone P-l;
b. Lots 409 through Lots 417 in Tract No. 7984,
and Lots 11 and 12 of Tract 10442, north of Los
Flores, Zone R-2;
c. Lots 1 through 21 in Tract 10442 and Lots 393,
through 408 in Tract 7984, immediately east and
west of Duncan Avenue, zone R-2;
d. All land lying easterly of the first alley east
of Duncan Avenue, Zone R-3.
3• Lot split request, Lots 148., 149, and portions of Lots
152 and 153, Tract No. 6554. (3700 Cedar Avenue) The
Planning Commission approved the request of Mr. Robert L.
Siever and Karl A. Petersime to permit reduction of the
Camp Fire
girls granted
permit to
solicit funds
Feb, March,
April, 1966
Renewal of
permits to
solicit &
collect
salvage
material
Report on
Planning
Commission
actions
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existing lot lines to provide a 47 foot frontage for
each lot. If no appeal is made, the action of the Plannning
Commission becomes final and the lots may be recorded and
built upon.
4. Establishment of Limited commerical zone - Downtown
Business District. The Commission has directed the City
Attorney to prepare an ordinance to provide for a limited
commercial zone. After study and approval by the Planning
Commission, the matter will be referred to the City Council
for final action.
Report on The City Manager presented a report on new testing procedures
new testing which said that at the special Personnel Commission meeting
procedures of Decmeber 15, 1865, a report of compax~ative personnel
services was reviewed by the Commission. Four alternatives
for providing future personnel services were outlined as
follows: 1. Maintain the present contract with the
County, 2, retain a private consulting firm, 3, purchase
tests from established professional organizations and
administer them ourselves, ~-~. Contract with the State of
California Cooperative Personnel Service.
The first alternative was rejected because of the poor
service provided by the County. The second and third
alternatives were unacceptable because the improvements
they would make would be temporary.
The report concluded by recommending that the City enter
into an agreement with Cooperative Personnel Services
(C.P.S.), an agency of the State.
The Personnel Commission voted to recommend to the City
Council that the Mayor be authorized to execute a new
personnel contract with Cooperative Personnel Services.
The Manager's report stated that a contract with C.P.S.
would provide the City with a better quality of personnel
service, a more flexible personnel program, a more effective
system of testing and recruiting, and a program more
applicable to the needs of the City.
It was moved by Councilman
Duncan, that the Mayor be
with Cooperative Personnel
Personnel Commission.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork,
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
McMillan, seconded by Councilman
authorized to execute a contract
Services as recommended by the
Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Report on The Manager presented a report on elimination of overtime
necessity and provisions for overtime pay after April 1, 1966, as
of overtime suggested at the last regular meeting. The report explained
in detail why some overtime work is absolutely essential
for the proper operation of the City, particularly as to the
Administrative Staff, Department Heads, and Public Works
employees for emergency Services. Also the Police and
Fire Departments often encounter emergency conditions
requiring completion of reports and investigations after "~"~'
the regular shift is finished.
The only time the men are required to work a full shift
without pay but with compensating time off, is when the
staff is reduced by sick leave. The City Council has
provided for overtime pay for the Police and Fire
Departments when the departments are reduced due to
resignation, layoff or retirement. For those officers Report on
required to appear in court on off hours "court time pay" overtime
has been provided. As to the public safety department,
while it would be possible to hire additional personnel
for emergency duty, it would be impossible to cover for
all of the overtime provided by the public safety personnel,
and the Manager recommended against completely curtailing
overtime Work. The report stated that if it were possible
to anticipate necessary revenues, there would be no hesitation
about recommending straight time pay for overtime work. By
this method, the City could retain the services of all police-
men who presently receive five days in lieu of overtime
on their vacation each year as well as additional compensating
days off throughout the yearn Compensating days are given
the other departments throughout the year. The City would
have more manpower on duty if all overtime were compensated
by straight time pay. This program cculd not. be put into
effect at this time without deficit financings It was the
Manager's recommendation that the City Council not grant
overtime pay to all employees at this time but that the
policy be studied during the coming budget session.
Councilman Duncan stated that he was opposed to the men
having to work six days a week and that the City should
not be in the position of having to require a six-day
week.
The City Manager stated that none of the employees are
working six days a week; that it was thought of but
it was decided to be unnecessary.
The City Manager presented a report on the results of
a survey of the parking conditions on California Avenue Report on
south of Imperial Highway. The report contained the traffic
recommendations of the Chief of Police as follows: conditions
Calif. &
1. The curb space on the west side of California, from Imperial
Imperial to the first driveway south, to be painted red-
No Parking at Any Time.
2. The curb space on the east side of California, from
the rear property line of the service station to the
corner of Imperial, to be painted red - No Parking at
Any Time.
3. That the south bound traffic on California, at the
north approach to Imperial, be diverted by street
painting as follows:
Interior Lane - An arrow pointing straight ahead
or left turn.
Right Lane - An arrow indicating Right Turn Only,
thus eliminating the competition
for the single lane travel on
California south of Imperial.
The Manager recommended that the City Council concur
in the recommendations of the Chief of Police by the
~-- adoption of an appropriate resolution.
A resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Res. 6599
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION N0. 60-20 prohibiting
DESIGNATING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF CALIFORNIA STREET WHEREIN parking
PARKING IS PROHIBITED." was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that
said resolution be adopted.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Request for The Manager presented a report which stated that as part of
bid call for the distribution system from the new reservoir, it will be
cast iron necessary to replace an existing 6" water line presently
pipe running across the park to a point between Beechwood and
Sanborn Avenue with a 12" cast iron 1ine~ Approximately
2,000 feet of pipe will be required. The report went
on to state that the City has provided water service to
an area west of Atlantic Avenue and south of Fernwood
since it was subdivided, Because of the annexation
and the nearly total development of the area, the existing
three and four inch water mains should be .replaced with
standard six inch cast mains, If the six inch pipe is
purchased at the same time as the .i2" pip e, the City can
undoubtly save on a volume basis.
It was the Manager's recommendation that the City Council
approve a call for bids for 2,000 feet of twelve inch
cast iron titon joint class 150 water pipe, and 3,000
feet of 6 inch cast iron titon joint class 150 water pipe
with bids to be received no later than 10:00 a.m., January
10, 1966, in the office of the City Clerk. The total
estimated price will range from $1"x,670 to $14,888, to
be financed from water department revenue.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that the Council concur in the recommendations of
the City Manager and authorize the requested bid call. -~
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: Noneo
Absent: None.
Resignation The City Manager presented the resignation of Mr. James
of Jim Ruth D. Ruth, Recreation and Park Director. It was moved by
Recreation Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Smith, that
Director Mr. Ruth's resignation be accepted with deep regret.
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
The members of the City Council commended Mr. Ruth for
the splendid job he has done for the City of Lynwood,
and wished him success in his new position.
Report on The Manager presented a report concerning an examination
exam for for a Recreation Director in which he stated that
Recreation requirements of Ordinance No. 671, Section 6-A, provides
Director that examination for all Department Heads shall be
promotional unless the City Council determines by a
four-fifths vote that the examination shall be open.
As the City only has one employee at present who meets
the requirements for the class of Recreation and Parks
Director, the Personnel Commission felt the only way
to attract the best qualified person was to hold an
open promotional examination. Therefore, it was the
Personnel Commission's recommendation that the City "~""
Council call for an open promotional examination for
the position of Recreation Director,
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that an open promotional examination be called
for the position of Recreation Director for the City of
Lynwood.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager reported that on December 7th a bid was received
from the Compton Elks Lodge for the surplus Wright Road
property. The Elks Club had an appraisal made of the
property and have submitted a bid of $65,000 accompanied
by a check for ten percent as a deposit. The report
recalled that the City's appraisal estimated the value
of the property at $87,500. The difference between the
appraised value and the amount offered is too great and the
should be rejected. The Manager recommended that he will
attempt to negotiate with the Elks Lodge through the end
of the month in order to reach a more equitable price and
if an acceptable agreement cannot be rear;hed, the property
be turned over to the local Board of Realtors at a
suggested sale price of $90,000.
Mro Dale Campbell, Representing the Elks Lodge, was
present and stated he would increase the offer to $70,000.
Councilman McMillan asked Mra Campbell is he was aware of
the freeway routing situation
The Mayor stated he did not feel that this was the place
to bargair~;that there is quite a discrepancy in the
appraised value and the offer, and he definitely was not
in favor of selling the property for $65,000.
Mr~ Campbell pointed out that if the land is sold through
a realtor, a ten percent commission would probably be
paid and the amount received by the City would be
considerably closer to the amount offered by the Elks
Lodge .
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that the Council concur in the recommendations
of the City Manager and reject the bid of the Elks Lodge.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None,
Absent: None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. Lucille Kanka, representing the Lynwood Coordinating
Council, assured the City Council of their full support
in the matter of opposing the new freeway routing.
Mrs. Anita Birkholm addressed the Council to thank them
for allowing the Foster Home Committee to use Room 2 of
the Community Service Building free of charge.
Mr, Kenneth Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, addressed
the Council to inquire about the freeway discussion held
earlier in the meeting.
The Mayor described briefly what had taken place during
that discussion.
The Mayor announced that in the matter of the community
betterment program, Councilman McMillan will call the
first meeting of an Ad Hoc Committee of the commercial
group interested in serving on such a committee, and
Councilman Byork will call the first meeting of a
committee of an industrial group. He said they have
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in their posses sion names of people who ar e willing to
serve and they will probably have names to add also.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
McMillan, that the meeting be adjourned. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
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C?ty~~lerk, City o LynwZSod
APPROVED JANUARY 4, 1965
ayor of the Ci y of Lynwood