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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1965-12-21 - CC N M~ 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. ...~. 3. Prepare an objective comparison of all State data in relation to the information that can be gathered by both ~~' 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 91 ~~ 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 Q"_.~, 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. g ~.7 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 ®~ 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. 7~A2 ~ N "~ 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 i~ 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 74 N 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. N 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. ._ _-- '~ '~ 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 Report on sale of city property offer 7~ N 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. ,~-'1 ;~ C?ty~~lerk, City o LynwZSod APPROVED JANUARY 4, 1965 ayor of the Ci y of Lynwood